Chris Chambliss played first baseman for the Yankees from 1974-1979, 1988. Over 15 seasons and 884 games, he batted .282 with 79 home runs and 454 RBI. His October resume: 27 games, a .308 average, and 3 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 156 | 641 | 79 | 188 | 32 | 6 | 17 | 96 | 27 | 80 | 1 | .293 | .323 | .441 | .764 |
| 1977 | 157 | 600 | 90 | 172 | 32 | 6 | 17 | 90 | 45 | 73 | 4 | .287 | .336 | .445 | .781 |
| 1978 | 161 | 621 | 80 | 170 | 26 | 3 | 12 | 90 | 41 | 60 | 2 | .274 | .321 | .383 | .704 |
| 1979 | 149 | 554 | 61 | 155 | 27 | 3 | 18 | 63 | 34 | 53 | 3 | .280 | .324 | .437 | .761 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Career | 884 | 3379 | 414 | 953 | 171 | 25 | 79 | 454 | 199 | 360 | 10 | .282 | .322 | .418 | .740 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 9 | 37 | -- | 16 | -- | -- | 2 | 9 | -- | -- | -- | .432 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1977 | 11 | 41 | -- | 8 | -- | -- | 1 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .195 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1978 | 7 | 26 | -- | 8 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .308 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 27 | 104 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .308 | .308 | .394 | .702 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Chris Chambliss play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Chris Chambliss appeared in 27 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Chris Chambliss didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Chris Chambliss's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Chris Chambliss born?
Chris Chambliss was born in Dayton, OH, USA. Chris Chambliss went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1974-1979, 1988, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Chris Chambliss's career stats with the Yankees?
Chris Chambliss compiled a .282 batting average, 79 home runs, 454 RBI, and 953 hits across 884 games for the New York Yankees. Chris Chambliss's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1974-1979, 1988 seasons.