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Athletics Franchise · 1973–1977

Rich McKinney

First Base4 seasons1973–1977

Biography

Rich McKinney was a Major League Baseball third baseman, born November 22, 1946 in Piqua, OH. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 11" and 185 pounds, Rich McKinney debuted on June 26, 1970 and last played on October 2, 1977.

Over 341 major-league games, Rich McKinney batted .225 with 199 hits, 20 home runs, and 100 RBI in 886 at-bats.

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

Born
November 22, 1946
Birthplace
Piqua, OH
Position
Third Base
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 11", 185 lb
MLB Debut
June 26, 1970
Final Game
October 2, 1977
Seasons with A's
4

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 341 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
341886791992822010077124.225.286.328.614
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1970Chicago White Sox4311920417.168
1971Chicago White Sox114369100846.271
1972New York Yankees371212617.215
1973Oakland Athletics48651617.246
1974Oakland Athletics57100.143
1975Oakland Athletics87102.143
1977Oakland Athletics8619835621.177

Season-by-Season

1977Oakland AthleticsFirst Base1975Oakland AthleticsFirst Base1974Oakland AthleticsFirst Base1973Oakland AthleticsFirst Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Rich McKinney appears across the 1973-1975, 1977 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Rich McKinney played 147 games with 53 hits and 30 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Rich McKinney.

Vida BlueBill NorthBert CampanerisBlue Moon OdomJoe RudiPaul LindbladSal BandoReggie Jackson

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Rich McKinney play?
Rich McKinney was a third baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Rich McKinney play for the Athletics?
Rich McKinney appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1973-1975, 1977.
Where was Rich McKinney born?
Rich McKinney was born on November 22, 1946 in Piqua, OH.
What were Rich McKinney's MLB career stats?
Over 341 MLB games, Rich McKinney hit .225 with 199 hits, 20 home runs, and 100 RBI.

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