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Jim Gentile

First Base2 seasons1964–1965

Biography

Jim Gentile was a Major League Baseball first baseman, born June 3, 1934 in San Francisco, CA. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 4" and 215 pounds, Jim Gentile debuted on September 10, 1957 and last played on September 30, 1966.

Over 936 major-league games, Jim Gentile batted .260 with 759 hits, 179 home runs, and 549 RBI in 2922 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

June 3, 1934

Birthplace

San Francisco, CA

Position

First Base

Bats / Throws

Left / Left

Height / Weight

6' 4", 215 lb

MLB Debut

September 10, 1957

Final Game

September 30, 1966

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 936 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
936	2922	434	759	113	6	179	549	475	663	.260	.368	.486	.854

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1957	Brooklyn Dodgers	4	6	1	1	1	.167
1958	Los Angeles Dodgers	12	30	4	0	4	.133
1960	Baltimore Orioles	138	384	112	21	98	.292
1961	Baltimore Orioles	148	486	147	46	141	.302
1962	Baltimore Orioles	152	545	137	33	87	.251
1963	Baltimore Orioles	145	496	123	24	72	.248
1964	Kansas City Athletics	136	439	110	28	71	.251
1965	Kansas City Athletics	38	118	29	10	22	.246
1965	Houston Astros	81	227	55	7	31	.242
1965	?	119	345	84	17	53	.243
1966	Houston Astros	49	144	35	7	18	.243
1966	Cleveland Indians	33	47	6	2	4	.128
1966	?	82	191	41	9	22	.215

Season-by-Season

1965Kansas City AthleticsFirst Base 1964Kansas City AthleticsFirst Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Jim Gentile appears across the 1964 and 1965 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Jim Gentile played 174 games with 139 hits and 93 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Jim Gentile.

Bert Campaneris Blue Moon Odom Dick Green Diego Segui John Wyatt Jose Tartabull Lew Krausse Jr.Billy Bryan

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Jim Gentile play?

Jim Gentile was a first baseman who batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

When did Jim Gentile play for the Athletics?

Jim Gentile appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1964 and 1965.

Where was Jim Gentile born?

Jim Gentile was born on June 3, 1934 in San Francisco, CA.

What were Jim Gentile's MLB career stats?

Over 936 MLB games, Jim Gentile hit .260 with 759 hits, 179 home runs, and 549 RBI.

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