1977 Oakland Athletics

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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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1979 Oakland Athletics	54–108	20	13
1978 Oakland Athletics	69–93	31	15
1977 Oakland Athletics · Current season	63–98	22	19
1976 Oakland Athletics	87–74	26	12
1975 Oakland Athletics	98–64	28	14

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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
Stan Bahnsen	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.00	6.14	Average (47) — 174 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 6.14 over 22.00 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.
Doug Bair	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.46	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.
Vida Blue	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	279.67	3.83	Average (54) — 63 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 279.67 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.
Joe Coleman	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	127.67	2.96	Average (58) — 23 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 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.
Steve Dunning	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.93	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.
Dock Ellis	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.00	9.69	Below average (39) — 229 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 9.69 over 26.00 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.
Dave Giusti	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.98	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.
Matt Keough	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.67	4.85	Average (49) — 142 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.85 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.
Bob Lacey	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.03	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.
Rick Langford	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	208.33	4.02	Average (53) — 70 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 208.33 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.
Steve McCatty	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	5.02	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.
Doc Medich	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	147.67	4.69	Average (49) — 142 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.69 over 147.67 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.
Craig Mitchell	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	7.94	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.
Paul Mitchell	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	10.54	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 Norris	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.33	4.77	Average (49) — 142 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.77 over 77.33 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.
Pablo Torrealba	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	116.67	2.62	Strong (60) — 13 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 2.62 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.
Mike Torrez	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.33	4.44	Average (50) — 120 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.44 over 26.33 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.
Jim Umbarger	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.00	6.55	Below average (43) — 213 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 6.55 over 44.00 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 Hosley	Catchers	25	batting	78	15	1	.192	—	—	Below average (44) — 363 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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 Newman	Catchers	5	both	162	36	4	.222	—	0.00	Average (46) — 325 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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.
Manny Sanguillén	Catchers	35	batting	571	157	6	.275	—	—	Average (52) — 156 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 571 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.
Earl Williams	Catchers	32	batting	348	84	13	.241	—	—	Average (49) — 231 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 348 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.
Dick Allen	Infielders	60	batting	171	41	5	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Wayne Gross	Infielders	10	batting	485	113	22	.233	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 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.
Mike Jorgensen	Infielders	18	batting	203	50	8	.246	—	—	Average (50) — 205 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 203 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.
Larry Lintz	Infielders	21	batting	30	4	0	.133	—	—	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.
Rich McKinney	Infielders	9	batting	198	35	6	.177	—	—	Below average (40) — 403 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Marty Perez	Infielders	7	batting	373	86	2	.231	—	—	Below average (44) — 363 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 373 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.
Rob Picciolo	Infielders	8	batting	419	84	2	.200	—	—	Below average (38) — 411 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 419 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.
Rodney Scott	Infielders	3	batting	364	95	0	.261	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 364 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.
Jerry Tabb	Infielders	12	batting	144	32	6	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 292 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 144 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.
Matt Alexander	Outfielders	2	batting	42	10	0	.238	—	—	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 Armas	Outfielders	11	batting	363	87	13	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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.
Willie Crawford	Outfielders	99	batting	136	25	1	.184	—	—	Below average (41) — 396 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Sheldon Mallory	Outfielders	29	batting	126	27	0	.214	—	—	Below average (44) — 363 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Larry Murray	Outfielders	20	batting	162	29	1	.179	—	—	Below average (39) — 408 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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.
Billy North	Outfielders	4	batting	184	48	1	.261	—	—	Average (49) — 231 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 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.
Mitchell Page	Outfielders	6	batting	501	154	21	.307	—	—	Strong (61) — 22 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 at-bats and 21 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 Tyrone	Outfielders	26	batting	294	72	5	.245	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 294 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.
Mark Williams	Outfielders	13	batting	2	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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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1977 Oakland Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:25:07.255222+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.