Don Mattingly, baseball player, 222 home runs, 1982-1995

Don Mattingly

Born: 4/20/1961 in Evansville, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-08 | Final Game: 1995-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Donald Arthur Mattingly

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Biography

Don Mattingly, born in 1961, was an accomplished professional baseball player who played his entire career with the New York Yankees from 1982 until his retirement in 1995. Renowned for his exceptional hitting ability and defensive prowess at first base, Mattingly became a cornerstone of the Yankees during a transformative era for the franchise. Over the course of 1,785 games, he amassed 2,153 hits, 222 home runs, and 1,099 RBIs, culminating in an impressive career batting average of .307. His consistency and skill at the plate secured him six All-Star selections, highlighting his status as one of the premier players of his time. Mattingly's playing style was characterized by his disciplined approach and powerful left-handed swing, which earned him the nickname "Donnie Baseball." He was known for his strong defensive capabilities, winning several Gold Glove awards and solidifying his legacy as one of the finest first basemen in the game. Playing during the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period marked by both the decline of the Yankees and their eventual resurgence, Mattingly's leadership and performance were critical in shaping the team's identity. His contributions to baseball were recognized not only through his statistics but also through his influence on future generations of players, making him a lasting figure in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1785 7003 1007 2153 442 20 222 1099 14 588 444 0.307 0.358 0.471 0.830 21064.2

Career AVG .307 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +18.3% above league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career SLG .471 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +19.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.830 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +15.4% 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
1982 NYY AL 7 12 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1983 NYY AL 91 279 34 79 15 4 4 32 0 21 31 0.283 .260 (+9%) .324 (+3%) .389 (+5%) .714 (+4%) 163.4
1984 NYY AL 153 603 91 207 44 2 23 110 1 41 33 0.343 .259 (+32%) .322 (+18%) .384 (+40%) .707 (+30%) 3399.4
1985 NYY AL 159 652 107 211 48 3 35 145 2 56 41 0.324 .257 (+26%) .323 (+15%) .390 (+45%) .714 (+31%) 3888.5
1986 NYY AL 162 677 117 238 53 2 31 113 0 53 35 0.352 .257 (+36%) .325 (+21%) .395 (+45%) .720 (+34%) 4560.4
1987 NYY AL 141 569 93 186 38 2 30 115 1 51 38 0.327 .262 (+24%) .331 (+14%) .415 (+35%) .746 (+26%) 2877.7
1988 NYY AL 144 599 94 186 37 0 18 88 1 41 29 0.311 .254 (+22%) .317 (+11%) .377 (+22%) .695 (+17%) 1907.4
1989 NYY AL 158 631 79 191 37 2 23 113 3 51 30 0.303 .254 (+19%) .319 (+10%) .375 (+27%) .694 (+19%) 2227.5
1990 NYY AL 102 394 40 101 16 0 5 42 1 28 20 0.256 .257 (-1%) .324 (-5%) .385 (-13%) .710 (-9%) -673.4
1991 NYY AL 152 587 64 169 35 0 9 68 2 46 42 0.288 .255 (+13%) .323 (+5%) .384 (+2%) .708 (+3%) 374.6
1992 NYY AL 157 640 89 184 40 0 14 86 3 39 43 0.287 .255 (+12%) .322 (+1%) .377 (+10%) .699 (+6%) 621.3
1993 NYY AL 134 530 78 154 27 2 17 86 0 61 42 0.291 .265 (+10%) .332 (+10%) .403 (+10%) .735 (+10%) 1165.5
1994 NYY AL 97 372 62 113 20 1 6 51 0 60 24 0.304 .269 (+13%) .338 (+17%) .424 (-3%) .763 (+6%) 645.0
1995 NYY AL 128 458 59 132 32 2 7 49 0 40 35 0.288 .266 (+8%) .337 (+1%) .417 (-1%) .755 (avg) -93.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 24 3 10 4 0 1 6 1 5 0.417

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1995 ALDS2 NYA 5 24 3 10 4 0 1 6 1 5 0.417

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1634 1585 14148 1104 64 1500
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 3 2 1 11 1 2
OF 76 56 121 6 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 NYA 1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
1982 NYA OF 6 1 11 1 0 0
1983 NYA 1B 42 28 278 12 1 30
1983 NYA 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1983 NYA OF 48 37 72 3 2 1
1984 NYA 1B 133 131 1107 124 5 135
1984 NYA OF 19 16 36 2 1 1
1985 NYA 1B 159 159 1318 87 7 154
1986 NYA 1B 160 159 1377 100 6 132
1986 NYA 3B 3 2 1 11 1 2
1987 NYA 1B 140 139 1239 91 5 122
1988 NYA 1B 143 141 1250 99 9 131
1988 NYA OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1989 NYA 1B 145 141 1274 87 7 143
1989 NYA OF 1 1 2 0 0 0
1990 NYA 1B 89 89 800 78 3 81
1990 NYA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1991 NYA 1B 127 124 1119 77 5 135
1992 NYA 1B 143 138 1209 116 4 129
1993 NYA 1B 130 126 1258 84 3 123
1994 NYA 1B 97 93 919 68 2 95
1995 NYA 1B 125 117 996 81 7 90

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1635
Second Base 1
Third Base 3
Left Field 34
Center Field 1
Right Field 47
Designated Hitter 75

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1994 Gold Glove 1B
1993 Gold Glove 1B
1993 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1993 Player of the Week Week of 1993-07-17
1992 Gold Glove 1B
1991 Gold Glove 1B
1989 Gold Glove 1B
1988 Gold Glove 1B
1988 Player of the Week Week of 1988-07-15
1987 Gold Glove 1B
1987 Player of the Month July
1987 Player of the Week Week of 1987-07-11
1987 Player of the Week Week of 1987-07-18
1987 Silver Slugger 1B
1987 TSN All-Star 1B
1986 Gold Glove 1B
1986 Player of the Month September
1986 Silver Slugger 1B
1986 TSN All-Star 1B
1986 TSN Player of the Year
1985 Gold Glove 1B
1985 Most Valuable Player
1985 Player of the Month August
1985 Player of the Month September
1985 Player of the Week Week of 1985-08-09
1985 Silver Slugger 1B
1985 TSN All-Star 1B
1985 TSN Major League Player of the Year
1985 TSN Player of the Year
1984 Player of the Week Week of 1984-07-27
1984 TSN All-Star 1B
1984 TSN Player of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 NYA AL $4,420,000
1994 NYA AL $4,020,000
1993 NYA AL $3,820,000
1992 NYA AL $3,620,000
1991 NYA AL $3,420,000
1990 NYA AL $2,500,000
1989 NYA AL $2,200,000
1988 NYA AL $2,000,000
1987 NYA AL $1,975,000
1986 NYA AL $1,375,000
1985 NYA AL $455,000
Total Career Earnings $29,805,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1994 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 9.0 392 0
1993 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 7.0 392 0
1989 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 25.0 392 0
1987 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 92.0 392 0
1986 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 258.0 392 5
1985 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 367.0 392 23
1984 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 113.0 392 0