Lou Piniella played outfielder for the Yankees from 1974-1984, during the Bronx Zoo era. Over 11 seasons and 1,037 games, he compiled a .295/.338/.413/.751 slash line with 57 home runs. His best season came in 1977, when he posted a .875 OPS with 12 home runs.
He earned 2 World Series rings (1977, and 1978). He appeared in 44 postseason games, batting .305 with 3 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 116 | 321 | 39 | 92 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 29 | 20 | 0 | .287 | .343 | .361 | .704 |
| 1981 | 60 | 159 | 16 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 0 | .277 | .331 | .428 | .759 |
| 1982 | 102 | 261 | 33 | 80 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 37 | 18 | 18 | 0 | .307 | .352 | .448 | .800 |
| 1983 | 53 | 148 | 19 | 43 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 1 | .291 | .344 | .405 | .749 |
| 1984 | 29 | 86 | 8 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 0 | .302 | .355 | .407 | .762 |
| Career | 1037 | 3290 | 392 | 970 | 178 | 20 | 57 | 417 | 215 | 277 | 10 | .295 | .338 | .413 | .751 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 8 | 20 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .300 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1977 | 11 | 43 | -- | 13 | -- | -- | 0 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | .302 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1978 | 10 | 42 | -- | 11 | -- | -- | 0 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .262 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1980 | 2 | 5 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .200 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1981 | 13 | 31 | -- | 12 | -- | -- | 2 | 9 | -- | -- | -- | .387 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 44 | 141 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .305 | .305 | .369 | .674 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Lou Piniella play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Lou Piniella appeared in 44 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Lou Piniella didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Lou Piniella's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Lou Piniella born?
Lou Piniella was born in Tampa, FL, USA. Lou Piniella went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1974-1984, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Lou Piniella's career stats with the Yankees?
Lou Piniella compiled a .295 batting average, 57 home runs, 417 RBI, and 970 hits across 1,037 games for the New York Yankees. Lou Piniella's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1974-1984 seasons.