Roy White, baseball player, 160 home runs, 1965-1979

Roy White

Born: 12/27/1943 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-07 | Final Game: 1979-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Roy Hilton White

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Biography

Roy White was a prominent American baseball player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball during his career from 1965 to 1979. Born in 1943, White played primarily as a left fielder and first baseman, establishing himself as a key figure for the New York Yankees during a transformative era in the franchise's history. He participated in 1,881 games, accumulating 1,803 hits and posting a career batting average of .271. Known for his power and speed, White hit 160 home runs and drove in 758 runs, while also showcasing his agility on the bases with 233 stolen bases. Throughout his tenure with the Yankees, White was selected as an All-Star twice, reflecting his status as one of the team's standout players. He played a crucial role during the late 1960s and 1970s, a period characterized by the Yankees' resurgence as a dominant force in baseball. White's ability to combine offensive prowess with defensive reliability made him a valuable asset to his team, and he remains a celebrated figure among Yankees fans. His contributions to the game are remembered as part of a legacy that helped shape the landscape of baseball during a time of significant change and competition.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1881 6650 964 1803 300 51 160 758 233 934 708 0.271 0.360 0.404 0.764 15929.9

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.

Career SLG .404 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.764 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — +10.3% 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
1965 NYY AL 14 42 7 14 2 0 0 3 2 4 7 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1966 NYY AL 115 316 39 71 13 2 7 20 14 37 43 0.225 .248 (-10%) .309 (-1%) .376 (-8%) .685 (-5%) -208.3
1967 NYY AL 70 214 22 48 8 0 2 18 10 19 25 0.224 .242 (-7%) .306 (-6%) .357 (-19%) .663 (-13%) -456.9
1968 NYY AL 159 577 89 154 20 7 17 62 20 73 50 0.267 .236 (+13%) .298 (+17%) .340 (+22%) .638 (+20%) 2231.9
1969 NYY AL 130 448 55 130 30 5 7 74 18 81 51 0.290 .248 (+17%) .320 (+22%) .369 (+15%) .689 (+19%) 1786.3
1970 NYY AL 162 609 109 180 30 6 22 94 24 95 66 0.296 .253 (+16%) .325 (+19%) .385 (+23%) .711 (+21%) 2774.9
1971 NYY AL 147 524 86 153 22 7 19 84 14 86 66 0.292 .249 (+17%) .316 (+22%) .365 (+29%) .682 (+26%) 2768.9
1972 NYY AL 155 556 76 150 29 0 10 54 23 99 59 0.270 .243 (+11%) .310 (+24%) .353 (+6%) .664 (+14%) 2038.4
1973 NYY AL 162 639 88 157 22 3 18 60 16 78 81 0.246 .256 (-4%) .325 (+1%) .378 (-1%) .703 (avg) 112.1
1974 NYY AL 136 473 68 130 19 8 7 43 15 67 44 0.275 .256 (+7%) .324 (+13%) .369 (+7%) .693 (+10%) 1049.3
1975 NYY AL 148 556 81 161 32 5 12 59 16 72 50 0.290 .257 (+12%) .327 (+14%) .374 (+15%) .701 (+14%) 1693.5
1976 NYY AL 156 626 104 179 29 3 14 65 31 83 52 0.286 .255 (+12%) .320 (+14%) .360 (+13%) .681 (+14%) 1816.2
1977 NYY AL 143 519 72 139 25 2 14 52 18 75 58 0.268 .264 (+1%) .329 (+9%) .401 (+1%) .730 (+4%) 647.8
1978 NYY AL 103 346 44 93 13 3 8 43 10 42 35 0.269 .257 (+4%) .323 (+8%) .378 (+4%) .702 (+6%) 433.8
1979 NYY AL 81 205 24 44 6 0 3 27 2 23 21 0.215 .265 (-19%) .329 (-12%) .397 (-28%) .727 (-21%) -758.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
25 79 20 22 6 0 2 8 14 8 0.278

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1978 ALCS NYA 4 16 5 5 1 0 1 1 1 2 0.312
1978 WS NYA 6 24 9 8 0 0 1 4 4 5 0.333
1977 ALCS NYA 4 5 2 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0.400
1977 WS NYA 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1976 ALCS NYA 5 17 4 5 3 0 0 3 5 1 0.294
1976 WS NYA 4 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.133

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 7 58 1 1 3
2B 3 3 9 7 0 2
3B 17 17 20 28 8 1
OF 1625 1605 3356 86 43 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1965 NYA 2B 1 1 3 4 0 0
1965 NYA OF 10 9 13 0 0 0
1966 NYA 2B 2 2 6 3 0 2
1966 NYA OF 82 74 153 3 7 0
1967 NYA 3B 17 17 20 28 8 1
1967 NYA OF 36 34 59 1 2 0
1968 NYA OF 154 153 283 14 1 4
1969 NYA OF 126 125 267 9 3 1
1970 NYA OF 161 161 315 6 2 0
1971 NYA OF 145 145 306 8 0 1
1972 NYA OF 155 155 323 8 2 1
1973 NYA OF 162 162 339 4 8 0
1974 NYA OF 67 66 141 2 1 1
1975 NYA 1B 7 7 58 1 1 3
1975 NYA OF 135 134 303 11 5 0
1976 NYA OF 156 156 380 9 5 1
1977 NYA OF 135 135 301 7 6 4
1978 NYA OF 74 71 128 1 1 0
1979 NYA OF 27 25 45 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Second Base 3
Third Base 17
Left Field 1521
Center Field 65
Right Field 57
Designated Hitter 112

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1977 Player of the Week Week of 1977-05-07
1975 Player of the Week Week of 1975-04-25
1974 Player of the Week Week of 1974-08-23

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1976 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 3.0 336 0
1970 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 25.0 336 0
1969 Most Valuable Player AL 29th 2.0 336 0
1968 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 17.0 280 0