Independent Fan Coverage · Not Affiliated With MLBEst. 2026 · Las Vegas, NV

All Players › Clete Boyer

Athletics Franchise · 1955–1957

Clete Boyer

Second Base3 seasons1955–1957

Biography

Clete Boyer was a Major League Baseball third baseman, born February 9, 1937 in Cassville, MO. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 182 pounds, Clete Boyer debuted on June 5, 1955 and last played on May 23, 1971.

Over 1725 major-league games, Clete Boyer batted .242 with 1396 hits, 162 home runs, and 654 RBI in 5780 at-bats.

Every one of Clete's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

February 9, 1937

Birthplace

Cassville, MO

Position

Third Base

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 0", 182 lb

MLB Debut

June 5, 1955

Final Game

May 23, 1971

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1725 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1725	5780	645	1396	200	33	162	654	470	931	.242	.299	.372	.671

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1955	Kansas City Athletics	47	79	19	0	6	.241
1956	Kansas City Athletics	67	129	28	1	4	.217
1957	Kansas City Athletics	10	0	0	0	0	.000
1959	New York Yankees	47	114	20	0	3	.175
1960	New York Yankees	124	393	95	14	46	.242
1961	New York Yankees	148	504	113	11	55	.224
1962	New York Yankees	158	566	154	18	68	.272
1963	New York Yankees	152	557	140	12	54	.251
1964	New York Yankees	147	510	111	8	52	.218
1965	New York Yankees	148	514	129	18	58	.251
1966	New York Yankees	144	500	120	14	57	.240
1967	Atlanta Braves	154	572	140	26	96	.245
1968	Atlanta Braves	71	273	62	4	17	.227
1969	Atlanta Braves	144	496	124	14	57	.250
1970	Atlanta Braves	134	475	117	16	62	.246
1971	Atlanta Braves	30	98	24	6	19	.245

Season-by-Season

1957Kansas City AthleticsSecond Base 1956Kansas City AthleticsSecond Base 1955Kansas City AthleticsSecond Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Clete Boyer appears across the 1955-1957 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Clete Boyer played 124 games with 47 hits and 10 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Clete Boyer.

Alex Kellner Gus Zernial Joe Demaestri Harry Simpson Hector Lopez Tom Gorman Vic Power Arnie Portocarrero

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Clete Boyer play?

Clete Boyer was a third baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Clete Boyer play for the Athletics?

Clete Boyer appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1955-1957.

Where was Clete Boyer born?

Clete Boyer was born on February 9, 1937 in Cassville, MO.

What were Clete Boyer's MLB career stats?

Over 1725 MLB games, Clete Boyer hit .242 with 1396 hits, 162 home runs, and 654 RBI.

Explore the Franchise

All Players Rosters by Year Franchise History

Built from franchise roster data (MLB Stats API). LV Athletics is an independent fan site and is not affiliated with the Athletics or Major League Baseball.