Career Summary
Al Downing played pitcher for the New York Yankees from 1961-1969. Over 9 seasons, he appeared in 216 games, going 72-57 with a 3.22 ERA and 1,053 strikeouts. He also appeared in 4 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8.00 | 2.11 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 1963 | 25 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 181.2 | 117 | 53 | 180 | 82 | 2.63 | 1.10 |
| 1964 | 40 | 35 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 254.0 | 206 | 96 | 224 | 122 | 3.40 | 1.29 |
| 1965 | 36 | 32 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 212.0 | 185 | 80 | 179 | 105 | 3.40 | 1.37 |
| 1966 | 32 | 30 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 212.2 | 192 | 83 | 161 | 88 | 3.51 | 1.32 |
| 1967 | 32 | 28 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 201.2 | 158 | 59 | 171 | 61 | 2.63 | 1.09 |
| 1968 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 61.1 | 54 | 24 | 40 | 20 | 3.52 | 1.21 |
| 1969 | 30 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 130.2 | 117 | 49 | 85 | 49 | 3.38 | 1.27 |
| Career | 216 | 175 | 72 | 57 | 2 | 1264.0 | 1036 | 452 | 1053 | 539 | 3.22 | 1.25 |
Postseason
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 1 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5.40 | -- |
| 1964 | 3 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8.22 | -- |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Al Downing play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Al Downing appeared in 4 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Al Downing didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Al Downing's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Al Downing born?
Al Downing was born in Trenton, NJ, USA. Al Downing went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1961-1969, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Al Downing's career stats with the Yankees?
Al Downing compiled a 72-57 record, a 3.22 ERA, 1,053 strikeouts, and 2 saves across 216 games on the mound for the New York Yankees. Al Downing's pitching career with the Yankees covered the 1961-1969 seasons.