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Willie McCovey

First Base1 season1976

Biography

Willie McCovey was a Major League Baseball first baseman, born January 10, 1938 in Mobile, AL. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 4" and 210 pounds, Willie McCovey debuted on July 30, 1959 and last played on July 6, 1980.

Over 2588 major-league games, Willie McCovey batted .270 with 2211 hits, 521 home runs, and 1555 RBI in 8197 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
January 10, 1938
Birthplace
Mobile, AL
Position
First Base
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Height / Weight
6' 4", 210 lb
MLB Debut
July 30, 1959
Final Game
July 6, 1980
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 2588 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
258881971229221135346521155513451550.270.374.515.889
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1959San Francisco Giants52192681338.354
1960San Francisco Giants101260621351.238
1961San Francisco Giants106328891850.271
1962San Francisco Giants91229672054.293
1963San Francisco Giants15256415844102.280
1964San Francisco Giants130364801854.220
1965San Francisco Giants1605401493992.276
1966San Francisco Giants1505021483696.295
1967San Francisco Giants1354561263191.276
1968San Francisco Giants14852315336105.293
1969San Francisco Giants14949115745126.320
1970San Francisco Giants15249514339126.289
1971San Francisco Giants105329911870.277
1972San Francisco Giants81263561435.213
1973San Francisco Giants1303831022975.266
1974San Diego Padres128344872263.253
1975San Diego Padres1224131042368.252
1976San Diego Padres7120241736.203
1976Oakland Athletics1124500.208
1976?8222646736.204
1977San Francisco Giants1414781342886.280
1978San Francisco Giants108351801264.228
1979San Francisco Giants117353881557.249
1980San Francisco Giants4811323116.204

Season-by-Season

1976Oakland AthleticsFirst Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Willie McCovey appears across the 1976 season (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Willie McCovey played 11 games with 5 hits and 0 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Willie McCovey.

Bert CampanerisJoe RudiPaul LindbladSal BandoMike NorrisRollie FingersVida BlueWayne Gross

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Willie McCovey play?
Willie McCovey was a first baseman who batted left-handed and threw left-handed.
When did Willie McCovey play for the Athletics?
Willie McCovey appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1976.
Where was Willie McCovey born?
Willie McCovey was born on January 10, 1938 in Mobile, AL.
What were Willie McCovey's MLB career stats?
Over 2588 MLB games, Willie McCovey hit .270 with 2211 hits, 521 home runs, and 1555 RBI.

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