2008 Oakland Athletics
Franchise seasons · 2000s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Oakland Athletics | 81–81 | 26 | 23 |
| 2009 Oakland Athletics | 75–87 | 25 | 26 |
| 2008 Oakland Athletics · Current season | 75–86 | 32 | 24 |
| 2007 Oakland Athletics | 76–86 | 30 | 24 |
| 2006 Oakland Athletics | 93–69 | 19 | 21 |
Same era: other teams in 2008
- 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks · 82–80
- 2008 Atlanta Braves · 72–90
- 2008 Baltimore Orioles · 68–93
- 2008 Boston Red Sox · 95–67
- 2008 Chicago Cubs · 97–64
- 2008 Chicago White Sox · 89–74
More teams from 2008
- 2008 Cincinnati Reds · 74–88
- 2008 Cleveland Indians · —
- 2008 Colorado Rockies · 74–88
- 2008 Detroit Tigers · 74–88
- 2008 Florida Marlins · 84–77
- 2008 Houston Astros · 86–75
- 2008 Kansas City Royals · 75–87
- 2008 Los Angeles Angels · 100–62
- 2008 Los Angeles Dodgers · 84–78
- 2008 Milwaukee Brewers · 90–72
- 2008 Minnesota Twins · 88–75
- 2008 New York Mets · 89–73
- 2008 New York Yankees · 89–73
- 2008 Philadelphia Phillies · 92–70
- 2008 Pittsburgh Pirates · 67–95
- 2008 San Diego Padres · 63–99
- 2008 San Francisco Giants · 72–90
- 2008 Seattle Mariners · 61–101
- 2008 St. Louis Cardinals · 86–76
- 2008 Tampa Bay Rays · 97–65
- 2008 Texas Rangers · 79–83
- 2008 Toronto Blue Jays · 86–76
- 2008 Washington Nationals · —
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Blanton | Pitchers | 55 | both | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 127.00 | 4.96 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.96 over 127.00 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. |
| Jerry Blevins | Pitchers | 13 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 37.67 | 3.11 | Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.11 over 37.67 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. |
| Dallas Braden | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 71.67 | 4.14 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.14 over 71.67 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. |
| Andrew Brown | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 35.00 | 3.09 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.09 over 35.00 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. |
| Kiko Calero | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 4.67 | 3.86 | 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. |
| Santiago Casilla | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 50.33 | 3.93 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.93 over 50.33 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. |
| Joey Devine | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 45.67 | 0.59 | Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 0.59 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. |
| Lenny DiNardo | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.00 | 7.43 | Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.43 over 23.00 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. |
| Justin Duchscherer | Pitchers | 58 | both | 6 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 141.67 | 2.54 | Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.54 over 141.67 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. |
| Alan Embree | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 61.67 | 4.96 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.96 over 61.67 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. |
| Dana Eveland | Pitchers | 35,30 | both | 4 | 1 | 0 | .250 | 168.00 | 4.34 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.34 over 168.00 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. |
| Keith Foulke | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 31.00 | 4.06 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.06 over 31.00 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. |
| Sean Gallagher | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 56.67 | 5.88 | Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.88 over 56.67 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. |
| Chad Gaudin | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 62.67 | 3.59 | Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.59 over 62.67 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. |
| Gio González | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 34.00 | 7.68 | Average (47) — 347 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.68 over 34.00 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. |
| Jeff Gray | Pitchers | 60 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 4.67 | 7.71 | 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. |
| Rich Harden | Pitchers | 40 | both | 4 | 1 | 0 | .250 | 77.00 | 2.34 | Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.34 over 77.00 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. |
| Fernando Hernández | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 18.00 | 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. |
| Dan Meyer | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 27.67 | 7.48 | Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.48 over 27.67 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. |
| Josh Outman | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 25.67 | 4.56 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.56 over 25.67 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. |
| Greg Smith | Pitchers | 23 | both | 2 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 190.33 | 4.16 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.16 over 190.33 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. |
| Huston Street | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 70.00 | 3.73 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.73 over 70.00 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. |
| Brad Ziegler | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 59.67 | 1.06 | Average (55) — 1 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.06 over 59.67 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. |
| Rob Bowen | Catchers | 18 | batting | 91 | 16 | 1 | .176 | — | — | Below average (43) — 473 of 494 batters in the available 2008 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. |
| Kurt Suzuki | Catchers | 24 | batting | 530 | 148 | 7 | .279 | — | — | Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 530 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. |
| Jeff Baisley | Infielders | 52 | batting | 43 | 11 | 0 | .256 | — | — | 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. |
| Wes Bankston | Infielders | 45 | batting | 59 | 12 | 1 | .203 | — | — | Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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. |
| Daric Barton | Infielders | 10 | batting | 446 | 101 | 9 | .226 | — | — | Average (45) — 434 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 446 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. |
| Eric Chavez | Infielders | 3 | batting | 89 | 22 | 2 | .247 | — | — | Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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. |
| Brooks Conrad | Infielders | 62 | batting | 19 | 3 | 0 | .158 | — | — | 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. |
| Bobby Crosby | Infielders | 7 | batting | 556 | 132 | 7 | .237 | — | — | Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 556 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. |
| Mark Ellis | Infielders | 14 | batting | 442 | 103 | 12 | .233 | — | — | Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 442 at-bats and 12 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. |
| Jack Hannahan | Infielders | 22 | batting | 436 | 95 | 9 | .218 | — | — | Below average (44) — 457 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 436 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. |
| Donnie Murphy | Infielders | 12 | batting | 103 | 19 | 3 | .184 | — | — | Below average (44) — 457 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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. |
| Eric Patterson | Infielders | 4 | batting | 92 | 16 | 0 | .174 | — | — | Below average (43) — 473 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 92 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. |
| Cliff Pennington | Infielders | 56 | batting | 99 | 24 | 0 | .242 | — | — | Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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. |
| Gregorio Petit | Infielders | 2 | batting | 23 | 8 | 0 | .348 | — | — | 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. |
| Mike Sweeney | Infielders | 5 | batting | 126 | 36 | 2 | .286 | — | — | Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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. |
| Emil Brown | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 402 | 98 | 13 | .244 | — | — | Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 402 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. |
| Travis Buck | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 155 | 35 | 7 | .226 | — | — | Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 155 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. |
| Aaron Cunningham | Outfielders | 57 | batting | 80 | 20 | 1 | .250 | — | — | Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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. |
| Jack Cust | Outfielders | 32 | batting | 481 | 111 | 33 | .231 | — | — | Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 481 at-bats and 33 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. |
| Rajai Davis | Outfielders | 38 | batting | 196 | 51 | 3 | .260 | — | — | Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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. |
| Chris Denorfia | Outfielders | 19 | batting | 62 | 18 | 1 | .290 | — | — | Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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 Fiorentino | Outfielders | 67 | batting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | 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. |
| Carlos González | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 302 | 73 | 4 | .242 | — | — | Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 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 Murton | Outfielders | 26 | batting | 30 | 3 | 0 | .100 | — | — | 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. |
| Ryan Sweeney | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 384 | 110 | 5 | .286 | — | — | Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 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. |
| Dan Johnson | Outfielders | 29 | batting | 1 | 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. |
| Frank Thomas | Outfielders | 35 | batting | 186 | 49 | 5 | .263 | — | — | Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 Oakland Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:22:17.669619+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.