1995 Oakland Athletics season
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The Oakland Athletics
' 1995 season
involved the A's finishing 4th in the American League
West with a record of 67 wins and 77 losses.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
' 1995 season
1995 Major League Baseball season
Due to the 1994 Major League Baseball strike which carried into the 1995 season, a shortened 144 game schedule commenced on April 25, when the Florida Marlins played host to the Los Angeles Dodgers.-Regular season:...
involved the A's finishing 4th in the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
West with a record of 67 wins and 77 losses.
Offseason
- November 8, 1994: José OrtizJosé Ortiz (second baseman)José Daniel Ortiz is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He has played all or part of three seasons in the majors, and is currently playing for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of the Pacific League in Japan.-Early career and MLB debut:...
was signed as an amateur free agent by the Athletics.
Regular season
 Walter A. Haas Owner: 1981-95(OAK) Honored 1995 |
Notable transactions
- April 8, 1995: Dave Stewart was signed as a free agent by the Athletics.
- April 11, 1995: Todd StottlemyreTodd StottlemyreTodd Vernon Stottlemyre is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played 15 seasons for the Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks. He is the son of Mel Stottlemyre, former New York Yankees pitcher. His brother...
was signed as a free agent by the Athletics. - April 12, 1995: Mike GallegoMike GallegoMichael Anthony Gallego is the Oakland Athletics third base and infield coach, and a former Major League Baseball infielder who played for the Athletics, New York Yankees, and St. Louis Cardinals from 1985 to 1997.-Baseball career:Gallego was the A's starting second baseman during their three-year...
was signed as a free agent by the Athletics. - April 20, 1995: Brian HarperBrian HarperBrian David Harper is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for teams in both the American and National Leagues during his 16-year career and is currently the manager of the Chicago Cubs' AA club, the Tennessee Smokies.-Minor leagues:Harper was drafted by the California Angels in...
was signed as a free agent by the Athletics. - June 1, 1995: Mark BellhornMark BellhornMark Christian Bellhorn is a Major League Baseball second baseman who is currently a free agent. He is a switch-hitter and throws right-handed. He stands 6-1 and weighs 205 lbs.-Personal life:...
was drafted by the Athletics in the 2nd round of the 1995 Major League Baseball Draft1995 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1995 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign-Background:Outfielder Darin Erstad of the University of Nebraska was the first pick in the 1995 Rule 4 Draft. Erstad compiled a career .356 average in three seasons with the...
. Player signed June 24, 1995. - July 28, 1995: Rubén SierraRubén SierraRubén Angel Sierra García is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Sierra also goes by the nicknames El Caballo and El Indio....
and Jason BeverlinJason BeverlinJason Robert Beverlin is an American former Major League Baseball player. He played part of one season in the majors and three seasons in Japan. He currently works as the pitching coach at University of Tennessee....
was traded by the Athletics to the New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
for Danny TartabullDanny TartabullDanilo Tartabull Mora , also known as Danny Tartabull, is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball. Born to Cuban parents in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he is the son of José Tartabull, who played in the major leagues from 1962 to 1970.-Playing career:Danny played for the Seattle Mariners ,...
. - August 21, 1995: Ron DarlingRon DarlingRonald Maurice Darling, Jr. is an American former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets, Oakland Athletics and Montreal Expos...
was released by the Athletics.
Roster
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Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders |
Manager Coaches (Pitching) (Bullpen) (Bench) (Hitting) (First Base) (Third Base) |
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 126 | 428 | 113 | .264 | 8 | 44 | |
| RF | 70 | 264 | 70 | .265 | 12 | 42 | |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 120 | 28 | .233 | 0 | 8 | |
| 29 | 79 | 23 | .291 | 3 | 14 | |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 209.2 | 14 | 7 | 4.55 | 205 | |
| 21 | 104 | 4 | 7 | 6.23 | 69 | |
| 16 | 81 | 3 | 7 | 6.89 | 58 | |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 48.2 | 2 | 3 | 5.18 | 13 | |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5.71 | 47 | |
Awards and records
- Mark McGwireMark McGwireMark David McGwire , nicknamed "Big Mac", is an American former professional baseball player who played his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is currently the hitting coach for the St...
, Major League Record, Most Home Runs in a season in under 350 At-Bats (39)