Ken McMullen
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Kenneth Lee McMullen
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 195 lb.
- Debut September 17, 1962
- Final Game September 14, 1977
- Born June 1, 1942 in Oxnard, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Ken McMullen had a 16-year career in the majors as a third baseman. He began to show major league power while with the Washington Senators under managers Gil Hodges, Jim Lemon, and Ted Williams.
McMullen played for the 1961 Reno Silver Sox who went 97-43. He led the league with 107 walks. Teammates included Dick Nen and Bruce Gardner.
Mickey Mantle once called McMullen the most under-rated player in the American League.
McMullen played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1962-64 and then came back to play again for them many years later in 1973-75. Although he never appeared in a World Series game, he was on their pennant-winning teams in 1963 and 1974. There was no player from the 1962 Dodgers who was still with the 1975 Dodgers other than McMullen, although Willie Crawford had broken into with the 1964 Dodgers at age 17 and was still with the 1975 Dodgers.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 2 (1968 & 1971)
- Won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1963 (he did not play in the World Series)
