1958 Kansas City Athletics Baseball Schedule and Roster
The page from the 1958 Baseball Handbook and Schedules provides an overview of the Kansas City Athletics, managed by Harry Craft. It includes team schedules, roster details, past performances, and stadium information. The team’s home games are set at the Municipal Stadium against opponents like Chicago, Cleveland, and Detroit from April to September. The document highlights past performance data from 1953-1957, noting the Athletics' fluctuation in standings and win-loss records with their best finish being sixth place in 1957. Individual leaders include Smith (.303) and Zernial with notable home run statistics in the mid-50s. The basic roster outlines key figures such as pitchers Wally Burnette and Ned Garver, catchers Frank House and Hal Smith, infielders Joe DeMaestri, and outfielders Bob Cerv and Bill Tuttle.