Philadelphia (A) Athletics Clubhouse
Thursday, 10/26/1944
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Dave Dudik Jr
Record: 62 Wins, 100 Losses, .383 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 33 Wins, 48 Losses
Away Record: 29 Wins, 52 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 20 Wins, 24 Losses
X-Innings Record: 10 Wins, 2 Losses
Record vs LHP: 11 Wins, 18 Losses
Record vs RHP: 51 Wins, 82 Losses
Payroll: $39,381,429 (14th)
Fan Interest: 41/100 (10th)
Batting AVG: .256 (14th)
Homeruns: 103 (15th)
Walks: 456 (16th)
Stolen Bases: 123 (5th)
Runs Scored: 653 (16th)

Pitching ERA: 4.51 (5th)
Opponents AVG: .252 (2nd)
HRs Allowed: 136 (4th)
Walks Allowed: 833 (15th)
Runs Allowed: 806 (4th)
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           
John Bottarini42C 9/14/1908RightRight.2387562.720 
Bennie Warren87C 3/2/1912RightRight.1847151.600 
INFIELDER           
Charlie English133B4/8/1910RightRight.30114810.790 
Calvin Chapman32SS12/20/1910LeftRight.27954769.712 
Al Rubeling733B5/10/1913RightRight.377291.997 
Phil Rizzuto62SS9/25/1916RightRight.26601811.674 
Hal Peck992B4/20/1917LeftLeft.2715460.713 
Eddie Lake46SS3/18/1916RightRight.167030.377 
John Dudra123B5/27/1916RightRight.1970110.574 
Don Kolloway942B8/4/1918RightRight.179091.450 
Bill Nagel413B8/19/1915RightRight.333090.826 
Steve Mesner58SS1/13/1918RightRight.000000.000 
Chubby Dean481B8/24/1916LeftLeft.163010.445 
Skeeter Webb57SS11/4/1909RightRight.000000.000 
Jack Conway552B7/30/1918RightRight.000000.000 
Lou Stringer562B5/13/1917RightRight.000000.000 
Jimmy Pofahl45SS6/18/1917RightRight.000000.000 
Gene Corbett781B10/25/1913LeftRight.000000.250 
OUTFIELDER           
Joe Dimaggio8LF11/25/1914RightRight.30329973.919 
Gene Woodling10CF8/16/1922LeftRight.2878593.740 
Joe Grace25RF1/5/1914LeftRight.25110605.692 
Bud Bates14CF3/16/1912RightRight.2053191.540 
Johnny Wyrostek88LF7/12/1919LeftRight.310151.754 
Elmer Valo3LF3/5/1921LeftRight.26296322.694 
Roberto Ortiz51RF6/30/1915RightRight.000000.000 
Dom Dallessandro31RF10/3/1913LeftLeft.000000.000 
Red Marion53LF3/14/1914RightRight.000000.000 
Frank Jelincich66LF9/3/1917RightRight.000000.000 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Tex Shirley82SP4/25/1918BothRight3.87162131.45 
Charlie Gassaway38SP8/12/1918LeftLeft4.63112801.53 
Bill Zuber10SP3/26/1913RightRight4.154201.40 
Wally Holborow68SP11/30/1913RightRight4.1771301.53 
Don Newcombe20SP6/14/1926LeftRight0.00000  
RELIEVERS           
Jim Hickey31CL10/22/1920RightRight3.653261.68 
Paul Kardow83MR9/19/1915RightRight2.480111.52 
Hal Gregg60MR7/11/1921RightRight5.4771601.63 
Vic Johnson84MR8/3/1920RightLeft0.000001.00 
Joe Callahan39MR10/8/1916RightRight4.631001.63 
Charley Suche37MR8/5/1915RightLeft0.00000  
Jesse Flores97MR11/2/1914RightRight4.035311.31 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Steve LarkinOUTfull season0 daysTorn Rotator Cuff Muscle
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L E. Valo1B
2) L J. GraceRF
3) R J. DimaggioLF
4) R C. English3B
5) L C. ChapmanSS
6) L G. WoodlingCF
7) L H. Peck2B
8) R J. BottariniC
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) L C. ChapmanSS
2) L E. Valo1B
3) R J. DimaggioLF
4) R C. English3B
5) L J. WyrostekRF
6) L J. GraceDH
7) L G. WoodlingCF
8) L H. Peck2B
9) R J. BottariniC
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R P. RizzutoSS
2) L E. Valo1B
3) R J. DimaggioLF
4) R C. English3B
5) L C. Chapman2B
6) L J. GraceRF
7) R J. BottariniC
8) L G. WoodlingCF
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R P. RizzutoSS
2) L E. Valo1B
3) R J. DimaggioLF
4) R C. English3B
5) L J. WyrostekRF
6) L C. Chapman2B
7) L J. GraceDH
8) R J. BottariniC
9) L G. WoodlingCF
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R T. Shirley
2) L C. Gassaway
3) R B. Zuber
4) R W. Holborow
5) R D. Newcombe
Mopup Reliever
1) R J. Callahan
2) L C. Suche

Middle Reliever
1) R H. Gregg
2) R P. Kardow
3) R J. Callahan
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R J. Flores
2) L V. Johnson

Closer
1) R J. Hickey
E-Mail Messages
Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1944
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans aren't really happy about the loss of Ken O'dea.
The overall fan interest decreases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 4/10/1944
Subject: Paul Kardow injured
Hello Manager,
he had a little fight in a bar, and got knocked out.
Diagnosis: Swollen Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 5/1/1944
Subject: Status of Sam Gentile
Dear Sir,
Sam Gentile isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Oakland Athletics!
He has an AVG of .235, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1944
Subject: Status of Frank Jelincich
Dear Sir,
Frank Jelincich isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Oakland Athletics!
He has an AVG of .159, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1944
Subject: Status of Al Campanis
Dear Sir,
Al Campanis shouldn't play at AA Oakland Athletics!
He has an AVG of .152 over there, that might
be a sign that he has been promoted to soon. You
should demote him before he gets burned.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1944
Subject: Status of Ken Richardson
Dear Sir,
Ken Richardson isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Oakland Athletics!
He has an AVG of .133, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 5/2/1944
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello Sir,
we have put a claim on Paul Gehrman.

Regards,
Cincinnati GM



Date: Thursday, 5/4/1944
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello,
we have claimed Paul Gehrman off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Cincinnati GM



Date: Friday, 5/12/1944
Subject: Status of Joe Antolick
Dear Sir,
Joe Antolick has an AVG of .241 at AA Oakland Athletics!
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 5/16/1944
Subject: Status of Lou Rochelli
Dear Sir,
Lou Rochelli shouldn't play at AA Oakland Athletics!
He has an AVG of .173 over there, that might
be a sign that he has been promoted to soon. You
should demote him before he gets burned.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 5/21/1944
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, 5/25/1944
Subject: Status of Jimmy Pofahl
Dear Sir,
Jimmy Pofahl shouldn't play at AA Oakland Athletics!
He has an AVG of .249 over there, that might
be a sign that he has been promoted to soon. You
should demote him before he gets burned.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 6/11/1944
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Bill Zuber



Date: Sunday, 6/18/1944
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Joe Callahan



Date: Tuesday, 7/11/1944
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
John Bottarini



Date: Thursday, 7/20/1944
Subject: Status of Pete Elko
Dear Sir,
Pete Elko has an AVG of .216 at AA Oakland Athletics!
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 8/15/1944
Subject: John Bottarini injured
Hello Manager,
looks like he worked out a little to intense.
Diagnosis: Strained Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 9/2/1944
Subject: Lou Rochelli learns new position
Lou Rochelli has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "7" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Sunday, 9/3/1944
Subject: Status of Jack Sanford
Dear Sir,
Jack Sanford has an AVG of .242 at AA Oakland Athletics!
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 9/10/1944
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello Sir,
we have put a claim on Dino Chiozza.

Regards,
Cleveland GM



Date: Monday, 9/11/1944
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello,
we have claimed Dino Chiozza off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Cleveland GM



Date: Saturday, 9/23/1944
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




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