It’s no secret that the New York Yankees have been one of the most successful teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. With 27 World Series titles and 40 American League pennants, the Yankees are one of the most iconic teams in sports. It’s only natural, then, that many of the players who have worn the pinstripes over the years have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. So, how many Yankees players are in the Hall of Fame?
Hall of Fame Eligibility
Before we dive into the specifics, it’s important to understand the criteria for Hall of Fame induction. Players become eligible five seasons after they retire, and must receive at least 75% of the vote from a committee of Hall of Fame members and baseball writers.
Players can also be inducted via the Veterans Committee, which considers executives, managers, umpires, and players who have been retired for more than 20 years. The Veterans Committee considers players on a biennial basis, and inducts those who receive at least 75% of the vote.
Yanks in the Hall of Fame
As of 2021, a total of 63 players and 10 executives or managers associated with the Yankees have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This includes some of the most iconic players in baseball history, such as Babe Ruth, Yogi Berra, Reggie Jackson, and Mariano Rivera.
The Yankees have also had a number of great managers and executives inducted, including George Steinbrenner, who is widely credited for turning the Yankees into the powerhouse that they are today.
Hall of Fame by Position
When it comes to Hall of Fame inductees, the Yankees have had some great players at every position. Here is a breakdown of the Hall of Famers, by position:
Pitchers
- Whitey Ford
- Lefty Gomez
- Red Ruffing
- Waite Hoyt
- Ron Guidry
- Sparky Lyle
- Randy Johnson
- Rube Marquard
- Herb Pennock
- Goose Gossage
- Catfish Hunter
- Mariano Rivera
Catchers
- Yogi Berra
- Bill Dickey
- Thurman Munson
Infielders
- Lou Gehrig
- Tony Lazzeri
- Joe Gordon
- Phil Rizzuto
- Babe Ruth
- Reggie Jackson
- Mickey Mantle
- Derek Jeter
Outfielders
- Joe DiMaggio
- Earle Combs
- Paul Waner
- Rickey Henderson
- Willie Randolph
- Dave Winfield
Recent Inductees
In recent years, the Yankees have had a number of great players inducted into the Hall of Fame. This includes closer Mariano Rivera, who became the first player ever to be unanimously inducted.
In 2020, Derek Jeter became the latest Yankees player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Jeter is one of the most iconic players in baseball history, and is widely recognized as one of the best shortstops ever to play the game.
Hall of Fame Executives
The Yankees have also had a number of great executives inducted into the Hall of Fame. This includes George Steinbrenner, Ed Barrow, and Jacob Ruppert, who are all credited with building the Yankees’ dynasty of the 1990s and early 2000s.
The Yankees have also had several great managers inducted, including Casey Stengel, Joe Torre, and Miller Huggins. All three of these men are credited with leading the Yankees to multiple World Series titles.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the New York Yankees have had a total of 63 players and 10 executives or managers inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This includes some of the most iconic players in baseball history, such as Babe Ruth, Yogi Berra, Reggie Jackson, and Mariano Rivera. The Yankees have also had several great executives and managers inducted, including George Steinbrenner, Ed Barrow, and Joe Torre.
The Yankees have had a long and storied history of success, and it’s only fitting that so many of their players have been immortalized in the Hall of Fame.