Career Summary
Bobby Richardson played second baseman for the New York Yankees from 1955-1966. Over 12 seasons, he appeared in 1,424 games, batting .267 with 34 home runs and 394 RBI. He also appeared in 36 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 11 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .154 | .214 | .154 | .368 |
| 1956 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | .143 | .143 | .286 |
| 1957 | 98 | 307 | 36 | 78 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 9 | 27 | 1 | .254 | .273 | .296 | .569 |
| 1958 | 74 | 186 | 19 | 48 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 1 | .258 | .286 | .317 | .603 |
| 1959 | 136 | 475 | 54 | 144 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 34 | 25 | 21 | 5 | .303 | .336 | .379 | .715 |
| 1960 | 151 | 463 | 46 | 117 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 36 | 19 | 6 | .253 | .305 | .298 | .603 |
| 1961 | 165 | 674 | 81 | 178 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 50 | 29 | 24 | 9 | .264 | .296 | .318 | .614 |
| 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 |
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.