A left-handed hitting outfielder, Charlie Keller wore the pinstripes from 1939-1943, 1945-1949, 1952, during the DiMaggio era. Over 14 seasons and 1,082 games, he batted .287 with 187 home runs and 741 RBI. His best season came in 1941, when he posted a .995 OPS with 33 home runs.
He earned 3 World Series rings (1939, 1941, and 1943). His October resume: 19 games, a .306 average, and 5 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 155 | 557 | 100 | 156 | 29 | 11 | 31 | 104 | 117 | 102 | 1 | .280 | .409 | .539 | .948 |
| 1947 | 45 | 151 | 36 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 36 | 41 | 18 | 0 | .238 | .404 | .550 | .954 |
| 1948 | 84 | 252 | 42 | 69 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 47 | 42 | 25 | 1 | .274 | .378 | .425 | .803 |
| 1949 | 60 | 116 | 17 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 25 | 15 | 2 | .250 | .392 | .379 | .771 |
| 1952 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Career | 1082 | 3735 | 720 | 1072 | 166 | 70 | 187 | 741 | 775 | 489 | 45 | .287 | .410 | .519 | .929 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 4 | 16 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 3 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | .438 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1941 | 5 | 18 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 0 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | .389 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1942 | 5 | 20 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 2 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | .200 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1943 | 5 | 18 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .222 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 19 | 72 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .306 | .306 | .514 | .819 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Charlie Keller play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Charlie Keller appeared in 19 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Charlie Keller didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Charlie Keller's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Charlie Keller born?
Charlie Keller was born in Middletown, MD, USA. Charlie Keller went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1939-1943, 1945-1949, 1952, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Charlie Keller's career stats with the Yankees?
Charlie Keller compiled a .287 batting average, 187 home runs, 741 RBI, and 1,072 hits across 1,082 games for the New York Yankees. Charlie Keller's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1939-1943, 1945-1949, 1952 seasons.