Philadelphia Athletics

Historical Franchise

2 seasons | 141-129 (.522)

The Philadelphia Athletics played from 1890 to 1891, a total of 2 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 141-129 (.522). They have not won a World Series.

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.

Data updated

📊 Quick Stats

2 Seasons
141 Wins
129 Losses
.522 Win %
0 Titles
0 Playoffs

📈 Best & Worst Single Seasons

Best BA — 1890 .278 2% above the 1890 PL average (.273)
Worst BA — 1891 .258 1% above the 1891 AA average (.255)
Best ERA — 1891 4.01 8% worse than the 1891 AA average (3.71)
Worst ERA — 1890 4.05 4% better than the 1890 PL average (4.24)
Most R — 1890 941 3% above the 1890 PL average (916 R)
Fewest R — 1891 817 13% above the 1891 AA average (725 R)

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⭐ Notable Players 📅 All Seasons 🏢 All Franchises

⭐ All-Time Leaders

Top players by games played (min 100 games)

1
George Wood 1890-1891
2
Joe Mulvey 1890-1891
3
Bill Hallman 1890-1891
4
John Milligan 1890-1891
5
Lave Cross 1890-1891

More Notable Players

Tommy Corcoran (1891-1891) Henry Larkin (1891-1891) Billy Shindle (1890-1890) Sid Farrar (1890-1890) Mike Griffin (1890-1890) John Pickett (1890-1890)

📅 Season History

2 seasons on record

Franchise History

Wins per season — gold bars are World Series wins, silver are pennants.

1891 Philadelphia Athletics 73-66 1890 Philadelphia Athletics 68-63

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The Philadelphia Athletics franchise in brief

The Philadelphia Athletics had 141 wins and 129 losses in 2 seasons (.522). The franchise is no longer active; its last season was 1891. The season list starts at 68-63 in 1890 and ends at 73-66 in 1891. The franchise's best record came in 1891, 73-66; its poorest in 1890, 68-63. The best team batting average came in 1890, .278, against a league average of .273, while 1891 bottomed out at .258.

Pitching peaked in 1891, with a 4.01 team ERA against the league's 3.71; the 1890 staff was the least effective at 4.05. The most runs in a Philadelphia Athletics season, 941, came in 1890; the 1891 team scored the fewest, 817. George Wood (1890-1891), Joe Mulvey (1890-1891), and Bill Hallman (1890-1891) played the most games for the club. The notable players list continues with Tommy Corcoran, Henry Larkin, and Billy Shindle. The season list runs back from 1891 to 1890.

Philadelphia Athletics: Frequently Asked Questions

How many World Series have the Philadelphia Athletics won?
The Philadelphia Athletics have never won the World Series.
What is the all-time record of the Philadelphia Athletics?
The Philadelphia Athletics are 141-129 (.522) all-time across 2 seasons.
When were the Philadelphia Athletics founded?
The franchise's first major league season was 1890, and its last was 1891.
What was the best season in Philadelphia Athletics history?
By winning percentage, the franchise's best season was 1891, when the team went 73-66.
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