1964 New York Yankees Profile: Team Leaders and Player Statistics
The page from the 1965 The Sporting News Dope Book presents a profile of the 1964 New York Yankees, detailing key personnel and player statistics. The Yankees' management includes President Daniel R. Topping, Sr., General Manager Ralph G. Houk, and Manager Johnny Keane. Yankee Stadium has a capacity of 67,000. The team’s farm system comprises Toledo (AAA), Columbus (AA), Greensboro, Fort Lauderdale, and Sarasota. The article lists player performance statistics, highlighting Mickey Mantle’s season, where he played 143 games, achieving a batting average of .303 with 27 home runs and 75 RBIs. Other notable players include Elston Howard, who recorded .313, and Roger Maris, known for his significant contributions as well. The pitching staff features players like Jim Bouton and Whitey Ford, indicating their innings pitched, earned run average, and strikeouts.