A left-handed hitting first baseman, Johnny Mize wore the pinstripes from 1949-1953. Over 5 seasons and 378 games, he batted .265 with 44 home runs and 181 RBI. His October resume: 18 games, a .286 average, and 3 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 13 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | .261 | .393 | .435 | .828 |
| 1950 | 90 | 274 | 43 | 76 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 72 | 29 | 24 | 0 | .277 | .351 | .595 | .946 |
| 1951 | 114 | 332 | 37 | 86 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 50 | 37 | 24 | 1 | .259 | .340 | .398 | .738 |
| 1952 | 79 | 139 | 9 | 37 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 13 | 15 | 0 | .266 | .338 | .417 | .755 |
| 1953 | 82 | 105 | 6 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 12 | 18 | 0 | .248 | .336 | .390 | .726 |
| Career | 378 | 873 | 99 | 231 | 39 | 1 | 44 | 181 | 95 | 83 | 1 | .265 | .337 | .463 | .800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 2 | 2 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | 1.000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1950 | 4 | 15 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .133 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1951 | 4 | 7 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .286 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1952 | 5 | 15 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 3 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | .400 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1953 | 3 | 3 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 18 | 42 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | .286 | .500 | .786 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Johnny Mize play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Johnny Mize appeared in 18 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Johnny Mize didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Johnny Mize's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Johnny Mize born?
Johnny Mize was born in Demorest, GA, USA. Johnny Mize went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1949-1953, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Johnny Mize's career stats with the Yankees?
Johnny Mize compiled a .265 batting average, 44 home runs, 181 RBI, and 231 hits across 378 games for the New York Yankees. Johnny Mize's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1949-1953 seasons.