1910 New York Yankees (Highlanders)

The final standing	2nd in AL (Did not qualify for World Series)
Regular season record	88-63 (.583)
Post-season record	(Not played)
AL rank	2nd
World Series record and opponent	(Not played)
Manager	George Stallings and Hal Chase
Captain	Hal Chase
Top batter	Home runs: Birdie Cree, Harry Wolter (4), Hal Chase, John Knight (3) BA: John Knight (.312), Hal Chase (.290), Birdie Cree (.287) Runs: Harry Wolter (84), Bert Daniels (68), Hal Chase (67)  RBI: Birdie Cree, Hal Chase (73), Frank LaPorte (67)
Top pitcher/ (W-L, ERA)	Russ Ford: 26-6, 1.65 Jack Warhop: 14-14, 3.00
Attendance record	355,857 (5th of 8)

1910 New York Yankees season: A brief summary

The 1910 New York Yankees season is a fascinating chapter in the early history of a team that was then known worldwide as the New York Highlanders. This season encapsulates the highs and lows of baseball, showcasing both the grit and the misfortune that can define a team’s journey through the annals of the sport.

Managed by George Stallings and Hal Chase, the 1910 New York Yankees demonstrated remarkable prowess on the field, concluding the season with an impressive 88 wins against 63 losses. This record was good enough for second place in the American League, a commendable achievement that hinted at the potential greatness the franchise was destined to achieve. Playing their home games at Hilltop Park, the team began to embrace the “Yankees” moniker, a name that would soon become synonymous with baseball excellence.

The 1910 season was not without its standout moments and remarkable performances. One of the most memorable occurred on August 30, when pitcher Tom Hughes threw nine no-hit innings against the Cleveland Naps. In an era when pitching dominated, Hughes’ performance was a testament to his skill and determination. Unfortunately, the game was tied 0–0 after nine innings, forcing it into extras. The tenth inning saw Hughes give up a hit, and the eleventh proved disastrous as he conceded five runs, resulting in a 5–0 loss. This game encapsulates the unpredictability and cruelty of baseball, where even the most dominant performances can end in defeat.

Despite the heartbreak of near-perfection, the season was a stepping stone for the franchise. It showcased the team’s competitive spirit and hinted at the success that would come in later years. The 1910 season was a crucial period of growth and identity formation for the Highlanders, setting the stage for their evolution into the Yankees and their eventual establishment as a powerhouse in the American League.

The legacy of the 1910 New York Highlanders is a reminder of the enduring allure of baseball. It was a season marked by remarkable individual achievements, spirited competition, and the inevitable ebb and flow of fortunes. As the team continued to build on the foundation laid in 1910, they moved closer to the storied history that would define the Yankees as one of the most successful and iconic franchises in sports history.

Postseason result

(Did not qualify – Eliminated in regular season)

1910 New York Yankees roster

Name	Age	B	T	Ht	Wt	DoB	Yrs	G	GS	WAR	Salary
Jimmy Austin	30	B	R	5′ 7″	155	Dec 8, 1879	2	133	131	1.6
Walter Blair	26	R	R	6′ 0″	185	Oct 13, 1883	4	6	6	0
Ray Caldwell	22	L	R	6′ 2″	190	Apr 26, 1888	1st	6	2	0.2
Les Channell	24	L	L	6′ 0″	180	Mar 3, 1886	1st	6	6	0.1
Hal Chase	27	R	L	6′ 0″	175	Feb 13, 1883	6	130	129	2.4	$4,500
Birdie Cree	27	R	R	5′ 6″	150	Oct 23, 1882	3	134	128	2.6
Lou Criger	38	R	R	5′ 10″	165	Feb 3, 1872	15	27	26	-0.2
Bert Daniels	27	R	R	5′ 9″	180	Oct 31, 1882	1st	95	94	2.8
Slow Joe Doyle	28	R	R	5′ 8″	150	Sep 15, 1881	5	3	2	-0.6
Clyde Engle	26	R	R	5′ 10″	190	Mar 19, 1884	2	6	3	0
Ray Fisher	22	R	R	5′ 11″	180	Oct 4, 1887	1st	17	7	0.2	$1,500
Russ Ford	27	R	R	5′ 11″	175	Apr 25, 1883	2	36	33	11.9
Eddie Foster	23	R	R	5′ 6″	145	Feb 13, 1887	1st	31	22	-0.4
John Frill	31	R	L	5′ 10″	170	Apr 3, 1879	1st	10	5	-0.8
Earle Gardner	26	R	R	5′ 11″	160	Jan 24, 1884	3	86	70	-0.1
Charlie Hemphill	34	L	L	5′ 9″	160	Apr 20, 1876	10	103	91	1
Tom Hughes	26	R	R	6′ 2″	175	Jan 28, 1884	4	23	15	-0.2
Red Kleinow	32	R	R	5′ 10″	165	Jul 20, 1877	7	5	3	0.2
John Knight	24	R	R	6′ 2″	180	Oct 6, 1885	5	117	112	4.4
Frank LaPorte	30	R	R	5′ 8″	175	Feb 6, 1880	6	125	115	2.4
Tommy Madden	26	L	L	5′ 11″	160	Jul 31, 1883	2	1	0
Rube Manning	27	R	R	6′ 0″	180	Apr 29, 1883	4	16	9	-0.4
Larry McClure	25	R	R	5′ 6″	130	Oct 8, 1884	1st	1	0	0
Fred Mitchell	32	R	R	5′ 9″	185	Jun 5, 1878	6	68	46	-0.5
Jack Quinn	26	R	R	6′ 0″	196	Jul 1, 1883	2	35	31	3.8
Roxey Roach	27	R	R	5′ 11″	160	Nov 28, 1882	1st	70	61	0.7
Ed Sweeney	21	R	R	6′ 1″	200	Jul 19, 1888	3	78	74	1.3
Hippo Vaughn	22	B	L	6′ 4″	215	Apr 9, 1888	2	30	25	5	$1,200
Joe Walsh	23	R	R	6′ 2″	170	Oct 14, 1886	1st	2	1	0
Jack Warhop	25	R	R	5′ 9″	168	Jul 4, 1884	3	38	27	1.6
Harry Wolter	25	L	R	5′ 10″	175	Jul 11, 1884	3	134	130	3.4

1910 New York Yankees player additions, transactions, and trades

December 1909

• December 14: Kid Elberfeld player rights sold to the Washington Nationals for $5,000.
• December 16: Traded Ray Demmitt and Joe Lake to the St. Louis Browns. Received Lou Criger.
• December 27: Andy O’Connor player rights sold to Rochester (International).Pete Wilson player rights sold to Montreal (International).

Before 1910 Season

• Walter Blair player rights sold to Rochester (Eastern) for $1,500 (approximate date).
• Purchased Ray Fisher from Hartford (Connecticut State).
• Purchased Eddie Foster from the Detroit Tigers.

January 1910

• January 18: Selected Harry Wolter off waivers from the Boston Red Sox for $1,500.

February 1910

• February 22: Released Willie Keeler.

May 1910

• May 10: Clyde Engle player rights sold to the Boston Red Sox.
• May 26: Red Kleinow player rights sold to the Boston Red Sox.
• May 31: Slow Joe Doyle player rights sold to the Cincinnati Reds for $2,000.

July 1910

• July 13: John Frill player rights sold to Jersey City (Eastern).
• July 23: Purchased Ed Lafitte from Rochester (Eastern).
• July 26: Larry McClure player rights sold to Jersey City (Eastern).

August 1910

• August (approximate dates):

Purchased Harry Ables from San Antonio (Texas) for $1,000.

Purchased Bill Bailey from Lancaster (Tri-State) for $800.

Purchased Walter Blair from Rochester (Eastern) for $7,000.

Purchased Ray Caldwell from McKeesport (Ohio-Pennsylvania) for $2,000.

Purchased Brad Kocher from Bridgeport (Connecticut State).

• August 5: Purchased Johnny Priest from Danville (Virginia) for $850.
• August 15: Purchased Gene Elliott from McKeesport (Ohio-Pennsylvania) for $2,000.
• August 24: Rube Manning player rights sold to Rochester (Eastern).

September 1910

• September 1: Drafted Benny Kauff from Parkersburg (Virginia Valley) in the 1910 rule 5 draft.
• September 3: Brad Kocher player rights sold to the Detroit Tigers. Ed Lafitte player rights sold to the Detroit Tigers.

1910 New York Yankees player debuts

• Ray Caldwell – 09-09-1910 – 22 years old
• Les Channell – 05-11-1910 – 24 years old
• Bert Daniels – 06-25-1910 – 27 years old
• Ray Fisher – 07-02-1910 – 22 years old
• Eddie Foster – 04-14-1910 – 23 years old
• John Frill – 04-16-1910 – 31 years old
• Larry McClure – 07-26-1910 – 25 years old
• Roxey Roach – 04-26-1910 – 27 years old
• Joe Walsh – 07-07-1910 – 23 years old

The team stats (batting)

Pos	Name	Age	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	BA
C	Ed Sweeney	21	78	249	215	25	43	4	4	0	13	12	17	18	0.2
1B	Hal Chase	27	130	560	524	67	152	20	5	3	73	40	16	41	0.29
2B	Frank LaPorte	30	124	494	432	43	114	14	6	2	67	16	33	34	0.264
SS	John Knight	24	117	473	414	58	129	25	4	3	45	23	34	55	0.312
3B	Jimmy Austin	30	133	511	432	46	94	11	4	2	36	22	47	56	0.218
OF	Birdie Cree	27	134	530	467	58	134	19	16	4	73	28	40	48	0.287
OF	Charlie Hemphill	34	102	429	351	45	84	9	4	0	21	19	55	27	0.239
OF	Harry Wolter	25	135	572	479	84	128	15	9	4	42	39	66	61	0.267
OF	Bert Daniels	27	95	424	356	68	90	13	8	1	17	41	41	52	0.253
2B	Earle Gardner	26	86	303	271	36	66	4	2	1	24	9	21	22	0.244
SS	Roxey Roach	27	70	264	220	27	47	9	2	0	20	15	29	34	0.214
C	Fred Mitchell	32	68	209	196	16	45	7	2	0	18	6	9	19	0.23
SS	Eddie Foster	23	30	93	83	5	11	2	0	0	1	2	8	13	0.133
C	Lou Criger	38	27	82	69	3	13	2	0	0	4	0	10	15	0.188
C	Walter Blair	26	6	23	22	2	5	0	1	0	2	0	0	3	0.227
OF	Les Channell	24	6	22	19	3	6	0	0	0	3	2	2	3	0.316
OF	Clyde Engle	26	5	17	13	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	0.231
C	Red Kleinow	32	6	13	12	2	5	0	0	0	2	2	1	0	0.417
C	Joe Walsh	23	1	6	4	0	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.5
	Tommy Madden	26	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
OF	Larry McClure	25	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
P	Russ Ford	27	36	112	96	8	20	1	5	0	7	1	9	33	0.208
P	Jack Quinn	26	35	92	82	9	19	4	2	0	10	2	6	23	0.232
P	Jack Warhop	25	37	90	79	12	14	1	0	0	2	4	5	17	0.177
P	Hippo Vaughn	22	30	82	75	6	10	1	0	0	4	1	7	23	0.133
P	Tom Hughes	26	23	61	55	4	9	0	1	0	2	1	3	16	0.164
P	Ray Fisher	22	17	30	29	1	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.103
P	Rube Manning	27	16	29	26	0	5	0	0	0	0	2	2	5	0.192
P	John Frill	31	10	20	18	1	2	0	0	0	4	0	1	3	0.111
P	Ray Caldwell	22	6	6	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
P	Slow Joe Doyle	28	3	4	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.25
	Team Totals	27.5	156	5802	5051	629	1254	164	75	20	492	288	464	634	0.248
	Rank in 8 AL teams				5	4	5	5	3	3		1	1	4	4
	Non-Pitcher Totals	27.7	156	5276	4581	588	1171	155	67	20	463	277	431	502	0.256
	Pitcher Totals	25.5	156	526	470	41	83	9	8	0	29	11	33	132	0.177

1910 New York Yankees team stats (pitching)

Pos	Name	Age	W	L	W-L%	ERA	G	GS	GF	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER
SP	Russ Ford	27	26	6	0.813	1.65	36	33	3	29	8	1	299.2	194	69	55
SP	Jack Warhop	25	14	14	0.5	3	37	27	10	20	0	2	243	219	108	81
SP	Jack Quinn	26	18	12	0.6	2.37	35	31	4	20	0	0	235.2	214	88	62
SP	Hippo Vaughn	22	13	11	0.542	1.83	30	25	3	18	5	1	221.2	190	76	45
SP	Tom Hughes	26	7	9	0.438	3.5	23	15	6	11	0	1	151.2	153	77	59
RP	Ray Fisher	22	5	3	0.625	2.92	17	7	8	3	0	1	92.1	95	41	30
RP	Rube Manning	27	2	4	0.333	3.72	16	9	6	4	0	0	75	80	43	31
RP	John Frill	31	2	2	0.5	4.47	10	5	3	3	1	1	48.1	55	33	24
	Ray Caldwell	22	1	0	1	3.72	6	2	2	1	0	1	19.1	19	8	8
	Slow Joe Doyle	28	0	2	0	8.03	3	2	1	1	0	0	12.1	19	13	11
	Team Totals	25.3	88	63	0.583	2.61	156	156	46	110	14	8	1399	1238	556	406
	Rank in 8 AL teams		2	7		5				3	5	1	5	5	4	5

1910 New York Yankees record vs. opponents/ Team splits

Month (Games)	Won	Lost	WP
April (11)	5	4	0.556
May (25)	18	6	0.750
June (25)	13	11	0.542
July (33)	17	16	0.515
August (31)	16	14	0.533
September (24)	13	11	0.542
October (7)	6	1	0.857

1910 New York Yankees monthly record

Opponent (Games)	Won	Lost	WP
Boston Red Sox (23)	13	9	0.591
Chicago White Sox (23)	13	8	0.619
Cleveland Naps (21)	13	8	0.619
Detroit Tigers (22)	9	13	0.409
Philadelphia Athletics (21)	9	12	0.429
St. Louis Browns (23)	16	6	0.727
Washington Senators (23)	15	7	0.682