Career Summary
Lefty Gomez played pitcher for the New York Yankees from 1930-1942. Over 13 seasons, he appeared in 409 games, going 189-101 with a 3.45 ERA and 1,640 strikeouts. He also appeared in 7 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 70.2 | 78 | 42 | 25 | 33 | 5.35 | 1.57 |
| 1931 | 51 | 26 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 321.2 | 276 | 95 | 196 | 105 | 2.66 | 1.18 |
| 1932 | 41 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 292.1 | 285 | 136 | 204 | 120 | 4.19 | 1.39 |
| 1933 | 42 | 30 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 274.2 | 264 | 107 | 187 | 127 | 3.51 | 1.42 |
| 1934 | 39 | 33 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 285.2 | 234 | 78 | 160 | 98 | 2.46 | 1.16 |
| 1935 | 37 | 30 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 266.1 | 248 | 102 | 150 | 97 | 3.45 | 1.30 |
| 1936 | 34 | 30 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 203.2 | 198 | 102 | 118 | 135 | 4.51 | 1.64 |
| 1937 | 38 | 34 | 21 | 11 | 0 | 308.1 | 265 | 84 | 214 | 103 | 2.45 | 1.19 |
| 1938 | 35 | 32 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 263.2 | 270 | 99 | 143 | 108 | 3.38 | 1.43 |
| 1939 | 27 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 206.0 | 181 | 82 | 106 | 90 | 3.58 | 1.32 |
| 1940 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 31.0 | 43 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 7.26 | 2.06 |
| 1941 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 156.1 | 151 | 65 | 76 | 103 | 3.74 | 1.62 |
| 1942 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 85.0 | 75 | 42 | 42 | 68 | 4.45 | 1.68 |
| Career | 409 | 319 | 189 | 101 | 10 | 2765.1 | 2568 | 1059 | 1640 | 1208 | 3.45 | 1.37 |
Postseason
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 1 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.00 | -- |
| 1936 | 2 | -- | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15.1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4.70 | -- |
| 1937 | 2 | -- | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.50 | -- |
| 1938 | 1 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3.86 | -- |
| 1939 | 1 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 9.00 | -- |
| Career | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Lefty Gomez play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Lefty Gomez appeared in 7 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Lefty Gomez didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Lefty Gomez's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Lefty Gomez born?
Lefty Gomez was born in Rodeo, CA, USA. Lefty Gomez went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1930-1942, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Lefty Gomez's career stats with the Yankees?
Lefty Gomez compiled a 189-101 record, a 3.45 ERA, 1,640 strikeouts, and 10 saves across 409 games on the mound for the New York Yankees. Lefty Gomez's pitching career with the Yankees covered the 1930-1942 seasons.