2006 New York Yankees Roster
American League (AL)
Team Record: 97-65
Finished 1st in the AL's East Division
Attendance: 4,247,980, Avg. 52,444
Ballpark: Yankee Stadium II
Won Division
American League Division Series - Lost to Detroit Tigers 3-1
Manager: Joe Torre (96-65)
Manager: Lee Mazzilli (1-0)
Location: New York, New York
2006 New York Yankees StatisticsTeam Record: 97-65
Finished 1st in the AL's East Division
Attendance: 4,247,980, Avg. 52,444
Ballpark: Yankee Stadium II
Won Division
American League Division Series - Lost to Detroit Tigers 3-1
Manager: Joe Torre (96-65)
Manager: Lee Mazzilli (1-0)
Location: New York, New York
2006 New York Yankees Results
The New York Yankees of the American League ended the 2006 season with a record of 97 wins and 65 losses, finishing first in the AL's East Division.
The Yankees scored 930 runs, best in the league. New York conceded 767 runs. Jason Giambi walloped 37 home runs for the squad, while Jorge Posada, Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano and Johnny Damon each added 20 or more, too. Alex Rodriguez accounted for 121 RBI. Derek Jeter led all qualifying hitters on the roster by hitting .343. Chien-Ming Wang topped the team with 19 wins, plus Mike Mussina and Randy Johnson, too contributed 15 or more wins, too Mike Mussina recorded a 3.51 ERA, best among regularly-used pitchers.
Joe Torre and Lee Mazzilli coached the team. The 2006 New York Yankees qualified for the playoffs as a division winner.
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| Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Abreu | RF | L | R | March 11, 1974 | 6'0" | 220 | Maracay, Aragua Venezuela |
| T. J. Beam | P | R | R | August 28, 1980 | 6'7" | 215 | Scottsdale, AZ USA |
| Colter Bean | P | R | R | January 16, 1977 | 6'6" | 255 | Anniston, AL USA |
| Brian Bruney | P | R | R | February 17, 1982 | 6'3" | 235 | Astoria, OR USA |
| Melky Cabrera | LF | B | L | August 11, 1984 | 5'10" | 210 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional D.R. |
| Miguel Cairo | 2B | R | R | May 4, 1974 | 6'1" | 225 | Anaco, Anzoategui Venezuela |
| Andy Cannizaro | SS | R | R | December 19, 1978 | 5'10" | 170 | New Orleans, LA USA |
| Robinson Cano | 2B | L | R | October 22, 1982 | 6'0" | 228 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris D.R. |
| Shawn Chacon | P | R | R | December 23, 1977 | 6'3" | 212 | Anchorage, AK USA |
| Bubba Crosby | RF | L | L | August 11, 1976 | 5'11" | 180 | Houston, TX USA |
| Johnny Damon | CF | L | L | November 5, 1973 | 6'2" | 205 | Fort Riley, KS USA |
| Octavio Dotel | P | R | R | November 25, 1973 | 6'0" | 230 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional D.R. |
| Scott Erickson | P | R | R | February 2, 1968 | 6'4" | 220 | Long Beach, CA USA |
| Kyle Farnsworth | P | R | R | April 14, 1976 | 6'4" | 230 | Wichita, KS USA |
| Sal Fasano | C | R | R | August 10, 1971 | 6'2" | 220 | Chicago, IL USA |
| Jason Giambi | 1B | L | R | January 8, 1971 | 6'3" | 240 | West Covina, CA USA |
| Nick Green | IF | R | R | September 10, 1978 | 5'11" | 190 | Pensacola, FL USA |
| Aaron Guiel | RF | L | R | October 5, 1972 | 5'10" | 200 | Vancouver, BC CAN |
| Sean Henn | P | R | L | April 23, 1981 | 6'3" | 235 | Fort Worth, TX USA |
| Derek Jeter | SS | R | R | June 26, 1974 | 6'3" | 195 | Pequannock, NJ USA |
| Randy Johnson | P | R | L | September 10, 1963 | 6'10" | 225 | Walnut Creek, CA USA |
| Jeff Karstens | P | R | R | September 24, 1982 | 6'3" | 185 | San Diego, CA USA |
| Cory Lidle | P | R | R | March 22, 1972 | 5'11" | 175 | Hollywood, CA USA |
| Terrence Long | RF | L | L | February 29, 1976 | 6'1" | 190 | Montgomery, AL USA |
| Hideki Matsui | LF | L | R | June 12, 1974 | 6'2" | 210 | Nomi, Ishikawa Japan |
| Mike Mussina | P | L | R | December 8, 1968 | 6'2" | 185 | Williamsport, PA USA |
| Mike Myers | P | L | L | June 26, 1969 | 6'3" | 197 | Arlington Heights, IL USA |
| Wil Nieves | C | R | R | September 25, 1977 | 5'11" | 190 | San Juan, P.R. |
| Andy Phillips | 1B | R | R | April 6, 1977 | 6'0" | 205 | Tuscaloosa, AL USA |
| Sidney Ponson | P | R | R | November 2, 1976 | 6'1" | 220 | Noord, Aruba |
| Jorge Posada | C | B | R | August 17, 1970 | 6'2" | 215 | Santurce, P.R. |
| Scott Proctor | P | R | R | January 2, 1977 | 6'1" | 195 | Stuart, FL USA |
| Darrell Rasner | P | R | R | January 13, 1981 | 6'3" | 210 | Carson City, NV USA |
| Kevin Reese | RF | L | L | March 11, 1978 | 5'11" | 195 | San Diego, CA USA |
| Mariano Rivera | P | R | R | November 29, 1969 | 6'2" | 195 | Panama, Panama Panama |
| Alex Rodriguez | 3B | R | R | July 27, 1975 | 6'3" | 230 | New York, NY USA |
| Gary Sheffield | RF | R | R | November 18, 1968 | 5'11" | 190 | Tampa, FL USA |
| Aaron Small | P | R | R | November 23, 1971 | 6'5" | 200 | Oxnard, CA USA |
| Matt Smith | P | L | L | June 15, 1979 | 6'5" | 225 | Las Vegas, NV USA |
| Kelly Stinnett | C | R | R | February 14, 1970 | 5'11" | 195 | Lawton, OK USA |
| Tanyon Sturtze | P | R | R | October 12, 1970 | 6'5" | 190 | Worcester, MA USA |
| Kevin Thompson | RF | R | R | September 18, 1979 | 5'10" | 195 | Fort Worth, TX USA |
| Jose Veras | P | R | R | October 20, 1980 | 6'6" | 240 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional D.R. |
| Ron Villone | P | L | L | January 16, 1970 | 6'3" | 245 | Englewood, NJ USA |
| Chien-Ming Wang | P | R | R | March 31, 1980 | 6'4" | 225 | Tainan City, Taiwan |
| Bernie Williams | RF | B | R | September 13, 1968 | 6'2" | 180 | San Juan, P.R. |
| Craig Wilson | 1B | R | R | November 30, 1976 | 6'2" | 217 | Fountain Valley, CA USA |
| Kris Wilson | P | R | R | August 6, 1976 | 6'4" | 220 | Washington, DC USA |
| Jaret Wright | P | R | R | December 29, 1975 | 6'2" | 220 | Anaheim, CA USA |
