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Athletics Franchise · 1951–1957

Gus Zernial

Outfield7 seasons1951–1957

Biography

Gus Zernial was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born June 27, 1923 in Beaumont, TX. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 3" and 210 pounds, Gus Zernial debuted on April 19, 1949 and last played on September 25, 1959.

Over 1234 major-league games, Gus Zernial batted .265 with 1093 hits, 237 home runs, and 776 RBI in 4131 at-bats.

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

Born

June 27, 1923

Birthplace

Beaumont, TX

Position

Outfielder

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 3", 210 lb

MLB Debut

April 19, 1949

Final Game

September 25, 1959

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1234 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
1234	4131	572	1093	159	22	237	776	383	755	.265	.329	.486	.815

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1949	Chicago White Sox	73	198	63	5	38	.318
1950	Chicago White Sox	143	543	152	29	93	.280
1951	Chicago White Sox	4	19	2	0	4	.105
1951	Philadelphia Athletics	139	552	151	33	125	.274
1951	?	143	571	153	33	129	.268
1952	Philadelphia Athletics	145	549	144	29	100	.262
1953	Philadelphia Athletics	147	556	158	42	108	.284
1954	Philadelphia Athletics	97	336	84	14	62	.250
1955	Kansas City Athletics	120	413	105	30	84	.254
1956	Kansas City Athletics	109	272	61	16	44	.224
1957	Kansas City Athletics	131	437	103	27	69	.236
1958	Detroit Tigers	66	124	40	5	23	.323
1959	Detroit Tigers	60	132	30	7	26	.227

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Gus Zernial appears across the 1951-1957 seasons (Kansas City Athletics and Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Gus Zernial played 888 games with 806 hits and 592 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Franchise Eras

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

Philadelphia Athletics1951–19544 seasons Kansas City Athletics1955–19573 seasons

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Gus Zernial.

Alex Kellner Elmer Valo Joe Astroth Bobby Shantz Pete Suder Joe Demaestri Carl Scheib Eddie Joost

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Gus Zernial play?

Gus Zernial was an outfielder who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Gus Zernial play for the Athletics?

Gus Zernial appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1951-1957.

Where was Gus Zernial born?

Gus Zernial was born on June 27, 1923 in Beaumont, TX.

What were Gus Zernial's MLB career stats?

Over 1234 MLB games, Gus Zernial hit .265 with 1093 hits, 237 home runs, and 776 RBI.

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