Oakland Athletics
125 seasons | 9405-9945 (.486) | 9 Championships
The Oakland Athletics have played since 1901, a total of 125 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 9,405-9,945 (.486). They have won 9 World Series titles. The franchise has played under more than one name or in more than one city: Philadelphia Athletics, Kansas City Athletics, Oakland Athletics, and Athletics.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- L (Losses):
- Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
- Win% (Winning Percentage):
- Wins divided by games decided.
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125 seasons on record
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The Oakland Athletics franchise in brief
The Oakland Athletics have 9405 wins and 9945 losses in 125 seasons (.486). The season history shows the franchise under these names: the Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954), the Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967), the Oakland Athletics (1968-2024), and the Athletics (2025). The season list starts at 74-62 in 1901 and ends at 76-86 in 2025. Championship years: 1989, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1930, 1929 and earlier years back to 1910. The latest championship came in 1989, by 4-0 in the Series. The Oakland Athletics reached the postseason in 29 seasons. In 2020 the club lost the AL Division Series, the newest entry in the playoff history.
By record, the best season was 1931 (107-45) and the worst 1916 (36-117). At the plate, the 1925 club's .307 is the high mark, compared with .291 for its league, while 2022 bottomed out at .215. Pitching peaked in 1910, with a 1.79 team ERA against the league's 2.52, and the highest 6.08 in 1936. The most runs in a Oakland Athletics season, 981, came in 1932; the 2020 team scored the fewest, 274. Bert Campaneris (1964-1976), Rickey Henderson (1979-1998), and Jimmy Dykes (1918-1932) played the most games for the club. The notable players list continues with Pete Suder, Harry Davis, and Danny Murphy. The season list runs back from 2025 to 1901.
Oakland Athletics: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many World Series have the Oakland Athletics won?
- The Oakland Athletics have won 9 World Series titles.
- What is the all-time record of the Oakland Athletics?
- The Oakland Athletics are 9,405-9,945 (.486) all-time across 125 seasons.
- When were the Oakland Athletics founded?
- The franchise's first major league season was 1901, and its last was 2025.
- What was the best season in Oakland Athletics history?
- By winning percentage, the franchise's best season was 1931, when the team went 107-45.
- Have the Oakland Athletics always played in the same city?
- No. The franchise has played under these names and cities: Philadelphia Athletics, Kansas City Athletics, Oakland Athletics, and Athletics.