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Gene Tenace

Catcher8 seasons1969–1976

Biography

Gene Tenace was a Major League Baseball catcher, born October 10, 1946 in Russellton, PA. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 190 pounds, Gene Tenace debuted on May 29, 1969 and last played on September 30, 1983.

Over 1555 major-league games, Gene Tenace batted .241 with 1060 hits, 201 home runs, and 674 RBI in 4390 at-bats.

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

Born

October 10, 1946

Birthplace

Russellton, PA

Position

Catcher

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 0", 190 lb

MLB Debut

May 29, 1969

Final Game

September 30, 1983

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1555 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
1555	4390	653	1060	179	20	201	674	984	998	.241	.388	.429	.817

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1969	Oakland Athletics	16	38	6	1	2	.158
1970	Oakland Athletics	38	105	32	7	20	.305
1971	Oakland Athletics	65	179	49	7	25	.274
1972	Oakland Athletics	82	227	51	5	32	.225
1973	Oakland Athletics	160	510	132	24	84	.259
1974	Oakland Athletics	158	484	102	26	73	.211
1975	Oakland Athletics	158	498	127	29	87	.255
1976	Oakland Athletics	128	417	104	22	66	.249
1977	San Diego Padres	147	437	102	15	61	.233
1978	San Diego Padres	142	401	90	16	61	.224
1979	San Diego Padres	151	463	122	20	67	.263
1980	San Diego Padres	133	316	70	17	50	.222
1981	St. Louis Cardinals	58	129	30	5	22	.233
1982	St. Louis Cardinals	66	124	32	7	18	.258
1983	Pittsburgh Pirates	53	62	11	0	6	.177

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Gene Tenace appears across the 1969-1976 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Gene Tenace played 805 games with 603 hits and 389 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Gene Tenace.

Bert Campaneris Joe Rudi Sal Bando Rollie Fingers Vida Blue Blue Moon Odom Paul Lindblad Reggie Jackson

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Gene Tenace play?

Gene Tenace was a catcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Gene Tenace play for the Athletics?

Gene Tenace appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1969-1976.

Where was Gene Tenace born?

Gene Tenace was born on October 10, 1946 in Russellton, PA.

What were Gene Tenace's MLB career stats?

Over 1555 MLB games, Gene Tenace hit .241 with 1060 hits, 201 home runs, and 674 RBI.

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