A left-handed hitting third baseman, Red Rolfe wore the pinstripes from 1931, 1934-1942, during the DiMaggio era. Over 12 seasons and 1,192 games, he compiled a .289/.360/.412/.772 slash line with 69 home runs. His best season came in 1939, when he posted a .892 OPS with 14 home runs.
He earned 5 World Series rings (1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, and 1941). He appeared in 28 postseason games, batting .284.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 154 | 643 | 133 | 199 | 37 | 8 | 10 | 80 | 76 | 45 | 14 | .309 | .385 | .439 | .824 |
| 1939 | 153 | 654 | 139 | 213 | 46 | 10 | 14 | 80 | 81 | 42 | 7 | .326 | .401 | .491 | .892 |
| 1940 | 142 | 600 | 103 | 150 | 26 | 6 | 10 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 4 | .250 | .311 | .363 | .674 |
| 1941 | 136 | 561 | 106 | 148 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 42 | 57 | 38 | 3 | .264 | .332 | .364 | .696 |
| 1942 | 71 | 274 | 42 | 61 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 1 | .223 | .285 | .354 | .639 |
| Career | 1192 | 4897 | 953 | 1416 | 260 | 68 | 69 | 503 | 532 | 339 | 46 | .289 | .359 | .412 | .771 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 6 | 25 | -- | 10 | -- | -- | 0 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .400 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1937 | 5 | 20 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .300 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1938 | 4 | 18 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .167 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1939 | 4 | 16 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .125 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1941 | 5 | 20 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .300 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1942 | 4 | 17 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .353 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 28 | 116 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .284 | .284 | .284 | .569 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Red Rolfe play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Red Rolfe appeared in 28 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Red Rolfe didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Red Rolfe's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Red Rolfe born?
Red Rolfe was born in Penacook, NH, USA. Red Rolfe went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1931, 1934-1942, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Red Rolfe's career stats with the Yankees?
Red Rolfe compiled a .289 batting average, 69 home runs, 503 RBI, and 1,416 hits across 1,192 games for the New York Yankees. Red Rolfe's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1931, 1934-1942 seasons.