1987 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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Joaquín AndújarPitchers47pitching————60.676.08
Average (45) — 196 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.08 over 60.67 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.
Greg CadaretPitchers32pitching————39.674.54
Average (50) — 113 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.54 over 39.67 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.
Bill CaudillPitchers37pitching————8.009.00
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chris CodiroliPitchers23pitching————11.338.74
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Storm DavisPitchers41pitching————30.333.26
Average (53) — 78 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.26 over 30.33 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.
Dennis EckersleyPitchers43pitching————115.673.03
Average (58) — 16 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.03 over 115.67 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.
Moose HaasPitchers30pitching————40.675.75
Average (47) — 169 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.75 over 40.67 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.
Rick HoneycuttPitchers40pitching————23.675.32
Average (49) — 134 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.32 over 23.67 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.
Jay HowellPitchers30pitching————44.335.89
Average (46) — 185 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.89 over 44.33 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.
Bill KruegerPitchers32pitching————5.679.53
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dennis LampPitchers49pitching————56.675.08
Average (49) — 134 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.08 over 56.67 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.
Gary LavellePitchers46pitching————4.338.31
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dave LeiperPitchers52pitching————52.333.78
Average (53) — 78 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.78 over 52.33 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.
Gene NelsonPitchers19,40pitching————123.673.93
Average (54) — 63 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.93 over 123.67 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 OntiverosPitchers53pitching————150.674.00
Average (54) — 63 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.00 over 150.67 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.
Dave OttoPitchers38pitching————6.009.00
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Eric PlunkPitchers51pitching————95.004.74
Average (50) — 113 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.74 over 95.00 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.
José RijoPitchers27,38pitching————82.335.90
Average (45) — 196 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.90 over 82.33 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 RodriguezPitchers12,27pitching————24.332.96
Average (53) — 78 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.96 over 24.33 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.
Dave StewartPitchers34pitching————261.333.68
Average (57) — 23 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.68 over 261.33 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.
Dave Von OhlenPitchers57pitching————6.007.50
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Curt YoungPitchers29pitching————203.004.08
Average (54) — 63 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.08 over 203.00 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.
Matt SinatroCatchers11batting300.000——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Terry SteinbachCatchers36batting39111116.284——
Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 391 at-bats and 16 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.
Mickey TettletonCatchers6batting211418.194——
Below average (43) — 400 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 211 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.
Tony BernazardInfielders14batting214573.266——
Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 214 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.
Ron CeyInfielders11batting104234.221——
Average (47) — 313 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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 GallegoInfielders9batting124312.250——
Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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.
Alfredo GriffinInfielders3batting4941303.263——
Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 494 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.
Carney LansfordInfielders4batting55416019.289——
Average (57) — 56 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 554 at-bats and 19 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.
Johnnie LeMasterInfielders13batting2420.083——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mark McGwireInfielders25batting55716149.289——
Strong (62) — 18 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 557 at-bats and 49 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 NelsonInfielders14,49batting2440.167——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tony PhillipsInfielders2batting3799110.240——
Average (47) — 313 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 379 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.
Walt WeissInfielders17batting26120.462——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jerry WillardInfielders7batting610.167——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
José CansecoOutfielders33batting63016231.257——
Average (52) — 161 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 630 at-bats and 31 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 DavisOutfielders16batting49413122.265——
Average (53) — 140 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 494 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.
Brian HarperOutfielders31batting1740.235——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Steve HendersonOutfielders24batting114333.289——
Average (53) — 140 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 114 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.
Reggie JacksonOutfielders44batting3367415.220——
Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 336 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.
Stan JavierOutfielders28batting151282.185——
Below average (41) — 419 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 151 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.
Dwayne MurphyOutfielders21batting219518.233——
Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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.
Luis PoloniaOutfielders22batting4351254.287——
Average (54) — 119 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 435 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.
Alejandro SánchezOutfielders24batting300.000——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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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: 1987 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1987 Oakland Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:56:29.381668+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.