Bernie Williams

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Note: This page links to Bernie Williams, the longtime outfielder with the New York Yankees in the 1990s and 2000s. For the outfielder who played in the 1970s, click here.

Bernabe Williams Figueroa

Bats Both, Throws Right
Height 6' 2", Weight 205 lb.

Debut July 7, 1991
Born September 13, 1968 in San Juan, P.R.

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Bernie Williams was a 16-year veteran who was beloved by fans of the New York Yankees, for whom he played his entire career. A well-rounded player, he maintained a lifetime batting average of .297, with 287 home runs, and four Gold Gloves. He passed Don Mattingly to rank 2nd on the all-time list for most doubles by a Yankee, behind only Lou Gehrig.

The Yankees were usually division winners during Williams' time with the team and therefore he appeared in 121 post-season games in his career, with 22 homers. Four of those Yankee teams were World Series winners.

He led the American League in batting average in 1998. His best year, though, was probably 1999, when he hit .342 with 100 walks, scored 116 runs and drove in 115 RBI.

He appeared on Seinfeld as himself.

Bernie has an outside chance to make the Hall of Fame. However, he declined a non-roster invitation to the Yankees' 2007 spring training, bringing his career to an end. He did not consider playing for any other team. He accumulated 2336 hits, scored 1366 runs (1500 is often considered a Hall of Fame marker). He has 449 doubles, but 500 is considered a Hall of Fame marker. He has 1257 RBI, well away from 1500. While his postseason record has been stellar, he has never come close to winning an MVP award.