Al Downing served as a pitcher for the Yankees from 1961-1969. Over 9 seasons and 216 appearances, he went 72-57 with a 3.22 ERA and 1,053 strikeouts. He appeared in 4 postseason games.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
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.