Career Summary
Earle Combs played outfielder for the New York Yankees from 1924-1935. Over 12 seasons, he appeared in 1,501 games, batting .327 with 60 home runs and 663 RBI. He also appeared in 16 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 24 | 35 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | .400 | .462 | .543 | 1.005 |
| 1925 | 153 | 606 | 121 | 210 | 38 | 13 | 3 | 64 | 67 | 43 | 14 | .347 | .414 | .467 | .881 |
| 1926 | 152 | 638 | 121 | 195 | 33 | 13 | 8 | 57 | 49 | 24 | 9 | .306 | .356 | .436 | .792 |
| 1927 | 155 | 668 | 145 | 239 | 40 | 23 | 6 | 69 | 64 | 31 | 16 | .358 | .412 | .513 | .925 |
| 1928 | 155 | 656 | 125 | 205 | 35 | 22 | 8 | 65 | 79 | 33 | 13 | .313 | .386 | .470 | .856 |
| 1929 | 152 | 626 | 128 | 218 | 36 | 15 | 4 | 69 | 76 | 37 | 13 | .348 | .414 | .473 | .887 |
| 1930 | 139 | 538 | 131 | 185 | 30 | 23 | 7 | 84 | 76 | 27 | 18 | .344 | .419 | .524 | .943 |
| 1931 | 140 | 572 | 122 | 183 | 32 | 14 | 5 | 60 | 70 | 34 | 13 | .320 | .397 | .451 | .848 |
| 1932 | 146 | 601 | 147 | 193 | 32 | 10 | 9 | 67 | 83 | 16 | 3 | .321 | .405 | .453 | .858 |
| 1933 | 129 | 433 | 87 | 126 | 22 | 16 | 5 | 63 | 49 | 19 | 7 | .291 | .364 | .450 | .814 |
| 1934 | 66 | 266 | 53 | 90 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 27 | 42 | 9 | 3 | .338 | .429 | .455 | .884 |
| 1935 | 90 | 299 | 48 | 85 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 36 | 10 | 1 | .284 | .361 | .365 | .726 |
| Career | 1501 | 5938 | 1238 | 1943 | 325 | 158 | 60 | 663 | 695 | 285 | 110 | .327 | .398 | .465 | .863 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 7 | 28 | -- | 10 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .357 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1927 | 4 | 16 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .313 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1928 | 1 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1932 | 4 | 16 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 1 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .375 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 16 | 60 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .350 | .350 | .400 | .750 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Earle Combs play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Earle Combs appeared in 16 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Earle Combs didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Earle Combs's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Earle Combs born?
Earle Combs was born in Pebworth, KY, USA. Earle Combs went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1924-1935, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Earle Combs's career stats with the Yankees?
Earle Combs compiled a .327 batting average, 60 home runs, 663 RBI, and 1,943 hits across 1,501 games for the New York Yankees. Earle Combs's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1924-1935 seasons.