Bobby Richardson played second baseman for the Yankees from 1955-1966, in the Mantle-Maris years. Over 12 seasons and 1,424 games, he compiled a .267/.300/.336/.636 slash line with 34 home runs. His best season came in 1962, when he posted a .740 OPS with 8 home runs.
He earned 3 World Series rings (1958, 1961, and 1962). He appeared in 36 postseason games, batting .305 with 1 home run.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 164 | 706 | 101 | 212 | 40 | 5 | 8 | 60 | 38 | 25 | 12 | .300 | .335 | .405 | .740 |
| 1963 | 151 | 630 | 72 | 167 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 48 | 25 | 22 | 15 | .265 | .294 | .330 | .624 |
| 1964 | 159 | 679 | 90 | 181 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 50 | 28 | 36 | 11 | .267 | .294 | .333 | .627 |
| 1965 | 160 | 664 | 76 | 164 | 28 | 2 | 6 | 47 | 37 | 39 | 7 | .247 | .287 | .322 | .609 |
| 1966 | 150 | 614 | 71 | 156 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 42 | 25 | 28 | 6 | .254 | .283 | .332 | .615 |
| Career | 1424 | 5431 | 649 | 1450 | 199 | 37 | 34 | 394 | 262 | 247 | 74 | .267 | .301 | .336 | .637 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 2 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1958 | 4 | 5 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1960 | 7 | 30 | -- | 11 | -- | -- | 1 | 12 | -- | -- | -- | .367 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1961 | 5 | 23 | -- | 9 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .391 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1962 | 7 | 27 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .148 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1963 | 4 | 14 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .214 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1964 | 7 | 32 | -- | 13 | -- | -- | 0 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .406 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 36 | 131 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .305 | .305 | .328 | .634 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Bobby Richardson play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Bobby Richardson appeared in 36 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Bobby Richardson didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Bobby Richardson's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Bobby Richardson born?
Bobby Richardson was born in Sumter, SC, USA. Bobby Richardson went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1955-1966, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Bobby Richardson's career stats with the Yankees?
Bobby Richardson compiled a .267 batting average, 34 home runs, 394 RBI, and 1,450 hits across 1,424 games for the New York Yankees. Bobby Richardson's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1955-1966 seasons.