Career Summary
Johnny Sain played pitcher for the New York Yankees from 1951-1955. Over 5 seasons, he appeared in 146 games, going 33-20 with a 3.30 ERA and 203 strikeouts. He also appeared in 5 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 37.0 | 41 | 17 | 21 | 8 | 4.14 | 1.32 |
| 1952 | 47 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 148.1 | 149 | 57 | 57 | 38 | 3.46 | 1.26 |
| 1953 | 41 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 192.2 | 192 | 64 | 86 | 45 | 2.99 | 1.23 |
| 1954 | 48 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 82.1 | 72 | 29 | 34 | 15 | 3.17 | 1.06 |
| 1955 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6.75 | 1.31 |
| Career | 146 | 39 | 33 | 20 | 43 | 465.2 | 460 | 171 | 203 | 107 | 3.30 | 1.22 |
Postseason
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 9.00 | -- |
| 1952 | 2 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3.00 | -- |
| 1953 | 2 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4.76 | -- |
| Career | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Johnny Sain play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Johnny Sain appeared in 5 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Johnny Sain didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Johnny Sain's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Johnny Sain born?
Johnny Sain was born in Havana, AR, USA. Johnny Sain went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1951-1955, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Johnny Sain's career stats with the Yankees?
Johnny Sain compiled a 33-20 record, a 3.30 ERA, 203 strikeouts, and 43 saves across 146 games on the mound for the New York Yankees. Johnny Sain's pitching career with the Yankees covered the 1951-1955 seasons.