6 Baseball Players who Played for Diamondbacks and Yankees
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Diamondbacks and Yankees.
Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson, also known as the ‘Big Unit’, was a towering force in baseball from 1988 to 2009. He threw mainly for the Mariners and Diamondbacks but also played for the Montreal Expos, Yankees, Giants and Astros.
Johnson won the World Series with the Diamondbacks in 2001, where he was also the World Series MVP. He racked up over 300 wins, more than 4,800 strikeouts, and bagged the Cy Young Award five times. Johnson got into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015.
*Johnson was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 119)
Didi Gregorius
Didi Gregorius had an 11-year career in the majors and was a shortstop known best for his time with the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies.
Gregorius ended his career 1 hit shy of 1000 and hit 134 home runs with a .257 career batting average.
Notable for his solid defensive skills and power at the plate (for a shortstop), he had several strong seasons with the Yankees, including 2018, where he hit .268 with 27 home runs and 86 RBIs.
Tony Womack
Tony Womack is known for his career as a second baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2006. Womack’s first stint was with the Pittsburgh Pirates where he played from 1993 to 1998, followed by time with the Diamondbacks, Rockies, Cubs, Cardinals, and Yankees.
Womack had a career batting average of .273 and accumulated 363 stolen bases, making him one of the most dangerous base runners during his time.
Perhaps his most significant contribution was in the 2001 World Series, where his 9th inning hit for the Diamondbacks in Game 7 led to the winning run against the Yankees.
Womack Key Stats
- All-Star (Pirates)
- 30+ Stolen Base Season (Pirates, Diamondbacks)
- .300+ Batting Avg Season (Cardinals)
Travis Lee
Travis Lee, a versatile first baseman and outfielder, had an 8-year career in the MLB from 1998 to 2006 with the Diamondbacks, Phillies, Rays, and Yankees.
With a solid glove and left-handed bat, Lee accumulated 115 home runs and 488 RBIs over his career, maintaining a .256 batting average. Lee’s steady defense was a key part of his game, finishing his career with a .997 fielding percentage at first base.
His best season might have been with the Phillies in 2001 when hit .258 with 20 home runs and 90 RBIs.
Richie Sexson
Richie Sexson was a big-hitting first baseman in baseball from 1997 to 2008, playing for the Brewers, Mariners, Diamondbacks, Indians (now Guardians), and Yankees.
Standing at 6’8″, Sexson was an intimidating presence at the plate and cranked over 300 home runs during his career with a single-season best of 45 in both 2001 and 2003 with the Brewers. He was a two-time All-Star and known for hitting some of the longest homers in the game.
RARITY SCORE ALERT: Sexson is best remembered by most fans for his time in Milwaukee and Seattle. On the other hand, he only played 22 games for the Yankees in his final season and 23 games for Arizona in 2004.
This means there is a very good chance he flies way under the radar for a Diamondbacks / Yankees block.
Eric Chavez
Eric Chavez, a standout third baseman, had a strong career in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2014. Chavez made his mark primarily with the Oakland Athletics, where he won six consecutive Gold Glove Awards for his exceptional defensive abilities.
He was also a solid offensive player, hitting over 250 home runs and maintaining a career batting average of .268. He even won a Silver Slugger award with the A’s in 2002.
Despite dealing with numerous injuries that hindered his performance in the later part of his career, Chavez’s combination of stellar defense and power at the plate left a lasting impact, and he remains one of the more notable third basemen of his era.
