Jim Leyritz played catcher for the Yankees from 1990-1996, 1999-2000. Over 11 seasons and 577 games, he compiled a .263/.359/.413/.772 slash line with 58 home runs. He appeared in 15 postseason games, batting .241 with 4 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 75 | 249 | 47 | 66 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 58 | 35 | 61 | 0 | .265 | .365 | .518 | .883 |
| 1995 | 77 | 264 | 37 | 71 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 37 | 37 | 73 | 1 | .269 | .374 | .394 | .768 |
| 1996 | 88 | 265 | 23 | 70 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 30 | 68 | 2 | .264 | .355 | .381 | .736 |
| 1999 | 31 | 66 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 0 | .227 | .354 | .318 | .672 |
| 2000 | 24 | 55 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 0 | .218 | .317 | .273 | .590 |
| Career | 577 | 1682 | 213 | 443 | 74 | 2 | 58 | 252 | 213 | 380 | 5 | .263 | .346 | .413 | .759 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 7 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 1 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .143 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1996 | 9 | 19 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 2 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | .263 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1999 | 4 | 3 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 1 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .333 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 15 | 29 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .241 | .241 | .655 | .897 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Jim Leyritz play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Jim Leyritz appeared in 15 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Jim Leyritz didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Jim Leyritz's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Jim Leyritz born?
Jim Leyritz was born in Lakewood, OH, USA. Jim Leyritz went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1990-1996, 1999-2000, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Jim Leyritz's career stats with the Yankees?
Jim Leyritz compiled a .263 batting average, 58 home runs, 252 RBI, and 443 hits across 577 games for the New York Yankees. Jim Leyritz's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1990-1996, 1999-2000 seasons.