1996 Oakland Athletics

1996 Oakland Athletics / Franchise: Oakland Athletics / BR Team Page

Record: 78-84, Finished 3rd in AL Western Division (1996 AL)

Managed by Art Howe

Coaches: Bob Cluck, Duffy Dyer, Brad Fischer, Denny Walling and Ron Washington

Ballpark: Oakland Coliseum, Cashman Field (April 1-7)

History, Comments, Contributions

The 1996 Oakland Athletics are one of the few teams in baseball history to have no pitchers qualify for the ERA title. Also achieving this feat: the 1957 A's, the 1995 Cardinals, the 1997 A's, and the 1998 Cardinals.

Awards and Honors

• All-Star: Mark McGwire
• Silver Slugger Award: Mark McGwire (1B)
• Topps All-Star Rookie Team: Tony Batista (2B)