The Yankees Index: Every Number Tells a Story

by Mark Simon

Yankees fans have witnessed improbable feats, extraordinary achievements, and unmatched performances during the team's 100-plus seasons. Numbers Don't Lie: Behind the Biggest Numbers in Yankees History details the numbers every Yankees fan—from the rookie attending his first game at Yankee Stadium to the veteran who recalls Ron Guidry’s days on the mound—should know. Author Mark Simon tells the stories behind the most memorable moments and achievements in Yankees history in this full-color book full of insightful and fun infographics and history.

Genres: Baseball

368 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2016

Reviews

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing! Every chapter had something really cool or something really interesting. I learned so many things and had a lot of fun reading it!

[Paul Carr · Rating 4 out of 5]

You don't need to be a Yankees fan (I'm not) to enjoy this book of essays on the great numbers and stats in Yankees history. If you love baseball, you'll like the book, because so much of baseball history is defined by and centered on the Yankees. All the top names are covered, with stats and anecdotes that will surprise and inform even the most knowledgable fans. There are essential numbers (27 World Series titles), unique numbers (Willie Randolph's 1,000 walks and 1,000 double plays), and creative numbers (Mel Allen's 3-word expressions). They all add up to tell the story of the Yankees franchise. The book is a must-read for Yankees fans and recommended to anyone who appreciates baseball history.

[Dirk Lammers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am admittedly a Mets fan, so perhaps I carry a bit of jealousy over some of the numbers in this book (27 championships in particular). But I found “The Yankees Index: Every Number Tells a Story” to be an incredibly enjoyable read packed with a ton of interesting facts and stories. The book goes far, far beyond the obvious numbers (Babe Ruth’s 714, Lou Gehrig’s 56) to reveal the 66 pitchers who help set up Mariano Rivera’s saves, pitcher Red Ruffing’s 31 home runs and Hank Bauer’s 17-game World Series hitting streak. The Bronx Bombers have a storied history, and Mark Simon does a terrific job revealing that history through the many numbers that grace baseball’s record books.

[Ryan Vooris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth for the chapter on Mike Mussina.