All kinds of amazing, unusual, milestone numbers have been put up by the Yankees of New York. Some of the numbers spark memories, others controversy, others surprise. Herewith for you reading pleasure the newest edition. Enjoy—and pass on other numbers to your loyal scribe.
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Record set for most RBI’s in consecutive games, Babe Ruth 1931.
Most walks in one inning, the third, Yankees versus Senators, September 11, 1949.
Most at bats one game, Bobby Richardson, June 24, 1962, game against Detroit went 22 innings.
Pitcher Ron Guidry was the eleventh Yankee Captain from March 4, 1986 to July 12, 1989.
11.8—Babe Ruth career home run rate per at bat.
“I could have had a lifetime .600 average, but I would have had to hit them singles. The people were paying to see me hit home runs.” Babe Ruth
