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Athletics Franchise · 1962

Granny Hamner

Pitcher1 season1962

Biography

Granny Hamner was a Major League Baseball shortstop, born April 26, 1927 in Richmond, VA. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 10" and 163 pounds, Granny Hamner debuted on September 14, 1944 and last played on August 1, 1962.

Over 1531 major-league games, Granny Hamner batted .262 with 1529 hits, 104 home runs, and 708 RBI in 5839 at-bats.

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

Born
April 26, 1927
Birthplace
Richmond, VA
Position
Shortstop
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 10", 163 lb
MLB Debut
September 14, 1944
Final Game
August 1, 1962
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1531 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
15315839711152927262104708351432.262.303.383.686
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1944Philadelphia Phillies21771905.247
1945Philadelphia Phillies1441706.171
1946Philadelphia Phillies27100.143
1947Philadelphia Phillies27200.286
1948Philadelphia Phillies129446116348.260
1949Philadelphia Phillies154662174653.263
1950Philadelphia Phillies1576371721182.270
1951Philadelphia Phillies150589150972.255
1952Philadelphia Phillies1515961641787.275
1953Philadelphia Phillies1546091682192.276
1954Philadelphia Phillies1525961781389.299
1955Philadelphia Phillies104405104543.257
1956Philadelphia Phillies12240190442.224
1957Philadelphia Phillies1335021141062.227
1958Philadelphia Phillies3513340218.301
1959Philadelphia Phillies21641926.297
1959Cleveland Indians27671113.164
1959?481313039.229
1962Kansas City Athletics30000.000

Season-by-Season

1962Kansas City AthleticsPitcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Granny Hamner appears across the 1962 season (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Granny Hamner played 3 games with 0 hits and 0 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Granny Hamner.

Diego SeguiJohn WyattJose TartabullBilly BryanEd CharlesWayne CauseyArt DitmarJerry Lumpe

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Granny Hamner play?
Granny Hamner was a shortstop who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Granny Hamner play for the Athletics?
Granny Hamner appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1962.
Where was Granny Hamner born?
Granny Hamner was born on April 26, 1927 in Richmond, VA.
What were Granny Hamner's MLB career stats?
Over 1531 MLB games, Granny Hamner hit .262 with 1529 hits, 104 home runs, and 708 RBI.

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