Bob Cerv was an outfielder in pinstripes from 1951-1956, 1960-1962. Over 12 seasons and 383 games, he posted a .266 average with 27 homers and 123 RBI. In 10 career postseason games, he hit .258 with 1 homer.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 55 | 85 | 17 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 7 | 16 | 4 | .341 | .411 | .541 | .952 |
| 1956 | 55 | 120 | 17 | 37 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 18 | 13 | 0 | .308 | .396 | .550 | .946 |
| 1960 | 87 | 216 | 32 | 54 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 30 | 36 | 0 | .250 | .349 | .421 | .770 |
| 1961 | 58 | 122 | 17 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 1 | .279 | .348 | .484 | .832 |
| 1962 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | .118 | .250 | .176 | .426 |
| Career | 383 | 786 | 113 | 209 | 36 | 12 | 27 | 123 | 96 | 131 | 5 | .266 | .346 | .445 | .791 |
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 | 16 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .125 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | 1.000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1960 | 4 | 14 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .357 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 10 | 31 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .258 | .258 | .355 | .613 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Bob Cerv play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Bob Cerv appeared in 10 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Bob Cerv didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Bob Cerv's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Bob Cerv born?
Bob Cerv was born in Weston, NE, USA. Bob Cerv went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1951-1956, 1960-1962, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Bob Cerv's career stats with the Yankees?
Bob Cerv compiled a .266 batting average, 27 home runs, 123 RBI, and 209 hits across 383 games for the New York Yankees. Bob Cerv's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1951-1956, 1960-1962 seasons.