Roy White played outfielder for the Yankees from 1965-1979, during the lean years. Over 15 seasons and 1,885 games, he batted .271 with 160 home runs and 760 RBI. His best season came in 1970, when he posted a .860 OPS with 22 home runs.
He earned 2 World Series rings (1977, and 1978). His October resume: 25 games, a .278 average, and 2 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 149 | 560 | 83 | 162 | 32 | 5 | 12 | 59 | 74 | 50 | 16 | .289 | .373 | .429 | .802 |
| 1976 | 157 | 634 | 105 | 181 | 30 | 3 | 14 | 66 | 83 | 53 | 31 | .285 | .364 | .409 | .773 |
| 1977 | 143 | 519 | 72 | 139 | 25 | 2 | 14 | 52 | 75 | 58 | 18 | .268 | .358 | .405 | .763 |
| 1978 | 102 | 343 | 43 | 92 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 43 | 41 | 34 | 10 | .268 | .347 | .394 | .741 |
| 1979 | 81 | 205 | 24 | 44 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 2 | .215 | .290 | .288 | .578 |
| Career | 1885 | 6670 | 968 | 1807 | 301 | 51 | 160 | 760 | 934 | 710 | 233 | .271 | .360 | .403 | .764 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 9 | 32 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 0 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .219 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1977 | 6 | 7 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .286 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1978 | 10 | 40 | -- | 13 | -- | -- | 2 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | .325 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 25 | 79 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .278 | .278 | .354 | .633 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Roy White play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Roy White appeared in 25 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Roy White didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Roy White's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Roy White born?
Roy White was born in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Roy White went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1965-1979, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Roy White's career stats with the Yankees?
Roy White compiled a .271 batting average, 160 home runs, 760 RBI, and 1,807 hits across 1,885 games for the New York Yankees. Roy White's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1965-1979 seasons.