Bernie Williams, baseball player, 287 home runs, 1991-2006

Bernie Williams

Born: 9/13/1968 in San Juan, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1991-07-07 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Bernabe Williams

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Biography

Bernie Williams was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball, known for his time as a center fielder with the New York Yankees from 1991 until his retirement in 2006. Born in 1968, Williams emerged as a key player during an era of Yankees dominance in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Over the course of his career, he played in 2,076 games, collecting 2,336 hits and achieving a remarkable batting average of .297. His offensive prowess was highlighted by his 287 home runs and 1,257 RBIs, along with 147 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both power and speed on the basepaths. Williams' excellence on the field earned him five All-Star selections and the distinction of ALCS MVP, underscoring his role in pivotal postseason moments for the Yankees. His combination of consistent hitting, defensive skill, and clutch performances made him a beloved figure in New York and a key component of the Yankees' success, including four World Series championships. Beyond his statistics, Williams is celebrated for his graceful playing style and leadership, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of baseball that continues to resonate with fans and players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2076 7869 1366 2336 449 55 287 1257 147 1069 1212 0.297 0.381 0.477 0.858 24206.7

Career AVG .297 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career OBP .381 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +13.8% above league average.

Career SLG .477 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.858 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — +13.9% 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
1991 NYY AL 85 320 43 76 19 4 3 34 10 48 57 0.237 .255 (-7%) .323 (+4%) .384 (-9%) .708 (-3%) -104.4
1992 NYY AL 62 261 39 73 14 2 5 26 7 29 36 0.280 .255 (+9%) .322 (+10%) .377 (+8%) .699 (+9%) 435.5
1993 NYY AL 139 567 67 152 31 4 12 68 9 53 106 0.268 .265 (+1%) .332 (avg) .403 (-1%) .735 (avg) -21.6
1994 NYY AL 108 408 80 118 29 1 12 57 16 61 54 0.289 .269 (+7%) .338 (+13%) .424 (+7%) .763 (+10%) 959.3
1995 NYY AL 144 563 93 173 29 9 18 82 8 75 98 0.307 .266 (+15%) .337 (+16%) .417 (+17%) .755 (+16%) 2066.3
1996 NYY AL 143 551 108 168 26 7 29 102 17 82 72 0.305 .269 (+13%) .340 (+15%) .426 (+25%) .767 (+21%) 2483.6
1997 NYY AL 129 509 107 167 35 6 21 100 15 73 80 0.328 .266 (+23%) .336 (+21%) .419 (+30%) .756 (+26%) 2781.7
1998 NYY AL 128 499 101 169 30 5 26 97 15 74 81 0.339 .266 (+27%) .335 (+26%) .420 (+37%) .755 (+32%) 3428.2
1999 NYY AL 158 591 116 202 28 6 25 115 9 100 95 0.342 .271 (+26%) .344 (+26%) .433 (+24%) .778 (+25%) 3571.4
2000 NYY AL 141 537 108 165 37 6 30 121 13 71 84 0.307 .270 (+14%) .344 (+13%) .437 (+30%) .782 (+22%) 2614.6
2001 NYY AL 146 540 102 166 38 0 26 94 11 78 67 0.307 .263 (+16%) .332 (+19%) .426 (+22%) .758 (+21%) 2539.6
2002 NYY AL 154 612 102 204 37 2 19 102 8 83 97 0.333 .261 (+28%) .331 (+25%) .416 (+18%) .747 (+21%) 3102.2
2003 NYY AL 119 445 77 117 19 1 15 64 5 71 61 0.263 .264 (avg) .332 (+10%) .422 (-3%) .754 (+3%) 502.6
2004 NYY AL 148 561 105 147 29 1 22 70 1 85 96 0.262 .266 (-2%) .335 (+7%) .427 (+2%) .762 (+4%) 699.7
2005 NYY AL 141 485 53 121 19 1 12 64 1 53 75 0.249 .264 (-6%) .330 (-3%) .418 (-12%) .749 (-8%) -777.1
2006 NYY AL 131 420 65 118 29 0 12 61 2 33 53 0.281 .269 (+4%) .336 (-1%) .431 (+1%) .768 (avg) -74.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
121 465 83 128 29 0 22 80 71 85 0.275

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 ALDS1 NYA 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2005 ALDS2 NYA 5 19 2 4 2 0 0 1 1 3 0.211
2004 ALCS NYA 7 36 4 11 3 0 2 10 0 5 0.306
2004 ALDS2 NYA 4 18 2 5 1 0 1 3 1 2 0.278
2003 ALCS NYA 7 26 5 5 1 0 0 2 4 3 0.192
2003 ALDS1 NYA 4 15 3 6 2 0 0 3 2 2 0.400
2003 WS NYA 6 25 5 10 2 0 2 5 2 2 0.400
2002 ALDS1 NYA 4 15 4 5 1 0 1 3 3 2 0.333
2001 ALCS NYA 5 17 4 4 0 0 3 5 5 4 0.235
2001 ALDS2 NYA 5 18 4 4 3 0 0 5 3 3 0.222
2001 WS NYA 7 24 2 5 1 0 0 1 4 6 0.208
2000 ALCS NYA 6 23 5 10 1 0 1 3 2 3 0.435
2000 ALDS1 NYA 5 20 3 5 3 0 0 1 1 4 0.250
2000 WS NYA 5 18 2 2 0 0 1 1 5 5 0.111
1999 ALCS NYA 5 20 3 5 1 0 1 2 2 5 0.250
1999 ALDS2 NYA 3 11 2 4 1 0 1 6 1 2 0.364
1999 WS NYA 4 13 2 3 0 0 0 0 4 2 0.231
1998 ALCS NYA 6 21 4 8 1 0 0 5 7 4 0.381
1998 ALDS2 NYA 3 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000
1998 WS NYA 4 16 2 1 0 0 1 3 2 5 0.062
1997 ALDS1 NYA 5 17 3 2 1 0 0 1 4 3 0.118
1996 ALCS NYA 5 19 6 9 3 0 2 6 5 4 0.474
1996 ALDS2 NYA 4 15 5 7 0 0 3 5 2 1 0.467
1996 WS NYA 6 24 3 4 0 0 1 4 3 6 0.167
1995 ALDS2 NYA 5 21 8 9 2 0 2 5 7 3 0.429

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1924 1884 4710 65 48 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 NYA OF 85 85 230 3 5 0
1992 NYA OF 62 61 187 5 1 2
1993 NYA OF 139 139 366 5 4 0
1994 NYA OF 107 104 277 7 3 2
1995 NYA OF 144 143 432 1 8 0
1996 NYA OF 140 140 334 10 5 3
1997 NYA OF 128 127 270 2 2 1
1998 NYA OF 123 123 298 4 3 1
1999 NYA OF 155 153 381 9 5 3
2000 NYA OF 137 136 353 2 0 1
2001 NYA OF 144 144 348 3 2 1
2002 NYA OF 147 147 350 2 5 1
2003 NYA OF 115 113 290 3 1 1
2004 NYA OF 97 93 214 2 1 1
2005 NYA OF 112 99 226 6 2 1
2006 NYA OF 89 77 154 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 9
Center Field 1856
Right Field 62
Designated Hitter 129

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2002 Player of the Week Week of 2002-08-17
2002 Silver Slugger OF
2002 TSN All-Star OF
2001 Player of the Week Week of 2001-06-09
2000 Gold Glove OF
2000 TSN All-Star OF
1999 Gold Glove OF
1998 Gold Glove OF
1998 Player of the Month May
1998 Player of the Week Week of 1998-05-30
1997 Gold Glove OF
1997 Player of the Month August
1997 Player of the Week Week of 1997-08-30
1996 ALCS MVP

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 NYA AL $1,500,000
2005 NYA AL $12,357,143
2004 NYA AL $12,357,143
2003 NYA AL $12,357,143
2002 NYA AL $12,357,143
2001 NYA AL $12,357,143
2000 NYA AL $12,357,143
1999 NYA AL $9,857,143
1998 NYA AL $8,300,000
1997 NYA AL $5,300,000
1996 NYA AL $3,000,000
1995 NYA AL $400,000
1994 NYA AL $225,000
1993 NYA AL $150,000
1992 NYA AL $125,000
1991 NYA AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $103,100,001

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2002 Most Valuable Player AL 10th 32.0 392 0
2000 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 23.0 392 0
1999 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 21.0 392 0
1998 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 103.0 392 0
1997 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 14.0 392 0
1996 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 6.0 392 0