Career Summary
Catfish Hunter played pitcher for the New York Yankees from 1975-1979. Over 5 seasons, he appeared in 137 games, going 63-53 with a 3.58 ERA and 492 strikeouts. He also appeared in 8 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 39 | 39 | 23 | 14 | 0 | 328.0 | 248 | 94 | 177 | 83 | 2.58 | 1.01 |
| 1976 | 36 | 36 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 298.2 | 268 | 117 | 173 | 68 | 3.53 | 1.13 |
| 1977 | 22 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 143.1 | 137 | 75 | 52 | 47 | 4.71 | 1.28 |
| 1978 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 118.0 | 98 | 47 | 56 | 35 | 3.58 | 1.13 |
| 1979 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 105.0 | 128 | 62 | 34 | 34 | 5.31 | 1.54 |
| Career | 137 | 136 | 63 | 53 | 0 | 993.0 | 879 | 395 | 492 | 267 | 3.58 | 1.15 |
Postseason
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 3 | -- | 1 | 2 | 0 | 20.2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3.92 | -- |
| 1977 | 2 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10.38 | -- |
| 1978 | 3 | -- | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4.26 | -- |
| Career | 8 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 44.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Catfish Hunter play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Catfish Hunter appeared in 8 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Catfish Hunter didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Catfish Hunter's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Catfish Hunter born?
Catfish Hunter was born in Hertford, NC, USA. Catfish Hunter went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1975-1979, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Catfish Hunter's career stats with the Yankees?
Catfish Hunter compiled a 63-53 record, a 3.58 ERA, and 492 strikeouts across 137 games on the mound for the New York Yankees. Catfish Hunter's pitching career with the Yankees covered the 1975-1979 seasons.