Enos Slaughter served as a left-handed hitting outfielder for the Yankees from 1954-1959. Over 6 seasons and 352 games, he compiled a .255/.357/.378/.735 slash line with 16 home runs. He appeared in 15 postseason games, batting .286 with 1 home run.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .111 | .200 | .111 | .311 |
| 1956 | 24 | 83 | 15 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | .289 | .330 | .386 | .716 |
| 1957 | 97 | 211 | 24 | 55 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 35 | 40 | 19 | 0 | .261 | .374 | .379 | .753 |
| 1958 | 77 | 138 | 21 | 42 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 2 | .304 | .396 | .435 | .831 |
| 1959 | 74 | 99 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 13 | 19 | 1 | .172 | .265 | .374 | .639 |
| Career | 352 | 666 | 90 | 170 | 22 | 6 | 16 | 99 | 108 | 70 | 4 | .255 | .359 | .378 | .738 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 6 | 20 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 1 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .350 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1957 | 5 | 12 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .250 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1958 | 4 | 3 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 15 | 35 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | .286 | .371 | .657 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Enos Slaughter play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Enos Slaughter appeared in 15 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Enos Slaughter didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Enos Slaughter's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Enos Slaughter born?
Enos Slaughter was born in Roxboro, NC, USA. Enos Slaughter went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1954-1959, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Enos Slaughter's career stats with the Yankees?
Enos Slaughter compiled a .255 batting average, 16 home runs, 99 RBI, and 170 hits across 352 games for the New York Yankees. Enos Slaughter's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1954-1959 seasons.