Philadelphia Athletics
Franchise History
2021 * 2018 * 2008 * 2002
ENTERING 2024 SEASON
All-Time Record: 348-163-31 (.671)
Playoffs: 18-17
July 4th 1998 as the Wildwood Waves; moved to Philadelphia for 1999 season
GENERAL MANAGER:
MATT VEASEY, Philadelphia, Pa (founding)
Email: mattveaseywfbl@verizon.net
MANAGER:
Mark DeRosa (current)
Chase Utley (2019-22)
Buck Showalter (2017-18: 2nd stint)
Torey Lovullo (interim: 2016/Wk#12-22)
Joe Maddon (2014/Wk#8-16/Wk#11)
Buck Showalter (2005-14/Wk#7)
John Marzano (2003-04)
Paul Molitor (1999-2002)
Larry Bowa (1998)
FACILITY:
Philadelphia Field at the Navy Yard
(since Week #4 / 2023)
Liberty Bell Park (1999-Wk #1/2023)
Bayside Park (1998)
HOME PAGE:
WEBSITE:
http://sites.google.com/site/athleticsfbc/Home
OWENS/EAST DIVISION PENNANT
2022 * 2021 * 2019 * 2018 * 2017 * 2015
2007 * 2006 * 2005 * 2003 * 2002 * 2001 * 1999
RECORD:
2023: 6-14-2; 6th place Owens Div
2022: 17-4-1; 1st Place Owens Div; won Quarter vs RA 9-3, lost Semis vs NY 3-9
2021: 16-3-3; 1st Place Owens Div; won Semis vs BO 9-3; won WFBL Championship vs CL 7-5
2020: 3-1-1; 2nd place Owens Div; won Quarters vs ST 11-0; won Semis 10-2 vs MO; lost WFBL Championship vs DE 2-9
2019: 18-2-2; 1st Place Owens Div; lost Semis vs ST 6-6 (TB1)
2018: 18-3-1; 1st place Owens Div; won Semis vs BO 6-6 (TB1); won WFBL Championship vs DE 11-1
2017: 16-5-1; 1st place Owens Div'; lost Semis vs SP 5-7
2016: 9-12-1; 4th place Owens Div
2015: 15-6-1; 1st place Owens Div; won Semis vs BO 7-4; lost Finals vs JO 2-10
2014: 14-6-2; 2nd place Owens Div; lost Wildcard vs RA 5-7
2013: 13-9-0; 4th place Owens Div
2012: 17-5-0; 2nd place Owens Div; lost Wildcard vs BO 3-8
2011: 6-16-0; 5th place Owens Div
2010: 12-10-0; 4th place Owens Div; won Div Semis vs MO 7-4; lost Div Finals vs BR 3-9
2009: 16-6-0; 2nd place Owens Div; won Div Semis vs MO 7-5; lost Div Finals vs BO 6-6 (TB2)
2008: 16-6-0; 2nd Owens Div; won Div Semi vs BO 9-2; won Div Final vs MO 8-4; won WFBL Championship vs EU 6-5
2007: 15-7-0; 1st place Owens Div; won Div Semis vs BO 7-5; lost Div Finals vs AX 4-8
2006: 15-6-1; 1st place Owens Div: won Div Semis vs AX 9-3; lost Div Finals vs MO 4-7.
2005: 14-7-1: 1st place Owens Div: lost Div Semis vs NY 3-8.
2004: 12-8-2: 2nd place Owens Div: lost Div Semis vs MA 4-8.
2003: 17-1-4: 1st place Owens Div; lost Div Semis vs MV 4-7.
2002: 16-4-2: 1st place Owens Div; won Semi vs LV 10-2; won WFBL Championship vs MA 8-4
2001: 17-3-2: 1st place Owens Div: won Semis over EU 8-4; lost Finals vs MV 3-9.
2000: 10-11-1: 4th place Owens Div
1999: 16-5-1: 1st place Owens Div: lost Semis vs LV 5-7.
1998: 4-3-2: 3rd place Owens Div: lost Semis vs MV 3-9.
FRANCHISE RECORDS
AVG: .357 - Carlos Delgado (00)
OBpctg: .481 - Carlos Delgado (00)
HR: 43 - Carlos Delgado (99)
RBI: 132 - Carlos Delgado (99)
Runs: 120 - Grady Sizemore (06)
Steals: 74* - Jose Reyes (07)
ERA: 2.33 - Cliff Lee (08)
WHIP: 0.94 - Chris Sale (17)
IP: 210.3 - Roy Oswalt (05)
K: 270 - Chris Sale (17)
QS: 17 - George Kirby (23)
Wins: 17 - Roy Oswalt (05)
Roy Halladay (08)
Saves: 55* - Francisco Rodriguez (08)
Holds: 22 - Bryan Abreu (23)
HLD+SV: 26 - Bryan Abreu (23)
* - WFBL record
ORIGINAL 1998 DRAFT
(first eight players selected)
1 - Scott Rolen, 3B
2 - Derek Jeter, SS
3 - Chuck Knoblauch, 2B
4 - Jason Kendall, C
5 - Billy Wagner, RP
6 - Ugueth Urbina, RP
7 - Albert Belle, OF
8 - Andruw Jones, OF
FRANCHISE FIRST TRANSACTIONS
Disabled List
7.16.98 - placed Kevin Appier on DL, add Bill Simas
Trade
7.18.98 - David Ortiz to Louisiana for Paul Konerko
Waiver
7.21.98 - release Trot Nixon, add John Patterson
WFBL AWARD WINNERS
PAUL OWENS AWARD
2022 - Chase Utley
2021 - Chase Utley
2019 - Chase Utley
2018 - Buck Showalter
2017 - Buck Showalter
2015 - Joe Maddon
2007 - Buck Showalter
2006 - Buck Showalter
2005 - Buck Showalter
2003 - John Marzano
2002 - Paul Molitor
2001 - Paul Molitor
1999 - Paul Molitor
Mike Schmidt Award
Bryce Harper - 2015
Steve Carlton Award
Chris Sale - 2017
Tug McGraw Award
Edwin Diaz - 2018
Francisco Rodriguez - 2006, 2008
Billy Wagner - 1999
Pete Rose Award
Mike Trout - 2012
Dallas Green Award
Joe Maddon - 2015
Buck Showalter - 2012
Paul Molitor - 2002
Chuck Klein Award
Bryce Harper - 2021
Anthony Rendon - 2018
Tim Lincecum - 2008
Carlos Delgado - 2002
John Vukovich Award
Bryce Harper - 2011
Desmond Jennings - 2010
Stephen Strasburg - 2009
Ray Connor/WTC Memorial Award
Ken Griffey Jr - 2005