2001 New York Yankees

The final standing	Lost the World Series to the Diamondbacks
Regular season record	95–65 (.594)
Post-season record	10-7
Divisional rank	1
ALDS record and opponent	Won 3-2 vs Oakland Athletics
AL rank	2
ALCS record and opponent	Won 4-1 vs Seattle Mariners
World Series record and opponent	Lost 3-4 vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Manager	Joe Torre
Captain	none
Top batter	Home runs: Tino Martinez (34), Bernie Williams (26), Jorge Posada (22), Derek Jeter (21) BA: Derek Jeter (.311), Bernie Williams (.307), Scott Brosius (.287), Tino Martinez (.280) Runs: Derek Jeter (110), Bernie Williams (102), Tino Martinez (89) RBI: Tino Martinez (113), Jorge Posada (95), Bernie Williams (94)
Top pitcher/ (W-L, ERA)	Roger Clemens: 20-3, 3.51 Mike Mussina: 17-11, 3.15 Andy Pettitte: 15-10, 3.99
Attendance record	3,264,907 (2nd of 14)

2001 New York Yankees season: A brief summary

In the mystical tapestry of the 2001 New York Yankees season, emotions soared to celestial heights and plummeted to the depths of despair. A saga etched with triumphs and heartaches and the poignant backdrop of the September 11 attacks unfolded as the Yankees embarked on their 99th journey. Guided by the steady hand of manager Joe Torre, the 2001 New York Yankees danced through the regular season, finishing with a record of 95–65, a commanding 13.5 games ahead of their rivals, the Boston Red Sox.

Amidst the baseball symphony, Roger Clemens orchestrated a masterpiece, stringing together an otherworldly sixteen consecutive wins, a feat whispered in the hallowed halls of baseball history alongside legends like Walter Johnson and Lefty Grove. Clemens, a virtuoso on the mound, would later claim the AL Cy Young Award, his sixth, a celestial coronation of pitching prowess.

The regular season crescendoed into a heart-stopping moment on September 2, 2001, when the baseball gods teased perfection through the fingers of Mike Mussina. A perfect game, an elusive jewel, slipped away with a bloop single, leaving the Yankees faithful gasping in collective disbelief.

As autumn draped itself over New York City, a city healing from the wounds of September 11, the Yankees emerged as beacons of resilience. In a poetic dance with destiny, the 2001 New York Yankees conquered the Oakland A’s in the ALDS and silenced the thunderous 116-win Seattle Mariners in the ALCS, claiming their fourth consecutive pennant. A dynasty etched in the stars alongside the greats of yesteryears.

Yet fate, capricious and enigmatic, cast its shadow in the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mariano Rivera, the guardian of victories, faltered in the twilight of the ninth inning of Game 7, shattering the dreams of a fourth consecutive championship. The agony of 2001 New York Yankees defeat echoed through the Bronx, but not without a glimmer of celestial magic.

Derek Jeter, a star dulled by a lackluster series, became “Mr. November” in a stroke of cosmic poetry. His walk-off home run in the early hours of November 1, a beacon of hope in the darkest hour of the 2001 New York Yankees, earned him a moniker that transcended time.

Beneath the arches of Yankee Stadium, a sacred space that witnessed the clash of titans, a memorial service titled “Prayer for America” unfolded, a poignant ode to unity and resilience.

As the curtain fell on the season, the 2001 New York Yankees faced a cosmic shift. The retirements of Paul O’Neill and Scott Brosius, coupled with the departure of stalwarts like Chuck Knoblauch and Tino Martinez, marked the end of an era. The team, like a phoenix, prepared to rise anew with the pursuit of Jason Giambi, a harbinger of change in the cosmic dance of baseball fortunes.

In the aftermath of the World Series heartbreak, the Yankees, like celestial bodies realigning, embraced the ebb and flow of renewal. The 2001 New York Yankees season, a kaleidoscope of emotions set against the canvas of history, remains a celestial chapter in the grand narrative of baseball’s mystique. A tale where victories and defeats intertwined, and the spirit of resilience soared high, echoing through the cosmos of sports lore.

2001 New York Yankees’ journey from villains to heroes in the wake of 9/11

In the wake of the devastating September 11 attacks, the 2001 New York Yankees found themselves at a crossroads, grappling with the question of resuming play in a world forever changed. Baseball, a mere diversion in ordinary times, felt inconsequential against the backdrop of a grieving nation digging through the remnants of Ground Zero.

For the Yankees, accustomed to being the villains in the baseball narrative, the resumption of their schedule became a journey of unexpected redemption. Stripped of their identity as baseball’s rich bullies, they transformed into symbols of healing, embodying the resilience of a nation in turmoil. Suddenly, they weren’t just the Yankees; they were America’s team.

The resumption of play, marked by a game in Chicago, revealed a sea change in the perception of the 2001 New York Yankees. Signs declaring “We are all Yankees” adorned Comiskey Park, a poignant testament to the unity that transcended rivalry. Even in the lion’s den of Fenway Park, the Yankees were met with standing ovations from their fiercest rivals. The once-hated Yankees had become a source of solace and hope in a nation yearning for distraction.

In the throes of national anguish, baseball provided a sanctuary—a brief respite from the relentless images of death and destruction. The stadiums, adorned with American flags, became arenas of unity, and the cheers for the 2001 New York Yankees resonated as a collective expression of patriotism. The game that had once divided fans now united them in a shared pursuit of normalcy.

As the playoffs unfolded, the 2001 New York Yankees embraced a higher purpose. In the ALDS, they mirrored the resilience of New York, overcoming a daunting 2-0 series deficit to triumph in a decisive Game 5. The spirit of the city infused their play, and Derek Jeter’s miraculous flip play in Game 3 became a symbol of unwavering determination.

Facing the Mariners in the ALCS, the 2001 New York Yankees defied the odds with a sense of invincibility. In the words of a New York firefighter, “They can’t lose, they got 3,000 angels watching over them.” The city rallied behind its team, finding solace and inspiration in the Yankees’ unprecedented march to their fourth straight World Series.

Despite the heartbreak of the ultimate defeat, the 2001 New York Yankees emerged as victors in a broader sense. The city, in desperate need of heroes, found them in the pinstripes of 25 men on a baseball field. In those turbulent months, the Yankees provided a positive outlet, uplifting spirits and momentarily overshadowing the darkness of September 11th.

The 2001 World Series, though ending in devastation, symbolized a triumph of the human spirit. The Yankees, once vilified, became beacons of hope, demonstrating the transformative power of sports in times of crisis. As the city healed, the 2001 New York Yankees, in defeat, secured a greater victory—a victory measured in unity, resilience, and the collective heartbeat of a nation on the path to recovery.

2001 New York Yankees season in videos

ALDS Result

Yankees 3-2 Athletics

#	Date	Opponent	Score	Win	Loss	Save	Location	Attendance	Record
1	October 10	Athletics	3–5	Mulder (1–0)	Clemens (0–1)	Isringhausen (1)	Yankee Stadium	56,697	0–1
2	October 11	Athletics	0–2	Hudson (1–0)	Pettitte (0–1)	Isringhausen (2)	Yankee Stadium	56,684	0–2
3	October 13	@ Athletics	1–0	Mussina (1–0)	Zito (0–1)	Rivera (1)	Network Associates Coliseum	55,861	1–2
4	October 14	@ Athletics	9–2	Hernandez (1–0)	Lidle (0–1)		Network Associates Coliseum	43,681	2–2
5	October 15	Athletics	5–3	Stanton (1–0)	Mulder (1–1)	Rivera (2)	Yankee Stadium	56,642	3–2

ALCS Result

Yankees 4-1 Mariners

#	Date	Opponent	Score	Win	Loss	Save	Location	Attendance	Record
1	October 17	@ Mariners	4–2	Pettitte (1–0)	Sele (0–1)	Rivera (1)	Safeco Field	47,644	1–0
2	October 18	@ Mariners	3–2	Mussina (1–0)	Garcia (0–1)	Rivera (2)	Safeco Field	47,791	2–0
3	October 20	Mariners	3–14	Moyer (1–0)	Hernandez (0–1)		Yankee Stadium	56,517	2–1
4	October 21	Mariners	3–1	Rivera (1–0)	Sasaki (0–1)		Yankee Stadium	56,375	3–1
5	October 22	Mariners	12–3	Pettitte (2–0)	Sele (0–2)		Yankee Stadium	56,370	4–1

World Series Result

Yankees 3-4 Diamondbacks

#	Date	Opponent	Score	Win	Loss	Save	Location	Attendance	Record
1	October 27	@ Diamondbacks	1–9	Schilling (1–0)	Mussina (0–1)		Bank One Ballpark	49,646	0–1
2	October 28	@ Diamondbacks	0–4	Johnson (1–0)	Pettitte (0–1)		Bank One Ballpark	49,646	0–2
3	October 30	Diamondbacks	2–1	Clemens (1–0)	Anderson (0–1)	Rivera (1)	Yankee Stadium	55,820	1–2
4	October 31	Diamondbacks	4–3 (10)	Rivera (1–0)	Kim (0–1)		Yankee Stadium	55,863	2–2
5	November 1	Diamondbacks	3–2 (12)	Hitchcock (1–0)	Lopez (0–1)		Yankee Stadium	56,018	3–2
6	November 3	@ Diamondbacks	2–15	Johnson (2–0)	Pettitte (0–2)		Bank One Ballpark	49,707	3–3
7	November 4	@ Diamondbacks	2–3	Johnson (3–0)	Rivera (1–1)		Bank One Ballpark	49,589	3–4

2001 New York Yankees roster

Name	Age	B	T	Ht	Wt	DoB	Yrs	G	GS	WAR	Salary
Carlos Almanzar	27	R	R	6′ 2″	166	Nov 6, 1973	5	10	0	0.3	$270,000
Erick Almonte	23	R	R	6′ 2″	245	Feb 1, 1978	1st	8	0	0.1
Clay Bellinger	32	R	R	6′ 3″	195	Nov 18, 1968	3	51	22	-0.5	$230,000
Brian Boehringer	32	B	R	6′ 2″	180	Jan 8, 1969	7	22	0	0.7	$350,000
Darren Bragg	31	L	R	5′ 9″	180	Sep 7, 1969	8	5	0	0
Scott Brosius	34	R	R	6′ 1″	200	Aug 15, 1966	11	120	120	2.1	$5,250,000
Randy Choate	25	L	L	6′ 1″	205	Sep 5, 1975	2	37	0	0.8	$200,000
Roger Clemens	38	R	R	6′ 4″	205	Aug 4, 1962	18	33	33	5.6	$10,300,000
Michael Coleman	25	R	R	5′ 11″	180	Aug 16, 1975	3	12	10	-0.6	$204,000
Bobby Estalella	26	R	R	6′ 1″	200	Aug 23, 1974	6	3	1	0
Todd Greene	30	R	R	5′ 10″	195	May 8, 1971	6	35	25	-0.9
Adrián Hernández	26	R	R	6′ 1″	185	Mar 25, 1975	1st	6	3	0.4
Orlando Hernandez	35	R	R	6′ 2″	210	Oct 11, 1965	4	17	16	1.4	$2,050,000
Sterling Hitchcock	30	L	L	6′ 1″	200	Apr 29, 1971	10	10	9	-0.1
Derek Jeter HOF	27	R	R	6′ 3″	195	Jun 26, 1974	7	150	150	5.2	$12,600,000
Brett Jodie	24	R	R	6′ 4″	208	Mar 25, 1977	1st	1	1	-0.3
Nick Johnson	22	L	L	6′ 3″	235	Sep 19, 1978	1st	23	16	-0.2
David Justice	35	L	L	6′ 3″	195	Apr 14, 1966	13	111	107	0.5	$7,800,000
Randy Keisler	25	L	L	6′ 3″	200	Feb 24, 1976	2	10	10	-0.2
Brandon Knight	25	L	R	6′ 0″	175	Oct 1, 1975	1st	4	0	-0.4
Chuck Knoblauch	32	R	R	5′ 9″	175	Jul 7, 1968	11	137	126	1	$6,000,000
Ted Lilly	25	L	L	6′ 0″	195	Jan 4, 1976	3	26	21	0
Tino Martinez	33	L	R	6′ 2″	205	Dec 7, 1967	12	154	148	2.3	$6,300,000
Donzell McDonald	26	B	R	5′ 11″	180	Feb 20, 1975	1st	5	0	0
Ramiro Mendoza	29	R	R	6′ 2″	154	Jun 15, 1972	6	56	2	2	$1,600,000
Mike Mussina HOF	32	L	R	6′ 2″	185	Dec 8, 1968	11	34	34	7.1	$10,000,000
Paul O’Neill	38	L	L	6′ 4″	200	Feb 25, 1963	17	137	133	0.5	$7,250,000
Joe Oliver	35	R	R	6′ 3″	215	Jul 24, 1965	13	12	10	-0.3	$1,100,000
Christian Parker	25	R	R	6′ 1″	200	Jul 3, 1975	1st	1	1	-0.3	$200,000
Robert Perez	32	R	R	6′ 3″	205	Jun 4, 1969	6	6	4	-0.2
Andy Pettitte	29	L	L	6′ 5″	235	Jun 15, 1972	7	31	31	3.4	$7,000,000
Jorge Posada	30	B	R	6′ 2″	215	Aug 17, 1970	7	138	133	3	$4,050,000
Juan Rivera	22	R	R	6′ 2″	220	Jul 3, 1978	1st	3	0	-0.1
Mariano Rivera HOF	31	R	R	6′ 2″	195	Nov 29, 1969	7	71	0	3.4	$9,150,000
Henry Rodriguez	33	L	L	6′ 1″	180	Nov 8, 1967	10	5	1	-0.2	$1,500,000
Scott Seabol	26	R	R	6′ 4″	200	May 17, 1975	1st	1	0	0	$200,000
Luis Sojo	36	R	R	5′ 11″	172	Jan 3, 1965	12	39	19	-0.7	$500,000
Alfonso Soriano	25	R	R	6′ 1″	195	Jan 7, 1976	3	158	157	0	$630,000
Shane Spencer	29	R	R	5′ 11″	210	Feb 20, 1972	4	80	73	2.1	$320,000
Mike Stanton	34	L	L	6′ 1″	190	Jun 2, 1967	13	76	0	2.7	$2,450,000
Randy Velarde	38	R	R	6′ 0″	185	Nov 24, 1962	15	15	12	0.4
Bernie Williams	32	B	R	6′ 2″	180	Sep 13, 1968	11	146	145	5.2	$12,357,143
Gerald Williams	34	R	R	6′ 2″	190	Aug 10, 1966	10	38	6	-0.4
Todd Williams	30	R	R	6′ 3″	185	Feb 13, 1971	4	15	0	0.1	$320,000
Enrique Wilson	27	B	R	5′ 11″	160	Jul 27, 1973	5	48	22	0.3
Jay Witasick	28	R	R	6′ 4″	205	Aug 28, 1972	6	32	0	-0.1
Mark Wohlers	31	R	R	6′ 4″	207	Jan 23, 1970	11	31	0	0.2

2001 New York Yankees additions, transactions, and trades

November

• November 1, 2000: Jose Vizcaino becomes a Free Agent.
• November 7, 2000: Free Agency granted to David Cone and Luis Sojo.
• November 10, 2000: Jose Canseco, Dwight Gooden, and Paul O’Neill are granted Free Agency.
• November 16, 2000: Damaso Marte, Paul O’Neill, and Robert Perez are signed as free agents.
• November 21, 2000: Joe Oliver is signed as a free agent.

December

• December 7, 2000: Dwight Gooden, Mike Mussina, and Luis Sojo are signed as free agents.
• December 14, 2000: Brian Boehringer is signed as a free agent.

January

• January 3, 2001: Todd Williams is signed as a free agent. Seth Taylor and Jay Tessmer are traded to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for David Lee.
• January 5, 2001: Robinson Canó is signed as an amateur free agent.
• January 8, 2001: Henry Rodriguez is signed as a free agent.

March

• March 21, 2001: Wily Mo Peña is traded to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Michael Coleman and Drew Henson.
• March 24, 2001: David Lee is traded to the San Diego Padres, and Carlos Almanzar is received in return.
• March 28, 2001: Glenallen Hill is traded to the Anaheim Angels, and Darren Blakely is received.

June

• June 5, 2001: John-Ford Griffin, Bronson Sardinha, Shelley Duncan, Chase Wright, Andy Cannizaro, Charlie Manning, Omir Santos, and Philip Humber are drafted in the amateur draft.
• June 8, 2001: Pat Lennon is signed as a free agent.
• June 12, 2001: Darren Bragg is selected off waivers from the New York Mets.
• June 13, 2001: Damaso Marte is traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Enrique Wilson.
• June 23, 2001: Brian Myrow is purchased from Winnipeg (Northern), and D’Angelo Jimenez is traded to the San Diego Padres for Jay Witasick.
• June 29, 2001: Gerald Williams is signed as a free agent.
• June 30, 2001: Pat Lennon is released.

July

• July 1, 2001: Ricardo Aramboles is traded to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Mark Wohlers.
• July 4, 2001: Brian Boehringer is traded to the San Francisco Giants for Joe Smith and Bobby Estalella.
• July 12, 2001: Joaquin Arias is signed as an amateur free agent.
• July 18, 2001: Chris Peters is signed as a free agent.
• July 30, 2001: Darren Blakely and Brett Jodie are traded to the San Diego Padres for Sterling Hitchcock.

August

• August 31, 2001: Players to be named later are traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Randy Velarde.

October

• October 9, 2001: Darren Bragg becomes a Free Agent.
• October 12, 2001: Todd Williams, Carlos Almanzar, Michael Coleman, Pascual Matos, Donzell McDonald, Julio Mosquera, and Chris Peters are granted Free Agency.

Player Debuts

• Erick Almonte – 09-04-2001 – 23 years old
• Adrian Hernandez – 04-21-2001 – 26 years old
• Brett Jodie – 07-20-2001 – 24 years old
• Nick Johnson – 08-21-2001 – 22 years old
• Brandon Knight – 06-05-2001 – 25 years old
• Donzell McDonald – 04-19-2001 – 26 years old
• Christian Parker – 04-06-2001 – 25 years old
• Juan Rivera – 09-04-2001 – 23 years old
• Scott Seabol – 04-08-2001 – 25 years old

2001 New York Yankees team stats (batting)

Pos	Name	Age	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA
C	Jorge Posada	30	138	557	484	59	134	28	1	22	95	2	6	62	132	0.277
1B	Tino Martinez	33	154	635	589	89	165	24	2	34	113	1	2	42	89	0.28
2B	Alfonso Soriano	25	158	614	574	77	154	34	3	18	73	43	14	29	125	0.268
SS	Derek Jeter	27	150	686	614	110	191	35	3	21	74	27	3	56	99	0.311
3B	Scott Brosius	34	120	478	428	57	123	25	2	13	49	3	1	34	83	0.287
LF	Chuck Knoblauch	32	137	600	521	66	130	20	3	9	44	38	9	58	73	0.25
CF	Bernie Williams	32	146	633	540	102	166	38	0	26	94	11	5	78	67	0.307
RF	Paul O’Neill	38	137	563	510	77	136	33	1	21	70	22	3	48	59	0.267
DH	David Justice	35	111	439	381	58	92	16	1	18	51	1	2	54	83	0.241
OF	Shane Spencer	29	80	311	283	40	73	14	2	10	46	4	1	21	58	0.258
IF	Enrique Wilson	27	48	108	99	10	24	5	1	1	12	0	2	6	14	0.242
C	Todd Greene	30	35	100	96	9	20	4	0	1	11	0	0	3	21	0.208
UT	Clay Bellinger	32	51	88	81	12	13	1	1	5	12	1	2	4	23	0.16
IF	Luis Sojo	36	39	84	79	5	13	2	0	0	9	1	0	4	12	0.165
1B	Nick Johnson	22	23	78	67	6	13	2	0	2	8	0	0	7	15	0.194
UT	Randy Velarde	38	15	55	46	4	7	3	0	0	1	2	0	5	13	0.152
OF	Gerald Williams	34	38	54	47	12	8	1	0	0	2	3	1	5	13	0.17
C	Joe Oliver	35	12	40	36	3	9	1	0	1	2	0	0	1	12	0.25
OF	Michael Coleman	25	12	39	38	5	8	0	0	1	7	0	1	0	15	0.211
OF	Robert Perez	32	6	16	15	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	7	0.267
DH	Henry Rodriguez	33	5	8	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
C	Bobby Estalella	26	3	6	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0
DH	Erick Almonte	23	8	4	4	0	2	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.5
OF	Juan Rivera	22	3	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
RF	Darren Bragg*	31	5	4	4	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.25
OF	Donzell McDonald	26	5	4	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333
DH	Scott Seabol	26	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Team Totals	31.3	161	6233	5577	804	1488	289	20	203	774	161	53	519	1035	0.267
	Rank in 14 AL teams				7	5	8	10	14	4		2	9	7	8	6

2001 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	Mike Mussina	32	17	11	0.607	3.15	34	34	0	4	3	0	228.2	202	87	80
SP	Roger Clemens	38	20	3	0.87	3.51	33	33	0	0	0	0	220.1	205	94	86
SP	Andy Pettitte	29	15	10	0.6	3.99	31	31	0	2	0	0	200.2	224	103	89
SP	Ted Lilly	25	5	6	0.455	5.37	26	21	2	0	0	0	120.2	126	81	72
SP	Orlando Hernandez	35	4	7	0.364	4.85	17	16	0	0	0	0	94.2	90	51	51
CL	Mariano Rivera	31	4	6	0.4	2.34	71	0	66	0	0	50	80.2	61	24	21
RP	Ramiro Mendoza	29	8	4	0.667	3.75	56	2	11	0	0	6	100.2	89	44	42
RP	Mike Stanton	34	9	4	0.692	2.58	76	0	16	0	0	0	80.1	80	25	23
RP	Randy Choate	25	3	1	0.75	3.35	37	0	13	0	0	0	48.1	34	21	18
RP	Jay Witasick	28	3	0	1	4.69	32	0	8	0	0	0	40.1	47	27	21
	Sterling Hitchcock	30	4	4	0.5	6.49	10	9	0	1	0	0	51.1	67	37	37
	Randy Keisler	25	1	2	0.333	6.22	10	10	0	0	0	0	50.2	52	36	35
	Mark Wohlers	31	1	0	1	4.54	31	0	14	0	0	0	35.2	33	20	18
	Brian Boehringer	32	0	1	0	3.12	22	0	8	0	0	1	34.2	35	15	12
	Adrián Hernández	26	0	3	0	3.68	6	3	1	0	0	0	22	15	10	9
	Todd Williams	30	1	0	1	4.7	15	0	6	0	0	0	15.1	22	9	8
	Carlos Almanzar	27	0	1	0	3.38	10	0	7	0	0	0	10.2	14	4	4
	Brandon Knight	25	0	0		10.13	4	0	2	0	0	0	10.2	18	12	12
	Christian Parker	25	0	1	0	21	1	1	0	0	0	0	3	8	7	7
	Brett Jodie	24	0	1	0	27	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	7	6	6
	Team Totals	31	95	65	0.594	4.02	161	161	154	7	3	57	1451.1	1429	713	649
	Rank in 14 AL teams		3	12		3				7	3	1	4	4	3	3

2001 New York Yankees vs. opponents/ team splits

Opponent (Games)	Won	Lost	WP
Anaheim Angels (7)	3	4	0.429
Atlanta Braves (3)	1	2	0.333
Baltimore Orioles (19)	13	5	0.722
Boston Red Sox (18)	13	5	0.722
Chicago White Sox (6)	5	1	0.833
Cleveland Indians (9)	5	4	0.556
Detroit Tigers (9)	5	4	0.556
Florida Marlins (3)	1	2	0.333
Kansas City Royals (6)	6	0	1.000
Minnesota Twins (6)	2	4	0.333
Montreal Expos (3)	2	1	0.667
New York Mets (6)	4	2	0.667
Oakland Athletics (9)	3	6	0.333
Philadelphia Phillies (3)	2	1	0.667
Seattle Mariners (9)	3	6	0.333
Tampa Bay Devil Rays (19)	13	6	0.684
Texas Rangers (7)	3	4	0.429
Toronto Blue Jays (19)	11	8	0.579

2001 New York Yankees monthly record

Month (Games)	Won	Lost	WP
April (26)	14	12	0.538
May (25)	15	10	0.600
June (27)	16	11	0.593
July (28)	19	9	0.679
August (29)	15	14	0.517
September (19)	12	6	0.667
October (7)	4	3	0.571

2001 New York Yankees All-Stars

• Roger Clemens
• Mariano Rivera
• Andy Pettitte
• Mike Stanton
• Jorge Posada
• Derek Jeter
• Bernie Williams

2001 New York Yankees awards and honors

• AL Cy Young: Roger Clemens
• Gold Glove Award: Mike Mussina
• Silver Slugger Award: Jorge Posada
• ALCS MVP: Andy Pettitte
• AL Relief Man Award: Mariano Rivera

2001 New York Yankees team record

Roger Clemens became the first pitcher to reach his 20th win with only 1 loss.

Other Achievements

• Roger Clemens finished 8th in AL MVP Voting.
• Derek Jeter finished 10th in AL MVP Voting.
• Mike Mussina finished 5th in AL Cy Young Voting.
• Alfonso Soriano finished 3rd in AL Rookie of the Year Voting.
• Joe Torre finished 5th in AL Manager of the Year Voting.

‘Flip’ Magic: Derek Jeter’s Journey to Becoming Mr. November

 “Right place, right time, right man”

In the fall of 2001, amidst the somber aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, Derek Jeter emerged as a beacon of hope for a grieving city. The Yankees, although falling short in the World Series against the D’backs, etched a different narrative in the hearts of New Yorkers through three remarkable back-to-back-to-back victories at Yankee Stadium.

One pivotal moment that defined their postseason run was Jeter’s iconic “Flip Play” in the ALDS against the A’s. Facing a 0-2 series deficit, the Yankees found themselves on the brink of elimination. Jeter’s keen baseball instincts and impeccable execution during a seemingly routine play became a turning point. His relay throw, an unexpected move, cut down Jeremy Giambi at home plate and saved the Yankees’ postseason aspirations. Whether practiced or spontaneous, Jeter’s brilliance showcased his ability to seize the moment.

The significance of Jeter’s career goes beyond statistics. He wasn’t just a player; he was a symbol of consistency, self-confidence, and above all, timeliness. Nicknamed “Mr. November,” Jeter’s walk-off home run in the 2001 World Series Game 4, played just after midnight on Halloween, symbolized his knack for delivering in crucial situations.

Reflecting on his illustrious career, it becomes evident that Jeter excelled not only in accumulating impressive stats but also in embracing the pressure of pivotal moments. His playoff slash line mirrored his regular-season performance, highlighting his metronomic consistency under the intense spotlight of postseason baseball.

While Jeter often downplayed the importance of analytics, his approach to the game was refreshingly simple: do what it takes to win the current game. This mindset allowed him to remain unfazed in high-pressure situations and focus on the immediate task at hand.

“The Flip” play holds a special place in Jeter’s legacy. In the 2001 ALDS, when the Yankees seemed to be running on the fumes of past greatness, Jeter’s decisive move prevented what could have been an early exit. His unyielding belief in victory, even when faced with adversity, echoed throughout his career.

As Derek Jeter is inducted into the Hall of Fame, his legacy extends beyond mere statistics. He is remembered for the events, the timeliness, and the unwavering belief in winning when it matters most. “Right place, right time, right man” encapsulates the essence of Derek Jeter’s impact on the game and the city he so proudly represented.

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