The Oakland Athletics' 1983 season involved the A's finishing 4th in the American League West with a record of 74 wins and 88 losses. Offseason October 9, 1982: Jack Daugherty was signed as an amateur free agent by the Athletics. November 4, 1982: Mickey Klutts was released by the Athletics. December 13, 1982: Kevin Bell was released by the Athletics. December 20, 1982: Preston Hanna was released by the Athletics. January 11, 1983: Steve Howard was drafted by the Athletics in the 8th round of the 1983 Major League Baseball Draft. January 17, 1983: Brian Kingman was purchased from the Athletics by the Boston Red Sox. March 28, 1983: Bob Owchinko was released by the Oakland Athletics. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions June 6, 1983: 1983 Major League Baseball Draft Greg Cadaret was drafted by the Athletics in the 11th round. Player signed June 11, 1983. Rob Nelson was drafted by the Athletics in the 1st round (7th pick) of the Secondary Phase. June 15, 1983: Matt Keough was traded by the Athletics to the New York Yankees for Ben Callahan, Marshall Brant, and cash. July 22, 1983: Kelvin Moore was traded by the Athletics to the New York Mets for Scott Dye (minors). Roster Player stats Batting Starters by position Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Other batters Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Pitching Starting pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Other pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Relief pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Farm system LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Medford References External links 1983 Oakland Athletics team page at Baseball Reference 1983 Oakland Athletics team page at www.baseball-almanac.com Oakland Athletics seasons Oakland Athletics season Oak