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Mark McGwire

First Base12 seasons1986–1997

Biography

Mark McGwire was a Major League Baseball first baseman, born October 1, 1963 in Pomona, CA. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 5" and 250 pounds, Mark McGwire debuted on August 22, 1986 and last played on October 7, 2001.

Over 1874 major-league games, Mark McGwire batted .263 with 1626 hits, 583 home runs, and 1414 RBI in 6187 at-bats.

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

Born

October 1, 1963

Birthplace

Pomona, CA

Position

First Base

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 5", 250 lb

MLB Debut

August 22, 1986

Final Game

October 7, 2001

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1874 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
1874	6187	1167	1626	252	6	583	1414	1317	1596	.263	.394	.588	.982

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1986	Oakland Athletics	18	53	10	3	9	.189
1987	Oakland Athletics	151	557	161	49	118	.289
1988	Oakland Athletics	155	550	143	32	99	.260
1989	Oakland Athletics	143	490	113	33	95	.231
1990	Oakland Athletics	156	523	123	39	108	.235
1991	Oakland Athletics	154	483	97	22	75	.201
1992	Oakland Athletics	139	467	125	42	104	.268
1993	Oakland Athletics	27	84	28	9	24	.333
1994	Oakland Athletics	47	135	34	9	25	.252
1995	Oakland Athletics	104	317	87	39	90	.274
1996	Oakland Athletics	130	423	132	52	113	.312
1997	Oakland Athletics	105	366	104	34	81	.284
1997	St. Louis Cardinals	51	174	44	24	42	.253
1997	?	156	540	148	58	123	.274
1998	St. Louis Cardinals	155	509	152	70	147	.299
1999	St. Louis Cardinals	153	521	145	65	147	.278
2000	St. Louis Cardinals	89	236	72	32	73	.305
2001	St. Louis Cardinals	97	299	56	29	64	.187

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Mark McGwire appears across the 1986-1997 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Mark McGwire played 1329 games with 1157 hits and 941 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Mark McGwire.

Terry Steinbach Dennis Eckersley José Canseco Dave Stewart Rick Honeycutt Rickey Henderson Carney Lansford Curt Young

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Mark McGwire play?

Mark McGwire was a first baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Mark McGwire play for the Athletics?

Mark McGwire appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1986-1997.

Where was Mark McGwire born?

Mark McGwire was born on October 1, 1963 in Pomona, CA.

What were Mark McGwire's MLB career stats?

Over 1874 MLB games, Mark McGwire hit .263 with 1626 hits, 583 home runs, and 1414 RBI.

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All Players Rosters by Year Franchise History

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