1962 Kansas City Athletics

Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1964 Kansas City Athletics	57–105	22	18
1963 Kansas City Athletics	73–89	24	19
1962 Kansas City Athletics · Current season	72–90	23	22
1961 Kansas City Athletics	61–100	29	22
1960 Kansas City Athletics	58–96	23	18

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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
Jim Archer	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.43	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.
Norm Bass	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.33	6.09	Below average (42) — 150 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 6.09 over 75.33 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.
Art Ditmar	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	6.65	Average (45) — 130 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 6.65 over 21.67 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.
Moe Drabowsky	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	5.14	Average (48) — 109 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 5.14 over 28.00 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.
Bill Fischer	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	127.67	3.95	Average (51) — 78 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 over 127.67 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 Giggie	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	6.28	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.
Bob Grim	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.23	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.
Granny Hamner	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Gordon Jones	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.34	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 Kunkel	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.52	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.
Danny McDevitt	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.82	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.
Fred Norman	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.25	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 Osinski	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	17.36	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.
Orlando Peña	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.67	3.01	Average (56) — 25 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 3.01 over 89.67 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.
Dan Pfister	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	196.33	4.54	Average (48) — 109 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.54 over 196.33 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.
Ed Rakow	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	235.33	4.25	Average (50) — 86 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.25 over 235.33 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.
Diego Seguí	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	116.67	3.86	Average (52) — 63 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 116.67 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.
Rupe Toppin	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	13.50	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.
Jerry Walker	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.33	5.90	Below average (40) — 156 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 5.90 over 143.33 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 Wickersham	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	110.00	4.17	Average (50) — 86 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.17 over 110.00 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.
Don Williams	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
John Wyatt	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.00	4.46	Average (49) — 98 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.46 over 125.00 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.
Joe Azcue	Catchers	10	batting	223	51	2	.229	—	—	Average (45) — 270 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 223 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.
Billy Bryan	Catchers	18	batting	74	11	2	.149	—	—	Below average (42) — 297 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Haywood Sullivan	Catchers	8	batting	274	68	4	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 204 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 274 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.
Wayne Causey	Infielders	2	batting	305	77	4	.252	—	—	Average (49) — 179 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 305 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.
Ed Charles	Infielders	16	batting	535	154	17	.288	—	—	Average (57) — 42 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 535 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.
Billy Consolo	Infielders	6	batting	154	37	0	.240	—	—	Average (47) — 227 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Marlan Coughtry	Infielders	30	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	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.
Dick Howser	Infielders	1	batting	286	68	6	.238	—	—	Average (47) — 227 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 286 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.
Deron Johnson	Infielders	14	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.
Jerry Lumpe	Infielders	11	batting	641	193	10	.301	—	—	Average (58) — 29 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 641 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.
Charlie Shoemaker	Infielders	29	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	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.
Norm Siebern	Infielders	7	batting	600	185	25	.308	—	—	Strong (62) — 13 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 600 at-bats and 25 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.
George Alusik	Outfielders	3	batting	209	57	11	.273	—	—	Average (54) — 83 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 209 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.
Gino Cimoli	Outfielders	4	batting	550	151	10	.275	—	—	Average (53) — 102 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 550 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.
Bobby Del Greco	Outfielders	5	batting	338	86	9	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 159 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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.
Manny Jiménez	Outfielders	12	batting	479	144	11	.301	—	—	Average (58) — 29 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 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.
Bill Kern	Outfielders	14	batting	16	4	1	.250	—	—	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.
Leo Posada	Outfielders	19	batting	46	9	0	.196	—	—	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.
José Tartabull	Outfielders	15	batting	310	86	0	.277	—	—	Average (52) — 123 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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.
Gordie Windhorn	Outfielders	17	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.
John Wojcik	Outfielders	17	batting	43	13	0	.302	—	—	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.
Héctor Martínez	Outfielders	17	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.
Gene Stephens	Outfielders	3	batting	4	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.

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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: 1962 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1962 Kansas City Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:34:43.016430+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.