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Wayne Gross

Third Base9 seasons1976–1986

Biography

Wayne Gross was a Major League Baseball third baseman, born January 14, 1952 in Riverside, CA. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 2" and 210 pounds, Wayne Gross debuted on August 21, 1976 and last played on October 1, 1986.

Over 1106 major-league games, Wayne Gross batted .233 with 727 hits, 121 home runs, and 396 RBI in 3125 at-bats.

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

Born

January 14, 1952

Birthplace

Riverside, CA

Position

Third Base

Bats / Throws

Left / Right

Height / Weight

6' 2", 210 lb

MLB Debut

August 21, 1976

Final Game

October 1, 1986

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1106 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
1106	3125	373	727	126	9	121	396	482	496	.233	.337	.395	.732

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1976	Oakland Athletics	10	18	4	0	1	.222
1977	Oakland Athletics	146	485	113	22	63	.233
1978	Oakland Athletics	118	285	57	7	23	.200
1979	Oakland Athletics	138	442	99	14	50	.224
1980	Oakland Athletics	113	366	103	14	61	.281
1981	Oakland Athletics	82	243	50	10	31	.206
1982	Oakland Athletics	129	386	97	9	41	.251
1983	Oakland Athletics	137	339	79	12	44	.233
1984	Baltimore Orioles	127	342	74	22	64	.216
1985	Baltimore Orioles	103	217	51	11	18	.235
1986	Oakland Athletics	3	2	0	0	0	.000

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Wayne Gross appears across the 1976-1983, 1986 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Wayne Gross played 876 games with 602 hits and 314 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Wayne Gross.

Mike Norris Rick Langford Dwayne Murphy Steve McCatty Jeff Newman Matt Keough Mitchell Page Rob Picciolo

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Wayne Gross play?

Wayne Gross was a third baseman who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Wayne Gross play for the Athletics?

Wayne Gross appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1976-1983, 1986.

Where was Wayne Gross born?

Wayne Gross was born on January 14, 1952 in Riverside, CA.

What were Wayne Gross's MLB career stats?

Over 1106 MLB games, Wayne Gross hit .233 with 727 hits, 121 home runs, and 396 RBI.

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