2004 New York Yankees

The 2004 New York Yankees dugout is in despair as the Red Sox on their way to win the ALCS Game 6 on October 19, 2004, at Yankee Stadium.
Esteban Quiñones
Sunday February 11, 2024

Table of Contents

The final standingLost the ALCS to the Red Sox
Regular season record101–61 (.623)
Post-season record6-5
Divisional rank1st
ALDS record and opponentWon 3-1 vs Minnesota Twins
AL rank1
ALCS record and opponentLost 3-4 vs Boston Red Sox
World Series record and opponentDid not play
ManagerJoe Torre
CaptainDerek Jeter
Top batterHome runs: Alex Rodriguez, Gary Sheffield (36), Hideki Matsui (31), Derek Jeter (23)

BA: Hideki Matsui (.298), Derek Jeter, Miguel Cairo (.292), Gary Sheffield (.290)

Runs: Gary Sheffield (117), Alex Rodriguez (112), Derek Jeter (111), Hideki Matsui (109)

RBI: Gary Sheffield (121), Hideki Matsui (108), Alex Rodriguez (106)
Top pitcher/ (W-L, ERA)Jon Lieber: 14-8, 4.33
Javier Vazquez: 14-10, 4.33
Mike Mussina: 12-9, 4.59
Attendance record3,775,292 (1st of 14)

2004 New York Yankees season: A brief summary

Opening the season with two games in Japan against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays