Career Summary
Billy Martin played second baseman for the New York Yankees from 1950-1953, 1955-1957. Over 8 seasons, he appeared in 532 games, batting .262 with 30 home runs and 189 RBI. He also appeared in 28 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 34 | 36 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | .250 | .308 | .361 | .669 |
| 1951 | 53 | 58 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 0 | .259 | .328 | .345 | .673 |
| 1952 | 109 | 363 | 32 | 97 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 22 | 31 | 3 | .267 | .323 | .344 | .667 |
| 1953 | 150 | 591 | 72 | 152 | 25 | 6 | 15 | 76 | 43 | 56 | 6 | .257 | .314 | .396 | .710 |
| 1955 | 20 | 70 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 1 | .300 | .354 | .371 | .725 |
| 1956 | 122 | 462 | 76 | 122 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 49 | 30 | 56 | 7 | .264 | .310 | .396 | .706 |
| 1957 | 44 | 150 | 13 | 37 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 2 | .247 | .261 | .327 | .588 |
| Career | 532 | 1730 | 221 | 453 | 71 | 18 | 30 | 189 | 112 | 178 | 19 | .262 | .307 | .376 | .682 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1952 | 7 | 23 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 1 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .217 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1953 | 6 | 24 | -- | 12 | -- | -- | 2 | 8 | -- | -- | -- | .500 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1955 | 7 | 25 | -- | 8 | -- | -- | 0 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .320 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1956 | 7 | 27 | -- | 8 | -- | -- | 2 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .296 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 28 | 99 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .485 | .818 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Billy Martin play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Billy Martin appeared in 28 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Billy Martin didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Billy Martin's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Billy Martin born?
Billy Martin was born in Berkeley, CA, USA. Billy Martin went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1950-1953, 1955-1957, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Billy Martin's career stats with the Yankees?
Billy Martin compiled a .262 batting average, 30 home runs, 189 RBI, and 453 hits across 532 games for the New York Yankees. Billy Martin's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1950-1953, 1955-1957 seasons.