1973 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
1975 New York Yankees	83–77	25	12
1974 New York Yankees	89–73	25	19
1973 New York Yankees · Current season	80–82	21	15
1972 New York Yankees	79–76	18	18
1971 New York Yankees	82–80	21	15

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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
Fred Beene	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	91.00	1.68	Strong (61) — 5 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 1.68 over 91.00 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.
Tom Buskey	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.40	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.
Casey Cox	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Pat Dobson	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	142.33	4.17	Average (49) — 116 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.17 over 142.33 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.
Wayne Granger	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.76	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	—	—	—	—	14.67	9.20	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	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.00	4.01	Average (50) — 101 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.01 over 74.00 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.
Sparky Lyle	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.51	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.
Jim Magnuson	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.28	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.
Lindy McDaniel	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.86	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.
Sam McDowell	Pitchers	29,48	pitching	—	—	—	—	95.67	3.95	Average (51) — 86 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 over 95.67 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.
Doc Medich	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	235.00	2.95	Average (58) — 15 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 2.95 over 235.00 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.
Dave Pagan	Pitchers	18,50	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	2.84	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	—	—	—	—	184.33	3.95	Average (51) — 86 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 over 184.33 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	—	—	—	—	273.00	3.07	Average (57) — 20 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 3.07 over 273.00 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.
Rick Dempsey	Catchers	46	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	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.
Jerry Moses	Catchers	23	batting	59	15	0	.254	—	—	Average (49) — 219 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Thurman Munson	Catchers	15	batting	519	156	20	.301	—	—	Strong (61) — 19 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 at-bats and 20 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.
Duke Sims	Catchers	41	batting	9	3	1	.333	—	—	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.
Bernie Allen	Infielders	11	batting	57	13	0	.228	—	—	Average (48) — 253 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Felipe Alou	Infielders	24	batting	280	66	4	.236	—	—	Average (47) — 270 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 280 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.
Ron Blomberg	Infielders	12	batting	301	99	12	.329	—	—	Strong (64) — 6 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 301 at-bats and 12 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	590	155	2	.263	—	—	Average (50) — 194 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 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.
Mike Hegan	Infielders	18	batting	131	36	6	.275	—	—	Average (54) — 108 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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.
Hal Lanier	Infielders	22	batting	86	18	0	.209	—	—	Average (46) — 298 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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.
Gene Michael	Infielders	17	batting	418	94	3	.225	—	—	Below average (44) — 338 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 418 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.
Graig Nettles	Infielders	9	batting	552	129	22	.234	—	—	Average (49) — 219 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 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.
Celerino Sánchez	Infielders	10	batting	64	14	1	.219	—	—	Average (48) — 253 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Fred Stanley	Infielders	11	batting	66	14	1	.212	—	—	Average (47) — 270 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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.
Matty Alou	Outfielders	2	batting	497	147	2	.296	—	—	Average (56) — 70 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 497 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.
Johnny Callison	Outfielders	25	batting	136	24	1	.176	—	—	Below average (41) — 371 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Bobby Murcer	Outfielders	1	batting	616	187	22	.304	—	—	Strong (61) — 19 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 616 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 Swoboda	Outfielders	14	batting	43	5	1	.116	—	—	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.
Otto Vélez	Outfielders	24,53	batting	77	15	2	.195	—	—	Average (46) — 298 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
Roy White	Outfielders	6	batting	639	157	18	.246	—	—	Average (50) — 194 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 639 at-bats and 18 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 Ray Hart	Outfielders	43	batting	339	86	13	.254	—	—	Average (52) — 143 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 339 at-bats and 13 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, 1973 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:45:11.322050+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.