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Sal Bando

Third Base11 seasons1966–1976

Biography

Sal Bando was a Major League Baseball third baseman, born February 13, 1944 in Cleveland, OH. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 205 pounds, Sal Bando debuted on September 3, 1966 and last played on October 3, 1981.

Over 2019 major-league games, Sal Bando batted .254 with 1790 hits, 242 home runs, and 1039 RBI in 7061 at-bats.

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

Born

February 13, 1944

Birthplace

Cleveland, OH

Position

Third Base

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 0", 205 lb

MLB Debut

September 3, 1966

Final Game

October 3, 1981

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 2019 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
2019	7061	982	1790	289	38	242	1039	1031	924	.254	.352	.408	.760

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1966	Kansas City Athletics	11	24	7	0	1	.292
1967	Kansas City Athletics	47	130	25	0	6	.192
1968	Oakland Athletics	162	605	152	9	67	.251
1969	Oakland Athletics	162	609	171	31	113	.281
1970	Oakland Athletics	155	502	132	20	75	.263
1971	Oakland Athletics	153	538	146	24	94	.271
1972	Oakland Athletics	152	535	126	15	77	.236
1973	Oakland Athletics	162	592	170	29	98	.287
1974	Oakland Athletics	146	498	121	22	103	.243
1975	Oakland Athletics	160	562	129	15	78	.230
1976	Oakland Athletics	158	550	132	27	84	.240
1977	Milwaukee Brewers	159	580	145	17	82	.250
1978	Milwaukee Brewers	152	540	154	17	78	.285
1979	Milwaukee Brewers	130	476	117	9	43	.246
1980	Milwaukee Brewers	78	254	50	5	31	.197
1981	Milwaukee Brewers	32	66	13	2	9	.197

Season-by-Season

1976Oakland AthleticsThird Base 1975Oakland AthleticsThird Base 1974Oakland AthleticsThird Base 1973Oakland AthleticsThird Base 1972Oakland AthleticsThird Base 1971Oakland AthleticsThird Base 1970Oakland AthleticsThird Base 1969Oakland AthleticsThird Base 1968Oakland AthleticsThird Base 1967Kansas City AthleticsThird Base 1966Kansas City AthleticsThird Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Sal Bando appears across the 1966-1976 seasons (Kansas City Athletics and Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Sal Bando played 1468 games with 1311 hits and 796 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Franchise Eras

Sal Bando suited up across 2 chapters of the franchise's move from Philadelphia toward Las Vegas.

Kansas City Athletics1966–19672 seasons Oakland Athletics1968–19769 seasons

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Sal Bando.

Bert Campaneris Blue Moon Odom Joe Rudi Paul Lindblad Dick Green Catfish Hunter Reggie Jackson Rollie Fingers

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Sal Bando play?

Sal Bando was a third baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Sal Bando play for the Athletics?

Sal Bando appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1966-1976.

Where was Sal Bando born?

Sal Bando was born on February 13, 1944 in Cleveland, OH.

What were Sal Bando's MLB career stats?

Over 2019 MLB games, Sal Bando hit .254 with 1790 hits, 242 home runs, and 1039 RBI.

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