New York Yankees backfield coach history
Bernie Masterson
Masterson was the backfield coach for the New York Yankees in the 1949 season. Masterson's record as the team's backfield coach was 8-4-0, making him the second-most successful backfield coach in New York Yankees history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1949) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Masterson in playoff games.
Norman "Red" Strader
Strader was the backfield coach for the New York Yankees in the 1946-1948 seasons, a total of three years. Strader's record as the team's backfield coach was 22-8-2, making him the most successful backfield coach in New York Yankees history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1946-1947) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Strader in playoff games.
New York Yankees backfield coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Masterson | 1949 | 8-4-0 | 66.7% | 0-1 |
| Norman "Red" Strader | 1946-1948 | 22-8-2 | 71.9% | 0-2 |
New York Yankees backfield coach facts
- Norman "Red" Strader was the first backfield coach in Yankees history in 1946.
- Norman "Red" Strader coached the most seasons as the Yankees's backfield coach at three seasons.
- Bernie Masterson was the last coach to hold the position of backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1949 season.