Hank Bauer served as an outfielder for the Yankees from 1948-1959, in the Mantle-Maris years. Over 12 seasons and 1,432 games, he batted .277 with 162 home runs and 673 RBI. His best season came in 1952, when he posted a .840 OPS with 19 home runs.
He earned 7 World Series rings (1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, and 1958). His October resume: 53 games, a .245 average, and 7 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 141 | 499 | 101 | 140 | 20 | 6 | 21 | 54 | 59 | 66 | 8 | .281 | .364 | .471 | .835 |
| 1956 | 151 | 556 | 98 | 135 | 20 | 8 | 27 | 89 | 61 | 75 | 4 | .243 | .317 | .453 | .770 |
| 1957 | 138 | 483 | 71 | 125 | 22 | 9 | 18 | 65 | 43 | 66 | 7 | .259 | .322 | .453 | .775 |
| 1958 | 129 | 453 | 62 | 121 | 22 | 6 | 12 | 50 | 32 | 56 | 3 | .267 | .316 | .422 | .738 |
| 1959 | 117 | 351 | 45 | 84 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 40 | 36 | 55 | 4 | .239 | .311 | .376 | .687 |
| Career | 1432 | 4878 | 810 | 1353 | 218 | 60 | 162 | 673 | 509 | 609 | 51 | .277 | .346 | .446 | .792 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 3 | 6 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .167 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1950 | 4 | 15 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .133 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1951 | 6 | 18 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 0 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .167 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1952 | 7 | 18 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .056 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1953 | 6 | 23 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .261 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1955 | 6 | 14 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .429 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1956 | 7 | 32 | -- | 9 | -- | -- | 1 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .281 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1957 | 7 | 31 | -- | 8 | -- | -- | 2 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | .258 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1958 | 7 | 31 | -- | 10 | -- | -- | 4 | 8 | -- | -- | -- | .323 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 53 | 188 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .245 | .245 | .356 | .601 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Hank Bauer play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Hank Bauer appeared in 53 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Hank Bauer didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Hank Bauer's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Hank Bauer born?
Hank Bauer was born in East St. Louis, IL, USA. Hank Bauer went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1948-1959, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Hank Bauer's career stats with the Yankees?
Hank Bauer compiled a .277 batting average, 162 home runs, 673 RBI, and 1,353 hits across 1,432 games for the New York Yankees. Hank Bauer's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1948-1959 seasons.