The New York Yankees franchise was founded in 1901 in as the Baltimore Orioles. They are currently playing in the American League’s East Division. New York has won a total of 27 World Series titles, 40 American League pennants, and 18 division titles in their storied history.
When it comes baseball, the ability to hit home runs is one of the most exciting aspects of the game to fans. The Yankees have a long history of long ball hitters throughout their 111-year history. Here is a top-10 list of the all-time home runs leaders for the New York Yankees franchise.
No. 10 Graig Nettles (250)
The Minnesota Twins selected Nettles in the fourth round of the 1965 draft. He made his MLB debut on September 6, 1967 with the Twins. He played with New York for 11 seasons from 1973 until 1983.
No. 9 Derek Jeter (255) (ACTIVE)
The New York Yankees selected Jeter in the first round of the 1992 draft. He made his MLB debut on May 29, 1995 with the Yankees. Jeter just completed his 18th season with the Yankees and is expected to return in 2013.
No. 8 Jorge Posada (275)
The New York Yankees selected Posada in the 24th round of the 1990 draft. He made his MLB debut on September 4, 1991 with the Yankees. Posada played his entire 17-season career with New York from 1995-2011.
The New York Yankees signed Williams as an amateur free agent in 1985. He made his MLB debut on July 7, 1991 with the Yankees. Williams played his entire 16-season career with New York from 1991-2006.
The Seattle Mariners selected Rodriguez in the first round of the 1993 draft. He made his MLB debut on July 8, 1994 with the Mariners. Rodriguez just completed his ninth season with New York and is expected to return in 2013.
No. 5 Yogi Berra (358)
The New York Yankees signed Berra as an amateur free agent in 1943. He made his MLB debut on September 22, 1946 with the Yankees. Berra played 18 seasons with New York from 1946 until 1963.
No. 4 Joe DiMaggio (361)
DiMaggio made his MLB debut on May 3, 1936. He played his entire 13-season career with New York from 1936 until 1951.
The New York Yankees signed Gehrig as a free agent in 1923. He made his MLB debut on June 15, 1923. Gehrig played his entire 17-season career with New York from 1923 until 1939.
No. 2 Mickey Mantle (536)
The New York Yankees signed Mantle as an amateur free agent in 1949. He made his MLB debut on April 17, 1951. Mantle played his entire 18-season career with New York from 1951 until 1968.
