Babe Dahlgren was a first baseman in pinstripes from 1937-1940. Over 4 seasons and 335 games, he posted a .247 average with 27 homers and 169 RBI. In 4 career postseason games, he hit .214 with 1 homer.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1938 | 27 | 43 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | .186 | .205 | .209 | .414 |
| 1939 | 146 | 539 | 71 | 126 | 18 | 6 | 15 | 89 | 57 | 55 | 2 | .234 | .306 | .373 | .679 |
| 1940 | 161 | 593 | 52 | 156 | 26 | 4 | 12 | 79 | 47 | 57 | 1 | .263 | .322 | .381 | .703 |
| Career | 335 | 1176 | 131 | 290 | 45 | 10 | 27 | 169 | 105 | 119 | 3 | .247 | .308 | .371 | .679 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 4 | 14 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 1 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .214 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 4 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .214 | .214 | .429 | .643 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Babe Dahlgren play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Babe Dahlgren appeared in 4 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Babe Dahlgren didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Babe Dahlgren's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Babe Dahlgren born?
Babe Dahlgren was born in San Francisco, CA, USA. Babe Dahlgren went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1937-1940, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Babe Dahlgren's career stats with the Yankees?
Babe Dahlgren compiled a .247 batting average, 27 home runs, 169 RBI, and 290 hits across 335 games for the New York Yankees. Babe Dahlgren's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1937-1940 seasons.