"For two years now, Fred Stanley has been the Yankees' number one shortstop. The results have been excellent and the steadily improving Stanley has established himself as one of the leaders of the Yankee infield. His experience was invaluable in aiding double-play partner Willie Randolph to a banner rookie season in 1976.
Always a fine fielder, with good range and an accurate arm, Stanley provided timely hits all season long and recorded his best major league batting average. Look for continued improvement as the now veteran shortstop anchors the Yankee infield this season."
-The New York Yankees Official 1977 Yearbook
"Fred Stanley has been the Yankees' number one shortstop in each of the past three seasons, and one of the few current Yankees who was with the team in the 'old' Stadium.
Defense is his forte, and he plays a fine brand of gutsy shortstop, with good range and a good arm. He's especially strong at going back for the ball.
Fred enjoyed his best season with the bat in 1976, his average reaching as high as .277 on August 17. Between July 23 and August 17, he batted .380.
Known to his teammates as 'Chicken' for the manner in which he runs, Fred had been with the Pilots, Brewers, Indians and Padres before joining the Yankees. He was originally signed by the Houston organization in 1966.
He hit the last grand slam in the 'old' Yankee Stadium, connecting on September 8, 1973 against Milwaukee. Fred hit his second Yankee homer last year. He had three doubles in ALCS and World Series play after hitting only two all season.
Personable and bright, Fred was raised in Whittier, California, where he played Little League, Colt League and American Legion ball. A business major in college, and later a sergeant in the Army, he switch-hit briefly but is now strictly a right-hander."
-1977 New York Yankees Press/TV/Radio Guide
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