The 1950 New York Yankees season was the 48th season for the team. The team finished with a record of 98–56, winning their 17th pennant, finishing 3 games ahead of the Detroit Tigers. In the World Series, they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in 4 games. New York was managed by Casey Stengel. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.
Following the season, they were named "Team of the Year", amateur or professional, by the Associated Press.
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Offseason
October 13, 1949: Billy Martin was purchased by the Yankees from the Oakland Oaks.
Prior to 1950 season (exact date unknown)
Jim Brideweser was signed as an amateur free agent by the Yankees.
Don Taussig was signed as an amateur free agent by the Yankees.
Regular season
Player stats
Batting
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Pitching
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
1950 World Series
AL New York Yankees (4) vs. NL Philadelphia Phillies (0)
Awards and honors
Jerry Coleman, Babe Ruth Award
Phil Rizzuto, American League MVP
Yogi Berra, 3rd place in AL MVP voting
All-Star Game
Yogi Berra - Starter
Vic Raschi - Starter
Phil Rizzuto - Starter
Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: LaGrange, McAlester