1986 New York Yankees Season - Regular Season

Regular Season

  • Don Mattingly became the sixth player in Major League history to have at least 230 hits, 100 RBIs, and 30 home runs in a season. He holds the distinction of being the first American Leaguer to reach that milestone.
  • Don Mattingly became the first Yankee since Lou Gehrig to have three consecutive seasons of 200 hits.
  • Dave Winfield became the first Yankee since Joe DiMaggio to achieve five straight 100 RBI seasons. DiMaggio did it from 1936 to 1942.
  • Willie Randolph became the all-time Yankee leader for games played at second base. The previous record holder was Tony Lazzeri. Lazzeri held the record with 1,446 games.
  • Mark McGwire made his Major League debut on August 22, 1986 in a game versus the New York Yankees. He had three at-bats and no hits.

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