Career Summary
Rick Cerone played catcher for the New York Yankees from 1980-1984, 1987, 1990. Over 11 seasons, he appeared in 587 games, batting .249 with 31 home runs and 203 RBI. He also appeared in 17 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 147 | 519 | 70 | 144 | 30 | 4 | 14 | 85 | 32 | 56 | 1 | .277 | .321 | .432 | .753 |
| 1981 | 71 | 234 | 23 | 57 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 12 | 24 | 0 | .244 | .276 | .342 | .618 |
| 1982 | 89 | 300 | 29 | 68 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 19 | 27 | 0 | .227 | .271 | .310 | .581 |
| 1983 | 80 | 246 | 18 | 54 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 29 | 0 | .220 | .267 | .272 | .539 |
| 1984 | 38 | 120 | 8 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | .208 | .269 | .283 | .552 |
| 1987 | 113 | 284 | 28 | 69 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 30 | 46 | 0 | .243 | .320 | .335 | .655 |
| 1990 | 49 | 139 | 12 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 0 | .302 | .324 | .388 | .712 |
| Career | 587 | 1842 | 188 | 459 | 81 | 7 | 31 | 203 | 122 | 210 | 2 | .249 | .296 | .351 | .647 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3 | 12 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 1 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .333 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1981 | 14 | 49 | -- | 11 | -- | -- | 2 | 8 | -- | -- | -- | .224 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 17 | 61 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .246 | .246 | .393 | .639 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Rick Cerone play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Rick Cerone appeared in 17 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Rick Cerone didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Rick Cerone's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Rick Cerone born?
Rick Cerone was born in Newark, NJ, USA. Rick Cerone went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1980-1984, 1987, 1990, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Rick Cerone's career stats with the Yankees?
Rick Cerone compiled a .249 batting average, 31 home runs, 203 RBI, and 459 hits across 587 games for the New York Yankees. Rick Cerone's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1980-1984, 1987, 1990 seasons.