1957 Kansas City Athletics
Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Oakland Athletics franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2024 · 124 seasons.
These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.
Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 Kansas City Athletics | 66–88 | 23 | 20 |
| 1958 Kansas City Athletics | 73–81 | 22 | 20 |
| 1957 Kansas City Athletics · Current season | 59–94 | 18 | 20 |
| 1956 Kansas City Athletics | 52–102 | 23 | 21 |
| 1955 Kansas City Athletics | 63–91 | 26 | 27 |
Same era: other teams in 1957
- 1957 Baltimore Orioles · 76–76
- 1957 Boston Red Sox · 82–72
- 1957 Chicago Cubs · 62–92
- 1957 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1957 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1957 Detroit Tigers · 78–76
More teams from 1957
- 1957 Milwaukee Braves · 95–59
- 1957 New York Yankees · 98–56
- 1957 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1957 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1957 St. Louis Cardinals · 87–67
- 1957 Washington Senators · 55–99
Roster and season statistics
Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Aber | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 12.00 | 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. |
| Ed Blake | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.40 | 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. |
| George Brunet | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 11.33 | 5.56 | 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. |
| Wally Burnette | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 113.00 | 4.30 | Average (47) — 70 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.30 over 113.00 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. |
| Rip Coleman | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 41.00 | 5.93 | Below average (42) — 97 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.93 over 41.00 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. |
| Glenn Cox | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.02 | 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. |
| Ryne Duren | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 42.67 | 5.27 | Below average (44) — 87 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.27 over 42.67 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. |
| Ned Garver | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 145.33 | 3.84 | Average (50) — 54 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.84 over 145.33 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 Gorman | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 124.67 | 3.83 | Average (50) — 54 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.83 over 124.67 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 Hill | Pitchers | 12 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 27.00 | 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. |
| Gene Host | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.67 | 7.23 | Below average (41) — 99 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.23 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. |
| Alex Kellner | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 132.67 | 4.27 | Average (47) — 70 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.27 over 132.67 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. |
| Mickey McDermott | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.48 | 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. |
| Tom Morgan | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 143.67 | 4.64 | Below average (44) — 87 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.64 over 143.67 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. |
| Arnie Portocarrero | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 114.67 | 3.92 | Average (49) — 59 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.92 over 114.67 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. |
| Hal Raether | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 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. |
| Harry Taylor | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.12 | 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. |
| Ralph Terry | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 130.67 | 3.38 | Average (53) — 30 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.38 over 130.67 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. |
| Virgil Trucks | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.03 | 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. |
| Jack Urban | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 129.33 | 3.34 | Average (54) — 25 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.34 over 129.33 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. |
| Hal Smith | Catchers | 9 | batting | 360 | 109 | 13 | .303 | — | — | Average (59) — 14 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 360 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. |
| Tim Thompson | Catchers | 22 | batting | 230 | 47 | 7 | .204 | — | — | Below average (43) — 182 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 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. |
| Clete Boyer | Infielders | 12 | batting | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 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. |
| Joe DeMaestri | Infielders | 2 | batting | 461 | 113 | 9 | .245 | — | — | Average (48) — 141 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 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. |
| Milt Graff | Infielders | 4 | batting | 155 | 28 | 0 | .181 | — | — | Below average (40) — 199 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 155 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. |
| Billy Hunter | Infielders | 1 | batting | 319 | 61 | 8 | .191 | — | — | Below average (40) — 199 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 319 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. |
| Héctor López | Infielders | 10 | batting | 391 | 115 | 11 | .294 | — | — | Average (57) — 26 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 391 at-bats and 11 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. |
| Billy Martin | Infielders | 4 | batting | 265 | 68 | 9 | .257 | — | — | Average (51) — 85 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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. |
| Irv Noren | Infielders | 11 | batting | 160 | 34 | 2 | .213 | — | — | Below average (44) — 177 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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. |
| Vic Power | Infielders | 7 | batting | 467 | 121 | 14 | .259 | — | — | Average (51) — 85 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 467 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. |
| Harry Simpson | Infielders | 38 | batting | 179 | 53 | 6 | .296 | — | — | Average (56) — 34 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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. |
| Bob Cerv | Outfielders | 33 | batting | 345 | 94 | 11 | .272 | — | — | Average (53) — 54 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 345 at-bats and 11 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. |
| Johnny Groth | Outfielders | 39 | batting | 59 | 15 | 0 | .254 | — | — | Average (49) — 127 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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. |
| Woodie Held | Outfielders | 38 | batting | 326 | 78 | 20 | .239 | — | — | Average (51) — 85 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 326 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. |
| Bob Martyn | Outfielders | 32 | batting | 131 | 35 | 1 | .267 | — | — | Average (50) — 106 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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. |
| Jim Pisoni | Outfielders | 32 | batting | 97 | 23 | 3 | .237 | — | — | Average (49) — 127 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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. |
| Lou Skizas | Outfielders | 35 | batting | 376 | 92 | 18 | .245 | — | — | Average (50) — 106 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 376 at-bats and 18 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. |
| Gus Zernial | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 437 | 103 | 27 | .236 | — | — | Average (50) — 106 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 437 at-bats and 27 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: 1957 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1957 Kansas City Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:51:42.988134+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.