Bobby Murcer was a left-handed hitting outfielder in pinstripes from 1965-1966, 1969-1974, 1979-1983, during the lean years. Over 19 seasons and 1,261 games, he compiled a .278/.349/.454/.803 slash line with 177 home runs. His best season came in 1971, when he posted a .974 OPS with 26 home runs.
In 8 career postseason games, he hit .091.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 74 | 264 | 42 | 72 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 33 | 25 | 32 | 1 | .273 | .339 | .409 | .748 |
| 1980 | 100 | 297 | 41 | 80 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 57 | 34 | 28 | 2 | .269 | .339 | .438 | .777 |
| 1981 | 50 | 117 | 14 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 12 | 15 | 0 | .265 | .331 | .470 | .801 |
| 1982 | 65 | 141 | 12 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 12 | 15 | 2 | .227 | .288 | .418 | .706 |
| 1983 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .182 | .217 | .409 | .626 |
| Career | 1261 | 4446 | 645 | 1238 | 192 | 29 | 177 | 692 | 493 | 565 | 75 | .278 | .350 | .454 | .805 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 4 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1981 | 7 | 7 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .143 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .091 | .091 | .091 | .182 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Bobby Murcer play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Bobby Murcer appeared in 8 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Bobby Murcer didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Bobby Murcer's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Bobby Murcer born?
Bobby Murcer was born in Oklahoma City, OK, USA. Bobby Murcer went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1965-1966, 1969-1974, 1979-1983, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Bobby Murcer's career stats with the Yankees?
Bobby Murcer compiled a .278 batting average, 177 home runs, 692 RBI, and 1,238 hits across 1,261 games for the New York Yankees. Bobby Murcer's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1965-1966, 1969-1974, 1979-1983 seasons.