The 1960 New York Yankees went 97-57 (.630) finishing 1st in the AL. They won the pennant but did not win the World Series. The club scored 746 runs, allowed 627, and played home games at Yankee Stadium I. Team leaders included Mickey Mantle (40 HR, 94 RBI) and Art Ditmar (15-9, 3.06 ERA).
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- L (Losses):
- Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
- RS (Runs Scored (team)):
- Total runs a team scored across the season.
- RA (Runs Allowed):
- Total runs a team allowed across the season.
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The 1960 New York Yankees in brief
In 1960 the New York Yankees posted a 97-57 mark (.630) and finished 1st in the AL. That season the New York Yankees won the pennant. With 746 runs scored and 627 given up, the 1960 differential was +119. The team batting average of .260 was 2% above the 1960 league mark of .255. Pitchers allowed 3.52 earned runs per nine innings, against a league figure of 3.88.
Attendance at Yankee Stadium I totaled 1,661,894 for the year. Mickey Mantle led the club in home runs with 40. The RBI leader was Roger Maris, with 112. On the mound, Art Ditmar won 15 games to lead the staff. The strikeout leader was Ralph Terry with 92. In the World Series, the New York Yankees lost to PIT 4-3.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 1960 New York Yankees
- What was the 1960 New York Yankees record?
- The 1960 New York Yankees finished 97-57 (.630 win pct).
- How did the 1960 New York Yankees finish?
- The 1960 New York Yankees finished first in the league standings.
- Who led the 1960 New York Yankees in home runs?
- Mickey Mantle led the 1960 New York Yankees with 40 home runs.
- What was the 1960 New York Yankees team ERA?
- The 1960 New York Yankees posted a team ERA of 3.52.
- Did the 1960 New York Yankees win the World Series?
- No. The 1960 New York Yankees did not win the World Series.
- Where did the 1960 New York Yankees play?
- The 1960 New York Yankees played home games at Yankee Stadium I.