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Miguel Tejada

Shortstop7 seasons1997–2003

Biography

Miguel Tejada was a Major League Baseball shortstop, born May 25, 1974 in Bani, Dominican Republic. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 220 pounds, Miguel Tejada debuted on August 27, 1997 and last played on August 10, 2013.

Over 2171 major-league games, Miguel Tejada batted .285 with 2407 hits, 307 home runs, and 1302 RBI in 8434 at-bats.

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

Born

May 25, 1974

Birthplace

Bani, Dominican Republic

Position

Shortstop

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

5' 9", 220 lb

MLB Debut

August 27, 1997

Final Game

August 10, 2013

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 2171 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
2171	8434	1230	2407	468	23	307	1302	553	1079	.285	.336	.456	.792

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1997	Oakland Athletics	26	99	20	2	10	.202
1998	Oakland Athletics	105	365	85	11	45	.233
1999	Oakland Athletics	159	593	149	21	84	.251
2000	Oakland Athletics	160	607	167	30	115	.275
2001	Oakland Athletics	162	622	166	31	113	.267
2002	Oakland Athletics	162	662	204	34	131	.308
2003	Oakland Athletics	162	636	177	27	106	.278
2004	Baltimore Orioles	162	653	203	34	150	.311
2005	Baltimore Orioles	162	654	199	26	98	.304
2006	Baltimore Orioles	162	648	214	24	100	.330
2007	Baltimore Orioles	133	514	152	18	81	.296
2008	Houston Astros	158	632	179	13	66	.283
2009	Houston Astros	158	635	199	14	86	.313
2010	Baltimore Orioles	97	401	108	7	39	.269
2010	San Diego Padres	59	235	63	8	32	.268
2010	?	156	636	171	15	71	.269
2011	San Francisco Giants	91	322	77	4	26	.239
2013	Kansas City Royals	53	156	45	3	20	.288

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Miguel Tejada appears across the 1997-2003 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Miguel Tejada played 936 games with 968 hits and 604 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Miguel Tejada.

Eric Chavez Jason Giambi Frank Menechino Tim Hudson Ramon Hernandez T.J. Mathews Barry Zito Eric Byrnes

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Miguel Tejada play?

Miguel Tejada was a shortstop who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Miguel Tejada play for the Athletics?

Miguel Tejada appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1997-2003.

Where was Miguel Tejada born?

Miguel Tejada was born on May 25, 1974 in Bani, Dominican Republic.

What were Miguel Tejada's MLB career stats?

Over 2171 MLB games, Miguel Tejada hit .285 with 2407 hits, 307 home runs, and 1302 RBI.

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