Frankie Crosetti served as a shortstop for the Yankees from 1932-1948, during the DiMaggio era. Over 17 seasons and 1,705 games, he batted .247 with 99 home runs and 669 RBI. His best season came in 1936, when he posted a .832 OPS with 16 home runs.
He earned 6 World Series rings (1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, and 1943). His October resume: 29 games, a .174 average, and 1 home run.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 56 | 200 | 21 | 47 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 12 | 22 | 3 | .235 | .301 | .350 | .651 |
| 1945 | 133 | 450 | 59 | 107 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 49 | 59 | 65 | 7 | .238 | .339 | .291 | .630 |
| 1946 | 28 | 59 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | .288 | .382 | .339 | .721 |
| 1947 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1948 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .286 | .375 | .429 | .804 |
| Career | 1705 | 6360 | 1028 | 1569 | 265 | 65 | 99 | 669 | 805 | 810 | 119 | .247 | .331 | .356 | .687 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 4 | 15 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .133 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1936 | 6 | 26 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 0 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .269 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1937 | 5 | 21 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .048 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1938 | 4 | 16 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 1 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | .250 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1939 | 4 | 16 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .063 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1942 | 1 | 3 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1943 | 5 | 18 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .278 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 29 | 115 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .174 | .174 | .200 | .374 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Frankie Crosetti play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Frankie Crosetti appeared in 29 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Frankie Crosetti didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Frankie Crosetti's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Frankie Crosetti born?
Frankie Crosetti was born in San Francisco, CA, USA. Frankie Crosetti went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1932-1948, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Frankie Crosetti's career stats with the Yankees?
Frankie Crosetti compiled a .247 batting average, 99 home runs, 669 RBI, and 1,569 hits across 1,705 games for the New York Yankees. Frankie Crosetti's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1932-1948 seasons.