Top 10 Yankees Players.
- Babe Ruth played for the Yankees from 1919 to 1934:** During his time with the Yankees, Ruth hit 659 home runs and won seven World Series titles.
- Lou Gehrig played for the Yankees from 1923 to 1939:** Gehrig played in 2,130 consecutive games. He was a career .340 hitter with 493 home runs and nearly 2,000 RBIs.
- Joe DiMaggio (1936-1951): Known for his grace and skill, DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak in 1941 remains a record. A three-time MVP, DiMaggio won nine World Series with the Yankees.
- Mickey Mantle (1951-1968): Mantle possessed a rare combination of power and speed, hitting 536 home runs and winning three MVP awards. Despite battling numerous injuries, Mantle was a 20-time All-Star and won seven World Series titles.
- Derek Jeter (1995-2014): Known as “The Captain,” Jeter was synonymous with winning and postseason success. He amassed over 3,000 hits, five Gold Gloves, and five Silver Slugger Awards. Jeter played a key role in five World Series championships.
- Yogi Berra (1946-1963): Berra was a 10-time World Series champion and three-time AL MVP. Known for his witty “Yogi-isms,” Berra was a 15-time All-Star who hit 358 home runs and excelled defensively behind the plate.
- Mariano Rivera (1995-2013): The greatest closer in baseball history, Rivera saved 652 games and maintained an astonishing 0.70 ERA in postseason play. He helped the Yankees secure five World Series titles.
- Whitey Ford (1950-1967): Known as ” Ford was the ace of the Yankees’ pitching staff. He won six World Series titles.
- Reggie Jackson (1977-1981): “Mr. October” earned his nickname for his legendary postseason performances, including hitting three home runs in a single World Series game in 1977.
- Don Mattingly (1982-1995):** Mattingly was one of his era’s most talented first basemen: a six-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner.
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