Who was the New York Yankees catcher before Mike Stanley?

Answer 1

The last team elected captain prior to Derek Jeter was Don Mattingly. After Mattingly's retirement, the Yankees did not have a captain until Jeter in the 2003 season. However, for the Yankees teams between Mattingly's and Jeter's time as captain, the 'unofficial' captain was considered to be Paul O'Neill.

Answer 2

Tony Fernandez.

Jeter took over at shortstop in the 1996 season. Fernandez started 103 games at shortstop in 1995, his only season with the team. Kevin Elster also played shortstop for the 1995 Yankees.

Answer 3

Before the arrival of Munson in late 1969, the Yankees platooned catchers Jake Gibbs and Frank Fernandez. The Yankees traded Fernandez after the season, and Munson went on to become the 1970 American League Rookie of the Year.

Answer 4

Buck Showalter was the Yankees manager between 1992-1995. Torre took over for the 1996 season.

Answer 5

Joe Girardi came to the Yankees in 1996. In 1995, the #1 catcher was Mike Stanley and the backup was Jim Leyritz.

Answer 6

Don Mattingly replaced Steve Balboni at first base for the Yankees.

Answer 7

Matt Nokes was the Yankees starting catcher prior to Mike Stanley.