2017 New York Yankees

The final standing	Lost the ALCS to the Houston Astros.
Regular season record	91–71 (.562)
Post-season record	7-6
Divisional rank	No. 2 in AL East
ALDS record and opponent	Won 3-2 vs. Cleveland Guardians (Indians)
AL rank	No. 4
ALCS record and opponent	Lost 3–4 vs. Houston Astros
World Series record and opponent	Didn’t play
Manager	Joe Girardi
Captain	None
Top batter	Home runs: Aaron Judge (52), Gary Sanchez (33), Didi Gregorius (25) BA: Starlin Castro (.300), Ronald Torreyes (.292), Didi Gregorius (.287), Aaron Judge (.284) Run: Aaron Judge (128), Brett Gardner (96), Gary Sanchez (79) RBI: Aaron Judge (114), Gary Sanchez (90), Didi Gregorius (87)
Top pitcher/ (W-L, ERA)	Luis Severino: 14-6, 2.98 CC Sabathia: 14-5, 3.69 Jordan Montgomery: 9-7, 3.88 Michael Pineda: 8-4, 4.39
Attendance record	3,154,938 (2nd of 15)

2017 New York Yankees: A brief summary

Under the helm of manager Joe Girardi in his final season, the 2017 New York Yankees showcased a promising array of young talent.

The regular season saw the 2017 New York Yankees finishing with a commendable record of 91 wins and 71 losses, marking a significant improvement from previous years. Notable performances included the emergence of Luis Severino as a dominant starting pitcher and the meteoric rise of rookie outfielder Aaron Judge, who not only broke the rookie home run record with 52 homers but also led the American League in this category.

Despite their early-season dominance, the 2017 New York Yankees faced stiff competition from the Boston Red Sox in the American League East. Eventually, they secured the sixth wild card berth, making their way back to the playoffs after a one-year absence. The postseason journey was nothing short of thrilling, starting with an 8-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins in the Wild Card Game, their first postseason win in five years.

The Division Series against the Cleveland Indians was a testament to the 2017 New York Yankees’ resilience. Despite falling into an 0-2 deficit after the first two games, they rallied to win the series in five games, setting the stage for a showdown in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Houston Astros.

The ALCS became a tale of two venues, with Minute Maid Park serving as a formidable challenge for the 2017 New York Yankees. Struggling to produce offense on the road, the team faced formidable pitching, especially from Justin Verlander. The Yankees fell short in a decisive Game 7, ending their quest for a World Series berth.

The season, however, was far from a disappointment. It exceeded expectations set for a transitional year, with young players showcasing improvement, Gary Sánchez confirming his 2016 performance was no fluke, and Aaron Judge evolving into an MVP candidate. The 2017 New York Yankees contended deep into October, displaying a remarkable comeback spirit.

Looking forward, the 2017 New York Yankees found themselves in a promising position. The young core of talent, fortified by a dominant bullpen and a top-tier minor-league system, provided a solid foundation. The front office’s strategic financial planning for the 2018 free-agent class adds to the optimism, making the future of the franchise appear as bright as the New York City skyline.

As the 2017 New York Yankees reflect on their season, falling just short of the World Series, the focus shifted to the long-term goal of becoming a perennial World Series contender. The franchise’s trajectory seems reminiscent of the glory days in the mid-’90s, and the prospect of acquiring top free agents like Bryce Harper and Manny Machado heightens anticipation for what lies ahead. The Yankees’ eight-year title drought may soon come to an end, with the potential for a return to the summit of baseball greatness.

2017 New York Yankees’ most memorable game

Amidst the whirlwind of the 2017 New York Yankees season, perhaps the most unforgettable moment was Aaron Judge’s spectacular performance at the T-Mobile Home Run Derby in July. At that point in the season, Judge had already established himself as the American League’s unanimous Rookie of the Year, leading the Majors with an impressive 30 home runs.

The stage was set at Marlins Park in Miami, and Judge, living up to the hype surrounding him, delivered a jaw-dropping display of power for the 2017 New York Yankees. With a swing that seemed to effortlessly send baseballs into the stratosphere, Judge launched nearly four miles’ worth of home runs during the derby. What set his performance apart were the four mammoth shots that soared beyond the 500-feet mark, a feat that left fans and fellow players alike in awe.

The competition was fierce, with Judge facing off against sluggers like the Marlins’ Justin Bour and the Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger. In the finals, Judge’s power and precision were on full display as he slammed an astounding 11 homers to defeat the Twins’ Miguel Sano. In just 76 swings, Judge showcased his raw strength and remarkable hitting prowess, totaling an impressive 47 home runs for the evening.

Reflecting on the unforgettable night, Judge expressed his joy and enthusiasm, stating, “It was a blast. I enjoyed every minute of it—watching the other guys swing, coming here early, and talking to the media. Everything about [that night] was fantastic.” This moment not only solidified Judge’s status as a home run sensation but also added a shining chapter to the narrative of the 2017 New York Yankees season, a year marked by breakout performances and a resurgence of the Bronx Bombers’ power-hitting legacy.

2017 New York Yankees season in videos

Wild Card result

Yankees 1−0 Twins

#	Date	Opponent	Stadium	Score	Win	Loss	Save	Attendance	Record
1	October 3	Twins	Yankee Stadium	8–4	Robertson (1–0)	Berríos (0–1)	—	49,280	1–0

ALDS result

Yankees 3−2 Indians

#	Date	Opponent	Stadium	Score	Win	Loss	Save	Attendance	Record
1	October 5	@ Indians	Progressive Field	0–4	Bauer (1–0)	Gray (0–1)	Allen (1)	37,612	0–1
2	October 6	@ Indians	Progressive Field	8–9 (13)	Tomlin (1–0)	Betances (0–1)	–	37,681	0–2
3	October 8	Indians	Yankee Stadium	1–0	Tanaka (1–0)	Miller (0–1)	Chapman (1)	48,614	1–2
4	October 9	Indians	Yankee Stadium	7–3	Severino (1–0)	Bauer (1–1)	Kahnle (1)	47,316	2–2
5	October 11	@ Indians	Progressive Field	5–2	Robertson (1–0)	Kluber (0–1)	Chapman (2)	37,802	3–2

ALCS result

Yankees 3−4 Astros (Home 3−0; Away 0−4)

#	Date	Opponent	Stadium	Score	Win	Loss	Save	Attendance	Record
1	October 13	@ Astros	Minute Maid Park	1–2	Keuchel (1–0)	Tanaka (0-1)	Giles (1)	43,116	0–1
2	October 14	@ Astros	Minute Maid Park	1–2	Verlander (1–0)	Chapman (0–1)	–	43,193	0–2
3	October 16	Astros	Yankee Stadium	8–1	Sabathia (1–0)	Morton (0–1)	–	49,373	1–2
4	October 17	Astros	Yankee Stadium	6–4	Green (1–0)	Giles (0–1)	Chapman (1)	48,804	2–2
5	October 18	Astros	Yankee Stadium	5–0	Tanaka (1–1)	Keuchel (1–1)	–	49,647	3–2
6	October 20	@ Astros	Minute Maid Park	1–7	Verlander (2–0)	Severino (0–1)	–	43,179	3–3
7	October 21	@ Astros	Minute Maid Park	0–4	Morton (1–1)	Sabathia (1–1)	McCullers (1)	43,201	3–4

World Series

(Didn’t play)

2017 New York Yankees roster

Name	Age	B	T	Ht	Wt	DoB	Yrs	G	GS	WAR	Salary
Miguel Andujar	22	R	R	6′ 0″	211	Mar 2, 1995	1st	5	1	0.2
Tyler Austin	25	R	R	6′ 2″	220	Sep 6, 1991	2	20	11	-0.3	$544,000
Dellin Betances	29	R	R	6′ 8″	265	Mar 23, 1988	6	66	0	1.5	$3,000,000
Greg Bird	24	L	R	6′ 3″	220	Nov 9, 1992	2	48	41	0	$545,500
Chris Carter	30	R	R	6′ 4″	245	Dec 18, 1986	8	62	49	-0.8	$3,500,000
Starlin Castro	27	R	R	6′ 2″	218	Mar 24, 1990	8	112	110	2	$9,857,143
Luis Cessa	25	R	R	6′ 0″	222	Apr 25, 1992	2	10	5	0.1
Aroldis Chapman	29	L	L	6′ 4″	235	Feb 28, 1988	8	52	0	1	$17,200,000
Ji Man Choi	26	L	R	6′ 1″	260	May 19, 1991	2	6	4	0.2
Tyler Clippard	32	R	R	6′ 3″	200	Feb 14, 1985	11	40	0	-0.2	$6,150,000
Garrett Cooper	26	R	R	6′ 5″	235	Dec 25, 1990	1st	13	13	0.1
Jacoby Ellsbury	33	L	L	6′ 1″	195	Sep 11, 1983	11	112	93	1.8	$21,142,857
Dustin Fowler	22	L	L	6′ 0″	195	Dec 29, 1994	1st	1	1	0
Clint Frazier	22	R	R	5′ 11″	212	Sep 6, 1994	1st	39	35	-0.2
Todd Frazier	31	R	R	6′ 3″	215	Feb 12, 1986	7	66	61	1.1
Giovanny Gallegos	25	R	R	6′ 2″	215	Aug 14, 1991	1st	16	0	0
Jaime García	30	L	L	6′ 2″	215	Jul 8, 1986	9	8	8	-0.1
Brett Gardner	33	L	L	5′ 11″	195	Aug 24, 1983	10	151	139	5	$12,500,000
Domingo Germán	24	R	R	6′ 2″	181	Aug 4, 1992	1st	7	0	0.2
Sonny Gray	27	R	R	5′ 10″	195	Nov 7, 1989	5	11	11	1
Chad Green	26	L	R	6′ 3″	215	May 24, 1991	2	40	1	2.7
Didi Gregorius	27	L	R	6′ 3″	205	Feb 18, 1990	6	136	133	4.5	$5,100,000
Chase Headley	33	B	R	6′ 2″	215	May 9, 1984	11	147	136	2	$13,000,000
Ben Heller	25	R	R	6′ 3″	210	Aug 5, 1991	2	9	0	0.5
Ronald Herrera	22	R	R	5′ 11″	185	May 3, 1995	1st	2	0	-0.1
Aaron Hicks	27	B	R	6′ 1″	205	Oct 2, 1989	5	88	76	3.9	$1,350,000
Kyle Higashioka	27	R	R	6′ 1″	202	Apr 20, 1990	1st	9	5	-0.2
Jonathan Holder	24	R	R	6′ 2″	232	Jun 9, 1993	2	37	0	0.5	$536,875
Matt Holliday	37	R	R	6′ 4″	240	Jan 15, 1980	14	105	96	-0.1	$13,000,000
Aaron Judge	25	R	R	6′ 7″	282	Apr 26, 1992	2	155	151	8	$544,500
Tommy Kahnle	27	R	R	6′ 1″	230	Aug 7, 1989	4	32	0	0.8
Pete Kozma	29	R	R	6′ 0″	190	Apr 11, 1988	6	11	3	-0.3	$575,000
Erik Kratz	37	R	R	6′ 4″	250	Jun 15, 1980	8	4	0	0.1
Tommy Layne	32	L	L	6′ 2″	195	Nov 2, 1984	6	19	0	-0.3	$1,075,000
Bryan Mitchell	26	L	R	6′ 2″	215	Apr 19, 1991	4	20	1	-0.3	$550,625
Jordan Montgomery	24	L	L	6′ 6″	228	Dec 27, 1992	1st	29	29	2.8	$535,000
Michael Pineda	28	R	R	6′ 7″	280	Jan 18, 1989	5	17	17	0.6	$7,400,000
Rob Refsnyder	26	R	R	6′ 0″	203	Mar 26, 1991	3	20	7	-0.4
David Robertson	32	R	R	5′ 11″	195	Apr 9, 1985	10	30	0	1.8	$12,000,000
Austin Romine	28	R	R	6′ 1″	216	Nov 22, 1988	6	80	62	-0.8	$805,000
CC Sabathia	36	L	L	6′ 6″	300	Jul 21, 1980	17	27	27	2.8	$25,000,000
Gary Sánchez	24	R	R	6′ 2″	230	Dec 2, 1992	3	122	117	4	$557,900
Luis Severino	23	R	R	6′ 2″	218	Feb 20, 1994	3	31	31	5.2	$550,975
Chasen Shreve	26	L	L	6′ 4″	180	Jul 12, 1990	4	44	0	0.5	$552,425
Caleb Smith	25	R	L	6′ 0″	207	Jul 28, 1991	1st	9	2	-0.3
Masahiro Tanaka	28	R	R	6′ 3″	218	Nov 1, 1988	4	30	30	1	$22,000,000
Ronald Torreyes	24	R	R	5′ 8″	155	Sep 2, 1992	3	108	85	0.9	$561,900
Tyler Wade	22	L	R	6′ 1″	188	Nov 23, 1994	1st	30	14	-0.7
Adam Warren	29	R	R	6′ 1″	224	Aug 25, 1987	6	46	0	1.4	$2,290,000
Tyler Webb	26	R	L	6′ 5″	240	Jul 20, 1990	1st	7	0	0
Mason Williams	25	L	R	6′ 1″	195	Aug 21, 1991	3	5	5	-0.3

2017 New York Yankees additions, transactions, and trades

Free Agent Acquisitions:

• December 7, 2016: Agreed to a one-year, $13 million deal with left fielder Matt Holliday.
• December 15, 2016: Secured the services of closer Aroldis Chapman with a five-year, $86 million contract.
• February 16, 2017: Signed 1B/OF Chris Carter to a one-year, $3 million deal.

Trades:

• December 3, 2016: Exchanged Brian McCann for Jorge Guzman and Albert Abreu with the Houston Astros.
• December 20, 2016: Traded Nick Goody to the Cleveland Indians for either a player to be named later or cash considerations, concluding on May 5 with the acquisition of RHP Yoiber Marquina.
• July 18: Acquired Todd Frazier, David Robertson, and Tommy Kahnle in a seven-player trade with the Chicago White Sox.

Other transactions

• March 31, 2017: Optioned RHP Ben Heller and C Kyle Higashioka to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).

• March 24, 2017: Optioned RHP Luis Cessa to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) and reassigned him to minor league camp.

• March 16, 2017: Optioned OF Mason Williams to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) and reassigned him to their minor league camp.
• April 28, 2017: Reinstated SS Didi Gregorius from the 10-day DL.

• April 12, 2017: Signed LHP Jordan Montgomery to a major league contract and selected him to the 25-man roster; designated RHP Johnny Barbato for assignment.

• April 8, 2017: Placed C Gary Sanchez on the 10-day DL.

• April 2, 2017: Agreed to terms with INF Pete Kozma and selected him to the 25-man roster.
• May 31, 2017: Recalled RHP Giovanny Gallegos from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

• May 25, 2017: Placed OF Jacoby Ellsbury on the 7-day DL; recalled INF-OF Rob Refsnyder from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).

• May 14, 2017: Placed LHP Aroldis Chapman on the 10-day DL; recalled RHP Chad Green and INF-OF Rob Refsnyder from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).

• May 5, 2017: Activated C Gary Sanchez from the 10-day DL; optioned C Kyle Higashioka to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).
• June 30, 2017: Recalled INF Miguel Andujar and RHP Bryan Mitchell from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL); placed OF Dustin Fowler on the 10-day DL.

• June 29, 2017: Selected OF Dustin Fowler and 1B Chris Carter from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).

• June 26, 2017: Activated OF Jacoby Ellsbury from the 10-day DL; recalled INF/OF Rob Refsnyder and RHP Ronald Herrera from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).

• June 22, 2017: Selected the contract of LHP Tyler Webb from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL); optioned INF/OF Rob Refsnyder to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
• July 31, 2017: Traded RHP Yefry Ramirez to Baltimore for international signing bonus pool money.

• July 24, 2017: Traded RHP Dillon McNamara to San Francisco for future considerations.

• July 23, 2017: Acquired 1B Ryan McBroom from Toronto for INF/OF Rob Refsnyder.

• July 18, 2017: Acquired INF Todd Frazier, RHP David Robertson, and RHP Tommy Kahnle from the Chicago White Sox for RHP Tyler Clippard, LHP Ian Clarkin, OF Blake Rutherford, and OF Tito Polo.

• July 15, 2017: Placed RHP Michael Pineda on the 10-day DL; recalled LHP Jordan Montgomery from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; acquired 1B Garrett Cooper from Milwaukee for LHP Tyler Webb.

• July 13, 2017: Acquired 1B Garrett Cooper from Milwaukee for LHP Tyler Webb.

• July 5, 2017: Signed INF Ji-Man Choi to a major league contract.

2017 New York Yankees debuts

• Miguel Andujar – 06-28-2017 – 22 years old
• Garrett Cooper – 07-14-2017 – 26 years old
• Dustin Fowler – 06-29-2017 – 22 years old
• Clint Frazier – 07-01-2017 – 22 years old
• Giovanny Gallegos – 05-12-2017 – 25 years old
• Domingo Germán – 06-11-2017 – 24 years old
• Ronald Herrera – 06-14-2017 – 22 years old
• Kyle Higashioka – 04-10-2017 – 26 years old
• Jordan Montgomery – 04-12-2017 – 24 years old
• Caleb Smith – 07-17-2017 – 25 years old
• Tyler Wade – 06-27-2017 – 22 years old
• Tyler Webb – 06-24-2017 – 26 years old

2017 New York Yankees team stats (batting)

Pos	Name	Age	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA
C	Gary Sánchez	24	122	525	471	79	131	20	0	33	90	2	1	40	120	0.278
1B	Chris Carter	30	62	208	184	20	37	5	1	8	26	0	0	20	76	0.201
2B	Starlin Castro	27	112	473	443	66	133	18	1	16	63	2	0	23	93	0.3
SS	Didi Gregorius*	27	136	570	534	73	153	27	0	25	87	3	1	25	70	0.287
3B	Chase Headley#	33	147	586	512	77	140	30	1	12	61	9	2	60	132	0.273
LF	Brett Gardner*	33	151	682	594	96	157	26	4	21	63	23	5	72	122	0.264
CF	Jacoby Ellsbury*	33	112	409	356	65	94	20	4	7	39	22	3	41	63	0.264
RF	Aaron Judge	25	155	678	542	128	154	24	3	52	114	9	4	127	208	0.284
DH	Matt Holliday	37	105	427	373	50	86	18	0	19	64	1	0	46	114	0.231
OF	Aaron Hicks#	27	88	361	301	54	80	18	0	15	52	10	5	51	67	0.266
IF	Ronald Torreyes	24	108	336	315	35	92	15	1	3	36	2	0	11	43	0.292
C	Austin Romine	28	80	252	229	19	50	9	1	2	21	0	0	16	57	0.218
3B	Todd Frazier	31	66	241	194	33	43	4	1	11	32	0	0	35	54	0.222
1B	Greg Bird*	24	48	170	147	20	28	7	0	9	28	0	0	19	42	0.19
LF	Clint Frazier	22	39	142	134	16	31	9	4	4	17	1	0	7	43	0.231
UT	Tyler Wade*	22	30	63	58	7	9	4	0	0	2	1	1	5	19	0.155
UT	Tyler Austin	25	20	46	40	4	9	2	0	2	8	0	0	4	17	0.225
1B	Garrett Cooper	26	13	45	43	3	14	5	1	0	6	0	0	1	12	0.326
UT	Rob Refsnyder	26	20	40	37	3	5	1	1	0	0	2	0	3	8	0.135
C	Kyle Higashioka	27	9	20	18	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	0
1B	Ji Man Choi*	26	6	18	15	2	4	1	0	2	5	0	0	2	5	0.267
OF	Mason Williams*	25	5	17	16	3	4	0	0	0	1	2	0	1	2	0.25
SS	Pete Kozma	29	11	10	9	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.111
DH	Miguel Andujar	22	5	8	7	0	4	2	0	0	4	1	0	1	0	0.571
DH	Erik Kratz	37	4	2	2	0	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1
RF	Dustin Fowler*	22	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Team Totals	28.7	162	6354	5594	858	1463	266	23	241	821	90	22	616	1386	0.262
	Rank in 15 AL teams				4	2	3	10	7	1		7	2	1	10	3

2017 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	Luis Severino	23	14	6	0.7	2.98	31	31	0	0	0	0	193.1	150	73	64
SP	Masahiro Tanaka	28	13	12	0.52	4.74	30	30	0	1	1	0	178.1	180	100	94
SP	Jordan Montgomery*	24	9	7	0.563	3.88	29	29	0	0	0	0	155.1	140	72	67
SP	CC Sabathia*	36	14	5	0.737	3.69	27	27	0	0	0	0	148.2	139	64	61
SP	Michael Pineda	28	8	4	0.667	4.39	17	17	0	0	0	0	96.1	103	55	47
SP	Sonny Gray	27	4	7	0.364	3.72	11	11	0	1	0	0	65.1	55	31	27
CL	Aroldis Chapman*	29	4	3	0.571	3.22	52	0	42	0	0	22	50.1	37	20	18
RP	Chad Green	26	5	0	1	1.83	40	1	4	0	0	0	69	34	14	14
RP	Dellin Betances	29	3	6	0.333	2.87	66	0	21	0	0	10	59.2	29	20	19
RP	Adam Warren	29	3	2	0.6	2.35	46	0	7	0	0	1	57.1	35	19	15
RP	Chasen Shreve*	26	4	1	0.8	3.77	44	0	15	0	0	0	45.1	35	20	19
	Jonathan Holder	24	1	1	0.5	3.89	37	0	12	0	0	0	39.1	45	17	17
	Jaime García*	30	0	3	0	4.82	8	8	0	0	0	0	37.1	41	25	20
	Tyler Clippard	32	1	5	0.167	4.95	40	0	7	0	0	1	36.1	28	21	20
	Luis Cessa	25	0	3	0	4.75	10	5	2	0	0	0	36	36	21	19
	David Robertson	32	5	0	1	1.03	30	0	6	0	0	1	35	14	4	4
	Bryan Mitchell	26	1	1	0.5	5.79	20	1	8	0	0	1	32.2	42	24	21
	Tommy Kahnle	27	1	1	0.5	2.7	32	0	7	0	0	0	26.2	25	8	8
	Giovanny Gallegos	25	0	1	0	4.87	16	0	7	0	0	0	20.1	21	12	11
	Caleb Smith*	25	0	1	0	7.71	9	2	6	0	0	0	18.2	21	16	16
	Domingo Germán	24	0	1	0	3.14	7	0	5	0	0	0	14.1	11	6	5
	Tommy Layne*	32	0	0		7.62	19	0	4	0	0	0	13	16	12	11
	Ben Heller	25	1	0	1	0.82	9	0	4	0	0	0	11	5	1	1
	Tyler Webb*	26	0	0		4.5	7	0	2	0	0	0	6	3	3	3
	Ronald Herrera	22	0	1	0	6	2	0	1	0	0	0	3	3	2	2
	Team Totals	27.5	91	71	0.562	3.72	162	162	160	2	1	36	1448.2	1248	660	599
	Rank in 15 AL teams		4	12		3				4	9	10	3	1	2	2

2017 New York Yankees vs. opponents/ team splits

Opponent (Games)	Won	Lost	WP
Baltimore Orioles (19)	12	7	0.632
Boston Red Sox (19)	11	8	0.579
Chicago Cubs (3)	3	0	1.000
Chicago White Sox (7)	4	3	0.571
Cincinnati Reds (4)	3	1	0.750
Cleveland Indians (7)	2	5	0.286
Detroit Tigers (6)	3	3	0.500
Houston Astros (7)	2	5	0.286
Kansas City Royals (7)	5	2	0.714
Los Angeles Angels (6)	2	4	0.333
Milwaukee Brewers (3)	1	2	0.333
Minnesota Twins (6)	4	2	0.667
New York Mets (4)	4	0	1.000
Oakland Athletics (7)	2	5	0.286
Pittsburgh Pirates (3)	1	2	0.333
Seattle Mariners (7)	5	2	0.714
St. Louis Cardinals (3)	3	0	1.000
Tampa Bay Rays (19)	12	7	0.632
Texas Rangers (6)	3	3	0.500
Toronto Blue Jays (19)	9	10	0.474

2017 New York Yankees monthly record

Month (Games)	Won	Lost	WP
April (23)	15	8	0.652
May (27)	15	12	0.556
June (28)	13	15	0.464
July (26)	14	12	0.538
August (29)	14	15	0.483
September (28)	20	8	0.714
October (1)	0	1	0.000

2017 New York Yankees All-Stars

• Aaron Judge
• Gary Sanchez
• Starlin Castro
• Dellin Betances
• Luis Severino

2017 New York Yankees awards and honors

• Aaron Judge: AL Rookie of the Year, AL Silver Slugger
• Gary Sanchez: AL Silver Slugger

2017 New York Yankees greatest moments

• Aaron Judge’s Power Display: Witnessing Aaron Judge’s rookie spectacle was akin to watching a fireworks show, as he smashed an unprecedented 52 home runs, with one in June soaring an astonishing 495 feet.
• Yankees’ Postseason Odyssey: The Yankees embarked on a playoff journey that nearly saw them clinch a World Series berth. Overcoming two 0-2 deficits and surviving four elimination games before the ALCS showcased their resilience and mettle.
• Matt Holliday’s Clutch Contribution: In a memorable April comeback against the Baltimore Orioles, Matt Holliday sealed the deal with a crucial home run, etching another chapter in the team’s narrative.
• Brett Gardner’s Walk-Off Theatrics: July saw Brett Gardner’s heroics with a walk-off home run against the Tampa Bay Rays, securing a thrilling 5-4 triumph for the Yankees.
• Didi Gregorius’ Postseason Prowess: Didi Gregorius left an indelible mark in the AL Wild Card game, leveling the score at three with a three-run home run in the first inning.
• Luis Severino’s Pitching Mastery: In the same Wild Card game, Luis Severino dazzled with a dominant performance, pitching seven innings, striking out nine, and allowing only three hits and one run.
• Youthful Spark: The Yankees’ ascent was fueled by a dynamic cadre of young talents—Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez, and Luis Severino—whose contributions were pivotal to the team’s success in 2017.
• Girardi’s Tactical Brilliance: Throughout the season, Joe Girardi’s managerial prowess, especially in bullpen orchestration, drew acclaim, underscoring his strategic acumen.
• Streaking to Success: In April, the Yankees embarked on an impressive eight-game winning streak, the longest of the season for the team.
• Frazier’s ALCS Heroics: Todd Frazier etched his name in the ALCS narrative with a three-run home run, propelling the Yankees to an 8-0 lead in Game 3.
• Overcoming the Cubs: In May, the Yankees scripted a comeback tale by rallying from a 4-1 deficit to defeat the Chicago Cubs 5-4.
• Hicks’ Defensive Brilliance: Aaron Hicks showcased defensive wizardry, robbing opposing batters of home runs in multiple highlight-reel plays.
• Deadline Deals Pay Off: The Yankees’ shrewd moves at the trade deadline, acquiring players like Todd Frazier, David Robertson, and Tommy Kahnle, paid dividends as they all played integral roles in the team’s postseason journey.
• Flying out of the Gate: The Yankees set the tone early in the season, boasting a formidable 21-9 record in their first 30 games.

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