1985 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
Keith Atherton	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.30	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.
Tim Birtsas	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.33	4.01	Average (51) — 114 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.01 over 141.33 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.
Chris Codiroli	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	226.00	4.46	Average (48) — 158 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.46 over 226.00 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.
Tim Conroy	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.26	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.
Jay Howell	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.85	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.
Tommy John	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.00	6.19	Below average (44) — 201 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 6.19 over 48.00 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.
Jeff Kaiser	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	14.58	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.
Bill Krueger	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	151.33	4.52	Average (48) — 158 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.52 over 151.33 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	—	—	—	—	59.00	3.51	Average (52) — 85 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 59.00 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.
Steve McCatty	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.67	5.57	Below average (44) — 201 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 5.57 over 85.67 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.
Steve Mura	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.13	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.
Steve Ontiveros	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.93	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.
José Rijo	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.67	3.53	Average (52) — 85 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 63.67 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.
Don Sutton	Pitchers	20,27	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.33	3.89	Average (52) — 85 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.89 over 194.33 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.
Tom Tellmann	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.06	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 Warren	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.00	6.61	Below average (42) — 216 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 6.61 over 49.00 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.
Curt Young	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.00	7.24	Below average (41) — 220 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 7.24 over 46.00 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	436	109	13	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 436 at-bats and 13 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.
Charlie O'Brien	Catchers	7	batting	11	3	0	.273	—	—	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 Tettleton	Catchers	6	batting	211	53	3	.251	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 211 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.
Dusty Baker	Infielders	12	batting	343	92	14	.268	—	—	Average (55) — 77 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 343 at-bats and 14 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.
Bruce Bochte	Infielders	20	batting	424	125	14	.295	—	—	Average (59) — 30 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 424 at-bats and 14 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.
Mike Gallego	Infielders	9	batting	77	16	1	.208	—	—	Average (46) — 345 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 at-bats and 1 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.
Alfredo Griffin	Infielders	3	batting	614	166	2	.270	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 614 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.
Donnie Hill	Infielders	25	batting	393	112	3	.285	—	—	Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 393 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.
Steve Kiefer	Infielders	28	batting	66	13	1	.197	—	—	Average (46) — 345 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 at-bats and 1 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.
Carney Lansford	Infielders	4	batting	401	111	13	.277	—	—	Average (55) — 77 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 401 at-bats and 13 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.
Dan Meyer	Infielders	12,13	batting	12	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.
Tony Phillips	Infielders	18	batting	161	45	4	.280	—	—	Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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.
Rob Picciolo	Infielders	8	batting	102	28	1	.275	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 at-bats and 1 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.
Jose Canseco	Outfielders	33	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dave Collins	Outfielders	11	batting	379	95	4	.251	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 379 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.
Mike Davis	Outfielders	16	batting	547	157	24	.287	—	—	Average (59) — 30 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 at-bats and 24 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.
Steve Henderson	Outfielders	5	batting	193	58	3	.301	—	—	Average (56) — 64 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 193 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.
Dwayne Murphy	Outfielders	21	batting	523	122	20	.233	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 at-bats and 20 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 Kingman	Outfielders	10	batting	592	141	30	.238	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 592 at-bats and 30 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: 1985 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1985 Oakland Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:15:56.592204+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.