Career Summary
Hank Bauer played outfielder for the New York Yankees from 1948-1959. Over 12 seasons, he appeared in 1,432 games, batting .277 with 162 home runs and 673 RBI. He also appeared in 53 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 20 | 53 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 1 | .170 | .267 | .283 | .550 |
| 1949 | 104 | 305 | 56 | 82 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 45 | 37 | 42 | 2 | .269 | .350 | .426 | .776 |
| 1950 | 115 | 424 | 72 | 135 | 16 | 2 | 13 | 70 | 35 | 43 | 3 | .318 | .377 | .458 | .835 |
| 1951 | 120 | 357 | 55 | 105 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 55 | 43 | 41 | 6 | .294 | .372 | .454 | .826 |
| 1952 | 143 | 563 | 90 | 168 | 33 | 6 | 19 | 80 | 51 | 61 | 6 | .298 | .360 | .480 | .840 |
| 1953 | 133 | 437 | 77 | 133 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 57 | 59 | 45 | 2 | .304 | .394 | .446 | .840 |
| 1954 | 121 | 397 | 76 | 116 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 58 | 46 | 46 | 5 | .292 | .363 | .458 | .821 |
| 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 |
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.