Yogi Berra, baseball player, 358 home runs, 1946-1965

Yogi Berra

⭐ Hall of Fame 1972

Born: 5/12/1925 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 9/22/2015 in West Caldwell, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-09-22 | Final Game: 1965-05-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Peter Berra

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Biography

Yogi Berra, born in 1925, was a legendary baseball player who played primarily as a catcher during his illustrious career from 1946 until 1965. With a remarkable total of 2,120 games played, Berra established himself as one of the most durable and consistent players of his era. He recorded 2,150 hits and showcased his power with 358 home runs, while driving in an impressive 1,430 runs batted in (RBIs). Berra finished his career with a commendable batting average of .285 and contributed on the basepaths with 30 stolen bases, illustrating his well-rounded ability as a position player. Berra's impact on the game extended beyond his on-field statistics; he was an 18-time All-Star, reflecting his status as one of the premier talents in Major League Baseball during his time. He played in an era characterized by intense competition and the rise of the Yankees' dynasty, where he contributed significantly to their success. Known for both his clutch hitting and keen baseball instincts, Berra's legacy is further cemented by his memorable quotes and unique personality, making him a beloved figure in the sport's history. His contributions to baseball, both as a player and later as a manager, left an indelible mark on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2120 7555 1175 2150 321 49 358 1430 30 704 414 0.285 0.348 0.482 0.830 21335.9

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career SLG .482 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +25.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.830 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — +16.2% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1946 NYY AL 7 22 3 8 1 0 2 4 0 1 1 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1947 NYY AL 83 293 41 82 15 3 11 54 0 13 12 0.280 .262 (+7%) .336 (-8%) .376 (+23%) .712 (+9%) 302.0
1948 NYY AL 125 469 70 143 24 10 14 98 3 25 24 0.305 .263 (+16%) .340 (avg) .379 (+29%) .719 (+15%) 1145.9
1949 NYY AL 116 415 59 115 20 2 20 91 2 22 25 0.277 .262 (+5%) .343 (-6%) .384 (+25%) .727 (+10%) 640.4
1950 NYY AL 151 597 116 192 30 6 28 124 4 55 12 0.322 .265 (+21%) .346 (+11%) .401 (+33%) .747 (+22%) 2713.9
1951 NYY AL 141 547 92 161 19 4 27 88 5 44 20 0.294 .260 (+13%) .336 (+4%) .385 (+28%) .721 (+17%) 1694.5
1952 NYY AL 142 534 97 146 17 1 30 98 2 66 24 0.273 .252 (+8%) .326 (+9%) .369 (+29%) .696 (+20%) 2124.3
1953 NYY AL 137 503 80 149 23 5 27 108 0 50 32 0.296 .264 (+12%) .335 (+8%) .397 (+32%) .733 (+21%) 2051.4
1954 NYY AL 151 584 88 179 28 6 22 125 0 56 29 0.307 .261 (+17%) .333 (+10%) .390 (+25%) .723 (+18%) 2118.8
1955 NYY AL 147 541 84 147 20 3 27 108 1 60 20 0.272 .258 (+5%) .332 (+5%) .393 (+19%) .726 (+13%) 1407.1
1956 NYY AL 140 521 93 155 29 2 30 105 3 65 29 0.298 .258 (+15%) .331 (+14%) .397 (+34%) .728 (+25%) 2674.8
1957 NYY AL 134 482 74 121 14 2 24 82 1 57 24 0.251 .257 (-3%) .323 (+2%) .391 (+12%) .715 (+7%) 700.8
1958 NYY AL 122 433 60 115 17 3 22 90 3 35 35 0.266 .257 (+3%) .324 (-2%) .394 (+20%) .719 (+10%) 699.0
1959 NYY AL 131 472 64 134 25 1 19 69 1 43 38 0.284 .256 (+11%) .323 (+7%) .392 (+18%) .715 (+13%) 1211.1
1960 NYY AL 120 359 46 99 14 1 15 62 2 38 23 0.276 .255 (+8%) .323 (+7%) .387 (+15%) .711 (+11%) 801.4
1961 NYY AL 119 395 62 107 11 0 22 61 2 35 28 0.271 .258 (+5%) .328 (avg) .399 (+17%) .727 (+9%) 657.4
1962 NYY AL 86 232 25 52 8 0 10 35 0 24 18 0.224 .257 (-13%) .326 (-9%) .393 (-1%) .719 (-5%) -254.5
1963 NYY AL 64 147 20 43 6 0 8 28 1 15 17 0.293 .246 (+19%) .308 (+16%) .371 (+34%) .680 (+26%) 647.4
1965 NYN NL 4 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
75 259 41 71 10 0 12 39 32 17 0.274

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1963 WS NYA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1962 WS NYA 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000
1961 WS NYA 4 11 2 3 0 0 1 3 5 1 0.273
1960 WS NYA 7 22 6 7 0 0 1 8 2 0 0.318
1958 WS NYA 7 27 3 6 3 0 0 2 1 0 0.222
1957 WS NYA 7 25 5 8 1 0 1 2 4 0 0.320
1956 WS NYA 7 25 5 9 2 0 3 10 4 1 0.360
1955 WS NYA 7 24 5 10 1 0 1 2 3 1 0.417
1953 WS NYA 6 21 3 9 1 0 1 4 3 3 0.429
1952 WS NYA 7 28 2 6 1 0 2 3 2 4 0.214
1951 WS NYA 6 23 4 6 1 0 0 0 2 1 0.261
1950 WS NYA 4 15 2 3 0 0 1 2 2 1 0.200
1949 WS NYA 4 16 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.062
1947 WS NYA 6 19 2 3 0 0 1 2 1 2 0.158

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 10 0 0 2
3B 1 1 1 1 0 0
C 1699 868 8738 798 110 175
OF 260 179 472 20 15 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 NYA C 6 0 28 6 0 2
1947 NYA C 51 0 259 18 8 5
1947 NYA OF 24 0 48 0 1 0
1948 NYA C 71 0 297 36 7 5
1948 NYA OF 50 0 93 4 2 2
1949 NYA C 109 0 544 60 7 18
1950 NYA C 148 0 777 64 13 16
1951 NYA C 141 0 693 82 13 25
1952 NYA C 140 0 700 73 6 10
1953 NYA C 133 0 566 64 9 9
1954 NYA 3B 1 1 1 1 0 0
1954 NYA C 149 148 717 63 8 14
1955 NYA C 145 141 748 54 13 10
1956 NYA C 135 134 732 55 11 15
1956 NYA OF 1 1 1 2 0 0
1957 NYA C 121 116 704 61 4 12
1957 NYA OF 6 7 3 0 0 0
1958 NYA 1B 2 1 10 0 0 2
1958 NYA C 88 87 509 41 0 8
1958 NYA OF 21 21 39 3 2 1
1959 NYA C 116 112 698 61 2 9
1959 NYA OF 7 7 8 1 2 1
1960 NYA C 63 53 256 22 3 6
1960 NYA OF 36 33 56 2 2 0
1961 NYA C 15 15 76 8 0 0
1961 NYA OF 87 83 161 7 2 2
1962 NYA C 31 28 175 16 2 6
1962 NYA OF 28 27 63 1 4 0
1963 NYA C 35 32 244 13 3 5
1965 NYN C 2 2 15 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1695
First Base 2
Third Base 1
Left Field 149
Right Field 116

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2013 Bob Feller Act of Valor Award - HOF Player
1957 TSN All-Star C
1956 TSN All-Star C
1955 Most Valuable Player
1954 Most Valuable Player
1954 TSN All-Star C
1952 TSN All-Star C
1951 Most Valuable Player
1950 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1950 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1950 TSN All-Star C
1949 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1949 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1947 Baseball Magazine All-Star C

Featured In Rankings

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Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1961 Most Valuable Player AL 23th 2.0 280 0
1960 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 21.0 336 0
1959 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 26.0 336 0
1958 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 6.0 336 0
1957 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 18.0 336 0
1956 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 186.0 336 0
1955 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 218.0 336 7
1954 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 230.0 336 7
1953 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 167.0 336 0
1952 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 104.0 336 0
1951 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 184.0 336 6
1950 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 146.0 336 3
1949 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 9.0 336 0
1948 Most Valuable Player AL 29th 3.0 336 0
1947 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 18.0 336 0