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Athletics Franchise · 1960

John Briggs

Pitcher1 season1960

Biography

John Briggs was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born January 24, 1934 in Natoma, CA. A right-handed pitcher listed at 5' 10" and 175 pounds, John Briggs debuted on April 17, 1956 and last played on September 4, 1960.

Across 59 big-league appearances, John Briggs went 9-11 with a 5.00 ERA, 80 strikeouts, and 165.2 innings pitched.

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

Born
January 24, 1934
Birthplace
Natoma, CA
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 10", 175 lb
MLB Debut
April 17, 1956
Final Game
September 4, 1960
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 59 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

WLERAGGSSVIPSOBBWHIP
9115.0059211165.280821.55
YearTeamWLERAIPSO
1956Chicago Cubs001.695.11
1957Chicago Cubs0112.464.11
1958Chicago Cubs554.5295.246
1959Cleveland Indians012.1312.25
1960Cleveland Indians424.4636.119
1960Kansas City Athletics0212.7111.18
1960?446.4247.227

Season-by-Season

1960Kansas City AthleticsPitcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, John Briggs appears across the 1960 season (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, John Briggs pitched in 8 games with 8 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with John Briggs.

Bob JohnsonJerry LumpeRay HerbertBill TuttleBob CervBud DaleyDave WickershamGeorge Brunet

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did John Briggs play?
John Briggs was a pitcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did John Briggs play for the Athletics?
John Briggs appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1960.
Where was John Briggs born?
John Briggs was born on January 24, 1934 in Natoma, CA.
What were John Briggs's MLB career stats?
Over 59 games from 1960, John Briggs went 9-11 with a 5.00 ERA and 80 strikeouts.

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