Bill Skowron served as a first baseman for the Yankees from 1954-1962, in the Mantle-Maris years. Over 9 seasons and 1,105 games, he batted .296 with 169 home runs and 689 RBI. His best season came in 1954, when he posted a .979 OPS with 7 home runs.
He earned 4 World Series rings (1956, 1958, 1961, and 1962). His October resume: 35 games, a .283 average, and 7 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 127 | 468 | 61 | 128 | 23 | 3 | 14 | 74 | 29 | 69 | 1 | .274 | .318 | .425 | .743 |
| 1959 | 74 | 282 | 39 | 84 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 59 | 20 | 47 | 1 | .298 | .349 | .539 | .888 |
| 1960 | 149 | 551 | 64 | 172 | 36 | 3 | 27 | 95 | 39 | 96 | 2 | .312 | .356 | .535 | .891 |
| 1961 | 154 | 571 | 78 | 153 | 24 | 4 | 28 | 90 | 36 | 109 | 0 | .268 | .320 | .471 | .791 |
| 1962 | 145 | 499 | 67 | 136 | 16 | 6 | 25 | 88 | 37 | 107 | 0 | .273 | .327 | .479 | .806 |
| Career | 1105 | 3812 | 529 | 1129 | 179 | 44 | 169 | 689 | 283 | 599 | 14 | .296 | .345 | .499 | .844 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 5 | 12 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 1 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .333 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1956 | 3 | 10 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 1 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .100 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1957 | 2 | 4 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1958 | 7 | 27 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 2 | 7 | -- | -- | -- | .259 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1960 | 7 | 32 | -- | 12 | -- | -- | 2 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | .375 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1961 | 5 | 17 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 1 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | .353 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1962 | 6 | 18 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .222 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 35 | 120 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .283 | .283 | .458 | .742 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Bill Skowron play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Bill Skowron appeared in 35 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Bill Skowron didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Bill Skowron's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Bill Skowron born?
Bill Skowron was born in Chicago, IL, USA. Bill Skowron went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1954-1962, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Bill Skowron's career stats with the Yankees?
Bill Skowron compiled a .296 batting average, 169 home runs, 689 RBI, and 1,129 hits across 1,105 games for the New York Yankees. Bill Skowron's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1954-1962 seasons.