Randy Velarde played shortstop for the Yankees from 1987-1995, 2001. Over 15 seasons and 673 games, he compiled a .261/.332/.388/.720 slash line with 43 home runs. He appeared in 9 postseason games, batting .154.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 121 | 412 | 57 | 112 | 24 | 1 | 7 | 46 | 38 | 78 | 7 | .272 | .333 | .386 | .719 |
| 1993 | 85 | 226 | 28 | 68 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 18 | 39 | 2 | .301 | .360 | .469 | .829 |
| 1994 | 77 | 280 | 47 | 78 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 34 | 22 | 61 | 4 | .279 | .338 | .439 | .777 |
| 1995 | 111 | 367 | 60 | 102 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 5 | .278 | .375 | .392 | .767 |
| 2001 | 15 | 46 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 2 | .152 | .278 | .217 | .495 |
| Career | 673 | 1981 | 267 | 518 | 102 | 10 | 43 | 209 | 191 | 395 | 24 | .261 | .326 | .388 | .715 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | 17 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .176 | -- | -- | -- |
| 2001 | 4 | 9 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .111 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 9 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .154 | .154 | .154 | .308 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Randy Velarde play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Randy Velarde appeared in 9 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Randy Velarde didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Randy Velarde's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Randy Velarde born?
Randy Velarde was born in Midland, TX, USA. Randy Velarde went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1987-1995, 2001, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Randy Velarde's career stats with the Yankees?
Randy Velarde compiled a .261 batting average, 43 home runs, 209 RBI, and 518 hits across 673 games for the New York Yankees. Randy Velarde's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1987-1995, 2001 seasons.