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Athletics Franchise · 1956

Rance Pless

First Base1 season1956

Biography

Rance Pless was a Major League Baseball first baseman, born December 6, 1925 in Greeneville, TN. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 195 pounds, Rance Pless debuted on April 21, 1956 and last played on September 30, 1956.

Over 48 major-league games, Rance Pless batted .271 with 23 hits, 0 home runs, and 9 RBI in 85 at-bats.

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

Born
December 6, 1925
Birthplace
Greeneville, TN
Position
First Base
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 0", 195 lb
MLB Debut
April 21, 1956
Final Game
September 30, 1956
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 48 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
488542331091013.271.354.329.683
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1956Kansas City Athletics48852309.271

Season-by-Season

1956Kansas City AthleticsFirst Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Rance Pless appears across the 1956 season (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Rance Pless played 48 games with 23 hits and 9 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Rance Pless.

Elmer ValoAlex KellnerJoe AstrothBobby ShantzGus ZernialJoe DemaestriArt DitmarHarry Simpson

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Rance Pless play?
Rance Pless was a first baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Rance Pless play for the Athletics?
Rance Pless appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1956.
Where was Rance Pless born?
Rance Pless was born on December 6, 1925 in Greeneville, TN.
What were Rance Pless's MLB career stats?
Over 48 MLB games, Rance Pless hit .271 with 23 hits, 0 home runs, and 9 RBI.

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