Jim Mason was a left-handed hitting shortstop in pinstripes from 1974-1976. Over 3 seasons and 340 games, he compiled a .207/.260/.286/.546 slash line with 8 home runs. He appeared in 5 postseason games, batting 1.000 with 1 home run.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 152 | 440 | 41 | 110 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 37 | 35 | 87 | 1 | .250 | .302 | .352 | .654 |
| 1975 | 95 | 227 | 18 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 23 | 50 | 0 | .150 | .227 | .207 | .434 |
| 1976 | 93 | 217 | 17 | 39 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 37 | 0 | .180 | .210 | .235 | .445 |
| Career | 340 | 884 | 76 | 183 | 28 | 9 | 8 | 67 | 67 | 174 | 1 | .207 | .263 | .286 | .549 |
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 | 5 | 1 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | 1.000 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 4.000 | 5.000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Jim Mason play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Jim Mason appeared in 5 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Jim Mason didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Jim Mason's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Jim Mason born?
Jim Mason was born in Mobile, AL, USA. Jim Mason went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1974-1976, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Jim Mason's career stats with the Yankees?
Jim Mason compiled a .207 batting average, 8 home runs, 67 RBI, and 183 hits across 340 games for the New York Yankees. Jim Mason's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1974-1976 seasons.