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Phil Rizzuto

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1941-1956 (1941-1956)
Proper Name
Philip Francis Rizzuto
Nickname
Scooter
Positions
SS (1647) ... 2B (2)
Positions
SS - 2B
Height / Weight
5-6 / 160
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Death Date
August 13,2007   Age:  89.322
High School
Richmond Hill (Jamaica,NY)
MLB Debut
April 18,1950
MLBAM ID
121257
Retrosheet#
rizzp101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career5816877158838563149.273.706

[Player Notes]

Honored in Yankees Monument Park[1941] World Series Champion with New York Yankees[1947] World Series Champion with New York Yankees[1949] World Series Champion with New York Yankees[1950] World Series Champion with New York Yankees[1951] World Series Champion with New York Yankees[1952] World Series Champion with New York Yankees[1953] World Series Champion with New York Yankees[1985] His #10 was retired by the Yankees on August 4,1985[1994] Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame (Veterans Committee)More Notes

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1941New York YankeesALMLBNYA1023SS13351565158209346145273615001320554832126.307.343.398.741.161.091.0004.936.571.33171.67
1942New York YankeesALMLBNYA1024SS144553791572474682264440610001320761335122.284.343.374.717.199.090.0007.186.530.91138.25
1946New York YankeesALMLBNYA1028SS12647153121171238147343967001014651820101.257.315.310.625.140.053.0006.567.531.15235.50
1947New York YankeesALMLBNYA1029SS1535497815026926011657318900620062337113.273.350.364.714.204.091.0009.154.980.54274.50
1948New York YankeesALMLBNYA1030SS128464651171326506560242130061525392196.252.340.328.668.207.076.00011.134.450.4077.33
1949New York YankeesALMLBNYA1031SS1536141101692275651867234125001822071234135.275.352.358.710.220.083.00010.114.780.47122.80
1950New York YankeesALMLBNYA1032SS155617125200367766128923971900627173550150.324.418.439.857.271.115.00012.525.310.4288.14
1951New York YankeesALMLBNYA1033SS144540871482162431835827526001018762929119.274.350.346.696.207.072.0009.224.290.47270.00
1952New York YankeesALMLBNYA1034SS152578891472410243176674252300919767336111.254.337.341.678.221.087.0009.966.240.63289.00
1953New York YankeesALMLBNYA1035SS134413541122132544371394180061455062686.271.383.351.734.254.080.00014.037.710.55206.50
1954New York YankeesALMLBNYA1036SS1273074760110215324123118207773691347.195.291.251.542.192.056.20411.116.230.56153.50
1955New York YankeesALMLBNYA1037SS811431937411971221831301246181631.259.369.322.691.259.063.29012.159.940.82143.00
1956New York YankeesALMLBNYA1038SS315261200063066070011265012.231.310.231.541.173.000.2619.239.231.000.00
1941MLBTotal--NYA------13351565158209346145273615001320554832126.307.343.398.741.161.091.3264.936.571.33171.67AL1941
1942MLBTotal--NYA------144553791572474682264440610001320761335122.284.343.374.718.199.090.3017.186.530.91138.25AL1942
1946MLBTotal--NYA------12647153121171238147343967001014651820101.257.315.310.625.140.053.2776.567.531.15235.50AL1946
1947MLBTotal--NYA------1535497815026926011657318900620062337113.273.350.364.714.204.091.2879.154.980.54274.50AL1947
1948MLBTotal--NYA------128464651171326506560242130061525392196.252.340.328.668.207.075.25611.134.450.4077.33AL1948
1949MLBTotal--NYA------1536141101692275651867234125001822071234135.275.352.358.711.220.083.28510.114.780.47122.80AL1949
1950MLBTotal--NYA------155617125200367766128923971900627173550150.324.418.439.857.271.115.33812.525.310.4288.14AL1950
1951MLBTotal--NYA------144540871482162431835827526001018762929119.274.350.346.696.207.072.2869.224.290.47270.00AL1951
1952MLBTotal--NYA------152578891472410243176674252300919767336111.254.337.341.678.221.087.2729.966.240.63289.00AL1952
1953MLBTotal--NYA------134413541122132544371394180061455062686.271.383.351.734.254.080.29614.037.710.55206.50AL1953
1954MLBTotal--NYA------1273074760110215324123118207773691347.195.291.251.541.192.055.20411.116.230.56153.50AL1954
1955MLBTotal--NYA------811431937411971221831301246181631.259.369.322.691.259.063.29012.159.940.82143.00AL1955
1956MLBTotal--NYA------315261200063066070011265012.231.310.231.541.173.000.2619.239.231.00AL1956
Tot:MLB (13 yrs)MLB1661581687715882396238563149586513984919321107206567113391249.273.351.355.706.210.082.2889.705.930.61153.05
Tot:AL (13 yrs)AL1661581687715882396238563149586513984919321107206567113391249.273.351.355.706.210.082.2889.705.930.61153.05

Other Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1941New York YankeesWorld SeriesPlayoffs2351802000010310000022102.111.238.111.349.222.000.11814.294.760.330.00
1942New York YankeesWorld SeriesPlayoffs24521280011202100000112317.381.435.524.959.333.143.3688.704.350.504.35
1947New York YankeesWorld SeriesPlayoffs2972638100220400000093017.308.400.346.746.269.038.30813.330.000.000.00
1949New York YankeesWorld SeriesPlayoffs3151823000110310000032103.167.286.167.453.222.000.17614.294.760.330.00
1950American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar32160200000001000002602.333.333.333.666.000.000.4000.0016.670.000.00
1950New York YankeesWorld SeriesPlayoffs3241412000010300000021702.143.294.143.437.286.000.14317.650.000.000.00
1951American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar33110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1951New York YankeesWorld SeriesPlayoffs33625580013002300000112717.320.370.440.810.200.120.3337.4111.111.503.70
1952American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar34120000000000000010200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1952New York YankeesWorld SeriesPlayoffs3472724100000520000053213.148.281.185.466.222.037.16015.636.250.400.00
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Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1941New York YankeesALMLB23SS128--2523992910968065100.9575.10.000.0083.196.21
1942New York YankeesALMLB24SS144--3244453011479976900.9625.30.000.0093.5100.01
1946New York YankeesALMLB28SS125--267378269767164500.9615.20.000.0081.299.21
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1941New York YankeesALMLBNYA23101531-133Joe McCarthyWon World Series (Dodgers)
1942New York YankeesALMLBNYA24103511-144Joe McCarthyLost World Series (Cardinals)
1946New York YankeesALMLBNYA2887673-126Bill Dickey, Joe McCarthy, Johnny Neundnq
1947New York YankeesALMLBNYA2997571-153Bucky HarrisWon World Series (Dodgers)
1948New York YankeesALMLBNYA3094603-128Bucky Harrisdnq
1949New York YankeesALMLBNYA3197571-153Casey StengelWon World Series (Dodgers)
1950New York YankeesALMLBNYA3298561-155Casey StengelWon World Series (Phillies)AL-MVP
1951New York YankeesALMLBNYA3398561-144Casey StengelWon World Series (Giants)
1952New York YankeesALMLBNYA3495591-152Casey StengelWon World Series (Dodgers)
1953New York YankeesALMLBNYA3599521-134Casey StengelWon World Series (Dodgers)
1954New York YankeesALMLBNYA36103512-127Casey Stengeldnq
1955New York YankeesALMLBNYA3796581-81Casey StengelLost World Series (Dodgers)
1956New York YankeesALMLBNYA3897571-31Casey StengelWon World Series (Dodgers)
13 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1957New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster9856.63610.0Lost World Series (Braves)
1958New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster9262.59710.0Won World Series (Braves)
1959New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7975.513315.0dnq
1960New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster9757.63010.0Lost World Series (Pirates)
1961New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster10953.67310.0Won World Series (Reds)
1962New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster9666.59310.0Won World Series (Giants)
1963New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster10457.64610.0Lost World Series (Dodgers)
1964New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster9963.61110.0Lost World Series (Cardinals)
1965New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7785.475625.0dnq
1966New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7089.4401026.5dnq
1967New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7290.444920.0dnq
1968New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster8379.512520.0dnq
1969New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster8081.497528.5dnq
1970New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster9369.574215.0dnq
1971New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster8280.506421.0dnq
1972New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7976.51046.5dnq
1973New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster8082.494417.0dnq
1974New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster8973.54922.0dnq
1975New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster8377.519312.0dnq
1976New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster9762.61010.0Lost World Series (Reds)
1977New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster10062.61710.0Won World Series (Dodgers)
1978New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster10063.61310.0Won World Series (Dodgers)
1979New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster8971.556413.5dnq
1980New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster10359.63610.0Lost ALCS (Royals)
1981New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster5948.55100.0Lost World Series (Dodgers)
1982New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7983.488516.0dnq
1983New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster9171.56237.0dnq
1984New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster8775.537317.0dnq
1985New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster9764.60222.0dnq
1986New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster9072.55625.5dnq
1987New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster8973.54949.0dnq
1988New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster8576.52853.5dnq
1989New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7487.460514.5dnq
1990New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster6795.414721.0dnq
1991New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7191.438520.0dnq
1992New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7686.469420.0dnq
1993New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster8874.54327.0dnq
1994New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7043.61910.0dnq
1995New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7965.54927.0Lost in 1st Round (Mariners)
1996New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster9270.56810.0Won World Series (Braves)
40 record(s)

Transactions

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Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1956-08-25Released by YankeesNoHist
1937-01-01Signed as amateur free agentNew York YankeesNoHist
2 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
91
Power
41
Contact
82
XBH
38
RBIs
45
Runs
64
Hitting
69
Durability
83
Team
.633

[Career Highlights]

[1941]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB) ... Played in World Series for New York Yankees ... Finished 20th in AL-MVP voting with 7 points ... Finished top 10 in AL in Stolen Bases ... World Series Champion with New York Yankees
[1942]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB) ... Played in World Series for New York Yankees ... Finished 19th in AL-MVP voting with 9 points ... Finished top 10 in AL in Stolen Bases, Hit By Pitch
[1946]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Stolen Bases, Hit By Pitch
[1947]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB) ... Played in World Series for New York Yankees ... Led AL in Hit By Pitch ... Finished top 10 in AL in Games Played, Triples, Stolen Bases, Strikeouts Percentage ... World Series Champion with New York Yankees
[1948]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB) ... Finished 33rd in AL-MVP voting with 1 point ... Finished top 10 in AL in Sacrifice Hits, Strikeouts Percentage, Strikeout-Walk Ratio
[1949]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB) ... Played in World Series for New York Yankees ... Finished 2nd in AL-MVP voting with 175 points ... Led AL in Sacrifice Hits ... Finished top 10 in AL in Games Played, Plate Appearances, At Bats, Runs, Stolen Bases ... World Series Champion with New York Yankees
[1950]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the American League ... Played in World Series for New York Yankees ... Finished 1st in AL-MVP voting with 284 points ... American League Most Valuable Player ... Led AL in Plate Appearances, Sacrifice Hits ... Finished top 10 in AL in On Base Percentage, Games Played, At Bats, Runs, Hits, Doubles, Stolen Bases, Caught Stealings, Walks, Hit By Pitch, Batting Average ... World Series Champion with New York Yankees
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