Career Summary
Lou Piniella played outfielder for the New York Yankees from 1974-1984. Over 11 seasons, he appeared in 1,037 games, batting .295 with 57 home runs and 417 RBI. He also appeared in 44 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 140 | 518 | 71 | 158 | 26 | 0 | 9 | 70 | 32 | 58 | 1 | .305 | .341 | .407 | .748 |
| 1975 | 74 | 199 | 7 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 0 | .196 | .262 | .226 | .488 |
| 1976 | 100 | 327 | 36 | 92 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 38 | 18 | 34 | 0 | .281 | .322 | .394 | .716 |
| 1977 | 103 | 339 | 47 | 112 | 19 | 3 | 12 | 45 | 20 | 31 | 2 | .330 | .365 | .510 | .875 |
| 1978 | 130 | 471 | 67 | 147 | 34 | 5 | 6 | 69 | 34 | 37 | 3 | .312 | .360 | .444 | .804 |
| 1979 | 130 | 461 | 49 | 137 | 22 | 2 | 11 | 69 | 17 | 31 | 3 | .297 | .320 | .425 | .745 |
| 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 |
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.