1997 Oakland Athletics

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1999 Oakland Athletics	87–75	19	23
1998 Oakland Athletics	74–88	17	19
1997 Oakland Athletics · Current season	65–97	23	26
1996 Oakland Athletics	78–84	23	20
1995 Oakland Athletics	67–77	21	23

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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
Mark Acre	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	5.74	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.
Willie Adams	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.33	8.18	Below average (39) — 269 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 8.18 over 58.33 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.
Billy Brewer	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	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.
Buddy Groom	Pitchers	24,42	pitching	—	—	—	—	64.67	5.15	Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.15 over 64.67 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.
Gary Haught	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.33	7.15	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.
Jimmy Haynes	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	73.33	4.42	Average (51) — 117 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.42 over 73.33 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.
Dane Johnson	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.67	4.53	Average (51) — 117 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 over 45.67 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.
John Johnstone	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	2.84	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.
Steve Karsay	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	132.67	5.77	Average (45) — 226 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.77 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.
Tim Kubinski	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	5.68	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.
Richie Lewis	Pitchers	44,51	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	9.64	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.
Andrew Lorraine	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.67	6.37	Average (47) — 197 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 6.37 over 29.67 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.
Eric Ludwick	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.00	8.25	Below average (44) — 239 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 8.25 over 24.00 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.
T.J. Mathews	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.67	4.40	Average (51) — 117 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.40 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.
Mike Mohler	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	101.67	5.13	Average (48) — 178 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.13 over 101.67 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 Montgomery	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	9.95	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 Oquist	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	107.67	5.02	Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.02 over 107.67 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.
Ariel Prieto	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.00	5.04	Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.04 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.
Carlos Reyes	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.33	5.82	Average (46) — 212 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.82 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.
Brad Rigby	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.67	4.87	Average (50) — 136 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.87 over 77.67 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.
Aaron Small	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	96.67	4.28	Average (52) — 102 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 96.67 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	—	—	—	—	73.00	3.82	Average (54) — 65 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.82 over 73.00 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 Telgheder	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	101.00	6.06	Below average (44) — 239 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 6.06 over 101.00 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 Wengert	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	134.00	6.04	Below average (44) — 239 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 6.04 over 134.00 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.
Jay Witasick	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.00	5.73	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.
Steve Wojciechowski	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	7.84	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.
Brent Mayne	Catchers	6	batting	256	74	6	.289	—	—	Average (54) — 106 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 256 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.
Izzy Molina	Catchers	21	batting	111	22	3	.198	—	—	Below average (44) — 401 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 111 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.
George Williams	Catchers	19	batting	201	58	3	.289	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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	188	38	4	.202	—	—	Below average (42) — 423 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 188 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.
Mark Bellhorn	Infielders	47	batting	224	51	6	.228	—	—	Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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.
Rafael Bournigal	Infielders	26	batting	222	62	1	.279	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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.
Tilson Brito	Infielders	8	batting	46	13	2	.283	—	—	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.
Scott Brosius	Infielders	7	batting	479	97	11	.203	—	—	Below average (39) — 445 of 447 batters in the available 1997 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.
Dave Magadan	Infielders	17	batting	271	82	4	.303	—	—	Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 271 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.
Mark McGwire	Infielders	25	batting	366	104	34	.284	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 366 at-bats and 34 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 Sheldon	Infielders	8	batting	24	6	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.
Scott Spiezio	Infielders	21	batting	538	131	14	.243	—	—	Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 538 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.
Miguel Tejada	Infielders	4	batting	99	20	2	.202	—	—	Below average (44) — 401 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Gerónimo Berroa	Outfielders	29	batting	261	81	16	.310	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 261 at-bats and 16 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.
Jose Canseco	Outfielders	33	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jason Giambi	Outfielders	16	batting	519	152	20	.293	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 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.
Ben Grieve	Outfielders	14	batting	93	29	3	.312	—	—	Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Patrick Lennon	Outfielders	23	batting	116	34	1	.293	—	—	Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 116 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.
Brian Lesher	Outfielders	5	batting	131	30	4	.229	—	—	Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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.
Damon Mashore	Outfielders	33	batting	279	69	3	.247	—	—	Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Jason McDonald	Outfielders	2	batting	236	62	4	.263	—	—	Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 236 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.
Matt Stairs	Outfielders	12	batting	352	105	27	.298	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 352 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.
Ernie Young	Outfielders	11	batting	175	39	5	.223	—	—	Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 175 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1997 Oakland Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:21:11.583635+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.