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Athletics Franchise · 1972

Matty Alou

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Biography

Matty Alou was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born December 22, 1938 in Haina, Dominican Republic. A left-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 160 pounds, Matty Alou debuted on September 26, 1960 and last played on June 21, 1974.

Over 1667 major-league games, Matty Alou batted .307 with 1777 hits, 31 home runs, and 427 RBI in 5789 at-bats.

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

Born
December 22, 1938
Birthplace
Haina, Dominican Republic
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Height / Weight
5' 9", 160 lb
MLB Debut
September 26, 1960
Final Game
June 21, 1974
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1667 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
1667578978017772365031427311377.307.345.381.726
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1960San Francisco Giants43100.333
1961San Francisco Giants8120062624.310
1962San Francisco Giants7819557314.292
1963San Francisco Giants63761102.145
1964San Francisco Giants11025066114.264
1965San Francisco Giants11732475218.231
1966Pittsburgh Pirates141535183227.342
1967Pittsburgh Pirates139550186228.338
1968Pittsburgh Pirates146558185052.332
1969Pittsburgh Pirates162698231148.331
1970Pittsburgh Pirates155677201147.297
1971St. Louis Cardinals149609192774.315
1972St. Louis Cardinals108404127331.314
1972Oakland Athletics3212134116.281
1972?140525161447.307
1973New York Yankees123497147228.296
1973St. Louis Cardinals1111301.273
1973?134508150229.295
1974San Diego Padres48811603.198

Season-by-Season

1972Oakland AthleticsOutfield

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Matty Alou appears across the 1972 season (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Matty Alou played 32 games with 34 hits and 16 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Matty Alou.

Bert CampanerisBlue Moon OdomDick GreenJoe RudiSal BandoCatfish HunterReggie JacksonDiego Segui

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Matty Alou play?
Matty Alou was an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw left-handed.
When did Matty Alou play for the Athletics?
Matty Alou appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1972.
Where was Matty Alou born?
Matty Alou was born on December 22, 1938 in Haina, Dominican Republic.
What were Matty Alou's MLB career stats?
Over 1667 MLB games, Matty Alou hit .307 with 1777 hits, 31 home runs, and 427 RBI.

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