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Dave Kingman

Designated Hitter3 seasons1984–1986

Biography

Dave Kingman was a Major League Baseball first baseman, born December 21, 1948 in Pendleton, OR. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 6" and 210 pounds, Dave Kingman debuted on July 30, 1971 and last played on October 5, 1986.

Over 1941 major-league games, Dave Kingman batted .236 with 1575 hits, 442 home runs, and 1210 RBI in 6677 at-bats.

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

Born

December 21, 1948

Birthplace

Pendleton, OR

Position

First Base

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 6", 210 lb

MLB Debut

July 30, 1971

Final Game

October 5, 1986

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1941 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
1941	6677	901	1575	240	25	442	1210	608	1816	.236	.302	.478	.780

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1971	San Francisco Giants	41	115	32	6	24	.278
1972	San Francisco Giants	135	472	106	29	83	.225
1973	San Francisco Giants	112	305	62	24	55	.203
1974	San Francisco Giants	121	350	78	18	55	.223
1975	New York Mets	134	502	116	36	88	.231
1976	New York Mets	123	474	113	37	86	.238
1977	New York Mets	58	211	44	9	28	.209
1977	San Diego Padres	56	168	40	11	39	.238
1977	California Angels	10	36	7	2	4	.194
1977	New York Yankees	8	24	6	4	7	.250
1977	?	132	439	97	26	78	.221
1978	Chicago Cubs	119	395	105	28	79	.266
1979	Chicago Cubs	145	532	153	48	115	.288
1980	Chicago Cubs	81	255	71	18	57	.278
1981	New York Mets	100	353	78	22	59	.221
1982	New York Mets	149	535	109	37	99	.204
1983	New York Mets	100	248	49	13	29	.198
1984	Oakland Athletics	147	549	147	35	118	.268
1985	Oakland Athletics	158	592	141	30	91	.238
1986	Oakland Athletics	144	561	118	35	94	.210

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Dave Kingman appears across the 1984-1986 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Dave Kingman played 449 games with 406 hits and 303 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Dave Kingman.

Carney Lansford Curt Young Dwayne Murphy Rick Langford Tony Phillips Mike Davis Chris Codiroli Bill Krueger

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Dave Kingman play?

Dave Kingman was a first baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Dave Kingman play for the Athletics?

Dave Kingman appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1984-1986.

Where was Dave Kingman born?

Dave Kingman was born on December 21, 1948 in Pendleton, OR.

What were Dave Kingman's MLB career stats?

Over 1941 MLB games, Dave Kingman hit .236 with 1575 hits, 442 home runs, and 1210 RBI.

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