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Joe Rudi

First Base11 seasons1967–1982

Biography

Joe Rudi was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born September 7, 1946 in Modesto, CA. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 2" and 200 pounds, Joe Rudi debuted on April 11, 1967 and last played on October 3, 1982.

Over 1547 major-league games, Joe Rudi batted .264 with 1468 hits, 179 home runs, and 810 RBI in 5556 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

September 7, 1946

Birthplace

Modesto, CA

Position

Outfielder

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 2", 200 lb

MLB Debut

April 11, 1967

Final Game

October 3, 1982

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1547 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
1547	5556	684	1468	287	39	179	810	369	870	.264	.311	.427	.738

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1967	Kansas City Athletics	19	43	8	0	1	.186
1968	Oakland Athletics	68	181	32	1	12	.177
1969	Oakland Athletics	35	122	23	2	6	.189
1970	Oakland Athletics	106	350	108	11	42	.309
1971	Oakland Athletics	127	513	137	10	52	.267
1972	Oakland Athletics	147	593	181	19	75	.305
1973	Oakland Athletics	120	437	118	12	66	.270
1974	Oakland Athletics	158	593	174	22	99	.293
1975	Oakland Athletics	126	468	130	21	75	.278
1976	Oakland Athletics	130	500	135	13	94	.270
1977	California Angels	64	242	64	13	53	.264
1978	California Angels	133	497	127	17	79	.256
1979	California Angels	90	330	80	11	61	.242
1980	California Angels	104	372	88	16	53	.237
1981	Boston Red Sox	49	122	22	6	24	.180
1982	Oakland Athletics	71	193	41	5	18	.212

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Joe Rudi appears across the 1967-1976, 1982 seasons (Kansas City Athletics and Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Joe Rudi played 1107 games with 1087 hits and 540 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Franchise Eras

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

Kansas City Athletics19671 season Oakland Athletics1968–198210 seasons

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Joe Rudi.

Bert Campaneris Sal Bando Blue Moon Odom Paul Lindblad Reggie Jackson Rollie Fingers Dick Green Catfish Hunter

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Joe Rudi play?

Joe Rudi was an outfielder who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Joe Rudi play for the Athletics?

Joe Rudi appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1967-1976, 1982.

Where was Joe Rudi born?

Joe Rudi was born on September 7, 1946 in Modesto, CA.

What were Joe Rudi's MLB career stats?

Over 1547 MLB games, Joe Rudi hit .264 with 1468 hits, 179 home runs, and 810 RBI.

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