George Selkirk served as a left-handed hitting outfielder for the Yankees from 1934-1942. Over 9 seasons and 861 games, he compiled a .291/.400/.480/.880 slash line with 108 home runs. He appeared in 21 postseason games, batting .265 with 2 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 102 | 345 | 60 | 89 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 65 | 69 | 53 | 10 | .258 | .388 | .409 | .797 |
| 1939 | 129 | 422 | 103 | 128 | 17 | 4 | 21 | 102 | 103 | 49 | 12 | .303 | .443 | .512 | .955 |
| 1940 | 119 | 382 | 69 | 102 | 17 | 5 | 19 | 72 | 85 | 44 | 3 | .267 | .404 | .487 | .891 |
| 1941 | 72 | 169 | 31 | 38 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 1 | .225 | .348 | .361 | .709 |
| 1942 | 44 | 80 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 0 | .188 | .323 | .225 | .548 |
| Career | 861 | 2837 | 512 | 825 | 131 | 41 | 108 | 585 | 496 | 328 | 51 | .291 | .396 | .480 | .876 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 6 | 24 | -- | 8 | -- | -- | 2 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .333 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1937 | 5 | 19 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 0 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | .263 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1938 | 3 | 10 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .200 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1939 | 4 | 12 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .167 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1941 | 2 | 2 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .500 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1942 | 1 | 1 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 21 | 68 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .265 | .265 | .353 | .618 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did George Selkirk play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, George Selkirk appeared in 21 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While George Selkirk didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed George Selkirk's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was George Selkirk born?
George Selkirk was born in Huntsville, ON, Canada. George Selkirk went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1934-1942, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were George Selkirk's career stats with the Yankees?
George Selkirk compiled a .291 batting average, 108 home runs, 585 RBI, and 825 hits across 861 games for the New York Yankees. George Selkirk's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1934-1942 seasons.