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Athletics Franchise · 1901–1916

Nap Lajoie

Second Base4 seasons1901–1916

Biography

Nap Lajoie was a Major League Baseball second baseman, born September 5, 1874 in Woonsocket, RI. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 1" and 195 pounds, Nap Lajoie debuted on August 12, 1896 and last played on August 26, 1916.

Over 2480 major-league games, Nap Lajoie batted .339 with 3252 hits, 82 home runs, and 1599 RBI in 9589 at-bats.

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

Born
September 5, 1874
Birthplace
Woonsocket, RI
Position
Second Base
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 1", 195 lb
MLB Debut
August 12, 1896
Final Game
August 26, 1916
Seasons with A's
4

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 2480 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
248095891504325265716382159951685.339.381.466.847
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1896Philadelphia Phillies3917557442.326
1897Philadelphia Phillies1275451989127.363
1898Philadelphia Phillies1476082006127.329
1899Philadelphia Phillies77312117670.375
1900Philadelphia Phillies102451156792.346
1901Philadelphia Athletics13154422914125.421
1902Philadelphia Athletics14101.250
1902Cleveland Bronchos86348128764.368
1902?87352129765.366
1903Cleveland Naps125485173793.357
1904Cleveland Naps1405532115102.382
1905Cleveland Naps6524982241.329
1906Cleveland Naps152602214091.355
1907Cleveland Naps137509153263.301
1908Cleveland Naps157581168274.289
1909Cleveland Naps128469152147.324
1910Cleveland Naps159591227476.384
1911Cleveland Naps90315115260.365
1912Cleveland Naps117448165090.368
1913Cleveland Naps137465156168.335
1914Cleveland Naps121419108050.258
1915Philadelphia Athletics129490137161.280
1916Philadelphia Athletics113426105235.246

Season-by-Season

1916Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base1915Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base1902Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base1901Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Nap Lajoie appears across the 1901-1902, 1915-1916 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Nap Lajoie played 374 games with 472 hits and 222 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Nap Lajoie.

Harry DavisEddie PlankAmos StrunkRube OldringDoc PowersStuffy McInnisSocks SeyboldBullet Joe Bush

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Nap Lajoie play?
Nap Lajoie was a second baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Nap Lajoie play for the Athletics?
Nap Lajoie appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1901-1902, 1915-1916.
Where was Nap Lajoie born?
Nap Lajoie was born on September 5, 1874 in Woonsocket, RI.
What were Nap Lajoie's MLB career stats?
Over 2480 MLB games, Nap Lajoie hit .339 with 3252 hits, 82 home runs, and 1599 RBI.

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