2008 Oakland Athletics

Franchise seasons · 2000s 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
Joe Blanton	Pitchers	55	both	1	0	0	.000	127.00	4.96	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.96 over 127.00 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.
Jerry Blevins	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.67	3.11	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.11 over 37.67 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.
Dallas Braden	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.67	4.14	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 71.67 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.
Andrew Brown	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.00	3.09	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.09 over 35.00 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.
Kiko Calero	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	3.86	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.
Santiago Casilla	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.33	3.93	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.93 over 50.33 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.
Joey Devine	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.67	0.59	Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 0.59 over 45.67 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.
Lenny DiNardo	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	7.43	Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 7.43 over 23.00 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.
Justin Duchscherer	Pitchers	58	both	6	0	0	.000	141.67	2.54	Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 2.54 over 141.67 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.
Alan Embree	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.67	4.96	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.96 over 61.67 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.
Dana Eveland	Pitchers	35,30	both	4	1	0	.250	168.00	4.34	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.34 over 168.00 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.
Keith Foulke	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.00	4.06	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 over 31.00 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.
Sean Gallagher	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.67	5.88	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.88 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.
Chad Gaudin	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.67	3.59	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 62.67 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.
Gio González	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.00	7.68	Average (47) — 347 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 7.68 over 34.00 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 Gray	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	7.71	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 Harden	Pitchers	40	both	4	1	0	.250	77.00	2.34	Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 2.34 over 77.00 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.
Fernando Hernández	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	18.00	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.
Dan Meyer	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.67	7.48	Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 7.48 over 27.67 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.
Josh Outman	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.67	4.56	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.56 over 25.67 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 Smith	Pitchers	23	both	2	1	0	.500	190.33	4.16	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.16 over 190.33 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.
Huston Street	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.00	3.73	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 70.00 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.
Brad Ziegler	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.67	1.06	Average (55) — 1 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 1.06 over 59.67 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.
Rob Bowen	Catchers	18	batting	91	16	1	.176	—	—	Below average (43) — 473 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Kurt Suzuki	Catchers	24	batting	530	148	7	.279	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 530 at-bats and 7 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 Baisley	Infielders	52	batting	43	11	0	.256	—	—	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.
Wes Bankston	Infielders	45	batting	59	12	1	.203	—	—	Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Daric Barton	Infielders	10	batting	446	101	9	.226	—	—	Average (45) — 434 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 446 at-bats and 9 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.
Eric Chavez	Infielders	3	batting	89	22	2	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.
Brooks Conrad	Infielders	62	batting	19	3	0	.158	—	—	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.
Bobby Crosby	Infielders	7	batting	556	132	7	.237	—	—	Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 556 at-bats and 7 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.
Mark Ellis	Infielders	14	batting	442	103	12	.233	—	—	Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 442 at-bats and 12 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.
Jack Hannahan	Infielders	22	batting	436	95	9	.218	—	—	Below average (44) — 457 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 436 at-bats and 9 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 Murphy	Infielders	12	batting	103	19	3	.184	—	—	Below average (44) — 457 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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.
Eric Patterson	Infielders	4	batting	92	16	0	.174	—	—	Below average (43) — 473 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 92 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.
Cliff Pennington	Infielders	56	batting	99	24	0	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Gregorio Petit	Infielders	2	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.
Mike Sweeney	Infielders	5	batting	126	36	2	.286	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Emil Brown	Outfielders	8	batting	402	98	13	.244	—	—	Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 402 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.
Travis Buck	Outfielders	6	batting	155	35	7	.226	—	—	Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 155 at-bats and 7 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.
Aaron Cunningham	Outfielders	57	batting	80	20	1	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Jack Cust	Outfielders	32	batting	481	111	33	.231	—	—	Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 481 at-bats and 33 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.
Rajai Davis	Outfielders	38	batting	196	51	3	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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.
Chris Denorfia	Outfielders	19	batting	62	18	1	.290	—	—	Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Jeff Fiorentino	Outfielders	67	batting	1	1	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Carlos González	Outfielders	28	batting	302	73	4	.242	—	—	Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 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.
Matt Murton	Outfielders	26	batting	30	3	0	.100	—	—	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.
Ryan Sweeney	Outfielders	15	batting	384	110	5	.286	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 at-bats and 5 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 Johnson	Outfielders	29	batting	1	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.
Frank Thomas	Outfielders	35	batting	186	49	5	.263	—	—	Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 at-bats and 5 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: 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 Oakland Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:22:17.669619+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.