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Mike Epstein

First Base2 seasons1971–1972

Biography

Mike Epstein was a Major League Baseball first baseman, born April 4, 1943 in Bronx, NY. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 4" and 230 pounds, Mike Epstein debuted on September 16, 1966 and last played on April 28, 1974.

Over 907 major-league games, Mike Epstein batted .244 with 695 hits, 130 home runs, and 380 RBI in 2854 at-bats.

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

Born

April 4, 1943

Birthplace

Bronx, NY

Position

First Base

Bats / Throws

Left / Left

Height / Weight

6' 4", 230 lb

MLB Debut

September 16, 1966

Final Game

April 28, 1974

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 907 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
907	2854	362	695	93	16	130	380	448	645	.244	.358	.424	.782

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1966	Baltimore Orioles	6	11	2	0	3	.182
1967	Baltimore Orioles	9	13	2	0	0	.154
1967	Washington Senators	96	284	65	9	29	.229
1967	?	105	297	67	9	29	.226
1968	Washington Senators	123	385	90	13	33	.234
1969	Washington Senators	131	403	112	30	85	.278
1970	Washington Senators	140	430	110	20	56	.256
1971	Washington Senators	24	85	21	1	9	.247
1971	Oakland Athletics	104	329	77	18	51	.234
1971	?	128	414	98	19	60	.237
1972	Oakland Athletics	138	455	123	26	70	.270
1973	Texas Rangers	27	85	16	1	6	.188
1973	California Angels	91	312	67	8	32	.215
1973	?	118	397	83	9	38	.209
1974	California Angels	18	62	10	4	6	.161

Season-by-Season

1972Oakland AthleticsFirst Base 1971Oakland AthleticsFirst Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Mike Epstein appears across the 1971 and 1972 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Mike Epstein played 242 games with 200 hits and 121 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Mike Epstein.

Bert Campaneris Blue Moon Odom Dick Green Joe Rudi Sal Bando Catfish Hunter Reggie Jackson Diego Segui

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Mike Epstein play?

Mike Epstein was a first baseman who batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

When did Mike Epstein play for the Athletics?

Mike Epstein appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1971 and 1972.

Where was Mike Epstein born?

Mike Epstein was born on April 4, 1943 in Bronx, NY.

What were Mike Epstein's MLB career stats?

Over 907 MLB games, Mike Epstein hit .244 with 695 hits, 130 home runs, and 380 RBI.

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