Philadelphia (A) Athletics Clubhouse
Wednesday, 10/25/1888
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Jeff Sheppard
Record: 91 Wins, 71 Losses, .562 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 47 Wins, 34 Losses
Away Record: 44 Wins, 37 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 30 Wins, 21 Losses
X-Innings Record: 3 Wins, 5 Losses
Record vs LHP: 26 Wins, 13 Losses
Record vs RHP: 65 Wins, 58 Losses
Payroll: $68,105,714 (5th)
Fan Interest: 82/100 (2nd)
Batting AVG: .264 (9th)
Homeruns: 49 (2nd)
Walks: 335 (7th)
Stolen Bases: 360 (3rd)
Runs Scored: 728 (8th)

Pitching ERA: 3.46 (6th)
Opponents AVG: .273 (15th)
HRs Allowed: 53 (14th)
Walks Allowed: 271 (5th)
Runs Allowed: 653 (3rd)
Reports & News
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Fielding Stats
Ratings Report
Top Prospects
Minor Leagues
Coaching Staff
Salary Report
Financial Report
Financial History
Team History
Team News
Major Transaction News
All Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
Bill Harbidge85C 3/29/1855LeftLeft.2451230.584 
Cub Stricker82C 2/15/1860RightRight.29614231.734 
INFIELDER           
Doggie Miller493B8/15/1864RightRight.28075735.679 
Al Hubbard871B12/9/1861RightRight.256160.592 
John Ake27SS8/29/1861RightRight.2836621.676 
Ed Rowen753B10/22/1858RightRight.3112310.752 
Harry Stovey721B12/20/1857RightRight.262128467.715 
Charley Bassett87SS2/9/1863RightRight.2080115.557 
Mike Moynahan122B0/0/1856LeftRight.2320181.536 
OUTFIELDER           
Walt Goldsby23LF12/31/1861LeftRight.2931385.693 
Steve Behel70LF11/6/1860RightRight.23602912.592 
Dick Johnston23LF4/6/1863RightRight.23402544.590 
Frank Berkelbach30CF1/2/1859RightRight.3523181.928 
Tom Brown13RF9/21/1861LeftRight.33166991.846 
Marty Sullivan34RF10/20/1862RightRight.27278755.704 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Sam Weaver82SP7/10/1856RightRight5.545101.61 
Guy Hecker59SP4/3/1857RightRight2.8113501.11 
Fred Goldsmith7SP5/15/1857RightRight3.15151301.18 
John Fox21SP2/7/1859RightRight6.701511.67 
Silver King58SP1/11/1868RightRight3.5951711.20 
Jersey Bakely23SP4/17/1865RightRight2.521011.16 
Ed Seward92SP6/29/1867RightRight3.53211601.30 
Bill Sowders47SP11/29/1864RightRight1.332101.18 
RELIEVERS           
Jim Chatterton6CL10/14/1864RightRight6.140142.18 
Tom Lynch2MR1/1/1863LeftRight0.00000  
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Bobby MathewsOUT2 weeks0 daysRuptured Elbow Ligament
Joe MurphyOUTfull season14 daysTorn Rotator Cuff Muscle
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R D. Miller3B
2) R C. StrickerC
3) L T. BrownRF
4) R H. Stovey1B
5) R M. SullivanCF
6) L W. Goldsby2B
7) R E. RowenSS
8) R J. AkeLF
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1)2B
2)CF
3)1B
4)SS
5)C
6)3B
7)LF
8)DH
9)RF
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R D. Miller3B
2) R C. StrickerC
3) L T. BrownRF
4) R H. Stovey1B
5) R M. SullivanCF
6) R E. Rowen2B
7) R J. AkeSS
8) R D. JohnstonLF
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1)2B
2)CF
3)1B
4)
5)SS
6)3B
7)LF
8)C
9)
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R E. Seward
2) R B. Sowders
3) R F. Goldsmith
4) R G. Hecker
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) R J. Bakely
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R T. Lynch
2) R J. Fox
3)
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R S. King
2) R S. Weaver

Closer
1) R J. Chatterton
E-Mail Messages
Date: Thursday, 4/6/1888
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 4/10/1888
Subject: Ned Bligh learns new position
Ned Bligh has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "1" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 4/20/1888
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Saturday, 4/22/1888
Subject: Bill Sowders
Bill Sowders is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 4/22/1888
Subject: Bill Sowders
Bill Sowders is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 5/1/1888
Subject: Status of Frank Bell
Dear Sir,
Frank Bell isn't hitting the ball at all at AA !
He has an AVG of .208, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 5/11/1888
Subject: Bill Swabach
Bill Swabach is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Thursday, 5/18/1888
Subject: Extension?
Hello Sir,
Are you interested in negotiating a contract extension?
You know, I'm in my final year. I'd like to stay here!

Sincerely,
John Greason



Date: Saturday, 5/20/1888
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Guy Hecker



Date: Monday, 5/22/1888
Subject: John Deasley learns new position
John Deasley has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "10" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 5/23/1888
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Bobby Mathews



Date: Tuesday, 5/30/1888
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Tom Barlow



Date: Thursday, 6/1/1888
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Sunday, 6/11/1888
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello Sir,
we have put a claim on John Mansell.

Regards,
Indianapolis GM



Date: Monday, 6/12/1888
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello,
we have claimed John Mansell off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Indianapolis GM



Date: Friday, 6/16/1888
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Jud Birchall



Date: Monday, 6/19/1888
Subject: Ed Kennedy is sick...
Diagnosis: Sore Throat.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Sunday, 7/2/1888
Subject: Tom Barlow learns new position
Tom Barlow has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 7/10/1888
Subject: Good Game
Hello,
The fact that we won on a promotion day seems
to have a positive effect on our fan interest!
It increased slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Thursday, 8/10/1888
Subject: John Ake
John Ake is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 9/4/1888
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Thursday, 9/21/1888
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Thursday, 9/28/1888
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 9/29/1888
Subject: I am a starter...
... so would you please put me in the rotation?
I want to go out there and start for my
team. Please come on, manager!

Regards,
Ed Seward



Date: Monday, 10/16/1888
Subject: Bobby Mathews healing process
Bobby Mathews is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor




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