1996 Oakland Athletics
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Oakland Athletics | 74–88 | 17 | 19 |
| 1997 Oakland Athletics | 65–97 | 23 | 26 |
| 1996 Oakland Athletics · Current season | 78–84 | 23 | 20 |
| 1995 Oakland Athletics | 67–77 | 21 | 23 |
| 1994 Oakland Athletics | 51–63 | 23 | 20 |
Same era: other teams in 1996
- 1996 Atlanta Braves · 96–66
- 1996 Baltimore Orioles · 88–74
- 1996 Boston Red Sox · 85–77
- 1996 California Angels · 70–91
- 1996 Chicago Cubs · 76–86
- 1996 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1996
- 1996 Cincinnati Reds · 81–81
- 1996 Cleveland Indians · 99–62
- 1996 Colorado Rockies · 83–79
- 1996 Detroit Tigers · 53–109
- 1996 Florida Marlins · 80–82
- 1996 Houston Astros · 82–80
- 1996 Kansas City Royals · 75–86
- 1996 Los Angeles Dodgers · 90–72
- 1996 Milwaukee Brewers · 80–82
- 1996 Minnesota Twins · 78–84
- 1996 Montreal Expos · —
- 1996 New York Mets · 71–91
- 1996 New York Yankees · 92–70
- 1996 Philadelphia Phillies · 67–95
- 1996 Pittsburgh Pirates · 73–89
- 1996 San Diego Padres · 91–71
- 1996 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1996 Seattle Mariners · 85–76
- 1996 St. Louis Cardinals · 88–74
- 1996 Texas Rangers · 90–72
- 1996 Toronto Blue Jays · 74–88
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Acre | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.12 | 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. |
| Willie Adams | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 76.33 | 4.01 | Average (53) — 74 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.01 over 76.33 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. |
| John Briscoe | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.76 | 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. |
| Bobby Chouinard | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 59.00 | 6.10 | Average (48) — 193 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.10 over 59.00 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. |
| Jim Corsi | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.03 | 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. |
| Paul Fletcher | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 20.25 | 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. |
| Buddy Groom | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.84 | 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. |
| Doug Johns | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 158.00 | 5.98 | Average (47) — 208 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.98 over 158.00 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. |
| Mike Mohler | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.67 | 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. |
| Steve Montgomery | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 9.22 | 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. |
| Ariel Prieto | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 125.67 | 4.15 | Average (53) — 74 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.15 over 125.67 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. |
| Carlos Reyes | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 122.33 | 4.78 | Average (51) — 118 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.78 over 122.33 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. |
| Aaron Small | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 28.67 | 8.16 | Average (46) — 223 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 8.16 over 28.67 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. |
| Billy Taylor | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.33 | 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. |
| Dave Telgheder | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 79.33 | 4.65 | Average (51) — 118 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.65 over 79.33 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. |
| Todd Van Poppel | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 63.00 | 7.71 | Below average (44) — 245 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.71 over 63.00 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. |
| John Wasdin | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 131.33 | 5.96 | Average (47) — 208 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.96 over 131.33 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. |
| Don Wengert | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 161.33 | 5.58 | Average (48) — 193 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.58 over 161.33 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. |
| Jay Witasick | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.23 | 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. |
| Steve Wojciechowski | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 79.67 | 5.65 | Average (48) — 193 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.65 over 79.67 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. |
| Izzy Molina | Catchers | 21 | batting | 25 | 5 | 0 | .200 | — | — | 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. |
| Terry Steinbach | Catchers | 36 | batting | 514 | 140 | 35 | .272 | — | — | Average (55) — 102 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 514 at-bats and 35 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 Williams | Catchers | 19 | batting | 132 | 20 | 3 | .152 | — | — | Below average (38) — 477 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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. |
| Tony Batista | Infielders | 28 | batting | 238 | 71 | 6 | .298 | — | — | Average (55) — 102 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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. |
| Mike Bordick | Infielders | 14 | batting | 525 | 126 | 5 | .240 | — | — | Average (45) — 398 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 525 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. |
| Rafael Bournigal | Infielders | 26,40 | batting | 252 | 61 | 0 | .242 | — | — | Average (45) — 398 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 252 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. |
| Scott Brosius | Infielders | 7 | batting | 428 | 130 | 22 | .304 | — | — | Average (59) — 44 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 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. |
| Webster Garrison | Infielders | 49 | batting | 9 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | 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. |
| Brent Gates | Infielders | 8 | batting | 247 | 65 | 2 | .263 | — | — | Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 247 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. |
| Torey Lovullo | Infielders | 6 | batting | 82 | 18 | 3 | .220 | — | — | Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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. |
| Mark McGwire | Infielders | 25 | batting | 423 | 132 | 52 | .312 | — | — | Strong (66) — 5 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 423 at-bats and 52 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. |
| Allen Battle | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 130 | 25 | 1 | .192 | — | — | Below average (42) — 452 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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. |
| Gerónimo Berroa | Outfielders | 29 | batting | 586 | 170 | 36 | .290 | — | — | Average (58) — 57 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 586 at-bats and 36 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. |
| Jason Giambi | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 536 | 156 | 20 | .291 | — | — | Average (56) — 84 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 536 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. |
| José Herrera | Outfielders | 44 | batting | 320 | 86 | 6 | .269 | — | — | Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 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. |
| Brian Lesher | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 82 | 19 | 5 | .232 | — | — | Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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. |
| Damon Mashore | Outfielders | 33 | batting | 105 | 28 | 3 | .267 | — | — | Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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. |
| Kerwin Moore | Outfielders | 45 | batting | 16 | 1 | 0 | .063 | — | — | 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. |
| Pedro Muñoz | Outfielders | 5 | batting | 121 | 31 | 6 | .256 | — | — | Average (51) — 201 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 121 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. |
| Phil Plantier | Outfielders | 23 | batting | 231 | 49 | 7 | .212 | — | — | Below average (43) — 435 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 231 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. |
| Scott Spiezio | Outfielders | 13 | batting | 29 | 9 | 2 | .310 | — | — | 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. |
| Matt Stairs | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 137 | 38 | 10 | .277 | — | — | Average (54) — 122 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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. |
| Ernie Young | Outfielders | 11 | batting | 462 | 112 | 19 | .242 | — | — | Average (48) — 311 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 462 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. |
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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: 1996 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1996 Oakland Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:31:44.332662+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.