Career Summary
Tony Lazzeri played second baseman for the New York Yankees from 1926-1937. Over 12 seasons, he appeared in 1,714 games, batting .295 with 180 home runs and 1,218 RBI. He also appeared in 30 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 164 | 627 | 87 | 178 | 31 | 15 | 20 | 125 | 55 | 103 | 18 | .284 | .337 | .477 | .814 |
| 1927 | 157 | 582 | 96 | 179 | 29 | 8 | 18 | 104 | 75 | 86 | 23 | .308 | .379 | .478 | .857 |
| 1928 | 119 | 414 | 63 | 137 | 31 | 11 | 11 | 84 | 44 | 50 | 15 | .331 | .387 | .539 | .926 |
| 1929 | 155 | 575 | 114 | 208 | 38 | 11 | 22 | 117 | 73 | 48 | 11 | .362 | .430 | .581 | 1.011 |
| 1930 | 148 | 593 | 114 | 184 | 36 | 16 | 10 | 131 | 62 | 62 | 4 | .310 | .372 | .476 | .848 |
| 1931 | 140 | 506 | 71 | 133 | 30 | 7 | 8 | 88 | 82 | 86 | 19 | .263 | .368 | .397 | .765 |
| 1932 | 146 | 527 | 80 | 159 | 29 | 17 | 15 | 117 | 85 | 66 | 11 | .302 | .401 | .507 | .908 |
| 1933 | 146 | 549 | 100 | 163 | 22 | 14 | 19 | 112 | 78 | 67 | 16 | .297 | .386 | .492 | .878 |
| 1934 | 125 | 446 | 62 | 120 | 25 | 6 | 15 | 70 | 75 | 64 | 13 | .269 | .374 | .453 | .827 |
| 1935 | 136 | 500 | 75 | 137 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 89 | 66 | 78 | 11 | .274 | .362 | .422 | .784 |
| 1936 | 151 | 542 | 82 | 156 | 29 | 6 | 14 | 110 | 97 | 66 | 8 | .288 | .397 | .441 | .838 |
| 1937 | 127 | 449 | 57 | 110 | 21 | 3 | 14 | 71 | 73 | 76 | 7 | .245 | .351 | .399 | .750 |
| Career | 1714 | 6310 | 1001 | 1864 | 341 | 120 | 180 | 1218 | 865 | 852 | 156 | .295 | .380 | .473 | .853 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 7 | 26 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 0 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .192 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1927 | 4 | 15 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .267 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1928 | 4 | 12 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .250 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1932 | 4 | 17 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 2 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | .294 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1936 | 6 | 20 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 1 | 7 | -- | -- | -- | .250 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1937 | 5 | 15 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 1 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .400 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 30 | 105 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .267 | .267 | .381 | .648 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Tony Lazzeri play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Tony Lazzeri appeared in 30 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Tony Lazzeri didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Tony Lazzeri's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Tony Lazzeri born?
Tony Lazzeri was born in San Francisco, CA, USA. Tony Lazzeri went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1926-1937, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Tony Lazzeri's career stats with the Yankees?
Tony Lazzeri compiled a .295 batting average, 180 home runs, 1,218 RBI, and 1,864 hits across 1,714 games for the New York Yankees. Tony Lazzeri's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1926-1937 seasons.