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Athletics Franchise · 1954–1956

Jim Finigan

Third Base3 seasons1954–1956

Biography

Jim Finigan was a Major League Baseball third baseman, born August 19, 1928 in Quincy, IL. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 11" and 175 pounds, Jim Finigan debuted on April 25, 1954 and last played on July 5, 1959.

Over 512 major-league games, Jim Finigan batted .264 with 422 hits, 19 home runs, and 168 RBI in 1600 at-bats.

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

Born
August 19, 1928
Birthplace
Quincy, IL
Position
Third Base
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 11", 175 lb
MLB Debut
April 25, 1954
Final Game
July 5, 1959
Seasons with A's
3

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 512 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
5121600195422741719168190176.264.342.367.709
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1954Philadelphia Athletics136487147751.302
1955Kansas City Athletics150545139968.255
1956Kansas City Athletics9125054221.216
1957Detroit Tigers6417447017.270
1958San Francisco Giants2325501.200
1959Baltimore Orioles4811930110.252

Season-by-Season

1956Kansas City AthleticsThird Base1955Kansas City AthleticsThird Base1954Philadelphia AthleticsThird Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Jim Finigan appears across the 1954-1956 seasons (Kansas City Athletics and Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Jim Finigan played 377 games with 340 hits and 140 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Franchise Eras

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

Philadelphia Athletics19541 seasonKansas City Athletics1955–19562 seasons

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Jim Finigan.

Elmer ValoAlex KellnerJoe AstrothBobby ShantzGus ZernialJoe DemaestriArt DitmarMoe Burtschy

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Jim Finigan play?
Jim Finigan was a third baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Jim Finigan play for the Athletics?
Jim Finigan appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1954-1956.
Where was Jim Finigan born?
Jim Finigan was born on August 19, 1928 in Quincy, IL.
What were Jim Finigan's MLB career stats?
Over 512 MLB games, Jim Finigan hit .264 with 422 hits, 19 home runs, and 168 RBI.

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