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Hank Bauer

Outfield2 seasons1960–1961

Biography

Hank Bauer was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born July 31, 1922 in East St. Louis, IL. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 192 pounds, Hank Bauer debuted on September 6, 1948 and last played on July 21, 1961.

Over 1544 major-league games, Hank Bauer batted .277 with 1424 hits, 164 home runs, and 703 RBI in 5145 at-bats.

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

Born

July 31, 1922

Birthplace

East St. Louis, IL

Position

Outfielder

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 0", 192 lb

MLB Debut

September 6, 1948

Final Game

July 21, 1961

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1544 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
1544	5145	833	1424	229	57	164	703	521	638	.277	.346	.439	.785

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1948	New York Yankees	19	50	9	1	9	.180
1949	New York Yankees	103	301	82	10	45	.272
1950	New York Yankees	113	415	133	13	70	.320
1951	New York Yankees	118	348	103	10	54	.296
1952	New York Yankees	141	553	162	17	74	.293
1953	New York Yankees	133	437	133	10	57	.304
1954	New York Yankees	114	377	111	12	54	.294
1955	New York Yankees	139	492	137	20	53	.278
1956	New York Yankees	147	539	130	26	84	.241
1957	New York Yankees	137	479	124	18	65	.259
1958	New York Yankees	128	452	121	12	50	.268
1959	New York Yankees	114	341	81	9	39	.238
1960	Kansas City Athletics	95	255	70	3	31	.275
1961	Kansas City Athletics	43	106	28	3	18	.264

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Hank Bauer appears across the 1960 and 1961 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Hank Bauer played 138 games with 98 hits and 49 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Hank Bauer.

Jerry Lumpe Ray Herbert Bill Tuttle Bud Daley Dave Wickersham Ken Johnson Lou Klimchock Norm Siebern

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Hank Bauer play?

Hank Bauer was an outfielder who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Hank Bauer play for the Athletics?

Hank Bauer appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1960 and 1961.

Where was Hank Bauer born?

Hank Bauer was born on July 31, 1922 in East St. Louis, IL.

What were Hank Bauer's MLB career stats?

Over 1544 MLB games, Hank Bauer hit .277 with 1424 hits, 164 home runs, and 703 RBI.

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