Joe Pepitone was a left-handed hitting first baseman in pinstripes from 1962-1969, during the lean years. Over 8 seasons and 1,055 games, he compiled a .252/.294/.424/.718 slash line with 166 home runs. His best season came in 1966, when he posted a .753 OPS with 31 home runs.
He appeared in 11 postseason games, batting .154 with 1 home run.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 144 | 535 | 51 | 133 | 19 | 3 | 18 | 63 | 43 | 59 | 4 | .249 | .306 | .396 | .702 |
| 1966 | 152 | 585 | 85 | 149 | 21 | 4 | 31 | 83 | 29 | 58 | 4 | .255 | .290 | .463 | .753 |
| 1967 | 135 | 509 | 46 | 129 | 20 | 3 | 13 | 65 | 34 | 62 | 1 | .253 | .302 | .381 | .683 |
| 1968 | 108 | 380 | 41 | 93 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 56 | 37 | 45 | 8 | .245 | .311 | .403 | .714 |
| 1969 | 135 | 513 | 49 | 124 | 16 | 3 | 27 | 70 | 30 | 42 | 8 | .242 | .284 | .442 | .726 |
| Career | 1055 | 3857 | 436 | 972 | 116 | 24 | 166 | 543 | 223 | 414 | 31 | .252 | .293 | .424 | .717 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 4 | 13 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .154 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1964 | 7 | 26 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 1 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | .154 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 11 | 39 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .154 | .154 | .231 | .385 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Joe Pepitone play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Joe Pepitone appeared in 11 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Joe Pepitone didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Joe Pepitone's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Joe Pepitone born?
Joe Pepitone was born in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Joe Pepitone went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1962-1969, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Joe Pepitone's career stats with the Yankees?
Joe Pepitone compiled a .252 batting average, 166 home runs, 543 RBI, and 972 hits across 1,055 games for the New York Yankees. Joe Pepitone's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1962-1969 seasons.