Concourse in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Melvin Leon Stottlemyre, Sr.
"Mel"
Yankees Pitcher, 1964-1974
Yankees Pitching Coach, 1996-2005
Called up in August 1964, Stottlemyre went 9-3 to lead the Yankees to their fifth consecutive AL Pennant, later starting three games in the seven-game Fall Classic that season.
An elite pitcher in his day, he played his entire career with the Yankees and was selected to five All-Star teams, going 164-139 with a 2.97 ERA over 11 Major League seasons.
Was one of the best righthanded pitchers in Yankees history, whose 40 career shutouts are tied for second on the all-time franchise list. He ranks fourth all-time among Yankees in starts (356) and innings pitched (2,662), and eighth in complete games (152) and ERA.
Known as a good hitter for his position, he had five hits in five at-bats on Sept. 26, 1964 and a rare inside-the-park grand slam on July 20, 1965.
He later became one of the best pitching coaches in baseball, expertly guiding the Yankees staff during their World Series championship seasons of 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000.
Erected 2015 by New York Yankees Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1965.
Location. 40° 49.784′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Billy Martin (here, next to this marker); Willie Larry Randolph (here, next to this marker); Joseph Paul Torre (here, next to this marker); Phil Rizzuto (here, next to this marker); Reggie Jackson (here, next to this marker); Jorge Rafael De Posada Villeta (here, next to this marker); Charles Herbert "Red" Ruffing (here, next to this marker); Elston Howard (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 25 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
