Article by Patrick Higgins
From the MLB, the New York Yankees announced on Monday that they will retire the uniform numbers of Bernie Williams (51), Jorge Posada (20) and Andy Pettitte (46), in pregame ceremonies this season. Willie Randolph will also be honored by receiving a plaque in Monument Park.
Bernie Williams played center field for the Yankees, and won four World Series in five seasons with the team between 1996 and 2000. Williams spent his entire 16 year career with the Yankees. His career batting average is .297, in 2,076 games. He is also fifth in franchise history in hits with 2,336 hits. He is also the franchises leader with 22 postseason homeruns, and 80 postseason RBI’s. Williams will be honored on May 24 before a Sunday night game against the Texas Rangers.
Jorge Posada is one of the greatest catchers in Yankees franchise history. Posada spent his entire 17 year career with the Yankees. His career batting average is .273 in 1,829 games. He also won four championships with the Yankees. Posada is second all-time in franchise history, with 125 postseason hits. He will be honored on Aug. 22 before a Saturday afternoon game against the Cleveland Indians.
Andy Pettitte finished his career with a 256-153 record, with a career 3.85 ERA. He is first all-time in MLB postseason history with 19 playoff victories. His postseason career ERA is 3.81, in 276 2/3 innings. He was also part of five championship teams, with the Yankees. He will be honored on Aug. 23.
Willie Randolph will receive his plaque during Old Timers' Day festivities before a Saturday night game against the Detroit Tigers.
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