1999 Oakland Athletics season
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The Oakland Athletics
' 1999 season
involved the A's finishing 2nd in the American League
West with a record of 87 wins and 75 losses. It was their first winning record since 1992.
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....
' 1999 season
1999 Major League Baseball season
The previous record of most home runs hit in a season, set at 5,064 in 1998, was broken once again as the American League and National League combined to hit 5,528 home runs. Moreover, it was the first season in 61 years to feature a team that scored 1,000 runs in a season, as the Cleveland Indians...
involved the A's finishing 2nd 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 87 wins and 75 losses. It was their first winning record since 1992.
Offseason
- December 14, 1998: Tony PhillipsTony PhillipsKeith Anthony Phillips is a former Major League Baseball utility player who had an 18-year career from to . He played regularly at three infield positions, primarily as a second baseman, but also had significant time as a shortstop and third baseman...
was signed as a free agent by the Athletics. - December 14, 1998: Rafael Bournigal was released by the Oakland Athletics.
- January 7, 1999: Marc NewfieldMarc NewfieldMarc Alexander Newfield is a former Major League Baseball player from to for the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, and Milwaukee Brewers....
was signed as a free agent by the Athletics. - January 8, 1999: Mike OquistMike OquistMichael Lee Oquist , is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from -. He played for the Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, and Oakland Athletics....
was signed as a Free Agent with the Oakland Athletics. - January 26, 1999: Tim RainesTim RainesTimothy Raines , nicknamed "Rock", is a former American professional baseball player. He played as a left fielder in Major League Baseball for six teams from 1979 to 2002 and was best known for his 13 seasons with the Montreal Expos...
was signed as a free agent by the Athletics. - February 17, 1999: John JahaJohn JahaJohn Emil Jaha is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who had a 10-year career from 1992 to 2001...
signed as a free agent by the Athletics.
Notable transactions
- July 29, 1999: Jeff DavanonJeff DaVanonJeffrey Graham DaVanon is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder.DaVanon came up through the Oakland Athletics system before being traded to the Anaheim Angels as a minor-leaguer in ....
, Nathan HaynesNathan HaynesNathan Raymond Haynes is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. His major league debut came with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on May 28, , and he has played all three spots in the outfield since debuting.Haynes was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 1st Round of the amateur draft...
, and Elvin Nina (minors) were traded by the Athletics to the Anaheim AngelsLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimThe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
for Randy VelardeRandy VelardeRandy Lee Velarde is a former Major League Baseball infielder who played for the New York Yankees, California/Anaheim Angels, Oakland Athletics, and Texas Rangers from to...
and Omar OlivaresOmar OlivaresOmar Olivares Palqu is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , Colorado Rockies , Philadelphia Phillies , Detroit Tigers , Seattle Mariners , Anaheim Angels , Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates...
. - July 31, 1999: Billy Taylor was traded by the Athletics to the New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
for Jason IsringhausenJason IsringhausenJason Derik Isringhausen is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher.-New York Mets:Isringhausen was chosen as a draft-and-follow prospect by the New York Mets in the 44th round of the 1991 Major League Baseball Draft...
and Greg McMichaelGreg McMichaelGregory Winston McMichael , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in relief in the Major Leagues from 1993-2000....
. - July 31, 1999: Jeff D'AmicoJeff D'Amico (Royals)Jeffrey Michael D'Amico is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He pitched just seven games for them during the season, including a single start against the Oakland Athletics on June 18, which the Royals lost 21-3.-Sources:...
, Brad RigbyBrad RigbyBradley Kenneth Rigby , is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from -. He would play for the Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, and Montreal Expos.-External links:...
and Blake SteinBlake SteinWilliam Blake Stein is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals from -....
were traded by the Athletics to the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
for Kevin AppierKevin AppierRobert Kevin Appier is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, New York Mets, and Anaheim Angels.-Kansas City Royals:...
. - August 18, 1999: Rich Becker was traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the Oakland Athletics for a player to be named later. The Oakland Athletics sent Carl Dale (August 20, 1999) to the Milwaukee Brewers to complete the trade.
Roster
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Outfielders |
Manager Coaches (First Base) (Bullpen) (Hitting) (Bench) (Pitching) (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 |
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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 |
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Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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Relief pitchers
| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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| Billy Taylor | 43 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 3.98 | 38 |