1970 New York Yankees

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

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New York Yankees franchise archive · Available years: 1903–2025 · 123 seasons.

These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.

Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1972 New York Yankees	79–76	18	18
1971 New York Yankees	82–80	21	15
1970 New York Yankees · Current season	93–69	17	16
1969 New York Yankees	80–81	24	14
1968 New York Yankees	83–75	19	17

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Jack Aker	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.06	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Stan Bahnsen	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	232.67	3.33	Average (57) — 27 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 over 232.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bill Burbach	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.67	10.26	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Loyd Colson	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
John Cumberland	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	64.00	3.94	Average (51) — 90 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 64.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rob Gardner	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	4.91	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Steve Hamilton	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.78	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gary Jones	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike Kekich	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.67	4.83	Average (46) — 154 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 4.83 over 98.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ron Klimkowski	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.65	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Steve Kline	Pitchers	38,42	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike McCormick	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.67	6.10	Average (46) — 154 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 6.10 over 20.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Lindy McDaniel	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.01	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Fritz Peterson	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	260.33	2.90	Strong (61) — 6 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 2.90 over 260.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mel Stottlemyre	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	271.00	3.09	Average (59) — 12 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.09 over 271.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe Verbanic	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.60	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gary Waslewski	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.00	3.11	Average (55) — 42 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.11 over 55.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jake Gibbs	Catchers	41	batting	153	46	8	.301	—	—	Average (57) — 63 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 at-bats and 8 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Thurman Munson	Catchers	15	batting	453	137	6	.302	—	—	Average (58) — 49 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 453 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Frank Baker	Infielders	26	batting	117	27	0	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Danny Cater	Infielders	10	batting	582	175	6	.301	—	—	Average (58) — 49 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 582 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Horace Clarke	Infielders	20	batting	686	172	4	.251	—	—	Average (49) — 212 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 686 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
John Ellis	Infielders	23	batting	226	56	7	.248	—	—	Average (50) — 187 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 226 at-bats and 7 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ron Hansen	Infielders	28	batting	91	27	4	.297	—	—	Average (55) — 90 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jerry Kenney	Infielders	2	batting	404	78	4	.193	—	—	Below average (40) — 373 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gene Michael	Infielders	17	batting	435	93	2	.214	—	—	Below average (43) — 350 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 435 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Frank Tepedino	Infielders	21	batting	19	6	0	.316	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Pete Ward	Infielders	25	batting	77	20	1	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 187 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Curt Blefary	Outfielders	13	batting	269	57	9	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 297 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 269 at-bats and 9 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Lyttle	Outfielders	27	batting	126	39	3	.310	—	—	Average (56) — 76 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bobby Mitchell	Outfielders	46	batting	22	5	0	.227	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bobby Murcer	Outfielders	1	batting	581	146	23	.251	—	—	Average (52) — 142 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 581 at-bats and 23 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Roy White	Outfielders	6	batting	609	180	22	.296	—	—	Average (59) — 36 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 609 at-bats and 22 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ron Woods	Outfielders	9	batting	225	51	8	.227	—	—	Average (48) — 243 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 225 at-bats and 8 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1970 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:00:01.597652+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.