Career Summary
Joe Gordon played second baseman for the New York Yankees from 1938-1943, 1946. Over 9 seasons, he appeared in 1,024 games, batting .272 with 160 home runs and 634 RBI. He also appeared in 23 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 132 | 477 | 86 | 123 | 25 | 7 | 27 | 104 | 57 | 75 | 12 | .258 | .341 | .509 | .850 |
| 1939 | 155 | 583 | 97 | 168 | 34 | 5 | 31 | 117 | 76 | 58 | 13 | .288 | .370 | .523 | .893 |
| 1940 | 158 | 628 | 114 | 175 | 32 | 10 | 30 | 103 | 52 | 57 | 18 | .279 | .338 | .505 | .843 |
| 1941 | 160 | 600 | 106 | 164 | 26 | 7 | 24 | 87 | 77 | 83 | 11 | .273 | .360 | .460 | .820 |
| 1942 | 148 | 542 | 90 | 175 | 29 | 4 | 20 | 105 | 79 | 95 | 12 | .323 | .410 | .502 | .912 |
| 1943 | 156 | 557 | 85 | 140 | 31 | 5 | 17 | 70 | 101 | 77 | 4 | .251 | .368 | .417 | .785 |
| 1946 | 115 | 388 | 35 | 81 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 48 | 50 | 73 | 2 | .209 | .305 | .332 | .637 |
| Career | 1024 | 3775 | 613 | 1026 | 192 | 38 | 160 | 634 | 492 | 518 | 72 | .272 | .356 | .470 | .826 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 4 | 15 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 1 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | .400 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1939 | 4 | 14 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .143 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1941 | 5 | 14 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 1 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | .500 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1942 | 5 | 21 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .095 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1943 | 5 | 17 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 1 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .235 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 23 | 81 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .259 | .259 | .370 | .630 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Joe Gordon play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Joe Gordon appeared in 23 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Joe Gordon didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Joe Gordon's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Joe Gordon born?
Joe Gordon was born in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Joe Gordon went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1938-1943, 1946, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Joe Gordon's career stats with the Yankees?
Joe Gordon compiled a .272 batting average, 160 home runs, 634 RBI, and 1,026 hits across 1,024 games for the New York Yankees. Joe Gordon's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1938-1943, 1946 seasons.