2009 New York Yankees WS Champs Team Signed Baseball Collection 42 Balls JSA COA
Behind a star-studded lineup featuring the likes of Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, and Robinson Cano, the New York Yankees cruised to a 103-59 record during the 2009 regular season. Jeter hit .334 with 107 runs scored and 30 stolen bases. Cano hit .320, while Teixeira (39 home runs, 122 runs batted in) and Rodriguez (30 HRs, 100 RBIs) provided the power bats. On the mound, C.C. Sabathia won 19 games, and closer Mariano Rivera was as dominant as ever, posting a 1.76 ERA to accompany his 44 saves. Manager Joe Girardi’s squad beat the Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to win the AL pennant, then defeated the defending World Champion Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win the World Series.