Gil McDougald was a second baseman in pinstripes from 1951-1960, in the Mantle-Maris years. Over 10 seasons and 1,361 games, he posted a .275 average with 112 homers and 585 RBI. His best season came in 1951, when he posted a .890 OPS with 14 home runs.
He earned 5 World Series rings (1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, and 1958). In 53 career postseason games, he hit .237 with 7 homers.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 124 | 452 | 81 | 140 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 58 | 72 | 63 | 3 | .310 | .406 | .442 | .848 |
| 1957 | 143 | 545 | 88 | 157 | 25 | 10 | 13 | 63 | 60 | 72 | 2 | .288 | .361 | .442 | .803 |
| 1958 | 138 | 503 | 69 | 126 | 19 | 1 | 14 | 65 | 59 | 75 | 6 | .250 | .329 | .376 | .705 |
| 1959 | 130 | 446 | 45 | 113 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 34 | 36 | 41 | 0 | .253 | .311 | .354 | .665 |
| 1960 | 120 | 338 | 54 | 87 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 34 | 39 | 45 | 2 | .257 | .338 | .399 | .737 |
| Career | 1361 | 4759 | 705 | 1311 | 192 | 52 | 112 | 585 | 571 | 637 | 46 | .275 | .353 | .408 | .761 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 6 | 23 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 1 | 7 | -- | -- | -- | .261 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1952 | 7 | 25 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 1 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .200 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1953 | 6 | 24 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 2 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .167 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1955 | 7 | 27 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .259 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1956 | 7 | 21 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .143 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1957 | 7 | 24 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .250 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1958 | 7 | 28 | -- | 9 | -- | -- | 2 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .321 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1960 | 6 | 18 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .278 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 53 | 190 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .237 | .237 | .347 | .584 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Gil McDougald play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Gil McDougald appeared in 53 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Gil McDougald didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Gil McDougald's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Gil McDougald born?
Gil McDougald was born in San Francisco, CA, USA. Gil McDougald went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1951-1960, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Gil McDougald's career stats with the Yankees?
Gil McDougald compiled a .275 batting average, 112 home runs, 585 RBI, and 1,311 hits across 1,361 games for the New York Yankees. Gil McDougald's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1951-1960 seasons.