Clete Boyer played third baseman for the Yankees from 1959-1966, in the Mantle-Maris years. Over 8 seasons and 1,080 games, he compiled a .241/.298/.373/.671 slash line with 99 home runs. His best season came in 1962, when he posted a .744 OPS with 18 home runs.
He earned 2 World Series rings (1961, and 1962). He appeared in 27 postseason games, batting .233 with 2 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 160 | 573 | 85 | 156 | 24 | 1 | 18 | 69 | 52 | 109 | 3 | .272 | .332 | .412 | .744 |
| 1963 | 155 | 568 | 61 | 141 | 20 | 3 | 12 | 54 | 33 | 92 | 4 | .248 | .291 | .357 | .648 |
| 1964 | 147 | 510 | 43 | 111 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 52 | 36 | 93 | 6 | .218 | .269 | .304 | .573 |
| 1965 | 149 | 515 | 69 | 129 | 23 | 6 | 18 | 58 | 39 | 79 | 4 | .250 | .304 | .423 | .727 |
| 1966 | 144 | 500 | 59 | 120 | 22 | 4 | 14 | 57 | 46 | 48 | 6 | .240 | .303 | .384 | .687 |
| Career | 1080 | 3695 | 442 | 892 | 141 | 25 | 99 | 401 | 301 | 615 | 27 | .241 | .299 | .373 | .672 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4 | 12 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .250 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1961 | 5 | 15 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 0 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .267 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1962 | 7 | 22 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 1 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .318 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1963 | 4 | 13 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .077 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1964 | 7 | 24 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 1 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .208 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 27 | 86 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .233 | .233 | .302 | .535 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Clete Boyer play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Clete Boyer appeared in 27 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Clete Boyer didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Clete Boyer's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Clete Boyer born?
Clete Boyer was born in Cassville, MO, USA. Clete Boyer went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1959-1966, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Clete Boyer's career stats with the Yankees?
Clete Boyer compiled a .241 batting average, 99 home runs, 401 RBI, and 892 hits across 1,080 games for the New York Yankees. Clete Boyer's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1959-1966 seasons.