1965 New York Yankees season
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The New York Yankees
season was the 63rd season for the Yankees in New York and their 65th overall. The team finished with a record of 77-85, finishing 25 games behind the Minnesota Twins
. New York was managed by Johnny Keane
. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.
This season marked the beginning of a transition for the Yankees before a resurgence in the 1970s. This was the first season since 1925
that they failed to finish above the .500 mark. They would bottom out in 1966
.
made his major league debut on September 8. He recorded his first hit on September 14, was a two run home run off Senators
pitcher Jim Duckworth
.
On October 3, Tony Kubek
hit a home run in the last at-bat of his career.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
season was the 63rd season for the Yankees in New York and their 65th overall. The team finished with a record of 77-85, finishing 25 games behind the Minnesota Twins
1965 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins won the 1965 American League pennant with a 102-60 record. It was the team's first pennant since moving to Minnesota, and the 102 wins was a team record.- Regular season :...
. New York was managed by Johnny Keane
Johnny Keane
John Joseph Keane was an American manager in Major League Baseball. Born in St. Louis, Missouri and known as a patient manager of young players, Keane participated in one of the strangest turns of events in baseball history in , his final season at the helm of the St...
. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.
This season marked the beginning of a transition for the Yankees before a resurgence in the 1970s. This was the first season since 1925
1925 New York Yankees season
The New York Yankees season was the team's 23rd season in New York and its 25th overall. The team finished with a record of 69-85, in 7th place, 30 games behind the Washington Senators. New York was managed by Miller Huggins. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.This season was marred by Babe...
that they failed to finish above the .500 mark. They would bottom out in 1966
1966 New York Yankees season
The New York Yankees season was the 64th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a record of 70-89, finishing 26.5 games behind the Baltimore Orioles. New York was managed by Johnny Keane and Ralph Houk. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium...
.
Offseason
- October 21, 1964: Ralph TerryRalph TerryRalph Willard Terry is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees , Kansas City Athletics , Cleveland Indians and New York Mets...
was sent by the Yankees to the Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
to partially complete an earlier deal (the Yankees sent players to be named later and $75,000 to the Indians for Pedro RamosPedro RamosPedro Ramos Guerra was a Major League pitcher with a 15-year career from 1955 to 1967, and again from 1969 to 1970...
) made on September 5, 1964. The Yankees sent Bud DaleyBud DaleyLeavitt Leo "Bud" Daley , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1955-1964....
to the Indians on November 27 to complete the trade. - November 30, 1964: Ellie RodríguezEllie RodríguezEliseo Rodríguez Delgado , is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played from 1968-1976 for the New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, California Angels, and Los Angeles Dodgers....
was drafted by the Yankees from the Kansas City AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
in the 1964 first-year draft. - November 30, 1964: Duke CarmelDuke CarmelLeon James "Duke" Carmel is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1959 and 1965, for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, and New York Yankees, primarily as an outfielder.-External links:...
was drafted by the Yankees from the New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
in the 1964 rule 5 draftRule 5 draftThe Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
. - Prior to 1965 season: Al ClosterAl ClosterAlan Edward Closter is a former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball between 1966 and 1973, pitching in a total of 21 games....
was signed by the Yankees as an amateur free agent.
First game in the Astrodome
- April 9, 1965: The Houston Colt .45s became the Houston AstrosHouston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
and inaugurated indoor baseball in the Astrodome with a 2-1 exhibitionExhibition gameAn exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
win over the Yankees. In this game, Mickey MantleMickey MantleMickey Charles Mantle was an American professional baseball player. Mantle is regarded by many to be the greatest switch hitter of all time, and one of the greatest players in baseball history. Mantle was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.Mantle was noted for his hitting...
hit the first home run in the history of the Astrodome.
Regular season
Bobby MurcerBobby Murcer
Bobby Ray Murcer was an American Major League Baseball outfielder who played for 17 seasons between 1965 and 1983, mostly with the New York Yankees, whom he later rejoined as a longtime broadcaster...
made his major league debut on September 8. He recorded his first hit on September 14, was a two run home run off Senators
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
pitcher Jim Duckworth
Jim Duckworth
James Raymond 'Jim' Duckworth , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1963-1966....
.
On October 3, Tony Kubek
Tony Kubek
Anthony Christopher "Tony" Kubek is a retired American professional baseball player and television broadcaster....
hit a home run in the last at-bat of his career.
Notable transactions
- May 3, 1965: Johnny BlanchardJohnny BlanchardJohn Edwin Blanchard was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder and catcher from 1955 and 1959-1965. A defensive liability for the New York Yankees for most of his career, Blanchard is probably best-known for his play in the 1961 World Series...
and Rollie SheldonRollie SheldonRoland Frank Sheldon , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1961 to 1962 and 1964 to 1966. In 1961, Sheldon had a sensational rookie season for the New York Yankees with 11 wins, but would never match that total ever again in his career...
were traded by the Yankees to the Kansas City AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
for Doc EdwardsDoc EdwardsHoward Rodney Edwards was a backup catcher with the Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Athletics, New York Yankees, and the Philadelphia Phillies over parts of five seasons spanning eight years...
. - June 8, 1965: 1965 Major League Baseball Draft1965 Major League Baseball DraftThe 1965 Major League Baseball Draft is the first year in which a draft took place for Major League Baseball.In Major League Baseball's first Free Agent Amateur Draft, the Kansas City Athletics selected Arizona State sophomore Rick Monday as the number one pick...
- Bill BurbachBill BurbachWilliam David Burbach was a professional baseball player for the New York Yankees from 1969 through 1971.Burbach was the 19th overall selection of the first round of the 1965 draft. He was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for pitcher Jim Hardin in May 1971 but did not play for the Orioles.-External...
was drafted by the Yankees in the 1st round (19th pick). - Tom ShopayTom ShopayThomas Michael Shopay is a former Major League Baseball player. Shopay was a left-handed hitter who played outfielder for the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles ....
was drafted by the Yankees in the 34th round.
- Bill Burbach
Roster
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 110 | 391 | 91 | .233 | 9 | 45 | |
| 1B | 143 | 531 | 131 | .247 | 18 | 62 | |
| 2B | 160 | 664 | 164 | .247 | 6 | 47 | |
| 3B | 148 | 514 | 129 | .251 | 18 | 58 | |
| SS | 109 | 339 | 74 | .218 | 5 | 35 | |
| LF | 122 | 361 | 92 | .255 | 19 | 46 | |
| CF | 156 | 602 | 168 | .279 | 26 | 74 | |
| RF | 111 | 283 | 74 | .261 | 7 | 39 |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 155 | 37 | .239 | 8 | 27 | |
| 38 | 49 | 7 | .143 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | 37 | 9 | .243 | 1 | 4 | |
| 12 | 34 | 5 | .147 | 1 | 3 | |
| 6 | 8 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | 5 | 2 | .400 | 0 | 0 |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 291 | 20 | 9 | 2.63 | 155 | |
| 35 | 212 | 12 | 14 | 3.40 | 179 | |
| 3 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 2.14 | 10 |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 111.1 | 3 | 8 | 3.56 | 71 | |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 2.92 | 68 | |
| 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.98 | 14 | |
Awards and honors
- Mickey Mantle, Hutch AwardHutch AwardThe Hutch Award is given annually to an active Major League Baseball player who best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire of Fred Hutchinson...
- 1965 MLB All-Star Game
- Elston HowardElston HowardElston Gene Howard was an American Negro League and Major League Baseball catcher, left fielder and coach. During a 14-year baseball career, he played from 1955–1968, primarily for the New York Yankees...
- Mickey MantleMickey MantleMickey Charles Mantle was an American professional baseball player. Mantle is regarded by many to be the greatest switch hitter of all time, and one of the greatest players in baseball history. Mantle was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.Mantle was noted for his hitting...
- Joe PepitoneJoe PepitoneJoseph "Joe" Anthony Pepitone is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder who played the bulk of his career for the New York Yankees. He also played several seasons with the Chicago Cubs and had short stints with the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves...
- Bobby RichardsonBobby RichardsonRobert Clinton "Bobby" Richardson is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees from through . Batting and throwing right-handed, he was a superb defensive infielder, as well as something of a clutch hitter, who played no small role in the Yankee baseball...
- Mel StottlemyreMel StottlemyreMelvin Leon Stottlemyre, Sr. is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and pitching coach. He played 11 years in the Major Leagues, all of them with the New York Yankees...
- Elston Howard