Wally Pipp was a left-handed hitting first baseman in pinstripes from 1915-1925, during the Murderers' Row era. Over 11 seasons and 1,534 games, he compiled a .284/.342/.417/.759 slash line with 83 home runs. His best season came in 1922, when he posted a .863 OPS with 9 home runs.
He earned a World Series ring in 1923. In 19 career postseason games, he hit .224.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 159 | 615 | 102 | 178 | 37 | 9 | 9 | 107 | 49 | 29 | 20 | .289 | .336 | .423 | .759 |
| 1922 | 159 | 606 | 99 | 205 | 32 | 10 | 9 | 102 | 59 | 33 | 7 | .338 | .394 | .469 | .863 |
| 1923 | 145 | 573 | 79 | 175 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 110 | 46 | 28 | 7 | .305 | .360 | .398 | .758 |
| 1924 | 155 | 598 | 91 | 181 | 32 | 19 | 9 | 112 | 52 | 36 | 14 | .303 | .354 | .465 | .819 |
| 1925 | 66 | 195 | 21 | 45 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 3 | .231 | .285 | .349 | .634 |
| Career | 1534 | 5778 | 851 | 1640 | 267 | 126 | 83 | 864 | 522 | 513 | 127 | .284 | .343 | .417 | .760 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 8 | 26 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .154 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1922 | 5 | 21 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 0 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .286 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1923 | 6 | 20 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .250 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 19 | 67 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .224 | .224 | .224 | .448 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Wally Pipp play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Wally Pipp appeared in 19 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Wally Pipp didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Wally Pipp's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Wally Pipp born?
Wally Pipp was born in Chicago, IL, USA. Wally Pipp went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1915-1925, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Wally Pipp's career stats with the Yankees?
Wally Pipp compiled a .284 batting average, 83 home runs, 864 RBI, and 1,640 hits across 1,534 games for the New York Yankees. Wally Pipp's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1915-1925 seasons.