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Cliff Pennington

Third Base, Shortstop5 seasons2008–2012

Biography

Cliff Pennington was a Major League Baseball shortstop, born June 15, 1984 in Corpus Christi, TX. A switch-handed hitter listed at 5' 10" and 200 pounds, Cliff Pennington debuted on August 12, 2008 and last played on April 25, 2018.

Over 971 major-league games, Cliff Pennington batted .242 with 678 hits, 36 home runs, and 242 RBI in 2799 at-bats.

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

Born

June 15, 1984

Birthplace

Corpus Christi, TX

Position

Shortstop

Bats / Throws

Switch / Right

Height / Weight

5' 10", 200 lb

MLB Debut

August 12, 2008

Final Game

April 25, 2018

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 971 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
971	2799	324	678	120	21	36	242	266	619	.242	.309	.339	.648

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
2008	Oakland Athletics	36	99	24	0	9	.242
2009	Oakland Athletics	60	208	58	4	21	.279
2010	Oakland Athletics	156	508	127	6	46	.250
2011	Oakland Athletics	148	515	136	8	58	.264
2012	Oakland Athletics	125	418	90	6	28	.215
2013	Arizona Diamondbacks	96	269	65	1	18	.242
2014	Arizona Diamondbacks	68	177	45	2	10	.254
2015	Arizona Diamondbacks	72	135	32	1	10	.237
2015	Toronto Blue Jays	33	75	12	2	11	.160
2015	?	105	210	44	3	21	.210
2016	Los Angeles Angels	74	172	36	3	10	.209
2017	Los Angeles Angels	87	194	49	3	21	.253
2018	Cincinnati Reds	16	29	4	0	0	.138

Season-by-Season

2012Oakland AthleticsShortstop 2011Oakland AthleticsShortstop 2010Oakland AthleticsShortstop 2009Oakland AthleticsShortstop 2008Oakland AthleticsThird Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Cliff Pennington appears across the 2008-2012 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Cliff Pennington played 525 games with 435 hits and 162 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Cliff Pennington.

Daric Barton Jerry Blevins Kurt Suzuki Mark Ellis Brett Anderson Dallas Braden Brad Ziegler Gio Gonzalez

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Cliff Pennington play?

Cliff Pennington was a shortstop who switch-hit and threw right-handed.

When did Cliff Pennington play for the Athletics?

Cliff Pennington appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 2008-2012.

Where was Cliff Pennington born?

Cliff Pennington was born on June 15, 1984 in Corpus Christi, TX.

What were Cliff Pennington's MLB career stats?

Over 971 MLB games, Cliff Pennington hit .242 with 678 hits, 36 home runs, and 242 RBI.

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