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Danny Cater

Third Base4 seasons1966–1969

Biography

Danny Cater was a Major League Baseball first baseman, born February 25, 1940 in Austin, TX. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 180 pounds, Danny Cater debuted on April 14, 1964 and last played on June 11, 1975.

Over 1289 major-league games, Danny Cater batted .276 with 1229 hits, 66 home runs, and 519 RBI in 4451 at-bats.

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

Born

February 25, 1940

Birthplace

Austin, TX

Position

First Base

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 0", 180 lb

MLB Debut

April 14, 1964

Final Game

June 11, 1975

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1289 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
1289	4451	491	1229	191	29	66	519	254	406	.276	.316	.377	.693

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1964	Philadelphia Phillies	60	152	45	1	13	.296
1965	Chicago White Sox	142	514	139	14	55	.270
1966	Chicago White Sox	21	60	11	0	4	.183
1966	Kansas City Athletics	116	425	124	7	52	.292
1966	?	137	485	135	7	56	.278
1967	Kansas City Athletics	142	529	143	4	46	.270
1968	Oakland Athletics	147	504	146	6	62	.290
1969	Oakland Athletics	152	584	153	10	76	.262
1970	New York Yankees	155	582	175	6	76	.301
1971	New York Yankees	121	428	118	4	50	.276
1972	Boston Red Sox	92	317	75	8	39	.237
1973	Boston Red Sox	63	195	61	1	24	.313
1974	Boston Red Sox	56	126	31	5	20	.246
1975	St. Louis Cardinals	22	35	8	0	2	.229

Season-by-Season

1969Oakland AthleticsThird Base 1968Oakland AthleticsThird Base 1967Kansas City AthleticsThird Base 1966Kansas City AthleticsThird Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Danny Cater appears across the 1966-1969 seasons (Kansas City Athletics and Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Danny Cater played 557 games with 566 hits and 236 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Franchise Eras

Danny Cater suited up across 2 chapters of the franchise's move from Philadelphia toward Las Vegas.

Kansas City Athletics1966–19672 seasons Oakland Athletics1968–19692 seasons

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Danny Cater.

Bert Campaneris Blue Moon Odom Dick Green Paul Lindblad Sal Bando Catfish Hunter Chuck Dobson Lew Krausse Jr.

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Danny Cater play?

Danny Cater was a first baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Danny Cater play for the Athletics?

Danny Cater appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1966-1969.

Where was Danny Cater born?

Danny Cater was born on February 25, 1940 in Austin, TX.

What were Danny Cater's MLB career stats?

Over 1289 MLB games, Danny Cater hit .276 with 1229 hits, 66 home runs, and 519 RBI.

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