Bob Meusel was an outfielder in pinstripes from 1920-1929, during the Murderers' Row era. Over 10 seasons and 1,357 games, he posted a .316 average with 154 homers and 1,081 RBI. His best season came in 1921, when he posted a .939 OPS with 28 home runs.
He earned 3 World Series rings (1923, 1927, and 1928). In 34 career postseason games, he hit .225 with 1 homer.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 160 | 643 | 104 | 187 | 38 | 12 | 33 | 139 | 56 | 56 | 13 | .291 | .345 | .541 | .886 |
| 1926 | 118 | 449 | 81 | 146 | 27 | 4 | 13 | 89 | 41 | 35 | 19 | .325 | .369 | .490 | .859 |
| 1927 | 141 | 541 | 80 | 183 | 48 | 9 | 8 | 108 | 49 | 59 | 32 | .338 | .384 | .505 | .889 |
| 1928 | 140 | 556 | 82 | 168 | 52 | 5 | 11 | 122 | 43 | 59 | 6 | .302 | .345 | .473 | .818 |
| 1929 | 107 | 419 | 52 | 114 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 65 | 20 | 44 | 2 | .272 | .302 | .413 | .715 |
| Career | 1357 | 5293 | 814 | 1671 | 371 | 93 | 154 | 1081 | 376 | 577 | 151 | .316 | .361 | .508 | .869 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 8 | 30 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 0 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .200 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1922 | 5 | 20 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .300 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1923 | 6 | 26 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 0 | 8 | -- | -- | -- | .269 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1926 | 7 | 21 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .238 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1927 | 4 | 17 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .118 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1928 | 4 | 15 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 1 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .200 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 34 | 129 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .225 | .225 | .248 | .473 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Bob Meusel play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Bob Meusel appeared in 34 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Bob Meusel didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Bob Meusel's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Bob Meusel born?
Bob Meusel was born in San Jose, CA, USA. Bob Meusel went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1920-1929, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Bob Meusel's career stats with the Yankees?
Bob Meusel compiled a .316 batting average, 154 home runs, 1,081 RBI, and 1,671 hits across 1,357 games for the New York Yankees. Bob Meusel's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1920-1929 seasons.