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Athletics Franchise · 1978

Willie Horton

Designated Hitter1 season1978

Biography

Willie Horton was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born October 18, 1942 in Arno, VA. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 11" and 209 pounds, Willie Horton debuted on September 10, 1963 and last played on October 5, 1980.

Over 2028 major-league games, Willie Horton batted .273 with 1993 hits, 325 home runs, and 1163 RBI in 7298 at-bats.

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

Born
October 18, 1942
Birthplace
Arno, VA
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 11", 209 lb
MLB Debut
September 10, 1963
Final Game
October 5, 1980
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 2028 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
2028729887319932844032511636201313.273.332.457.789
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1963Detroit Tigers15431414.326
1964Detroit Tigers258013110.163
1965Detroit Tigers14351214029104.273
1966Detroit Tigers14652613827100.262
1967Detroit Tigers1224011101967.274
1968Detroit Tigers1435121463685.285
1969Detroit Tigers1415081332891.262
1970Detroit Tigers963711131769.305
1971Detroit Tigers1194501302272.289
1972Detroit Tigers108333771136.231
1973Detroit Tigers1114111301753.316
1974Detroit Tigers72238711547.298
1975Detroit Tigers1596151692592.275
1976Detroit Tigers1144011051456.262
1977Detroit Tigers14100.250
1977Texas Rangers1395191501575.289
1977?1405231511575.289
1978Cleveland Indians5016942522.249
1978Oakland Athletics3210232319.314
1978Toronto Blue Jays3312225319.205
1978?115393991160.252
1979Seattle Mariners16264618029106.279
1980Seattle Mariners9733574836.221

Season-by-Season

1978Oakland AthleticsDesignated Hitter

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Willie Horton appears across the 1978 season (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Willie Horton played 32 games with 32 hits and 19 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Willie Horton.

Dwayne MurphyJoe ColemanMike NorrisRick LangfordSteve McCattyWayne GrossJeff NewmanMatt Keough

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Willie Horton play?
Willie Horton was an outfielder who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Willie Horton play for the Athletics?
Willie Horton appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1978.
Where was Willie Horton born?
Willie Horton was born on October 18, 1942 in Arno, VA.
What were Willie Horton's MLB career stats?
Over 2028 MLB games, Willie Horton hit .273 with 1993 hits, 325 home runs, and 1163 RBI.

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