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Oakland Athletics History

The Oakland Athletics have been around since 1901 but under a couple of different names throughout their history. When the team started in the American League in 1901, they were known as the Philadelphia Athletics. In 1955, the team would move to Kansas City for 13 years and be known as the Kansas City Athletics.

New owner Arnold Johnson made a move to Kansas City for monetary reasons. Reports also rumored that the New York Yankees played a role in the sale of the Athletics to Johnson. The two clubs made 16 trades in the five years after Johnson took over the Athletics, leaving people to speculate that the Yankees were using the Athletics as a major league farm club.

By the end of the 1960 season, Johnson would sell the team to Charles Finley, who immediately wanted to take the team out of Kansas City. His wish would come true when he moved the team to Oakland to start the 1968 baseball season. While the Athletics haven’t found the World Series success they had in their beginning years in Philadelphia, the team has had some good years in their time in Oakland. They play their home games at the Oakland Coliseum.

Historical Oakland Athletics Stats

The Oakland Athletics have carved out a unique niche in Major League Baseball. Here’s a breakdown of some evergreen Oakland Athletics stats that capture their recent approach:

Moneyball Masters: The Athletics are famous for their “Moneyball” philosophy, emphasizing on-base percentage, undervalued statistics, and finding value in overlooked players. This approach, popularized by Michael Lewis’s book and Brad Pitt’s subsequent film, has allowed them to compete with teams with bigger budgets.

Scrappy Play: The A’s aren’t known for having the flashiest players or the most home runs. However, they play a fundamental brand of baseball that emphasizes pitching, defense, and getting on base. This scrappy style can frustrate opponents and keep them in games.

Division Contenders (On a Budget): Despite a smaller payroll compared to some rivals, the A’s consistently contend for the American League West title. They’ve made the playoffs multiple times in recent years, showcasing their ability to build a competitive team with a different approach.

The Oakland Athletics are a team that thrives on efficiency and unconventional strategies. Their Moneyball approach and ability to compete on a budget make them a fascinating study in baseball.

Championships Won by the Oakland Athletics

The Athletics have won many championship titles since coming to the AL in 1901. The team has nine World Series titles, 15 AL Pennants, and 17 AL West Division titles over their time in the league. The best years for the Athletics making the World Series were when the team was in Philadelphia.

Their 1901-1954 years in Philadelphia would see the Athletics win the World Series in 1910, 1911, 1913, 1929, and 1930. The team would also win the AL Pennant in 1902, 1905, 1910, 1911, 1913, 1914, 1929, 1930, and 1931.  So over half of the biggest titles have been won in the team’s early years in the league.

After their move to Oakland, the team would win the World Series in 1972, 1973, 1974, 1989. The team would also win the AL Pennant in 1972, 1973, 1974, 1988, 1989, and 1990. All of the team’s AL West Division titles came while the team was in Oakland. Those division titles would come in 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2012, 2013, and 2020.

Important Team Events

The Athletics have some important rivalry games every season. One of the most notable will be the Bay Bridge Series between the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. The rivalry and series name came from the bridge connecting the two cities.

Top Players

From their time in Philadelphia to their time in Oakland, the Athletics have a long list of top players. Past top players in Athletics history include first baseman Mark McGwire, left fielder Rickey Henderson, first baseman Jimmie Foxx, outfielder Al Simmons, and pitcher Jack Coombs. These players have records while playing for the Athletics, and some even took the team to World Series victories.

Top Coaches

When people look at the Athletics coaches of the past, a few stand out the most. The first is Connie Mack. Mack would manage the Athletics during their time in Philadelphia and holds the record for most wins and losses by a manager in MLB history and is also the longest-serving manager in MLB history. If we look at the Oakland Athletics stats, we’ll know that he also has won five World Series titles and nine AL Pennants with the Athletics.

Dick Williams also stands out, as he has the best winning percentage of all Athletics managers with a .603 average during his three years with the team. Williams cut his time short with the team due to the actions of the team’s owner. Williams would take the Athletics to win the AL West Division title in all of his three years with the team while taking the team on to win two World Series titles.

Current Manager: Mark Korsay

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Frequently Asked Questions

What player has the most stolen bases for the team as an Athletic?

Rickey Henderson holds the record with 867 stolen bases while playing for the Athletics.

What player has the most home runs for the team as an Athletic?

Mark McGwire holds the record with 365 home runs while playing for the Athletics

What is the most number of games the Athletics have won in a single season?

The Athletics won a record 103 games during the 2002 season.

What player has the best on-base percentage for the team as an Athletic?

Jimmie Foxx holds the record for best on-base percentage with a .440 OBP while with the Athletics.

What player has the best batting average for the team as an Athletic?

Al Simmons holds the record for best batting average with a .356 average while playing for the Athletics

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