Pete Mackanin Notable

b. August 1, 1951 · Texas Rangers 1973–1974, Montreal Expos 1975–1977, Philadelphia Phillies 1978–1979, Minnesota Twins 1980–1981

Pete Mackanin played for four clubs across nine seasons as a second baseman, opening with the Texas Rangers in 1973 and closing with the Minnesota Twins in 1981.

Across 548 games he batted .226, with 355 hits and 161 runs. He finished with 30 home runs, 63 doubles and 27 stolen bases.

He played 340 games at second base, with 994 assists and 56 errors. He turned 225 double plays. He also played 107 games at shortstop.

He was born in Chicago, IL, USA on August 1, 1951. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
1973	TEX	44	90	3	9	2	0	0	2	4	26	0	.100
1974	TEX	2	6	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	.167
1975	MON	130	448	59	101	19	6	12	44	31	99	11	.225
1976	MON	114	380	36	85	15	2	8	33	15	66	6	.224
1977	MON	55	85	9	19	2	2	1	6	4	17	3	.224
1978	PHI	5	8	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	4	0	.250
1979	PHI	13	9	2	1	0	0	1	2	1	2	0	.111
1980	MIN	108	319	31	85	18	0	4	35	14	34	6	.266
1981	MIN	77	225	21	52	7	1	4	18	7	40	1	.231
Career	—	548	1570	161	355	63	12	30	141	76	290	27	.226

On this day & linked events

1951

Born August 1, 1951

Chicago, IL, USA

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