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 165-86 (.657) all-time across 5 seasons.

When were the Philadelphia Athletics founded?

The franchise's first major league season was 1871, and its last was 1875.

Philadelphia Athletics

Historical Franchise

5 seasons | 165-86 (.657)

The Philadelphia Athletics played from 1871 to 1875, a total of 5 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 165-86 (.657). 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 October 12, 2026

📊 Quick Stats

5 Seasons

165 Wins

86 Losses

                        .657
                        Win %
                    

0 Titles

0 Playoffs

📈 Best & Worst Single Seasons

Best BA — 1871 .320 12% above the 1871 average (.286)

Worst BA — 1874 .286 5% above the 1874 average (.273)

Best ERA — 1874 1.64 25% better than the 1874 average (2.19)

Worst ERA — 1871 4.95 17% worse than the 1871 average (4.23)

Most R — 1875 699 115% above the 1875 average (326 R)

Fewest R — 1871 376 27% above the 1871 average (295 R)

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⭐ Notable Players 📅 All Seasons 🏢 All Franchises

⭐ All-Time Leaders

Top players by games played (min 100 games)

Dick McBride 1871-1875

Cap Anson 1872-1875

Wes Fisler 1871-1875

Ezra Sutton 1873-1875

Mike McGeary 1872-1874

More Notable Players

John Clapp (1873-1875) John McMullin (1873-1874)

📅 Season History

5 seasons on record

Franchise History

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

1875 Philadelphia Athletics 53-20 1874 Philadelphia Athletics 33-22 1873 Philadelphia Athletics 28-23 1872 Philadelphia Athletics 30-14 1871 Philadelphia Athletics 21-7

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The Philadelphia Athletics franchise in brief

The quick stats for the Philadelphia Athletics read 5 seasons, 165 wins, 86 losses and a .657 percentage. The franchise is no longer active; its last season was 1875. The first season on record, 1871, was a 21-7 year for the Philadelphia Athletics; the latest, 1875, went 53-20. The 1872 season ended 30-14. The 1873 season ended 28-23. In 1874 the Philadelphia Athletics went 33-22. The Philadelphia Athletics have no World Series title in the data.

The franchise's best record came in 1871, 21-7; its poorest in 1873, 28-23. The best team batting average came in 1871, .320, against a league average of .286, while 1874 bottomed out at .286. The lowest team ERA was 1.64 in 1874, against a worst of 4.95 in 1871. The 1875 team scored the most runs, 699; the 1871 team scored the fewest, 376. The all-time leaders tile, ranked by games, opens with Dick McBride (1871-1875), Cap Anson (1872-1875), and Wes Fisler (1871-1875). The notable players list continues with John Clapp and John McMullin. The season list runs back from 1875 to 1871.

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 165-86 (.657) all-time across 5 seasons.
When were the Philadelphia Athletics founded?: The franchise's first major league season was 1871, and its last was 1875.

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