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Ken Harrelson

First Base5 seasons1963–1967

Biography

Ken Harrelson was a Major League Baseball first baseman, born September 4, 1941 in Woodruff, SC. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 2" and 190 pounds, Ken Harrelson debuted on June 9, 1963 and last played on June 20, 1971.

Over 900 major-league games, Ken Harrelson batted .239 with 703 hits, 131 home runs, and 421 RBI in 2941 at-bats.

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

Born

September 4, 1941

Birthplace

Woodruff, SC

Position

First Base

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 2", 190 lb

MLB Debut

June 9, 1963

Final Game

June 20, 1971

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 900 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
900	2941	374	703	94	14	131	421	382	577	.239	.325	.414	.739

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1963	Kansas City Athletics	79	226	52	6	23	.230
1964	Kansas City Athletics	49	139	27	7	12	.194
1965	Kansas City Athletics	150	483	115	23	66	.238
1966	Kansas City Athletics	63	210	47	5	22	.224
1966	Washington Senators	71	250	62	7	28	.248
1966	?	134	460	109	12	50	.237
1967	Washington Senators	26	79	16	3	10	.203
1967	Kansas City Athletics	61	174	53	6	30	.305
1967	Boston Red Sox	23	80	16	3	14	.200
1967	?	110	333	85	12	54	.255
1968	Boston Red Sox	150	535	147	35	109	.275
1969	Boston Red Sox	10	46	10	3	8	.217
1969	Cleveland Indians	149	519	115	27	84	.222
1969	?	159	565	125	30	92	.221
1970	Cleveland Indians	17	39	11	1	1	.282
1971	Cleveland Indians	52	161	32	5	14	.199

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Ken Harrelson appears across the 1963-1967 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Ken Harrelson played 402 games with 294 hits and 153 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Ken Harrelson.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Ken Harrelson play?

Ken Harrelson was a first baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Ken Harrelson play for the Athletics?

Ken Harrelson appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1963-1967.

Where was Ken Harrelson born?

Ken Harrelson was born on September 4, 1941 in Woodruff, SC.

What were Ken Harrelson's MLB career stats?

Over 900 MLB games, Ken Harrelson hit .239 with 703 hits, 131 home runs, and 421 RBI.

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