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Ralph Houk

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1947-1954 (1947-1954)
Proper Name
Ralph George Houk
Nickname
Major
Positions
C (89)
Positions
C
Height / Weight
5-11 / 193
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
August 9,1919
Death Date
July 21,2010   Age:  90.346
High School
Lawrence (Lawrence,KS)
MLB Debut
May 28,1950
MLBAM ID
116177
Retrosheet#
houkr101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career15812430200.272.650

[Player Notes]

[1947] World Series Champion with New York Yankees[1952] World Series Champion with New York Yankees

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1947New York YankeesALMLBNYA32,5027C419272531012001151000230104421.272.356.326.682.174.054.00010.584.810.450.00
1948New York YankeesALMLBNYA3228C1429382003000000000102926.276.276.345.621.069.069.0000.000.000.000.00
1949New York YankeesALMLBNYA3229C570400010001000004704.571.571.5711.142.000.000.0000.0014.290.000.00
1950New York YankeesALMLBNYA3230C1090110010002000002910.111.111.222.333.111.111.0000.0022.220.000.00
1951New York YankeesALMLBNYA3231C350100020001000001501.200.200.200.400.000.000.0000.0020.000.000.00
1952New York YankeesALMLBNYA3232C960200000010000002702.333.429.333.762.167.000.00014.290.000.000.00
1953New York YankeesALMLBNYA3233C892200010001000012902.222.222.222.444.000.000.0000.0011.110.000.00
1954New York YankeesALMLBNYA3234C110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1947MLBTotal--NYA------419272531012001151000230104421.272.356.326.682.174.054.28710.584.810.45AL1947
1948MLBTotal--NYA------1429382003000000000102926.276.276.345.621.069.069.2760.000.00AL1948
1949MLBTotal--NYA------570400010001000004704.571.571.5711.143.000.000.6670.0014.29AL1949
1950MLBTotal--NYA------1090110010002000002910.111.111.222.333.111.111.1430.0022.22AL1950
1951MLBTotal--NYA------350100020001000001501.200.200.200.400.000.000.2500.0020.00AL1951
1952MLBTotal--NYA------960200000010000002702.333.429.333.762.167.000.33314.290.000.00AL1952
1953MLBTotal--NYA------892200010001000012902.222.222.222.444.000.000.2500.0011.11AL1953
1954MLBTotal--NYA------110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00AL1954
Tot:MLB (8 yrs)MLB911581243610200012101000351171736.272.327.323.650.127.051.2917.025.850.83
Tot:AL (8 yrs)AL911581243610200012101000351171736.272.327.323.650.127.051.2917.025.850.83

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1947New York YankeesWorld SeriesPlayoffs271101000000000000011011.0001.0001.0002.000.000.0001.0000.000.000.000.00
1952New York YankeesWorld SeriesPlayoffs32110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (2 Yrs)Playoffs220100000000000001201.500.500.5001.000.000.000.5000.000.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1947New York YankeesALMLB27C41--138132015315100.9873.70.000.0026.6100.03
1948New York YankeesALMLB28C14--515015656001.0004.00.000.009.1100.03
1949New York YankeesALMLB29C5--80109800.8891.60.000.003.2100.04
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1947New York YankeesALMLBNYA2797571-41Bucky HarrisWon World Series (Dodgers)
1948New York YankeesALMLBNYA2894603-14Bucky Harrisdnq
1949New York YankeesALMLBNYA2997571-5Casey StengelWon World Series (Dodgers)
1950New York YankeesALMLBNYA3098561-10Casey StengelWon World Series (Phillies)
1951New York YankeesALMLBNYA3198561-3Casey StengelWon World Series (Giants)
1952New York YankeesALMLBNYA3295591-9Casey StengelWon World Series (Dodgers)
1953New York YankeesALMLBNYA3399521-8Casey StengelWon World Series (Dodgers)
1954New York YankeesALMLBNYA34103512-1Casey Stengeldnq
8 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1953New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAAssistant Coach9952.65610.0Won World Series (Dodgers)
1954New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAAssistant Coach10351.66928.0dnq
1958New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAAssistant Coach9262.59710.0Won World Series (Braves)
1959New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAAssistant Coach7975.513315.0dnq
1960New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAAssistant Coach9757.63010.0Lost World Series (Pirates)
1961New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAManager10953.67310.0Won World Series (Reds)
1962New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAManager9666.59310.0Won World Series (Giants)
1963New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAManager10457.64610.0Lost World Series (Dodgers)
1964New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAGeneral Manager9963.61110.0Lost World Series (Cardinals)
1965New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAGeneral Manager7785.475625.0dnq
1966New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAManager7089.4401026.5dnq
1966New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAGeneral Manager7089.4401026.5dnq
1967New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAManager7290.444920.0dnq
1968New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAManager8379.512520.0dnq
1969New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAManager8081.497528.5dnq
1970New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAManager9369.574215.0dnq
1971New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAManager8280.506421.0dnq
1972New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAManager7976.51046.5dnq
1973New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAManager8082.494417.0dnq
1974Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager7290.444619.0dnq
1975Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager57102.358637.5dnq
1976Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager7487.460524.0dnq
1977Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager7488.457426.0dnq
1978Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETManager8676.531513.5dnq
1981Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSManager5949.54600.0dnq
1982Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSManager8973.54936.0dnq
1983Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSManager7884.481620.0dnq
1984Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSManager8676.531418.0dnq
28 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1954-07-22Released by YankeesNoHist
1954-04-12Signed contract with YankeesNew York YankeesNoHist
1953-08-04Released by YankeesNoHist
1939-01-01Signed as undrafted free agent (Kansas HS)New York YankeesNoHist
4 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
23
Power
38
Contact
95
XBH
40
RBIs
64
Runs
38
Hitting
72
Durability
7
Team
.635

[Career Highlights]

[1939]  Drafted by the New York Yankees in Round #0 (#0) out of Kansas
[1947]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB) ... Played in World Series for New York Yankees ... World Series Champion with New York Yankees
[1948]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB)
[1949]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB)
[1950]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB)
[1951]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB)
[1952]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB) ... Played in World Series for New York Yankees ... World Series Champion with New York Yankees
Show full Career Summary [1939-1984]
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