1951 Philadelphia Athletics

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1950 / 1952

70-84, Finished 6th in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Jimmy Dykes (70-84)
Scored 736 runs, Allowed 745 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 76-78

Ballparks: Shibe Park · Attendance: 465,469 (7th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year: Batting - 101, Pitching - 103 · one-year: Batting - 105, Pitching - 105

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Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

October 23, 1950

Released Bob Rinker.

November 16, 1950

Drafted Morrie Martin from the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1950 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Ed Samcoff from the New York Giants in the 1950 rule 5 draft.

December 18, 1950

Sold Mike Guerra to the Boston Red Sox.

1951

Signed Eric MacKenzie as an amateur free agent.

Signed Tex Hoyle as a free agent.

April 30, 1951 (Standings)

As part of a 3-team trade, traded Paul Lehner to the Chicago White Sox and Lou Brissie to the Cleveland Indians. Received Dave Philley and Gus Zernial from the Chicago White Sox and Ray Murray and Sam Zoldak from the Cleveland Indians. In addition, the Cleveland Indians sent Minnie Minoso to the Chicago White Sox.

May 2, 1951 (Standings)

Sold Bubba Harris to the Cleveland Indians.

May 4, 1951 (Standings)

Sold Barney McCosky to the Cincinnati Reds.

May 10, 1951 (Standings)

Traded Sam Chapman to the Cleveland Indians. Received Allie Clark and Lou Klein.

May 16, 1951 (Standings)

Sold Hank Wyse to the Washington Senators.

June 4, 1951 (Standings)

Traded Kermit Wahl to the Chicago White Sox. Received Hank Majeski.

November 19, 1951

Drafted Kite Thomas from the New York Yankees in the 1951 rule 5 draft.

December 3, 1951

Bob Zick selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 1951 minor league draft.

1952

Tommy Giordano received from Augusta (South Atlantic) in an unknown transaction.

Signed Ken Johnson as an amateur free agent.

Signed Jerry Schypinski as an amateur free agent.

Bob Trice received from Farnham (Provincial) in an unknown transaction.

Signed Ozzie Van Brabant as an amateur free agent.

Purchased Joe Taylor and Hector Lopez from Drummondville (Provincial) for $1,500.

Obtained Charlie Bishop from Ottawa (International) as part of a minor league working agreement.

Obtained Stan Jok from Ottawa (International) as part of a minor league working agreement.

January 21, 1952

Released Wally Moses.

February 20, 1952

Purchased Frank Fanovich, Neal Watlington and Ed Wright from the New York Giants. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

1950 / 1952 Trades and Transactions