A left-handed hitting third baseman, Graig Nettles wore the pinstripes from 1973-1983, during the Bronx Zoo era. Over 11 seasons and 1,535 games, he compiled a .253/.329/.433/.762 slash line with 250 home runs. His best season came in 1977, when he posted a .829 OPS with 37 home runs.
He earned 2 World Series rings (1977, and 1978). He appeared in 43 postseason games, batting .226 with 5 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 145 | 521 | 71 | 132 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 73 | 59 | 53 | 1 | .253 | .325 | .401 | .726 |
| 1980 | 89 | 324 | 52 | 79 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 45 | 42 | 42 | 0 | .244 | .331 | .435 | .766 |
| 1981 | 103 | 349 | 46 | 85 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 0 | .244 | .333 | .398 | .731 |
| 1982 | 122 | 405 | 47 | 94 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 55 | 51 | 49 | 1 | .232 | .317 | .402 | .719 |
| 1983 | 129 | 462 | 56 | 123 | 17 | 3 | 20 | 75 | 51 | 65 | 0 | .266 | .341 | .446 | .787 |
| Career | 1535 | 5518 | 750 | 1396 | 202 | 20 | 250 | 834 | 627 | 739 | 18 | .253 | .329 | .433 | .762 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 9 | 29 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 2 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | .241 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1977 | 11 | 41 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 0 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .171 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1978 | 10 | 40 | -- | 9 | -- | -- | 1 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .225 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1980 | 2 | 6 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .167 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1981 | 11 | 39 | -- | 11 | -- | -- | 1 | 10 | -- | -- | -- | .282 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 43 | 155 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .226 | .226 | .323 | .548 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Graig Nettles play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Graig Nettles appeared in 43 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Graig Nettles didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Graig Nettles's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Graig Nettles born?
Graig Nettles was born in San Diego, CA, USA. Graig Nettles went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1973-1983, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Graig Nettles's career stats with the Yankees?
Graig Nettles compiled a .253 batting average, 250 home runs, 834 RBI, and 1,396 hits across 1,535 games for the New York Yankees. Graig Nettles's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1973-1983 seasons.