Career Summary
Rich Gossage played pitcher for the New York Yankees from 1978-1983, 1989. Over 12 seasons, he appeared in 318 games, going 42-28 with a 2.12 ERA and 510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 62 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 26 | 131.2 | 82 | 28 | 120 | 58 | 1.91 | 1.06 |
| 1979 | 36 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 58.1 | 48 | 17 | 41 | 19 | 2.62 | 1.15 |
| 1980 | 64 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 33 | 99.0 | 74 | 25 | 103 | 37 | 2.27 | 1.12 |
| 1981 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 46.2 | 22 | 4 | 48 | 14 | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| 1982 | 56 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 93.0 | 63 | 23 | 102 | 28 | 2.23 | 0.98 |
| 1983 | 57 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 87.1 | 82 | 22 | 90 | 25 | 2.27 | 1.23 |
| 1989 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14.1 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3.77 | 1.19 |
| Career | 318 | 0 | 42 | 28 | 150 | 530.1 | 385 | 125 | 510 | 184 | 2.12 | 1.07 |
Postseason
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 | -- | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.80 | -- |
| 1980 | 1 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 54.00 | -- |
| 1981 | 8 | -- | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14.1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.00 | -- |
| Career | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 24.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Rich Gossage play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Rich Gossage appeared in 14 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Rich Gossage didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Rich Gossage's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Rich Gossage born?
Rich Gossage was born in Colorado Springs, CO, USA. Rich Gossage went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1978-1983, 1989, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Rich Gossage's career stats with the Yankees?
Rich Gossage compiled a 42-28 record, a 2.12 ERA, 510 strikeouts, and 150 saves across 318 games on the mound for the New York Yankees. Rich Gossage's pitching career with the Yankees covered the 1978-1983, 1989 seasons.