Yankees celebrate Bobby Veach's birthday today, reflecting on his brief tenure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Bobby Veach, born on June 29, 1888, had a short stint with the Yankees in 1925 after a successful career with the Detroit Tigers. During his time in New York, he hit.353 across 56 games. Veach is noted for his impressive statistics, including a.310 career batting average, yet he was never inducted into the Hall of Fame. His career concluded after he played for multiple teams in 1925, and he continued playing in the minor leagues. Today marks the anniversary of his birth.
- •Bobby Veach was a Yankee for the 1925 season.
- •He achieved a.353 batting average during his time in New York.
- •Veach is recognized for not being in the Hall of Fame despite strong stats.
- •His career began in the Detroit Tigers organization alongside Ty Cobb.
- •Today marks his 138th birthday.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bobby Veach
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