Snuffy Stirnweiss played second baseman for the Yankees from 1943-1950. Over 8 seasons and 890 games, he compiled a .274/.365/.381/.746 slash line with 27 home runs. In 9 career postseason games, he hit .250.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 130 | 492 | 75 | 123 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 37 | 66 | 59 | 18 | .250 | .339 | .319 | .658 |
| 1947 | 148 | 571 | 102 | 146 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 41 | 89 | 47 | 5 | .256 | .358 | .342 | .700 |
| 1948 | 142 | 519 | 91 | 131 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 32 | 86 | 62 | 5 | .252 | .360 | .337 | .697 |
| 1949 | 71 | 159 | 29 | 41 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 30 | 21 | 3 | .258 | .379 | .333 | .712 |
| 1950 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Career | 890 | 3304 | 563 | 904 | 142 | 66 | 27 | 254 | 470 | 377 | 130 | .274 | .364 | .381 | .745 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 1 | 1 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1947 | 7 | 27 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 0 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .259 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1949 | 1 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 9 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Snuffy Stirnweiss play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Snuffy Stirnweiss appeared in 9 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Snuffy Stirnweiss didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Snuffy Stirnweiss's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Snuffy Stirnweiss born?
Snuffy Stirnweiss was born in New York, NY, USA. Snuffy Stirnweiss went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1943-1950, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Snuffy Stirnweiss's career stats with the Yankees?
Snuffy Stirnweiss compiled a .274 batting average, 27 home runs, 254 RBI, and 904 hits across 890 games for the New York Yankees. Snuffy Stirnweiss's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1943-1950 seasons.