1979 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
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Oakland Athletics | 64–45 | 27 | 14 |
| 1980 Oakland Athletics | 83–79 | 19 | 15 |
| 1979 Oakland Athletics · Current season | 54–108 | 20 | 13 |
| 1978 Oakland Athletics | 69–93 | 31 | 15 |
| 1977 Oakland Athletics | 63–98 | 22 | 19 |
Same era: other teams in 1979
- 1979 Atlanta Braves · 66–94
- 1979 Baltimore Orioles · 102–57
- 1979 Boston Red Sox · 91–69
- 1979 California Angels · —
- 1979 Chicago Cubs · 80–82
- 1979 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1979
- 1979 Cincinnati Reds · 90–71
- 1979 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1979 Detroit Tigers · —
- 1979 Houston Astros · 89–73
- 1979 Kansas City Royals · 85–77
- 1979 Los Angeles Dodgers · 79–83
- 1979 Milwaukee Brewers · 95–66
- 1979 Minnesota Twins · 82–80
- 1979 Montreal Expos · —
- 1979 New York Mets · 63–99
- 1979 New York Yankees · 89–71
- 1979 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates · 98–64
- 1979 San Diego Padres · 68–93
- 1979 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1979 Seattle Mariners · 67–95
- 1979 St. Louis Cardinals · 86–76
- 1979 Texas Rangers · 83–79
- 1979 Toronto Blue Jays · 53–109
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Hamilton | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 82.67 | 3.70 | Average (53) — 70 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.70 over 82.67 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 Heaverlo | Pitchers | 60 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.20 | 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. |
| John Henry Johnson | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 84.67 | 4.36 | Average (49) — 131 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.36 over 84.67 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. |
| Matt Keough | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 176.67 | 5.04 | Below average (44) — 177 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.04 over 176.67 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. |
| Brian Kingman | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 112.67 | 4.31 | Average (49) — 131 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.31 over 112.67 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 | — | — | — | — | — | 5.85 | 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. |
| Rick Langford | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 218.67 | 4.28 | Average (49) — 131 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.28 over 218.67 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 McCatty | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 185.67 | 4.22 | Average (50) — 113 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.22 over 185.67 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 Minetto | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 118.33 | 5.55 | Below average (41) — 196 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.55 over 118.33 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. |
| Mike Morgan | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 77.33 | 5.94 | Below average (41) — 196 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.94 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. |
| Mike Norris | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 146.33 | 4.80 | Average (46) — 158 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.80 over 146.33 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 Todd | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.56 | 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. |
| Alan Wirth | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 12.00 | 6.00 | 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. |
| Jim Essian | Catchers | 18 | batting | 313 | 76 | 8 | .243 | — | — | Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 313 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. |
| Jeff Newman | Catchers | 5 | batting | 516 | 119 | 22 | .231 | — | — | Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 516 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. |
| Dave Chalk | Infielders | 16 | batting | 212 | 47 | 2 | .222 | — | — | Below average (44) — 368 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 212 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. |
| Mike Edwards | Infielders | 7 | batting | 400 | 93 | 1 | .233 | — | — | Below average (44) — 368 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 400 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. |
| Wayne Gross | Infielders | 10 | batting | 442 | 99 | 14 | .224 | — | — | Average (45) — 346 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 442 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. |
| Mario Guerrero | Infielders | 3 | batting | 166 | 38 | 0 | .229 | — | — | Average (45) — 346 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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. |
| Mickey Klutts | Infielders | 12 | batting | 73 | 14 | 1 | .192 | — | — | Average (45) — 346 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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. |
| Rob Picciolo | Infielders | 8 | batting | 348 | 88 | 2 | .253 | — | — | Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 348 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. |
| Milt Ramírez | Infielders | 31 | batting | 62 | 10 | 0 | .161 | — | — | Below average (43) — 384 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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. |
| Dave Revering | Infielders | 24 | batting | 472 | 136 | 19 | .288 | — | — | Average (57) — 54 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 472 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. |
| Tony Armas | Outfielders | 11 | batting | 278 | 69 | 11 | .248 | — | — | Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 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. |
| Derek Bryant | Outfielders | 23 | batting | 106 | 19 | 0 | .179 | — | — | Below average (41) — 403 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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. |
| Glenn Burke | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 89 | 19 | 0 | .213 | — | — | Average (45) — 346 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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. |
| Miguel Diloné | Outfielders | 19 | batting | 91 | 17 | 1 | .187 | — | — | Below average (43) — 384 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting 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. |
| Mike Heath | Outfielders | 48 | batting | 258 | 66 | 3 | .256 | — | — | Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 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. |
| Rickey Henderson | Outfielders | 35 | batting | 351 | 96 | 1 | .274 | — | — | Average (51) — 190 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 351 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. |
| Dwayne Murphy | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 388 | 99 | 11 | .255 | — | — | Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 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. |
| Larry Murray | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 226 | 42 | 2 | .186 | — | — | Below average (39) — 416 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 226 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. |
| Mitchell Page | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 478 | 118 | 9 | .247 | — | — | Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 478 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. |
| Joe Wallis | Outfielders | 9,43 | batting | 78 | 11 | 1 | .141 | — | — | Below average (40) — 413 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting 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. |
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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: 1979 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1979 Oakland Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:14:16.726171+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.