Career Summary
Mickey Rivers played outfielder for the New York Yankees from 1976-1979. Over 4 seasons, he appeared in 490 games, batting .299 with 34 home runs and 209 RBI. He also appeared in 29 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 138 | 594 | 95 | 185 | 32 | 8 | 8 | 67 | 13 | 52 | 43 | .311 | .328 | .433 | .761 |
| 1977 | 138 | 565 | 79 | 184 | 18 | 5 | 12 | 69 | 18 | 45 | 22 | .326 | .350 | .439 | .789 |
| 1978 | 140 | 557 | 77 | 147 | 24 | 8 | 11 | 48 | 27 | 51 | 23 | .264 | .298 | .395 | .693 |
| 1979 | 74 | 286 | 37 | 82 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 13 | 21 | 3 | .287 | .315 | .416 | .731 |
| Career | 490 | 2002 | 288 | 598 | 92 | 26 | 34 | 209 | 71 | 169 | 91 | .299 | .323 | .422 | .744 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 9 | 41 | -- | 11 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .268 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1977 | 11 | 50 | -- | 15 | -- | -- | 0 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .300 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1978 | 9 | 29 | -- | 11 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .379 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 29 | 120 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .308 | .308 | .308 | .617 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Mickey Rivers play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Mickey Rivers appeared in 29 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Mickey Rivers didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Mickey Rivers's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Mickey Rivers born?
Mickey Rivers was born in Miami, FL, USA. Mickey Rivers went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1976-1979, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Mickey Rivers's career stats with the Yankees?
Mickey Rivers compiled a .299 batting average, 34 home runs, 209 RBI, and 598 hits across 490 games for the New York Yankees. Mickey Rivers's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1976-1979 seasons.