1981 Oakland Athletics

Franchise seasons · 1980s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Dave Beard	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.77	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rich Bordi	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ed Figueroa	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.33	5.40	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dave Heaverlo	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.59	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jeff Jones	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.39	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Matt Keough	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	140.33	3.40	Average (52) — 76 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 140.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Brian Kingman	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	100.33	3.95	Average (48) — 138 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 over 100.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rick Langford	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.33	2.99	Average (55) — 35 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.99 over 195.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Steve McCatty	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	185.67	2.33	Strong (60) — 3 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.33 over 185.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bo McLaughlin	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.57	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Craig Minetto	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike Norris	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	172.67	3.75	Average (50) — 106 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.75 over 172.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Owchinko	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.20	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tom Underwood	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.00	3.18	Average (52) — 76 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.18 over 51.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Heath	Catchers	2	batting	301	71	8	.236	—	—	Average (48) — 244 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 301 at-bats and 8 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Kearney	Catchers	32	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jeff Newman	Catchers	5	batting	216	50	3	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 270 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 216 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Shooty Babitt	Infielders	3	batting	156	40	0	.256	—	—	Average (49) — 206 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jeff Cox	Infielders	48,49	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brian Doyle	Infielders	18	batting	40	5	0	.125	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Keith Drumright	Infielders	14	batting	86	25	0	.291	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Wayne Gross	Infielders	10	batting	243	50	10	.206	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 243 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tim Hosley	Infielders	25	batting	21	2	1	.095	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mickey Klutts	Infielders	9	batting	46	17	5	.370	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Kelvin Moore	Infielders	26	batting	47	12	1	.255	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rob Picciolo	Infielders	8	batting	179	48	4	.268	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dave Revering	Infielders	13	batting	87	20	2	.230	—	—	Average (48) — 244 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jimmy Sexton	Infielders	15	batting	3	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim Spencer	Infielders	12	batting	171	35	2	.205	—	—	Below average (44) — 344 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Fred Stanley	Infielders	11	batting	145	28	0	.193	—	—	Below average (42) — 366 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tony Armas	Outfielders	20	batting	440	115	22*	.261	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 at-bats and 22* home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rick Bosetti	Outfielders	7	batting	19	2	0	.105	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike Davis	Outfielders	16	batting	20	1	0	.050	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rickey Henderson	Outfielders	35	batting	423	135	6	.319	—	—	Strong (61) — 11 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 423 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dwayne Murphy	Outfielders	21	batting	390	98	15	.251	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 390 at-bats and 15 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Nettles	Outfielders	29	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike Patterson	Outfielders	47	batting	23	8	0	.348	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mark Budaska	Outfielders	13,15	batting	32	5	0	.156	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Cliff Johnson	Outfielders	44	batting	273	71	17	.260	—	—	Average (55) — 73 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 273 at-bats and 17 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mitchell Page	Outfielders	6	batting	92	13	4	.141	—	—	Below average (42) — 366 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 92 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1981 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1981 Oakland Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:03:15.584548+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.