Rick Monday
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1966-1984)
Rick Monday was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1984 for 4 teams, including the Kansas City Athletics, a span of 19 seasons. In 1,986 career games, he hit .264 with 1,619 hits, 241 home runs, and 775 RBI. Rick Monday was a 2-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 21,071.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 193 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1966-09-03
- Last Game
- 1984-06-20
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Robert James Monday
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,986 | 6,136 | 950 | 1,619 | 248 | 64 | 241 | 775 | 98 | 924 | 1,513 | .264 | .361 | .443 | .804 | 21,071 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .361 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +12.4% above league average.
Career SLG .443 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — +17.7% above league average.
Career OPS .804 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — +15.3% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | KC1 | AL | 17 | 41 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 16 | .098 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | KC1 | AL | 124 | 406 | 52 | 102 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 58 | 3 | 42 | 107 | .251 | .242 (+4%) | .306 (+5%) | .357 (+17%) | .663 (+12%) | 804.1 |
| 1968 | OAK | AL | 148 | 482 | 56 | 132 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 49 | 14 | 72 | 143 | .274 | .236 (+16%) | .298 (+24%) | .340 (+18%) | .638 (+21%) | 2099.8 |
| 1969 | OAK | AL | 122 | 399 | 57 | 108 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 54 | 12 | 72 | 100 | .271 | .248 (+9%) | .320 (+21%) | .369 (+15%) | .689 (+18%) | 1608.5 |
| 1970 | OAK | AL | 112 | 376 | 63 | 109 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 37 | 17 | 58 | 99 | .290 | .253 (+14%) | .325 (+19%) | .385 (+19%) | .711 (+19%) | 1461.0 |
| 1971 | OAK | AL | 116 | 355 | 53 | 87 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 56 | 6 | 49 | 93 | .245 | .249 (-2%) | .316 (+6%) | .365 (+20%) | .682 (+14%) | 908.5 |
| 1972 | CHN | NL | 138 | 434 | 68 | 108 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 42 | 12 | 78 | 102 | .249 | .243 (+2%) | .310 (+16%) | .353 (+13%) | .664 (+14%) | 1385.3 |
| 1973 | CHN | NL | 149 | 554 | 93 | 148 | 24 | 5 | 26 | 56 | 5 | 92 | 124 | .267 | .256 (+4%) | .325 (+14%) | .378 (+24%) | .703 (+20%) | 2344.5 |
| 1974 | CHN | NL | 142 | 538 | 84 | 158 | 19 | 7 | 20 | 58 | 7 | 70 | 94 | .294 | .256 (+14%) | .324 (+16%) | .369 (+26%) | .693 (+21%) | 2320.9 |
| 1975 | CHN | NL | 136 | 491 | 89 | 131 | 29 | 4 | 17 | 60 | 8 | 83 | 95 | .267 | .257 (+4%) | .327 (+14%) | .374 (+19%) | .701 (+17%) | 1791.4 |
| 1976 | CHN | NL | 137 | 534 | 107 | 145 | 20 | 5 | 32 | 77 | 5 | 60 | 125 | .272 | .255 (+6%) | .320 (+8%) | .360 (+41%) | .681 (+25%) | 2465.6 |
| 1977 | LAN | NL | 118 | 392 | 47 | 90 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 48 | 1 | 60 | 109 | .230 | .264 (-13%) | .329 (avg) | .401 (-5%) | .730 (-2%) | -51.8 |
| 1978 | LAN | NL | 119 | 342 | 54 | 87 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 57 | 2 | 49 | 100 | .254 | .257 (-1%) | .323 (+7%) | .378 (+24%) | .702 (+16%) | 1098.8 |
| 1979 | LAN | NL | 12 | 33 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | .303 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | LAN | NL | 96 | 194 | 35 | 52 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 25 | 2 | 28 | 49 | .268 | .264 (+1%) | .326 (+11%) | .387 (+21%) | .714 (+17%) | 659.7 |
| 1981 | LAN | NL | 66 | 130 | 24 | 41 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 42 | .315 | .255 (+23%) | .320 (+32%) | .368 (+65%) | .688 (+50%) | 1176.2 |
| 1982 | LAN | NL | 104 | 210 | 37 | 54 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 42 | 2 | 39 | 51 | .257 | .261 (-2%) | .324 (+15%) | .388 (+24%) | .712 (+20%) | 846.1 |
| 1983 | LAN | NL | 99 | 178 | 21 | 44 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 29 | 42 | .247 | .260 (-5%) | .324 (+8%) | .389 (+2%) | .714 (+5%) | 237.6 |
| 1984 | LAN | NL | 31 | 47 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 16 | .191 | — | — | — | — | -85.6 |
| Career · 19 seasons | 1,986 | 6,136 | 950 | 1,619 | 248 | 64 | 241 | 775 | 98 | 924 | 1,513 | .264 | — | — | — | — | 21,071 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1981 | NLCS | LAN | 3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .333 |
| 1981 | NWDIV | LAN | 5 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .214 |
| 1981 | WS | LAN | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .231 |
| 1978 | NLCS | LAN | 3 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .200 |
| 1978 | WS | LAN | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .154 |
| 1977 | NLCS | LAN | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .286 |
| 1977 | WS | LAN | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .167 |
| 1971 | ALCS | OAK | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1985 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 994 | 3009 | 485 | 804 | 125 | 393 | .267 |
| Away | 991 | 3123 | 465 | 814 | 116 | 381 | .261 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-20 | LAD | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-06-19 | LAD | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-06-17 | LAD | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-06-16 | LAD | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-06-14 | LAD | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-06-12 | LAD | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-06-09 | LAD | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-06-08 | LAD | ATL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-06-06 | LAD | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1984-06-04 | LAD | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 54 | 42 | 444 | 32 | 5 | 24 |
| OF | 1688 | 1574 | 3534 | 86 | 76 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | KC1 | OF | 15 | 11 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | KC1 | OF | 113 | 107 | 260 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 1968 | OAK | OF | 144 | 134 | 299 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| 1969 | OAK | OF | 119 | 111 | 262 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| 1970 | OAK | OF | 109 | 99 | 257 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 1971 | OAK | OF | 111 | 95 | 238 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 1972 | CHN | OF | 134 | 123 | 268 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1973 | CHN | OF | 148 | 144 | 317 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| 1974 | CHN | OF | 139 | 135 | 302 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 1975 | CHN | OF | 131 | 131 | 315 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| 1976 | CHN | 1B | 32 | 31 | 309 | 22 | 3 | 17 |
| 1976 | CHN | OF | 103 | 100 | 278 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | LAN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | LAN | OF | 115 | 112 | 208 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | LAN | OF | 103 | 96 | 209 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | LAN | OF | 10 | 10 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | LAN | OF | 50 | 45 | 92 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | LAN | OF | 41 | 31 | 50 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | LAN | 1B | 4 | 3 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 | LAN | OF | 57 | 49 | 62 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | LAN | 1B | 4 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | LAN | OF | 44 | 39 | 62 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | LAN | 1B | 10 | 7 | 72 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 1984 | LAN | OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 54 |
| Left Field | 60 |
| Center Field | 1489 |
| Right Field | 173 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Player of the Month | April |
| 1978 | Player of the Week | Week of 1978-04-21 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1965 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 18th | 11.0 | 336 | 0 |
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Rick Monday: the record in brief
Rick Monday's major league career runs from a debut on September 3, 1966 to a final game on June 20, 1984. The season rows list, in order, the Kansas City Athletics (1966 through 1967), the Oakland Athletics (1968 through 1971), the Chicago Cubs (1972 to 1976), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1977 to 1984). Born on November 20, 1945, in Batesville, AR, USA, Monday is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Monday's listed size is 193 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. The bio lists the given name Robert James.
The batting record for Monday: 1,986 games, 1,619 hits in 6,136 at bats, and a .264 average, along with 241 homers, 775 RBI, and 98 stolen bases. Monday's career OPS of .804 combines a .361 on-base mark with .443 slugging. Monday hit .264 while the league hit .255 over the same span, a figure close to average. The OPS comparison is .804 to a league .697, 15.3% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rick Monday
- What years did Rick Monday play?
- Rick Monday played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1984.
- Was Rick Monday a pitcher?
- No. Rick Monday was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Rick Monday hit?
- Rick Monday hit 241 career home runs with 1,619 hits.
- What teams did Rick Monday play for?
- Rick Monday played for 3 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1966–1971), the Chicago Cubs (1972–1976), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1977–1984).
- Did Rick Monday win an MVP award?
- No. Rick Monday did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Rick Monday win?
- Rick Monday was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Rick Monday's career stats?
- In 1,986 games, Rick Monday had 1,619 hits, 241 home runs, 775 RBI, 950 runs, and 98 stolen bases, with a .264 batting average.
- What position did Rick Monday play?
- Rick Monday played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rick Monday and how much did he weigh?
- Rick Monday was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 193 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rick Monday hit each season?
- Rick Monday's home runs by season: 0 in 1966, 14 in 1967, 8 in 1968, 12 in 1969, 10 in 1970, 18 in 1971, 11 in 1972, 26 in 1973, 20 in 1974, 17 in 1975, 32 in 1976, 15 in 1977, 19 in 1978, 0 in 1979, 10 in 1980, 11 in 1981, 11 in 1982, 6 in 1983, and 1 in 1984. His most in one season was 32, in 1976.
- What was Rick Monday's career batting average?
- Rick Monday batted .264 over his career, with 1,619 hits in 6,136 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rick Monday have?
- Rick Monday drove in 775 runs in his career.
- Is Rick Monday in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rick Monday has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Rick Monday make?
- Rick Monday was selected to 2 All-Star Games.