Career Summary
Red Ruffing played pitcher for the New York Yankees from 1930-1942, 1945-1946. Over 17 seasons, he appeared in 637 games, going 231-124 with a 3.60 ERA and 1,645 strikeouts. He also appeared in 14 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 52 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 211.2 | 223 | 105 | 127 | 64 | 4.46 | 1.36 |
| 1931 | 48 | 30 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 294.0 | 290 | 130 | 159 | 110 | 3.98 | 1.36 |
| 1932 | 56 | 29 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 276.0 | 238 | 97 | 197 | 120 | 3.16 | 1.30 |
| 1933 | 56 | 28 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 273.2 | 267 | 120 | 143 | 116 | 3.95 | 1.40 |
| 1934 | 45 | 31 | 19 | 11 | 1 | 269.0 | 246 | 120 | 156 | 109 | 4.01 | 1.32 |
| 1935 | 50 | 29 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 234.0 | 218 | 85 | 83 | 81 | 3.27 | 1.28 |
| 1936 | 54 | 33 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 283.0 | 296 | 133 | 106 | 95 | 4.23 | 1.38 |
| 1937 | 55 | 31 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 270.2 | 260 | 93 | 135 | 72 | 3.09 | 1.23 |
| 1938 | 45 | 31 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 281.1 | 294 | 119 | 142 | 100 | 3.81 | 1.40 |
| 1939 | 45 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 240.1 | 216 | 80 | 102 | 80 | 3.00 | 1.23 |
| 1940 | 34 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 233.2 | 230 | 91 | 98 | 78 | 3.50 | 1.32 |
| 1941 | 38 | 23 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 185.2 | 177 | 73 | 60 | 54 | 3.54 | 1.24 |
| 1942 | 30 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 217.0 | 208 | 83 | 94 | 48 | 3.44 | 1.18 |
| 1945 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 87.1 | 85 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 2.89 | 1.20 |
| 1946 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 61.0 | 37 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 1.77 | 0.98 |
| Career | 637 | 391 | 231 | 124 | 9 | 3418.1 | 3285 | 1369 | 1645 | 1170 | 3.60 | 1.30 |
Postseason
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 2 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3.00 | -- |
| 1936 | 3 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4.50 | -- |
| 1937 | 1 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.00 | -- |
| 1938 | 2 | -- | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.50 | -- |
| 1939 | 1 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.00 | -- |
| 1941 | 1 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.00 | -- |
| 1942 | 4 | -- | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17.2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4.08 | -- |
| Career | 14 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 85.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Red Ruffing play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Red Ruffing appeared in 14 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Red Ruffing didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Red Ruffing's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Red Ruffing born?
Red Ruffing was born in Granville, IL, USA. Red Ruffing went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1930-1942, 1945-1946, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Red Ruffing's career stats with the Yankees?
Red Ruffing compiled a 231-124 record, a 3.60 ERA, 1,645 strikeouts, and 9 saves across 637 games on the mound for the New York Yankees. Red Ruffing's pitching career with the Yankees covered the 1930-1942, 1945-1946 seasons.