Career Summary
Buddy Rosar played catcher for the New York Yankees from 1939-1942. Over 4 seasons, he appeared in 254 games, batting .274 with 7 home runs and 119 RBI. He also appeared in 2 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 43 | 105 | 18 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 4 | .276 | .347 | .343 | .690 |
| 1940 | 74 | 231 | 35 | 70 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 20 | 11 | 7 | .303 | .364 | .437 | .801 |
| 1941 | 67 | 209 | 25 | 60 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 22 | 10 | 0 | .287 | .355 | .402 | .757 |
| 1942 | 70 | 214 | 19 | 49 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 17 | 20 | 1 | .229 | .286 | .304 | .590 |
| Career | 254 | 759 | 97 | 208 | 43 | 7 | 7 | 119 | 72 | 51 | 12 | .274 | .337 | .377 | .714 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 1 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1942 | 1 | 1 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | 1.000 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Buddy Rosar play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Buddy Rosar appeared in 2 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Buddy Rosar didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Buddy Rosar's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Buddy Rosar born?
Buddy Rosar was born in Buffalo, NY, USA. Buddy Rosar went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1939-1942, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Buddy Rosar's career stats with the Yankees?
Buddy Rosar compiled a .274 batting average, 7 home runs, 119 RBI, and 208 hits across 254 games for the New York Yankees. Buddy Rosar's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1939-1942 seasons.