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Athletics Franchise · 1939–1940

Joe Gantenbein

Second Base2 seasons1939–1940

Biography

Joe Gantenbein was a Major League Baseball second baseman, born August 25, 1915 in San Francisco, CA. A left-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 168 pounds, Joe Gantenbein debuted on April 20, 1939 and last played on September 28, 1940.

Over 186 major-league games, Joe Gantenbein batted .272 with 148 hits, 8 home runs, and 59 RBI in 545 at-bats.

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

Born
August 25, 1915
Birthplace
San Francisco, CA
Position
Second Base
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Height / Weight
5' 9", 168 lb
MLB Debut
April 20, 1939
Final Game
September 28, 1940
Seasons with A's
2

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 186 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
186545681482068594343.272.328.374.702
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1939Philadelphia Athletics111348101436.290
1940Philadelphia Athletics7519747423.239

Season-by-Season

1940Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base1939Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Joe Gantenbein appears across the 1939 and 1940 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Joe Gantenbein played 186 games with 148 hits and 59 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Joe Gantenbein.

Bob JohnsonFrankie HayesSam ChapmanWally MosesDick SiebertHal WagnerBuck RossChubby Dean

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Joe Gantenbein play?
Joe Gantenbein was a second baseman who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Joe Gantenbein play for the Athletics?
Joe Gantenbein appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1939 and 1940.
Where was Joe Gantenbein born?
Joe Gantenbein was born on August 25, 1915 in San Francisco, CA.
What were Joe Gantenbein's MLB career stats?
Over 186 MLB games, Joe Gantenbein hit .272 with 148 hits, 8 home runs, and 59 RBI.

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