1972 New York Yankees
Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 New York Yankees | 89–73 | 25 | 19 |
| 1973 New York Yankees | 80–82 | 21 | 15 |
| 1972 New York Yankees · Current season | 79–76 | 18 | 18 |
| 1971 New York Yankees | 82–80 | 21 | 15 |
| 1970 New York Yankees | 93–69 | 17 | 16 |
Same era: other teams in 1972
- 1972 Atlanta Braves · 70–84
- 1972 Baltimore Orioles · 80–74
- 1972 Boston Red Sox · 85–70
- 1972 California Angels · —
- 1972 Chicago Cubs · 85–70
- 1972 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1972
- 1972 Cincinnati Reds · 95–59
- 1972 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1972 Detroit Tigers · —
- 1972 Houston Astros · 84–69
- 1972 Kansas City Royals · 76–78
- 1972 Los Angeles Dodgers · 85–70
- 1972 Milwaukee Brewers · 65–91
- 1972 Minnesota Twins · 77–77
- 1972 Montreal Expos · 70–86
- 1972 New York Mets · 83–73
- 1972 Oakland Athletics · 93–62
- 1972 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates · 96–59
- 1972 San Diego Padres · 58–95
- 1972 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1972 St. Louis Cardinals · 75–81
- 1972 Texas Rangers · 54–100
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 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Fred Beene | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.34 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Wade Blasingame | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.24 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Steve Blateric | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 0.00 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Al Closter | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 11.57 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Casey Cox | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 11.67 | 4.63 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Rob Gardner | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 97.00 | 3.06 | Average (52) — 79 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.06 over 97.00 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. |
| Larry Gowell | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 7.00 | 1.29 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Rich Hinton | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 16.67 | 4.86 | Not enough dataThe 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 | — | — | — | — | 175.33 | 3.70 | Average (48) — 129 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.70 over 175.33 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. |
| Ron Klimkowski | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.02 | Not enough dataThe 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 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 236.33 | 2.40 | Average (59) — 11 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.40 over 236.33 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. |
| Sparky Lyle | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.92 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Lindy McDaniel | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.25 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Doc Medich | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 0.00 | inf | Not enough dataThe 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 | — | — | — | — | 250.33 | 3.24 | Average (52) — 79 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.24 over 250.33 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. |
| Jim Roland | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.04 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Mel Stottlemyre | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 260.00 | 3.22 | Average (52) — 79 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.22 over 260.00 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. |
| John Ellis | Catchers | 23 | batting | 136 | 40 | 5 | .294 | — | — | Average (57) — 49 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 at-bats and 5 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 | 511 | 143 | 7 | .280 | — | — | Average (56) — 65 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 511 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. |
| Bernie Allen | Infielders | 11 | batting | 220 | 50 | 9 | .227 | — | — | Average (50) — 183 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 220 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. |
| Felipe Alou | Infielders | 24 | batting | 324 | 90 | 6 | .278 | — | — | Average (56) — 65 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 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. |
| Ron Blomberg | Infielders | 12 | batting | 299 | 80 | 14 | .268 | — | — | Average (57) — 49 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 299 at-bats and 14 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 | 547 | 132 | 3 | .241 | — | — | Average (49) — 216 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 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. |
| Jerry Kenney | Infielders | 2 | batting | 119 | 25 | 0 | .210 | — | — | Average (46) — 290 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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. |
| Hal Lanier | Infielders | 36 | batting | 103 | 22 | 0 | .214 | — | — | Average (47) — 273 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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. |
| Rich McKinney | Infielders | 27 | batting | 121 | 26 | 1 | .215 | — | — | Average (47) — 273 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 121 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. |
| Gene Michael | Infielders | 17 | batting | 391 | 91 | 1 | .233 | — | — | Average (47) — 273 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 391 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. |
| Celerino Sánchez | Infielders | 10 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Johnny Callison | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 275 | 71 | 9 | .258 | — | — | Average (54) — 98 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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. |
| Bobby Murcer | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 585 | 171 | 33 | .292 | — | — | Strong (63) — 7 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 585 at-bats and 33 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. |
| Charlie Spikes | Outfielders | 42 | batting | 34 | 5 | 0 | .147 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ron Swoboda | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 113 | 28 | 1 | .248 | — | — | Average (50) — 183 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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. |
| Rusty Torres | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 199 | 42 | 3 | .211 | — | — | Average (46) — 290 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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. |
| Roy White | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 556 | 150 | 10 | .270 | — | — | Average (55) — 77 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 556 at-bats and 10 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 | Outfielders | 41 | batting | 8 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1972 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1972 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T15:30:20.402496+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.