His only opportunity was in 1995 when.
Don mattingly 1995 playoffs.
As a result of both leagues realigning into three divisions in 1994 it marked the first time in major league.
For most of miami marlins manager don mattingly s time playing first base for the new york yankees he never got a chance to savor clinching a playoff spot.
Don mattingly division series stats by baseball almanac.
The division series was permanently created after the 1993 season when major league baseball restructured each league into three divisions but their first regular playing was in 1995 due to the cancellation of the 1994 playoffs.
In 1995 mattingly finally reached the playoffs when the yankees won the al wild card on the next to last day of the season.
Mattingly helps yankees get into playoffs in 1995 and these yankees scoff at anyone who suggests their no pennant playoff berth is tainted in the least.
In the only postseason series of his career facing the seattle mariners mattingly batted 417 with six rbis and a memorable go ahead home run in game two his final game at yankee stadium.