Tony Kubek was a left-handed hitting shortstop in pinstripes from 1957-1965, in the Mantle-Maris years. Over 9 seasons and 1,100 games, he batted .266 with 58 home runs and 379 RBI. His best season came in 1962, when he posted a .771 OPS with 4 home runs.
He earned 3 World Series rings (1958, 1961, and 1962). His October resume: 37 games, a .240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 154 | 621 | 86 | 173 | 38 | 6 | 8 | 46 | 26 | 60 | 1 | .279 | .307 | .398 | .705 |
| 1962 | 46 | 173 | 28 | 53 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 2 | .306 | .349 | .422 | .771 |
| 1963 | 136 | 562 | 73 | 144 | 21 | 3 | 8 | 45 | 28 | 68 | 4 | .256 | .293 | .347 | .640 |
| 1964 | 107 | 416 | 46 | 95 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 31 | 26 | 56 | 5 | .228 | .275 | .339 | .614 |
| 1965 | 110 | 344 | 28 | 75 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 20 | 50 | 1 | .218 | .257 | .297 | .554 |
| Career | 1100 | 4195 | 528 | 1116 | 179 | 30 | 58 | 379 | 216 | 446 | 30 | .266 | .302 | .364 | .666 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 7 | 28 | -- | 8 | -- | -- | 2 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .286 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1958 | 7 | 21 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .048 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1960 | 7 | 30 | -- | 10 | -- | -- | 0 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .333 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1961 | 5 | 22 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .227 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1962 | 7 | 29 | -- | 8 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .276 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1963 | 4 | 16 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .188 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 37 | 146 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .240 | .240 | .281 | .521 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Tony Kubek play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Tony Kubek appeared in 37 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Tony Kubek didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Tony Kubek's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Tony Kubek born?
Tony Kubek was born in Milwaukee, WI, USA. Tony Kubek went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1957-1965, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Tony Kubek's career stats with the Yankees?
Tony Kubek compiled a .266 batting average, 58 home runs, 379 RBI, and 1,116 hits across 1,100 games for the New York Yankees. Tony Kubek's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1957-1965 seasons.