Career Summary
Oscar Gamble played outfielder for the New York Yankees from 1976, 1979-1984. Over 9 seasons, he appeared in 542 games, batting .258 with 87 home runs and 277 RBI. He also appeared in 18 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 | 112 | 350 | 44 | 79 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 58 | 40 | 39 | 5 | .226 | .312 | .414 | .726 |
| 1979 | 36 | 113 | 21 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 32 | 13 | 13 | 0 | .389 | .452 | .735 | 1.187 |
| 1980 | 78 | 194 | 40 | 54 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 50 | 28 | 21 | 2 | .278 | .376 | .567 | .943 |
| 1981 | 80 | 189 | 24 | 45 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 35 | 23 | 0 | .238 | .357 | .439 | .796 |
| 1982 | 108 | 316 | 49 | 86 | 21 | 2 | 18 | 57 | 58 | 47 | 6 | .272 | .387 | .522 | .909 |
| 1983 | 74 | 180 | 26 | 47 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 0 | .261 | .361 | .456 | .817 |
| 1984 | 54 | 125 | 17 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 1 | .184 | .318 | .440 | .758 |
| Career | 542 | 1467 | 221 | 378 | 68 | 8 | 87 | 277 | 224 | 184 | 14 | .258 | .356 | .493 | .849 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 6 | 16 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .188 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1980 | 2 | 5 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .200 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1981 | 10 | 21 | -- | 8 | -- | -- | 2 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | .381 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 18 | 42 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | .286 | .429 | .714 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Oscar Gamble play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Oscar Gamble appeared in 18 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Oscar Gamble didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Oscar Gamble's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Oscar Gamble born?
Oscar Gamble was born in Ramer, AL, USA. Oscar Gamble went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1976, 1979-1984, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Oscar Gamble's career stats with the Yankees?
Oscar Gamble compiled a .258 batting average, 87 home runs, 277 RBI, and 378 hits across 542 games for the New York Yankees. Oscar Gamble's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1976, 1979-1984 seasons.