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Tito Francona

First Base2 seasons1969–1970

Biography

Tito Francona was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born November 4, 1933 in Aliquippa, PA. A left-handed hitter listed at 5' 11" and 190 pounds, Tito Francona debuted on April 17, 1956 and last played on September 29, 1970.

Over 1719 major-league games, Tito Francona batted .272 with 1395 hits, 125 home runs, and 656 RBI in 5121 at-bats.

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

Born

November 4, 1933

Birthplace

Aliquippa, PA

Position

Outfielder

Bats / Throws

Left / Left

Height / Weight

5' 11", 190 lb

MLB Debut

April 17, 1956

Final Game

September 29, 1970

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1719 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
1719	5121	650	1395	224	34	125	656	544	694	.272	.343	.403	.746

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1956	Baltimore Orioles	139	445	115	9	57	.258
1957	Baltimore Orioles	97	279	65	7	38	.233
1958	Chicago White Sox	41	128	33	1	10	.258
1958	Detroit Tigers	45	69	17	0	10	.246
1958	?	86	197	50	1	20	.254
1959	Cleveland Indians	122	399	145	20	79	.363
1960	Cleveland Indians	147	544	159	17	79	.292
1961	Cleveland Indians	155	592	178	16	85	.301
1962	Cleveland Indians	158	621	169	14	70	.272
1963	Cleveland Indians	142	500	114	10	41	.228
1964	Cleveland Indians	111	270	67	8	24	.248
1965	St. Louis Cardinals	81	174	45	5	19	.259
1966	St. Louis Cardinals	83	156	33	4	17	.212
1967	Philadelphia Phillies	27	73	15	0	3	.205
1967	Atlanta Braves	82	254	63	6	25	.248
1967	?	109	327	78	6	28	.239
1968	Atlanta Braves	122	346	99	2	47	.286
1969	Atlanta Braves	51	88	26	2	22	.295
1969	Oakland Athletics	32	85	29	3	20	.341
1969	?	83	173	55	5	42	.318
1970	Oakland Athletics	32	33	8	1	6	.242
1970	Milwaukee Brewers	52	65	15	0	4	.231
1970	?	84	98	23	1	10	.235

Season-by-Season

1970Oakland AthleticsFirst Base 1969Oakland AthleticsFirst Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Tito Francona appears across the 1969 and 1970 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Tito Francona played 64 games with 37 hits and 26 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Tito Francona.

Bert Campaneris Bob Johnson Blue Moon Odom Dick Green Joe Rudi Paul Lindblad Sal Bando Catfish Hunter

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Tito Francona play?

Tito Francona was an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

When did Tito Francona play for the Athletics?

Tito Francona appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1969 and 1970.

Where was Tito Francona born?

Tito Francona was born on November 4, 1933 in Aliquippa, PA.

What were Tito Francona's MLB career stats?

Over 1719 MLB games, Tito Francona hit .272 with 1395 hits, 125 home runs, and 656 RBI.

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