The 1992 New York Yankees season showed signs of progress under first-year manager Buck Showalter, improving their record by five games from the previous year to finish 76-86. The team was anchored by the consistent excellence of first baseman Don Mattingly, who earned a Gold Glove Award, and a high-powered performance from Danny Tartabull, who led the squad with 25 home runs and 85 RBIs. Other bright spots included the emergence of future core player Bernie Williams and a strong season from Melido Perez, who recorded 218 strikeouts.