During the second half of the 1971 season, Hegan appeared in 65 games for Oakland, mostly as a pinch hitter or defensive replacement; he batted 13-for-55 (.236).
In 1972, Hegan appeared in 98 regular season games, batting 26-for-79 (.329).
In the 1972 World Series, the Athletics defeated the Cincinnati Reds in seven games; Hegan appeared in six games, but was hitless in five at bats.
In 1973, Hegan was with Oakland until mid-August, batting 13-for-71 (.183) in 75 games played.
On August 18, Oakland sent him to the Yankees for future considerations.
During the second half of the 1971 season, Hegan appeared in 65 games for Oakland, mostly as a pinch hitter or defensive replacement; he batted 13-for-55 (.236). In 1972, Hegan appeared in 98 regular season games, batting 26-for-79 (.329). In the 1972 World Series, the Athletics defeated the Cincinnati Reds in seven games; Hegan appeared in six games, but was hitless in five at bats. In 1973, Hegan was with Oakland until mid-August, batting 13-for-71 (.183) in 75 games played. On August 18, Oakland sent him to the Yankees for future considerations.
Mike Hegan