Johnny Blanchard played outfielder for the Yankees from 1955, 1959-1965. Over 11 seasons and 455 games, he batted .245 with 64 home runs and 187 RBI. His October resume: 15 games, a .345 average, and 2 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 93 | 243 | 38 | 74 | 10 | 1 | 21 | 54 | 27 | 28 | 1 | .305 | .382 | .613 | .995 |
| 1962 | 93 | 246 | 33 | 57 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 39 | 28 | 32 | 0 | .232 | .309 | .419 | .728 |
| 1963 | 76 | 218 | 22 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 45 | 26 | 30 | 0 | .225 | .305 | .463 | .768 |
| 1964 | 77 | 161 | 18 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 1 | .255 | .344 | .435 | .779 |
| 1965 | 12 | 34 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | .147 | .286 | .265 | .551 |
| Career | 455 | 1063 | 126 | 260 | 34 | 2 | 64 | 187 | 126 | 146 | 2 | .245 | .325 | .461 | .786 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5 | 11 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .455 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1961 | 4 | 10 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 2 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .400 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1963 | 1 | 3 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1964 | 4 | 4 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .250 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 15 | 29 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .345 | .345 | .552 | .897 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Johnny Blanchard play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Johnny Blanchard appeared in 15 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Johnny Blanchard didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Johnny Blanchard's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Johnny Blanchard born?
Johnny Blanchard was born in Minneapolis, MN, USA. Johnny Blanchard went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1955, 1959-1965, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Johnny Blanchard's career stats with the Yankees?
Johnny Blanchard compiled a .245 batting average, 64 home runs, 187 RBI, and 260 hits across 455 games for the New York Yankees. Johnny Blanchard's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1955, 1959-1965 seasons.