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Athletics Franchise · 1964–1966

Joe Grzenda

Pitcher2 seasons1964–1966

Biography

Joe Grzenda was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born June 8, 1937 in Scranton, PA. A left-handed pitcher listed at 6' 2" and 180 pounds, Joe Grzenda debuted on April 26, 1961 and last played on September 23, 1972.

Across 219 big-league appearances, Joe Grzenda went 14-13 with a 4.00 ERA, 173 strikeouts, and 308.0 innings pitched.

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
June 8, 1937
Birthplace
Scranton, PA
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Left
Height / Weight
6' 2", 180 lb
MLB Debut
April 26, 1961
Final Game
September 23, 1972
Seasons with A's
2

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 219 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

WLERAGGSSVIPSOBBWHIP
14134.00219314308.01731201.44
YearTeamWLERAIPSO
1961Detroit Tigers107.945.20
1964Kansas City Athletics025.4025.017
1966Kansas City Athletics023.2722.014
1967New York Mets002.1616.29
1969Minnesota Twins413.8848.224
1970Washington Senators365.0084.238
1971Washington Senators521.9270.156
1972St. Louis Cardinals105.6635.015

Season-by-Season

1966Kansas City AthleticsPitcher1964Kansas City AthleticsPitcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Joe Grzenda appears across the 1964 and 1966 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Joe Grzenda pitched in 41 games with 31 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Joe Grzenda.

Bert CampanerisBlue Moon OdomDick GreenJohn WyattJose TartabullLew Krausse Jr.Billy BryanEd Charles

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Joe Grzenda play?
Joe Grzenda was a pitcher who batted right-handed and threw left-handed.
When did Joe Grzenda play for the Athletics?
Joe Grzenda appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1964 and 1966.
Where was Joe Grzenda born?
Joe Grzenda was born on June 8, 1937 in Scranton, PA.
What were Joe Grzenda's MLB career stats?
Over 219 games from 1964, Joe Grzenda went 14-13 with a 4.00 ERA and 173 strikeouts.

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