Wally Schang played catcher for the Yankees from 1921-1925. Over 5 seasons and 547 games, he posted a .299 average with 16 homers and 218 RBI. He appeared in 19 postseason games, batting .271.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 139 | 438 | 83 | 139 | 32 | 5 | 6 | 55 | 83 | 38 | 8 | .317 | .429 | .454 | .883 |
| 1922 | 127 | 418 | 50 | 136 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 56 | 55 | 37 | 12 | .325 | .407 | .426 | .833 |
| 1923 | 88 | 288 | 42 | 82 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 29 | 17 | 6 | .285 | .365 | .351 | .716 |
| 1924 | 117 | 365 | 47 | 105 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 53 | 48 | 46 | 3 | .288 | .369 | .422 | .791 |
| 1925 | 76 | 176 | 17 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 22 | 9 | 3 | .239 | .318 | .330 | .648 |
| Career | 547 | 1685 | 239 | 504 | 92 | 23 | 16 | 218 | 237 | 147 | 32 | .299 | .386 | .409 | .795 |
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 | 21 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .286 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1922 | 5 | 16 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .188 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1923 | 6 | 22 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .318 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 19 | 59 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .271 | .271 | .271 | .542 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Wally Schang play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Wally Schang appeared in 19 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Wally Schang didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Wally Schang's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Wally Schang born?
Wally Schang was born in South Wales, NY, USA. Wally Schang went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1921-1925, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Wally Schang's career stats with the Yankees?
Wally Schang compiled a .299 batting average, 16 home runs, 218 RBI, and 504 hits across 547 games for the New York Yankees. Wally Schang's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1921-1925 seasons.