Tommy Byrne was a pitcher in pinstripes from 1943, 1946-1951, 1954-1957. Over 15 seasons and 277 appearances, he compiled a 72-40 record and 4.01 ERA with 608 strikeouts. In 8 postseason games, he posted 1 win and a 2.53 ERA.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 28.2 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 45 | 6.28 | 2.30 |
| 1954 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 40.0 | 36 | 12 | 24 | 19 | 2.70 | 1.38 |
| 1955 | 45 | 22 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 160.0 | 137 | 56 | 76 | 87 | 3.15 | 1.40 |
| 1956 | 44 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 118.0 | 116 | 46 | 54 | 76 | 3.51 | 1.63 |
| 1957 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 84.2 | 70 | 41 | 57 | 60 | 4.36 | 1.54 |
| Career | 277 | 118 | 72 | 40 | 12 | 1027.2 | 829 | 458 | 608 | 796 | 4.01 | 1.58 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
Postseason
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 1 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2.70 | -- |
| 1955 | 3 | -- | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14.1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.88 | -- |
| 1956 | 2 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.00 | -- |
| 1957 | 2 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5.40 | -- |
| Career | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Tommy Byrne play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Tommy Byrne appeared in 8 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Tommy Byrne didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Tommy Byrne's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Tommy Byrne born?
Tommy Byrne was born in Baltimore, MD, USA. Tommy Byrne went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1943, 1946-1951, 1954-1957, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Tommy Byrne's career stats with the Yankees?
Tommy Byrne compiled a 72-40 record, a 4.01 ERA, 608 strikeouts, and 12 saves across 277 games on the mound for the New York Yankees. Tommy Byrne's pitching career with the Yankees covered the 1943, 1946-1951, 1954-1957 seasons.