1953 Philadelphia Athletics

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1952 / 1954

59-95, Finished 7th in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Jimmy Dykes (59-95)
Scored 632 runs, Allowed 799 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 61-93

Ballparks: Connie Mack Stadium · Attendance: 362,113 (7th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year: Batting - 103, Pitching - 107 · one-year: Batting - 103, Pitching - 106

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

October 14, 1952

Purchased John Mackinson from the New York Yankees.

October 17, 1952

Released Dick Fowler.

December 1, 1952

Drafted Rinty Monahan from the New York Giants in the 1952 rule 5 draft.

December 2, 1952

Drafted Hooks Iott from the Chicago White Sox in the 1952 minor league draft.

December 19, 1952

Traded Bob Hooper to the Cleveland Indians. Received Bob Wilson (minors) and Dick Rozek.

1953

Stan Jok sent to the Philadelphia Phillies in an unknown transaction.

January 27, 1953

Traded Bob Wilson (minors) and Ferris Fain to the Chicago White Sox. Received Joe DeMaestri, Ed McGhee and Eddie Robinson.

January 29, 1953

Traded Billy Hitchcock to the Detroit Tigers. Received Don Kolloway.

February 2, 1953

Released Sam Zoldak.

February 4, 1953

Released Sherry Robertson.

April 26, 1953 (Standings)

Purchased Loren Babe from the New York Yankees.

May 12, 1953 (Standings)

Allie Clark selected by the Chicago White Sox off waivers.

May 13, 1953 (Standings)

Released Don Kolloway.

June 30, 1953 (Standings)

Selected Carmen Mauro off waivers from the Washington Senators.

Kite Thomas selected by the Washington Senators off waivers.

November 19, 1953

Released Bobo Newsom.

November 30, 1953

Drafted Spook Jacobs from the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1953 rule 5 draft.

December 8, 1953

Sold Cass Michaels to the Chicago White Sox.

December 16, 1953

Traded Loren Babe, Harry Byrd, Tom Hamilton, Carmen Mauro and Eddie Robinson to the New York Yankees. Received Don Bollweg, Jim Finigan, Johnny Gray, Vic Power, Bill Renna and Jim Robertson.

December 17, 1953

Traded Joe Coleman and Frank Fanovich to the Baltimore Orioles. Received Bob Cain.

1954

Signed Walt Craddock as an amateur free agent.

Signed Carl Duser as an amateur free agent.

Signed Bill Kern as an amateur free agent.

Signed Bill Kirk as an amateur free agent.

Signed Hal Raether as an amateur free agent.

February 19, 1954

Traded Dave Philley to the Cleveland Indians. Received Bill Upton and Lee Wheat.

March 28, 1954

Sold Ray Murray to the Baltimore Orioles for $25,000.

1952 / 1954 Trades and Transactions