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Athletics Franchise · 1976–1988

Don Baylor

Outfield, Designated Hitter2 seasons1976–1988

Biography

Don Baylor was a Major League Baseball designated hitter, born June 28, 1949 in Austin, TX. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 1" and 195 pounds, Don Baylor debuted on September 18, 1970 and last played on October 1, 1988.

Over 2292 major-league games, Don Baylor batted .260 with 2135 hits, 338 home runs, and 1276 RBI in 8198 at-bats.

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

Born

June 28, 1949

Birthplace

Austin, TX

Position

Designated Hitter

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 1", 195 lb

MLB Debut

September 18, 1970

Final Game

October 1, 1988

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 2292 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
2292	8198	1236	2135	366	28	338	1276	805	1069	.260	.342	.436	.778

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1970	Baltimore Orioles	8	17	4	0	4	.235
1971	Baltimore Orioles	1	2	0	0	1	.000
1972	Baltimore Orioles	102	320	81	11	38	.253
1973	Baltimore Orioles	118	405	116	11	51	.286
1974	Baltimore Orioles	137	489	133	10	59	.272
1975	Baltimore Orioles	145	524	148	25	76	.282
1976	Oakland Athletics	157	595	147	15	68	.247
1977	California Angels	154	561	141	25	75	.251
1978	California Angels	158	591	151	34	99	.255
1979	California Angels	162	628	186	36	139	.296
1980	California Angels	90	340	85	5	51	.250
1981	California Angels	103	377	90	17	66	.239
1982	California Angels	157	608	160	24	93	.263
1983	New York Yankees	144	534	162	21	85	.303
1984	New York Yankees	134	493	129	27	89	.262
1985	New York Yankees	142	477	110	23	91	.231
1986	Boston Red Sox	160	585	139	31	94	.238
1987	Boston Red Sox	108	339	81	16	57	.239
1987	Minnesota Twins	20	49	14	0	6	.286
1987	?	128	388	95	16	63	.245
1988	Oakland Athletics	92	264	58	7	34	.220

Season-by-Season

1988Oakland AthleticsDesignated Hitter 1976Oakland AthleticsOutfield

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Don Baylor appears across the 1976 and 1988 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Don Baylor played 249 games with 205 hits and 102 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Don Baylor.

Bert Campaneris Mark McGwire Joe Rudi Paul Lindblad Sal Bando Terry Steinbach Carney Lansford Curt Young

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Don Baylor play?

Don Baylor was a designated hitter who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Don Baylor play for the Athletics?

Don Baylor appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1976 and 1988.

Where was Don Baylor born?

Don Baylor was born on June 28, 1949 in Austin, TX.

What were Don Baylor's MLB career stats?

Over 2292 MLB games, Don Baylor hit .260 with 2135 hits, 338 home runs, and 1276 RBI.

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