2012 Oakland Athletics
2012 Oakland Athletics / Franchise: Oakland Athletics / BR Team Page[edit]
Record: 94-68, Finished 1st in AL Western Division (2012 AL)
Clinched Division: Oct. 3, 2012, vs. Texas Rangers
Managed by Bob Melvin
Coaches: Chili Davis, Mike Gallego, Chip Hale, Chris Pittaro, Rick Rodriguez, Tye Waller and Curt Young
Ballpark: The Coliseum, Tokyo Dome (March 28-29)
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
The 2012 Oakland Athletics set an all-time record with 1,387 strikeouts by batters during the season. They became the first team to win their division after trailing by five games with under 10 to play, passing the Texas Rangers on the final day.
Awards and Honors[edit]
- All-Star: Ryan Cook
- AL Gold Glove Award: Josh Reddick (RF)
- 2012 Topps All-Star Rookie Team: Yoenis Cespedes (OF)
- AL Manager of the Year Award: Bob Melvin
Source[edit]
- 2022 Oakland Athletics Media Guide, pg. 135
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