A left-handed hitting outfielder, Tommy Henrich wore the pinstripes from 1937-1942, 1946-1950, during the DiMaggio era. Over 14 seasons and 1,303 games, he compiled a .282/.382/.490/.872 slash line with 183 home runs. His best season came in 1937, when he posted a .961 OPS with 8 home runs.
He earned 4 World Series rings (1938, 1941, 1947, and 1949). He appeared in 21 postseason games, batting .262 with 4 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 154 | 583 | 96 | 147 | 26 | 4 | 19 | 85 | 89 | 64 | 5 | .252 | .358 | .408 | .766 |
| 1947 | 143 | 556 | 110 | 159 | 36 | 13 | 16 | 101 | 71 | 56 | 3 | .286 | .370 | .484 | .854 |
| 1948 | 148 | 596 | 140 | 184 | 42 | 14 | 25 | 100 | 78 | 43 | 3 | .309 | .392 | .552 | .944 |
| 1949 | 117 | 418 | 91 | 122 | 21 | 4 | 24 | 85 | 88 | 34 | 2 | .292 | .421 | .533 | .954 |
| 1950 | 73 | 151 | 20 | 41 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 34 | 27 | 6 | 0 | .272 | .382 | .536 | .918 |
| Career | 1303 | 4680 | 919 | 1321 | 275 | 74 | 183 | 807 | 723 | 390 | 40 | .282 | .378 | .490 | .868 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 4 | 16 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .250 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1941 | 5 | 18 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .167 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1947 | 7 | 31 | -- | 10 | -- | -- | 1 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | .323 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1949 | 5 | 19 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .263 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 21 | 84 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .262 | .262 | .405 | .667 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Tommy Henrich play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Tommy Henrich appeared in 21 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Tommy Henrich didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Tommy Henrich's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Tommy Henrich born?
Tommy Henrich was born in Massillon, OH, USA. Tommy Henrich went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1937-1942, 1946-1950, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Tommy Henrich's career stats with the Yankees?
Tommy Henrich compiled a .282 batting average, 183 home runs, 807 RBI, and 1,321 hits across 1,303 games for the New York Yankees. Tommy Henrich's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1937-1942, 1946-1950 seasons.