Career Summary
Ralph Houk played catcher for the New York Yankees from 1947-1954. Over 8 seasons, he appeared in 92 games, batting .272 and 20 RBI. He also appeared in 2 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 41 | 92 | 7 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 0 | .272 | .356 | .326 | .682 |
| 1948 | 14 | 29 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .276 | .276 | .345 | .621 |
| 1949 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .571 | .571 | .571 | 1.142 |
| 1950 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .111 | .111 | .222 | .333 |
| 1951 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .200 | .200 | .200 | .400 |
| 1952 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .429 | .333 | .762 |
| 1953 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .222 | .222 | .222 | .444 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Career | 92 | 158 | 12 | 43 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 0 | .272 | .324 | .323 | .646 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 1 | 1 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | 1.000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Ralph Houk play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Ralph Houk appeared in 2 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Ralph Houk didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Ralph Houk's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Ralph Houk born?
Ralph Houk was born in Lawrence, KS, USA. Ralph Houk went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1947-1954, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Ralph Houk's career stats with the Yankees?
Ralph Houk compiled a .272 batting average, 0 home runs, 20 RBI, and 43 hits across 92 games for the New York Yankees. Ralph Houk's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1947-1954 seasons.