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Baltimore Orioles
Dates of Operation: 1901–02
Overall Record: 118 wins, 153 losses (.435)
Stadiums: Oriole Park IV
Year-by-Year Finishes
Awards
Most Valuable Player
[None]
Rookie of the Year
[None]
Cy Young
[None]
Hall of Famers Who Played for the Baltimore Orioles
Roger Bresnahan, catcher, third base, and outfield, 1901–02
Joe Kelley, outfield, 1902
Joe McGinnity, pitcher, 1901–02
John McGraw, third base, 1901–02
Wilbert Robinson, catcher, 1901–02
Retired Numbers
[None]
League Leaders, Batting
Batting Average, Season
[None]
Home Runs, Season
[None]
RBIs, Season
[None]
Stolen Bases, Season
[None]
Total Bases, Season
[None]
Most Hits, Season
[None]
Most Runs, Season
[None]
Batting Feats
Triple Crown Winners
[None]
Hitting for the Cycle
[None]
Six Hits in a Game
Mike Donlin, June 24, 1901
Jimmy Williams, Aug. 25, 1902
40 or More Home Runs, Season
[None]
League Leaders, Pitching (Post-1900)
Most Wins, Season
[None]
Most Strikeouts, Season
[None]
Lowest ERA, Season
[None]
Most Saves, Season
[None]
Pitching Feats
Triple Crown Winner
[None]
20 Wins, Season
Joe McGinnity, 1901 |
26–20 |
No-Hitters
[None]
No-Hitters Pitched Against
[None]
Postseason Play
[None]
Boston Braves
Dates of Operation: 1876–1952 (77 years)
Overall Record: 5118 wins, 5598 losses (.478)
Stadiums: South End Grounds, 1876–93 and 1895–1914; Congress Street Grounds, 1894; Fenway Park, 1914–15 and 1946; Braves Field, 1915–52 (capacity: 44,500)
Other Names: Red Stockings, Red Caps, Beaneaters, Nationals, Doves, Rustlers, Bees
Year-by-Year Finishes
Awards
Most Valuable Player
Johnny Evers, second base, 1914
Bob Elliott, third base, 1947
Rookie of the Year
Alvin Dark, shortstop, 1948
Sam Jethroe, outfield, 1950
Cy Young
[No pitcher]
Hall of Famers Who Played for the Boston Braves
Earl Averill, outfield, 1941
Dave Bancroft, shortstop, 1924–27
Dan Brouthers, first base, 1889
John Clarkson, pitcher, 1888–92
Hugh Duffy, outfield, 1892–1900
Johnny Evers, second base, 1914–17
Burleigh Grimes, pitcher, 1930
Billy Hamilton, outfield, 1896–1901
Billy Herman, second base, 1946
Rogers Hornsby, second base, 1928
Joe Kelley, outfield, 1891 and 1908
King Kelly, outfield and catcher, 1887–90
Ernie Lombardi, catcher, 1942
Al Lopez, catcher, 1936–40
Rabbit Maranville, shortstop, 1912–20 and 1929–35
Rube Marquard, pitcher, 1922–25
Eddie Mathews, third base, 1952
Tommy McCarthy, outfield and infield, 1885 and 1892–95
Bill McKechnie, infield, 1913
Joe Medwick, outfield, 1945
Kid Nichols, pitcher, 1890–1901
Jim O’Rourke, outfield and infield, 1876–78
Old Hoss Radbourn, pitcher, 1886–89
Babe Ruth, outfield, 1935
Al Simmons, outfield, 1939
George Sisler, first base, 1928–30
Billy Southworth, outfield, 1921–23
Warren Spahn, pitcher, 1942 and 1946–52
Casey Stengel, outfield, 1924–25
Ed Walsh, pitcher, 1917
Lloyd Waner, outfield, 1941
Paul Waner, outfield, 1941–42
Vic Willis, pitcher, 1898–1905
Cy Young, pitcher, 1911
Retired Numbers
[None]
League Leaders, Batting (Post-1900)
Batting Average, Season
Rogers Hornsby, 1928 |
.387 |
Ernie Lombardi, 1942 |
.330 |
Home Runs, Season
Herman Long, 1900 |
12 |
Dave Brain, 1907 |
10 |
Fred Beck, 1910 |
10 (Tie) |
Wally Berger, 1935 |
34 |
Tommy Holmes, 1945 |
28 |
RBIs, Season
Wally Berger, 1935 |
130 |
Stolen Bases, Season
Sam Jethroe, 1950 |
35 |
Sam Jethroe, 1951 |
35 |
Total Bases, Season
Tommy Holmes, 1945 |
367 |
Most Hits, Season
Ginger Beaumont, 1907 |
187 |
Doc Miller, 1911 |
192 |
Eddie Brown, 1926 |
201 |
Tommy Holmes, 1945 |
224 |
Tommy Holmes, 1947 |
191 |
Most Runs, Season
Earl Torgeson, 1950 |
120 |
Batting Feats
Triple Crown Winners
[No player]
Hitting for the Cycle
Herman Long, May 9, 1896
Duff Colley, June 20, 1904
John Bates, Apr. 26, 1907
Bill Collins, Oct. 6, 1910
Six Hits in a Game
Sam Wise, June 20, 1883
King Kelly, Aug. 27, 1887
Bobby Lowe, June 11, 1891
Fred Tenney, May 31, 1897
Chick Stahl, May 31, 1899
40 or More Home Runs, Season
[No player]
League Leaders, Pitching (Post-1900)
Most Wins, Season
Dick Rudolph, 1914 |
27 (Tie) |
Johnny Sain, 1948 |
24 |
Warren Spahn, 1949 |
21 |
Warren Spahn, 1950 |
21 |
Warren Spahn, 1953 |
23 (Tie) |
Most Strikeouts, Season
Vic Willis, 1902 |
226 |
Warren Spahn, 1949 |
151 |
Warren Spahn, 1950 |
191 |
Warren Spahn, 1951 |
164 (Tie) |
Warren Spahn, 1952 |
183 |
Lowest ERA, Season
Jim Turner, 1937 |
2.38 |
Warren Spahn, 1947 |
2.33 |
Chet Nichols, 1951 |
2.88 |
Most Saves, Season
[No pitcher]
Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season
Bill James, 1914 |
26–7 |
.788 |
Tom Hughes, 1916 |
16–3 |
.842 |
Ben Cantwell, 1933 |
20–10 |
.667 |
Pitching Feats
Triple Crown Winner
Tommy Bond, 1877 (40–17, 2.11 ERA, 170 SO)
John Clarkson, 1889 (49–19, 2.73 ERA, 284 SO)
20 Wins, Season (1900–52)
Bill Dinneen, 1900 |
21–15 |
Vic Willis, 1901 |
20–17 |
Togie Pittinger, 1902 |
27–16 |
Vic Willis, 1902 |
27–20 |
Irv Young, 1905 |
20–21 |
Bill James, 1914 |
26–7 |
Dick Rudolph, 1914 |
26–10 |
Dick Rudolph, 1915 |
22–19 |
Joe Oeschger, 1921 |
20–14 |
Ben Cantwell, 1933 |
20–10 |
Lou Fette, 1937 |
20–10 |
Jim Turner, 1937 |
20–11 |
Johnny Sain, 1946 |
20–14 |
Warren Spahn, 1947 |
21–10 |
Johnny Sain, 1947 |
21–12 |
Johnny Sain, 1948 |
24–15 |
Warren Spahn, 1948 |
20–7 |
Warren Spahn, 1949 |
21–14 |
Warren Spahn, 1950 |
21–17 |
Johnny Sain, 1950 |
20–13 |
Warren Spahn, 1951 |
22–14 |
No-Hitters
Fred Pfeffer (vs. Cin. Reds), May 8, 1907 (final: 6–0)
George Davis (vs. Phila. Phillies), Sept. 9, 1914 (final: 7–0)
Tom Hughes (vs. Pitt. Pirates), June 16, 1916 (final: 2–0)
Jim Tobin (vs. Bklyn. Dodgers), Apr. 27, 1944 (final: 2–0)
Vern Bickford (vs. Bklyn. Dodgers), Aug. 11, 1950 (final: 7–0)
No-Hitters Pitched Against
Nap Rucker, Bklyn. Dodgers, Sept. 5, 1908 (final: 6–0)
Jesse Haines, St.L. Cardinals, July 17, 1924 (final: 5–0)
Johnny Vander Meer, Cin. Reds, June 11, 1938 (final: 3–0)
Clyde Shoun, Cin. Reds, May 15, 1944 (final: 1–0)
Ed Head, Bklyn. Dodgers, Apr. 23, 1946 (final: 5–0)
Ewell Blackwell, Cin. Reds, June 18, 1947 (final: 6–0)
Cliff Chambers, Pitt. Pirates, May 6, 1951 (final: 3–0)
Postseason Play
1914 |
World Series vs. Phila. A’s (AL), won 4 games to 0 |
1948 |
World Series vs. Cle. Indians (AL), lost 4 games to 2 |
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dates of Operation: 1890–1957 (68 years)
Overall Record: 5214 wins, 4926 losses (.514)
Stadiums: Washington Park II, 1890; Eastern Park, 1891–97; West N.Y. Field Club Grounds, 1898; Washington Park III, 1898–1912; Ebbets Field, 1913–57; Roosevelt Stadium (Jersey City, NJ) 1956–57 (capacity: 31,903)
Other Names: Bridegrooms, Superbas, Trolley Dodgers, Robins
Year-by-Year Finishes
Awards
Most Valuable Player
Jake Daubert, first base, 1913
Dazzy Vance, pitcher, 1924
Dolph Camilli, first base, 1941
Jackie Robinson, second base, 1949
Roy Campanella, catcher, 1951
Roy Campanella, catcher, 1953
Roy Campanella, catcher, 1955
Don Newcombe, pitcher, 1956
Rookie of the Year
Jackie Robinson, first base, 1947
Don Newcombe, pitcher, 1949
Joe Black, pitcher, 1952
Junior Gilliam, second base, 1953
Cy Young
Don Newcombe, 1956
Hall of Famers Who Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Dave Bancroft, shortstop, 1928–29
Dan Brouthers, first base, 1892–93
Roy Campanella, catcher, 1948–57
Max Carey, outfield, 1926–29
Kiki Cuyler, outfield, 1938
Don Drysdale, pitcher, 1956–57
Leo Durocher, shortstop, 1938–41, 1943, and 1945
Burleigh Grimes, pitcher, 1918–26
Billy Herman, second base, 1941–43 and 1946
Waite Hoyt, pitcher, 1932 and 1937–38
Hughie Jennings, infield, 1899–1900
Willie Keeler, outfield, 1893 and 1899–1902
Joe Kelley, outfield, 1899–1901
George Kelly, first base, 1932
Sandy Koufax, pitcher, 1955–57
Tony Lazzeri, second base, 1939
Fred Lindstrom, third base, 1936
Ernie Lombardi, catcher, 1931
Al Lopez, catcher, 1928 and 1930–35
Heinie Manush, outfield, 1937–38
Rabbit Maranville, shortstop, 1926
Rube Marquard, pitcher, 1915–20
Tommy McCarthy, outfield and infield, 1896
Joe McGinnity, pitcher, 1900
Joe Medwick, outfield, 1940–43 and 1946
Pee Wee Reese, shortstop, 1940–42 and 1946–57
Jackie Robinson, infield, 1947–56
Duke Snider, outfield, 1947–57
Casey Stengel, outfield, 1912–17
Dazzy Vance, pitcher, 1922–32 and 1935
Arky Vaughan, infield, 1942–43 and 1947–48
Paul Waner, outfield, 1941 and 1943–44
John Montgomery Ward, infield and pitcher, 1890–92
Zack Wheat, outfield, 1909–26
Hack Wilson, outfield, 1932–34
Retired Numbers
[None]
League Leaders, Batting (Post-1900)
Batting Average, Season
Jake Daubert, 1913 |
.350 |
Jake Daubert, 1914 |
.329 |
Zack Wheat, 1918 |
.335 |
Lefty O’Doul, 1932 |
.368 |
Pete Reiser, 1941 |
.343 |
Dixie Walker, 1944 |
.357 |
Jackie Robinson, 1949 |
.342 |
Carl Furillo, 1953 |
.344 |
Home Runs, Season
Jimmy Sheckard, 1903 |
9 |
Harry Lumley, 1904 |
9 |
Tim Jordan, 1906 |
12 |
Tim Jordan, 1908 |
12 |
Jack Fournier, 1924 |
27 |
Dolph Camilli, 1941 |
34 |
Duke Snider, 1956 |
43 |
RBIs, Season
Hy Myers, 1919 |
72 |
Dolph Camilli, 1941 |
120 |
Dixie Walker, 1945 |
124 |
Roy Campanella, 1953 |
142 |
Duke Snider, 1955 |
136 |
Stolen Bases, Season
Jimmy Sheckard, 1903 |
67 |
Pete Reiser, 1942 |
20 |
Arky Vaughan, 1943 |
20 |
Pete Reiser, 1946 |
34 |
Jackie Robinson, 1947 |
29 |
Jackie Robinson, 1949 |
37 |
Pee Wee Reese, 1952 |
30 |
Total Bases, Season
Zack Wheat, 1916 |
262 |
Hy Myers, 1919 |
223 |
Pete Reiser, 1941 |
299 |
Duke Snider, 1950 |
343 |
Duke Snider, 1953 |
370 |
Duke Snider, 1954 |
378 |
Most Hits, Season
Willie Keeler, 1900 |
208 |
Ivy Olson, 1919 |
164 |
Duke Snider, 1950 |
199 |
Most Runs, Season
Pete Reiser, 1941 |
117 |
Arky Vaughan, 1943 |
112 |
Eddie Stanky, 1945 |
128 |
Pee Wee Reese, 1949 |
132 |
Duke Snider, 1953 |
132 |
Duke Snider, 1954 |
120 (Tie) |
Duke Snider, 1955 |
126 |
Batting Feats
Triple Crown Winners
[No player]
Hitting for the Cycle
Tom Burns, Aug. 1, 1890
Jimmy Johnston, May 25, 1922
Babe Herman, May 18, 1931
Babe Herman, July 24, 1931
Dixie Walker, Sept. 2, 1944
Jackie Robinson, Aug. 29, 1948
Gil Hodges, June 25, 1949
Six Hits in a Game
George Cutshaw, Aug. 9, 1915
Jack Fournier, June 29, 1923
Hank DeBerry, June 23, 1929*
Wally Gilbert, May 30, 1931
Cookie Lavagetto, Sept. 23, 1939
*Extra-inning game.
40 or More Home Runs, Season
43 |
Duke Snider, 1956 |
42 |
Duke Snider, 1953 |
Gil Hodges, 1954 |
|
Duke Snider, 1955 |
|
41 |
Roy Campanella, 1953 |
40 |
Gil Hodges, 1951 |
Duke Snider, 1954 |
|
Duke Snider, 1957 |
League Leaders, Pitching (Post-1900)
Most Wins, Season
Bill Donovan, 1901 |
25 |
Burleigh Grimes, 1921 |
22 (Tie) |
Dazzy Vance, 1924 |
28 |
Dazzy Vance, 1925 |
22 |
Kirby Higbe, 1941 |
22 (Tie) |
Whit Wyatt, 1941 |
22 (Tie) |
Don Newcombe, 1956 |
27 |
Most Strikeouts, Season
Burleigh Grimes, 1921 |
136 |
Dazzy Vance, 1922 |
134 |
Dazzy Vance, 1923 |
197 |
Dazzy Vance, 1924 |
262 |
Dazzy Vance, 1925 |
221 |
Dazzy Vance, 1926 |
140 |
Dazzy Vance, 1927 |
184 |
Dazzy Vance, 1928 |
200 |
Van Lingle Mungo, 1936 |
238 |
Don Newcombe, 1951 |
164 (Tie) |
Lowest ERA, Season
Dazzy Vance, 1924 |
2.16 |
Dazzy Vance, 1928 |
2.09 |
Dazzy Vance, 1930 |
2.61 |
Johnny Podres, 1957 |
2.66 |
Most Saves, Season
[No pitcher]
Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season
Joe McGinnity, 1900 |
29–9 |
.763 |
Burleigh Grimes, 1920 |
23–11 |
.676 |
Freddie Fitzsimmons, 1940 |
16–2 |
.889 |
Larry French, 1942 |
15–4 |
.789 |
Preacher Roe, 1949 |
15–6 |
.714 |
Preacher Roe, 1951 |
22–3 |
.880 |
Carl Erskine, 1953 |
20–6 |
.769 |
Don Newcombe, 1955 |
20–5 |
.800 |
Don Newcombe, 1956 |
27–7 |
.794 |
Pitching Feats
Triple Crown Winner
Dazzy Vance, 1924 (28–6, 2.16 ERA, 262 SO)
20 Wins, Season (1900–57)
Joe McGinnity, 1900 |
29–9 |
William Kennedy, 1900 |
22–15 |
Bill Dinneen, 1901 |
25–15 |
Henry Schmidt, 1903 |
22–13 |
Nap Rucker, 1911 |
22–18 |
Jeff Pfeffer, 1914 |
23–12 |
Jeff Pfeffer, 1916 |
25–11 |
Burleigh Grimes, 1920 |
23–11 |
Burleigh Grimes, 1921 |
22–13 |
Dutch Ruether, 1922 |
21–12 |
Burleigh Grimes, 1923 |
21–18 |
Dazzy Vance, 1924 |
28–6 |
Burleigh Grimes, 1924 |
22–13 |
Dazzy Vance, 1925 |
22–9 |
Dazzy Vance, 1928 |
22–10 |
Watty Clark, 1932 |
20–12 |
Luke Hamlin, 1939 |
20–13 |
Kirby Higbe, 1941 |
22–9 |
Whit Wyatt, 1941 |
22–10 |
Ralph Branca, 1947 |
21–12 |
Preacher Roe, 1951 |
22–3 |
Don Newcombe, 1951 |
20–9 |
Carl Erskine, 1953 |
20–6 |
Don Newcombe, 1955 |
20–5 |
Don Newcombe, 1956 |
27–7 |
No-Hitters
Mal Eason (vs. St.L. Cardinals), July 20, 1906 (final: 2–0)
Nap Rucker (vs. Bost. Doves), Sept. 5, 1908 (final: 6–0)
Dazzy Vance (vs. Phila. Phillies), Sept. 13, 925 (final: 10–1)
Tex Carleton (vs. Cin. Reds), Apr. 30, 1940 (final: 3–0)
Ed Head (vs. Bost. Braves), Apr. 23, 1946 (final: 5–0)
Rex Barney (vs. N.Y. Giants), Sept. 9, 1948 (final: 2–0)
Carl Erskine (vs. Chi. Cubs), June 19, 1952 (final: 5–0)
Carl Erskine (vs. N.Y. Giants), May 12, 1956 (final: 3–0)
Sal Maglie (vs. Phila. Phillies), Sept. 25, 1956 (final: 5–0)
No-Hitters Pitched Against
John Lush, Phila. Phillies, May 1, 1906 (final: 1–0)
Nick Maddox, Pitt. Pirates, Sept. 29, 1907 (final: 2–1)
Rube Marquard, N.Y. Giants, Apr. 15, 1915 (final: 2–0)
Paul Dean, St.L. Cardinals, Sept. 21, 1934 (final: 3–0)
Johnny Vander Meer, Cin. Reds, June 15, 1938 (final: 6–0)
Jim Tobin, Bost. Braves, Apr. 27, 1944 (final: 2–0)
Vern Bickford, Bost. Braves, Aug. 11, 1950 (final: 7–0)
Postseason Play
1916 |
World Series vs. Bost. Red Sox (AL), lost 4 games to 1 |
1920 |
World Series vs. Cle. Indians (AL), lost 5 games to 2 |
1941 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Yankees (AL), lost 4 games to 1 |
1946 |
Pennant Playoff Series vs. St.L. Cardinals, lost 2 games to 0 |
1947 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Yankees (AL), lost 4 games to 3 |
1949 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Yankees (AL), lost 4 games to 1 |
1951 |
Pennant Playoff Series vs. N.Y. Giants, lost 2 games to 1 |
1952 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Yankees (AL), lost 4 games to 3 |
1953 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Yankees (AL), lost 4 games to 2 |
1955 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Yankees (AL), won 4 games to 3 |
1956 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Yankees (AL), lost 4 games to 3 |
New York Giants
Dates of Operation: 1876, 1883–1957 (76 years)
Overall Record: 6088 wins, 4933 losses (.552)
Stadiums: Polo Grounds I, 1876, 1883–88; Oakland Park, 1889; St. George Cricket Grounds, 1889; Polo Grounds III, 1889–90; Harrison Field, 1890–99 and 1918 (Sundays only); Polo Grounds IV, 1891–1911; Hilltop Park, 1911; Polo Grounds V, 1911–57 (capacity: 55,137)
Other Names: Maroons, Gothams
Year-by-Year Finishes
Awards
Most Valuable Player
Larry Doyle, second base, 1912
Carl Hubbell, pitcher, 1933
Carl Hubbell, pitcher, 1936
Willie Mays, outfield, 1954
Rookie of the Year
Willie Mays, outfield, 1951
Cy Young
[No pitcher]
Hall of Famers Who Played for the New York Giants
Dave Bancroft, shortstop, 1920–23 and 1930
Jake Beckley, first base, 1896–97
Roger Bresnahan, catcher, 1902–08
Dan Brouthers, first base, 1904
Jesse Burkett, outfield, 1890
Roger Connor, first base, 1883–89, 1891, and 1893–94
George Davis, outfield and infield, 1893–1901 and 1903
Buck Ewing, catcher and infield, 1883–89 and 1891–92
Frankie Frisch, second base, 1919–26
Burleigh Grimes, pitcher, 1927
Gabby Hartnett, catcher, 1941
Waite Hoyt, pitcher, 1918 and 1932
Monte Irvin, outfield, 1949–55
Travis Jackson, shortstop, 1922–36
Tim Keefe, pitcher, 1885–91
Willie Keeler, outfield, 1892–93 and 1910
George Kelly, first base, 1915–17 and 1919–26
King Kelly, catcher and infield, 1893
Tony Lazzeri, second base, 1939
Fred Lindstrom, third base, 1924–32
Ernie Lombardi, catcher, 1943–47
Rube Marquard, pitcher, 1908–15
Christy Mathewson, pitcher, 1900–16
Willie Mays, outfield, 1951–52 and 1954–57
Joe McGinnity, pitcher, 1902–08
John McGraw, infield, 1902–06
Bill McKechnie, third base, 1916
Joe Medwick, outfield, 1943–45
Johnny Mize, first base, 1942 and 1946–49
Jim O’Rourke, catcher, outfield, and infield, 1885–89, 1904
Mel Ott, outfield, 1926–47
Edd Roush, outfield, 1916 and 1927–29
Amos Rusie, pitcher, 1890–95 and 1897–98
Ray Schalk, catcher, 1929
Red Schoendienst, second base, 1956–57
Billy Southworth, outfield, 1924–26
Casey Stengel, outfield, 1921–23
Bill Terry, first base, 1923–36
Monte Ward, infield and pitcher, 1883–89
Mickey Welch, pitcher, 1883–92
Hoyt Wilhelm, pitcher, 1952–56
Hack Wilson, outfield, 1923–25
Ross Youngs, outfield, 1917–26
Retired Numbers
[None]
League Leaders, Batting (Post-1900)
Batting Average, Season
Larry Doyle, 1915 |
.320 |
Bill Terry, 1930 |
.401 |
Willie Mays, 1954 |
.345 |
Home Runs, Season
Red Murray, 1909 |
7 |
Dave Robertson, 1916 |
12 (Tie) |
Dave Robertson, 1917 |
12 (Tie) |
George Kelly, 1921 |
23 |
Mel Ott, 1932 |
38 (Tie) |
Mel Ott, 1934 |
35 (Tie) |
Mel Ott, 1936 |
33 |
Mel Ott, 1937 |
31 (Tie) |
Mel Ott, 1938 |
36 (Tie) |
Mel Ott, 1942 |
30 |
Johnny Mize, 1947 |
51 (Tie) |
Johnny Mize, 1948 |
40 (Tie) |
Willie Mays, 1955 |
51 |
RBIs, Season
Heinie Zimmerman*, 1916 |
83 |
Heinie Zimmerman, 1917 |
102 |
George Kelly, 1920 |
94 (Tie) |
Irish Meusel, 1923 |
125 |
George Kelly, 1924 |
136 |
Mel Ott, 1934 |
135 |
Johnny Mize, 1942 |
110 |
Johnny Mize, 1947 |
138 |
Monte Irvin, 1951 |
121 |
*64 with Chi. Cubs and 19 with N.Y. Giants. |
|
Stolen Bases, Season
Art Devlin, 1905 |
59 (Tie) |
George J. Burns, 1914 |
62 |
George J. Burns, 1919 |
40 |
Frankie Frisch, 1921 |
49 |
Willie Mays, 1956 |
40 |
Willie Mays, 1957 |
38 |
Total Bases, Season
Frankie Frisch, 1923 |
311 |
Willie Mays, 1955 |
382 |
Most Hits, Season
Larry Doyle, 1909 |
172 |
Larry Doyle, 1915 |
189 |
Frankie Frisch, 1923 |
223 |
Fred Lindstrom, 1928 |
231 |
Bill Terry, 1930 |
254 |
Don Mueller, 1954 |
212 |
Most Runs, Season
George Browne, 1904 |
99 |
Mike Donlin, 1905 |
124 |
Spike Shannon, 1907 |
104 |
Fred Tenney, 1908 |
101 |
George J. Burns, 1914 |
100 |
George J. Burns, 1916 |
105 |
George J. Burns, 1917 |
103 |
George J. Burns, 1919 |
86 |
George J. Burns, 1920 |
115 |
Ross Youngs, 1923 |
121 |
Frankie Frisch, 1924 |
121 (Tie) |
Rogers Hornsby, 1927 |
133 (Tie) |
Bill Terry, 1931 |
121 (Tie) |
Mel Ott, 1938 |
116 |
Mel Ott, 1942 |
118 |
Johnny Mize, 1947 |
137 |
Batting Feats
Triple Crown Winners
[No player]
Hitting for the Cycle
Dave Orr, June 12, 1885
Dave Orr, Aug. 10, 1887
Mike Tiernan, Aug. 25, 1888
Mike Tiernan, Aug. 28, 1890
Sam Mertes, Oct. 4, 1904
Chief Meyers, June 10, 1912
George J. Burns, Sept. 17, 1920
Dave Bancroft, June 1, 1921
Ross Youngs, Apr. 29, 1922
Bill Terry, May 29, 1928
Mel Ott, May 16, 1929
Fred Lindstrom, May 8, 1930
Sam Leslie, May 24, 1936
Harry Danning, June 15, 1940
Don Mueller, July 11, 1954
Six Hits in a Game
Kip Selbach, June 9, 1901
Dave Bancroft, June 28, 1920
Frankie Frisch, Sept. 10, 1924
40 or More Home Runs, Season
51 |
Johnny Mize, 1947 |
Willie Mays, 1955 |
|
42 |
Mel Ott, 1929 |
41 |
Willie Mays, 1954 |
40 |
Johnny Mize, 1948 |
League Leaders, Pitching (Post-1900)
Most Wins, Season
Joe McGinnity, 1900 |
29 |
Joe McGinnity, 1903 |
31 |
Joe McGinnity, 1904 |
35 |
Christy Mathewson, 1905 |
31 |
Joe McGinnity, 1906 |
27 |
Christy Mathewson, 1907 |
24 |
Christy Mathewson, 1908 |
37 |
Christy Mathewson, 1910 |
27 |
Rube Marquard, 1912 |
26 (Tie) |
Jesse Barnes, 1919 |
25 |
Larry Benton, 1928 |
25 (Tie) |
Carl Hubbell, 1933 |
23 |
Carl Hubbell, 1936 |
26 |
Carl Hubbell, 1937 |
22 |
Larry Jansen, 1951 |
23 (Tie) |
Sal Maglie, 1951 |
23 (Tie) |
Most Strikeouts, Season
Christy Mathewson, 1903 |
267 |
Christy Mathewson, 1904 |
212 |
Christy Mathewson, 1905 |
206 |
Christy Mathewson, 1907 |
178 |
Christy Mathewson, 1908 |
259 |
Christy Mathewson, 1910 |
190 |
Rube Marquard, 1911 |
237 |
Carl Hubbell, 1937 |
159 |
Bill Voiselle, 1944 |
161 |
Lowest ERA, Season
Jeff Tesreau, 1912 |
1.96 |
Christy Mathewson, 1913 |
2.06 |
Rosy Ryan, 1922 |
3.00 |
Bill Walker, 1929 |
3.08 |
Bill Walker, 1931 |
2.26 |
Carl Hubbell, 1933 |
1.66 |
Carl Hubbell, 1934 |
2.30 |
Carl Hubbell, 1936 |
2.31 |
Dave Koslo, 1949 |
2.50 |
Jim Hearn*, 1950 |
2.49 |
Hoyt Wilhelm, 1952 |
2.43 |
Johnny Antonelli, 1954 |
2.29 |
*10.00 with St.L. Cardinals and 1.94 with N.Y. Giants. |
|
Most Saves, Season
[No pitcher]
Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season
Joe McGinnity, 1904 |
35–8 |
.814 |
Christy Mathewson, 1909 |
25–6 |
.806 (Tie) |
Rube Marquard, 1911 |
24–7 |
.774 |
Ferdie Schupp, 1917 |
21–7 |
.750 |
Larry Benton*, 1927 |
17–7 |
.708 |
Larry Benton, 1928 |
25–9 |
.735 |
Freddie Fitzsimmons, 1930 |
19–7 |
.731 |
Carl Hubbell, 1936 |
26–6 |
.813 |
Carl Hubbell, 1937 |
22–8 |
.733 |
Larry Jansen, 1947 |
21–5 |
.808 |
Sal Maglie, 1950 |
18–4 |
.818 |
Hoyt Wilhelm, 1952 |
15–3 |
.833 |
Johnny Antonelli, 1954 |
21–7 |
.750 |
*.667 with Bost. Braves and .722 with N.Y. Giants. |
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Pitching Feats
Triple Crown Winner
Tim Keefe, 1888 (35–12, 1.74 ERA, 335 SO)
Amos Rusie, 1894 (36–13, 2.78 ERA, 195 SO)
Christy Mathewson, 1905 (31–9, 1.28 ERA, 206 SO)
Christy Mathewson, 1908 (37–11, 1.43 ERA, 259 SO)
20 Wins, Season (1900–57)
Christy Mathewson, 1901 |
20–17 |
Joe McGinnity*, 1902 |
21–18 |
Joe McGinnity, 1903 |
31–20 |
Christy Mathewson, 1903 |
30–13 |
Joe McGinnity, 1904 |
35–8 |
Christy Mathewson, 1904 |
33–12 |
Dummy Taylor, 1904 |
21–15 |
Christy Mathewson, 1905 |
31–9 |
Red Ames, 1905 |
22–8 |
Joe McGinnity, 1905 |
21–15 |
Joe McGinnity, 1906 |
27–12 |
Christy Mathewson, 1906 |
22–12 |
Christy Mathewson, 1907 |
24–12 |
Christy Mathewson, 1908 |
37–11 |
Hooks Wiltse, 1908 |
23–14 |
Christy Mathewson, 1909 |
25–6 |
Hooks Wiltse, 1909 |
20–11 |
Christy Mathewson, 1910 |
27–9 |
Christy Mathewson, 1911 |
26–13 |
Rube Marquard, 1911 |
24–7 |
Rube Marquard, 1912 |
26–11 |
Christy Mathewson, 1912 |
23–12 |
Christy Mathewson, 1913 |
25–11 |
Rube Marquard, 1913 |
23–10 |
Jeff Tesreau, 1913 |
22–13 |
Jeff Tesreau, 1914 |
26–10 |
Christy Mathewson, 1914 |
24–13 |
Ferdie Schupp, 1917 |
21–7 |
Jesse Barnes, 1919 |
25–9 |
Fred Toney, 1920 |
21–11 |
Art Nehf, 1920 |
21–12 |
Jesse Barnes, 1920 |
20–15 |
Art Nehf, 1921 |
20–10 |
Larry Benton, 1928 |
25–9 |
Freddie Fitzsimmons, 1928 |
20–9 |
Carl Hubbell, 1933 |
23–12 |
Hal Schumacher, 1934 |
23–10 |
Carl Hubbell, 1934 |
21–12 |
Carl Hubbell, 1935 |
23–12 |
Carl Hubbell, 1936 |
26–6 |
Carl Hubbell, 1937 |
22–8 |
Cliff Melton, 1937 |
20–9 |
Bill Voiselle, 1944 |
21–16 |
Larry Jansen, 1947 |
21–5 |
Sal Maglie, 1951 |
23–6 |
Larry Jansen, 1951 |
23–11 |
Johnny Antonelli, 1954 |
21–7 |
Johnny Antonelli, 1956 |
20–13 |
*13–10 with Balt. Orioles (AL) and 8–8 with N.Y. Giants. |
|
No-Hitters
Christy Mathewson (vs. St.L. Cardinals), July 15, 1901 (final: 4–0)
Christy Mathewson (vs. Chi. Cubs), June 13, 1905 (final: 1–0)
Hooks Wiltse (vs. Phila. Phillies), Sept. 5, 1908 (final: 1–0) (10 innings)
Jeff Tesreau (vs. Phila. Phillies), Sept. 6, 1912 (final: 3–0)
Rube Marquard (vs. Bklyn. Dodgers), Apr. 15, 1915 (final: 2–0)
Jesse Barnes (vs. Phila. Phillies), May 7, 1922 (final: 6–0)
Carl Hubbell (vs. Pitt. Pirates), May 8, 1929 (final: 11–0)
No-Hitters Pitched Against
Bob Wicker, Chi. Cubs, June 11, 1904 (final: 1–0) (allowed hit in 10th and won in 12th)
Jimmy Lavender, Chi. Cubs, Aug. 31, 1915 (final: 2–0)
Rex Barney, Bklyn. Dodgers, Sept. 9, 1948 (final: 2–0)
Carl Erskine, Bklyn. Dodgers, May 12, 1956 (final: 3–0)
Postseason Play
1905 |
World Series vs. Phila. A’s (AL), won 4 games to 1 |
1908 |
Pennant Playoff Game vs. Chi. Cubs (NL), lost |
1911 |
World Series vs. Phila. A’s (AL), lost 4 games to 2 |
1912 |
World Series vs. Bost. Red Sox (AL), lost 4 games to 3 |
1913 |
World Series vs. Phila. A’s (AL), lost 4 games to 1 |
1917 |
World Series vs. Chi. White Sox (AL), lost 4 games to 2 |
1921 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Yankees (AL), won 5 games to 3 |
1922 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Yankees (AL), won 4 games to 0 |
1923 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Yankees (AL), lost 4 games to 2 |
1924 |
World Series vs. Wash. Senators (AL), lost 4 games to 3 |
1933 |
World Series vs. Wash. Senators (AL), won 4 games to 1 |
1936 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Yankees (AL), lost 4 games to 2 |
1937 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Yankees (AL), lost 4 games to 1 |
1951 |
Pennant Playoff Series vs. Bklyn. Dodgers (NL), won 2 games to 1 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Yankees (AL), lost 4 games to 2 |
|
1954 |
World Series vs. Cle. Indians (AL), won 4 games to 0 |
Philadelphia Athletics
Dates of Operation: 1901–54 (54 years)
Overall Record: 3886 wins, 4248 losses (.478)
Stadiums: Columbia Park, 1901–08; Shibe Park (also known as Connie Mack Stadium), 1909–54 (capacity: 33,000)
Other Name: A’s
Year-by-Year Finishes
Awards
Most Valuable Player
Eddie Collins, second base, 1914
Mickey Cochrane, catcher, 1928
Lefty Grove, pitcher, 1931
Jimmie Foxx, first base, 1932
Jimmie Foxx, first base, 1933
Bobby Shantz, pitcher, 1952
Rookie of the Year
Harry Byrd, pitcher, 1952
Cy Young
[No pitcher]
Hall of Famers Who Played for the Philadelphia Athletics
Home Run Baker, third base, 1908–14
Chief Bender, pitcher, 1903–14
Ty Cobb, outfield, 1927–28
Mickey Cochrane, catcher, 1925–33
Eddie Collins, second base, 1906–14 and 1927–30
Jimmy Collins, third base, 1907–08
Stan Coveleski, pitcher, 1912
Jimmie Foxx, catcher, third base, and first base, 1925–35
Waite Hoyt, pitcher, 1931
George Kell, third base, 1943–46
Nap Lajoie, second base, 1901–02, 1915–16
Herb Pennock, pitcher, 1912–15
Eddie Plank, pitcher, 1901–14
Al Simmons, outfield, 1924–32, 1940–41, and 1944
Tris Speaker, outfield, 1928
Rube Waddell, pitcher, 1902–07
Zack Wheat, outfield, 1927
Retired Numbers
[None]
League Leaders, Batting
Batting Average, Season
Nap Lajoie, 1901 |
.426 |
Al Simmons, 1930 |
.381 |
Al Simmons, 1931 |
.390 |
Jimmie Foxx, 1933 |
.356 |
Ferris Fain, 1951 |
.344 |
Ferris Fain, 1952 |
.327 |
Home Runs, Season
Nap Lajoie, 1901 |
14 |
Socks Seybold, 1902 |
16 |
Harry Davis, 1904 |
10 |
Harry Davis, 1905 |
8 |
Harry Davis, 1906 |
12 |
Harry Davis, 1907 |
8 |
Home Run Baker, 1911 |
11 |
Home Run Baker, 1912 |
10 (Tie) |
Home Run Baker, 1913 |
12 |
Home Run Baker, 1914 |
9 |
Tilly Walker, 1918 |
11 (Tie) |
Jimmie Foxx, 1932 |
58 |
Jimmie Foxx, 1933 |
48 |
Jimmie Foxx, 1935 |
36 (Tie) |
Gus Zernial*, 1951 |
33 |
*0 with Chi. White Sox and 33 with Phila. A’s. |
|
RBIs, Season
Home Run Baker, 1912 |
133 |
Home Run Baker, 1913 |
126 |
George H. Burns, 1918 |
74 (Tie) |
Al Simmons, 1929 |
157 |
Jimmie Foxx, 1932 |
169 |
Jimmie Foxx, 1933 |
163 |
Gus Zernial*, 1951 |
129 |
*4 with Chi. White Sox and 125 with Phila. A’s. |
|
Stolen Bases, Season
Topsy Hartsel, 1902 |
54 |
Danny Hoffman, 1905 |
46 |
Eddie Collins, 1910 |
81 |
Billy Werber, 1937 |
35 (Tie) |
Total Bases, Season
Nap Lajoie, 1901 |
345 |
George H. Burns, 1918 |
236 |
Al Simmons, 1925 |
392 |
Al Simmons, 1929 |
373 |
Jimmie Foxx, 1932 |
438 |
Jimmie Foxx, 1933 |
403 |
Most Hits, Season
Nap Lajoie, 1901 |
229 |
George H. Burns, 1918 |
178 |
Al Simmons, 1925 |
253 |
Al Simmons, 1932 |
216 |
Most Runs, Season
Nap Lajoie, 1901 |
145 |
Dave Fultz, 1902 |
110 |
Harry Davis, 1905 |
92 |
Eddie Collins, 1912 |
137 |
Eddie Collins, 1913 |
125 |
Eddie Collins, 1914 |
122 |
Al Simmons, 1930 |
152 |
Jimmie Foxx, 1932 |
151 |
Batting Feats
Triple Crown Winners
Nap Lajoie, 1901 (.426 BA, 14 HRs, 125 RBIs)
Hitting for the Cycle
Harry Davis, July 10, 1901
Nap Lajoie, July 30, 1901
Danny Murphy, Aug. 25, 1910
Home Run Baker, July 3, 1911
Mickey Cochrane, July 22, 1932
Mickey Cochrane, Aug. 2, 1933
Pinky Higgins, Aug. 6, 1933
Jimmie Foxx, Aug. 14, 1933
Doc Cramer, June 10, 1934
Sam Chapman, May 5, 1939
Elmer Valo, Aug. 2, 1950
Six Hits in a Game
Danny Murphy, July 8, 1902
Jimmie Foxx, May 30, 1930*
Doc Cramer, June 20, 1932
Jimmie Foxx, July 10, 1932*
Bob Johnson, June 16, 1934*
Doc Cramer, July 13, 1935
*Extra-inning game.
40 or More Home Runs, Season
58 |
Jimmie Foxx, 1932 |
48 |
Jimmie Foxx, 1933 |
44 |
Jimmie Foxx, 1934 |
42 |
Gus Zernial, 1953 |
League Leaders, Pitching
Most Wins, Season
Rube Waddell, 1905 |
27 |
Jack Coombs, 1910 |
31 |
Jack Coombs, 1911 |
28 |
Ed Rommel, 1922 |
27 |
Ed Rommel, 1925 |
21 (Tie) |
Lefty Grove, 1928 |
24 (Tie) |
George Earnshaw, 1929 |
24 |
Lefty Grove, 1930 |
28 |
Lefty Grove, 1931 |
31 |
Lefty Grove, 1933 |
24 (Tie) |
Bobby Shantz, 1952 |
24 |
Most Strikeouts, Season
Rube Waddell, 1902 |
210 |
Rube Waddell, 1903 |
301 |
Rube Waddell, 1904 |
349 |
Rube Waddell, 1905 |
286 |
Rube Waddell, 1906 |
203 |
Rube Waddell, 1907 |
226 |
Lefty Grove, 1925 |
116 |
Lefty Grove, 1926 |
194 |
Lefty Grove, 1927 |
174 |
Lefty Grove, 1928 |
183 |
Lefty Grove, 1929 |
170 |
Lefty Grove, 1930 |
209 |
Lefty Grove, 1931 |
175 |
Lowest ERA, Season
Lefty Grove, 1926 |
2.51 |
Lefty Grove, 1929 |
2.81 |
Lefty Grove, 1930 |
2.54 |
Lefty Grove, 1931 |
2.06 |
Lefty Grove, 1932 |
2.84 |
Most Saves, Season
[No pitcher]
Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season
Eddie Plank, 1906 |
19–8 |
.760 |
Chief Bender, 1910 |
23–5 |
.821 |
Chief Bender, 1911 |
17–9 |
.773 |
Chief Bender, 1914 |
17–3 |
.850 |
Lefty Grove, 1929 |
20–6 |
.769 |
Lefty Grove, 1930 |
28–5 |
.848 |
Lefty Grove, 1931 |
31–4 |
.886 |
Lefty Grove, 1933 |
24–8 |
.750 |
Bobby Shantz, 1952 |
24–7 |
.774 |
Pitching Feats
Triple Crown Winner
Rube Waddell, 1905 (27–10, 1.48 ERA, 287 SO)
Lefty Grove, 1930 (28–5, 2.54 ERA, 209 SO)
Lefty Grove, 1931 (31–4, 2.06 ERA, 175 SO)
20 Wins, Season
Chick Fraser, 1901 |
22–16 |
Rube Waddell, 1902 |
23–7 |
Eddie Plank, 1902 |
20–15 |
Eddie Plank, 1903 |
23–16 |
Rube Waddell, 1903 |
21–16 |
Eddie Plank, 1904 |
26–17 |
Rube Waddell, 1904 |
25–19 |
Rube Waddell, 1905 |
26–11 |
Eddie Plank, 1905 |
25–12 |
Eddie Plank, 1907 |
24–16 |
Jimmy Dygert, 1907 |
20–9 |
Jack Coombs, 1910 |
31–9 |
Chief Bender, 1910 |
23–5 |
Jack Coombs, 1911 |
28–12 |
Eddie Plank, 1911 |
22–8 |
Eddie Plank, 1912 |
26–6 |
Jack Coombs, 1912 |
21–10 |
Chief Bender, 1913 |
21–10 |
Scott Perry, 1918 |
21–19 |
Eddie Rommel, 1922 |
27–13 |
Eddie Rommel, 1925 |
21–10 |
Lefty Grove, 1927 |
20–13 |
Lefty Grove, 1928 |
24–8 |
George Earnshaw, 1929 |
24–8 |
Lefty Grove, 1929 |
20–6 |
Lefty Grove, 1930 |
28–5 |
George Earnshaw, 1930 |
22–13 |
Lefty Grove, 1931 |
31–4 |
George Earnshaw, 1931 |
21–7 |
Rube Walberg, 1931 |
20–12 |
Lefty Grove, 1932 |
25–10 |
Lefty Grove, 1933 |
24–8 |
Alex Kellner, 1949 |
20–12 |
Bobby Shantz, 1952 |
24–7 |
No-Hitters
Weldon Henley (vs. St.L. Browns), July 22, 1905 (final: 6–0)
Chief Bender (vs. Cle. Indians), May 12, 1910 (final: 4–0)
Joe Bush (vs. Cle. Indians), Aug. 26, 1916 (final: 5–0)
Dick Fowler (vs. St.L. Browns), Sept. 9, 1945 (final: 1–0)
Bill McCahan (vs. Wash. Senators), Sept. 3, 1947 (final: 3–0)
No-Hitters Pitched Against
Cy Young, Bost. Red Sox, May 5, 1904 (final: 3–0) (perfect game)
Frank Smith, Chi. White Sox, Sept. 20, 1908 (final: 1–0)
Sam Jones, N.Y. Yankees, Sept. 4, 1923 (final: 4–0)
Howard Ehmke, Bost. Red Sox, Sept. 7, 1923 (final: 4–0)
Don Black, Cle. Indians, July 10, 1947 (final: 3–0)
Bobo Holloman, St.L. Browns, May 6, 1953 (final: 6–0)
Postseason Play
1905 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Giants (NL), lost 4 games to 1 |
1910 |
World Series vs. Chi. Cubs (NL), won 4 games to 1 |
1911 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Giants (NL), won 4 games to 2 |
1913 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Giants (NL), won 4 games to 1 |
1914 |
World Series vs. Bost. Braves (NL), lost 4 games to 0 |
1929 |
World Series vs. Chi. Cubs (NL), won 4 games to 1 |
1930 |
World Series vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), won 4 games to 3 |
1931 |
World Series vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), lost 4 games to 2 |
St. Louis Browns (formerly the Milwaukee Brewers)
Date of Operation: (as the Milwaukee Brewers) 1901 (1 year)
Overall Record: 48 wins, 89 losses (.350)
Stadium: Lloyd Street Park, 1901
Dates of Operation: (as the St. Louis Browns) 1902–53 (52 years)
Overall Record: 3414 wins, 4465 losses (.433)
Stadiums: Sportsman’s Park IV, 1902–08; Sportsman’s Park V, 1909–53 (capacity: 30,500)
Year-by-Year Finishes
Awards
Most Valuable Player
George Sisler, first base, 1922
Rookie of the Year
Roy Sievers, outfield, 1949
Cy Young
[No pitcher]
Hall of Famers Who Played for the St. Louis Browns
Jim Bottomley, first base, 1936–37
Jesse Burkett, outfield, 1902–04
Rick Ferrell, catcher, 1929–33 and 1941–43
Goose Goslin, outfield, 1930–32
Heinie Manush, outfield, 1928–30
Satchel Paige, pitcher, 1951–53
Eddie Plank, pitcher, 1916–17
Branch Rickey, catcher, 1905–06 and 1914
George Sisler, first base, 1915–22 and 1924–27
Rube Waddell, pitcher, 1908–10
Bobby Wallace, shortstop, 1902–16
Retired Numbers
[None]
League Leaders, Batting
Batting Average, Season
George Stone, 1906 |
.358 |
George Sisler, 1920 |
.407 |
George Sisler, 1922 |
.420 |
Home Runs, Season
Ken Williams, 1922 |
39 |
Vern Stephens, 1945 |
24 |
RBIs, Season
Ken Williams, 1922 |
155 |
Vern Stephens, 1944 |
109 |
Stolen Bases, Season
George Sisler, 1918 |
45 |
George Sisler, 1921 |
35 |
George Sisler, 1922 |
51 |
George Sisler, 1927 |
27 |
Lyn Lary, 1936 |
37 |
Bob Dillinger, 1947 |
34 |
Bob Dillinger, 1948 |
28 |
Bob Dillinger, 1949 |
20 |
Total Bases, Season
George Stone, 1905 |
260 |
George Stone, 1906 |
288 |
George Sisler, 1920 |
399 |
Ken Williams, 1922 |
367 |
Most Hits, Season
George Stone, 1905 |
187 |
George Sisler, 1920 |
257 |
George Sisler, 1922 |
246 |
Heinie Manush, 1928 |
241 |
Beau Bell, 1937 |
218 |
Rip Radcliff, 1940 |
200 (Tie) |
Bob Dillinger, 1948 |
207 |
Most Runs, Season
George Sisler, 1922 |
134 |
Batting Feats
Triple Crown Winners
[No player]
Hitting for the Cycle
George Sisler, Aug. 8, 1920
George Sisler, Aug. 13, 1921
Baby Doll Jacobson, Apr. 17, 1924
Oscar Mellilo, May 23, 1929
George McQuinn, July 19, 1941
Six Hits in a Game
George Sisler, Aug. 9, 1921*
Sammy West, Apr. 13, 1933*
*Extra-inning game.
40 or More Home Runs, Season
[No player]
League Leaders, Pitching
Most Wins, Season
Urban Shocker, 1921 |
27 (Tie) |
Most Strikeouts, Season
Urban Shocker, 1922 |
149 |
Lowest ERA, Season
[No pitcher]
Most Saves, Season
[No pitcher]
Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season
General Crowder, 1928 |
21–5 |
.808 |
Pitching Feats
20 Wins, Season (1901–53)
Frank Donahue, 1902 |
22–11 |
Jack Powell, 1902 |
22–17 |
Willie Sudhoff, 1903 |
21–15 |
Allen Sothoron, 1919 |
21–11 |
Urban Shocker, 1920 |
20–10 |
Urban Shocker, 1921 |
27–12 |
Urban Shocker, 1922 |
24–17 |
Urban Shocker, 1923 |
20–12 |
General Crowder, 1928 |
21–5 |
Sam Gray, 1928 |
20–12 |
Lefty Stewart, 1930 |
20–12 |
Bobo Newsom, 1938 |
20–16 |
Ned Garver, 1951 |
20–12 |
No-Hitters
Earl Hamilton (vs. Det. Tigers), Aug. 30, 1912 (final: 5–1)
Ernie Koob (vs. Chi. White Sox), May 5, 1917 (final: 1–0)
Bob Groom (vs. Chi. White Sox), May 6, 1917 (final: 3–0)
Bobo Newsom (vs. Bost. Red Sox), Sept. 18, 1934 (final: 1–2) (lost in 10th)
Bobo Holloman (vs. Phila. A’s), May 6, 1953 (final: 6–0)
No-Hitters Pitched Against
Weldon Henley, Phila. A’s, July 22, 1905 (final: 6–0)
Smoky Joe Wood, Bost. Red Sox, July 29, 1911 (final: 5–0)
George Mullin, Det. Tigers, July 4, 1912 (final: 7–0)
Hub Leonard, Bost. Red Sox, Aug. 30, 1916 (final: 4–0)
Eddie Cicotte, Chi. White Sox, Apr. 14, 1917 (final: 11–0)
Wes Ferrell, Cle. Indians, Apr. 29, 1931 (final: 9–0)
Vern Kennedy, Chi. White Sox, Aug. 31, 1935 (final: 5–0)
Bill Dietrich, Chi. White Sox, June 1, 1937 (final: 8–0)
Dick Fowler, Phila. A’s, Sept. 9, 1945 (final: 1–0)
Postseason Play
1944 |
World Series vs. St.L. Cardinals (NL), lost 4 games to 2 |
Washington Senators
Dates of Operation: (as the Washington Senators) 1901–60 (60 years)
Overall Record: 4223 wins, 4864 losses (.465)
Stadiums: American League Park I, 1901–03; American League Park II, 1904–10; Griffith Stadium (formerly National Park, 1911–21; Clark Griffith Park, 1922), 1911–60
Other Name: Nationals
Dates of Operation: (as the Washington Senators II) 1961–71 (11 years)
Overall Record: 740 wins, 1032 losses (.418)
Stadiums: Griffith Stadium, 1961; Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Stadium, 1962–71
Other Name: Nats
Year-by-Year Finishes
Awards
Most Valuable Player
Walter Johnson, pitcher, 1913
Walter Johnson, pitcher, 1924
Roger Peckinpaugh, shortstop, 1925
Rookie of the Year
Albie Pearson, outfield, 1958
Bob Allison, outfield, 1959
Cy Young
[No pitcher]
Hall of Famers Who Played for the Senators
Stan Coveleski, pitcher, 1925–27
Joe Cronin, shortstop, 1928–34
Ed Delahanty, first base and outfield, 1902–03
Rick Ferrell, catcher, 1937–41, 1944–45, and 1947
Lefty Gomez, pitcher, 1943
Goose Goslin, outfield, 1921–30, 1933, and 1938
Bucky Harris, second base, 1919–28
Walter Johnson, pitcher, 1907–27
Harmon Killebrew, third base and first base, 1956–60
Heinie Manush, outfield, 1930–35
Sam Rice, outfield, 1915–33
Al Simmons, outfield, 1937–38
Early Wynn, pitcher, 1939, 1941–44, and 1946–48
Retired Numbers
[None]
League Leaders, Batting
Batting Average, Season
Ed Delahanty, 1902 |
.376 |
Goose Goslin, 1928 |
.379 |
Buddy Myer, 1935 |
.349 |
Mickey Vernon, 1946 |
.353 |
Mickey Vernon, 1953 |
.337 |
Home Runs, Season
Roy Sievers, 1957 |
42 |
Harmon Killebrew, 1959 |
42 (Tie) |
Frank Howard, 1968 (Senators II) |
44 |
Frank Howard, 1970 (Senators II) |
44 |
RBIs, Season
Goose Goslin, 1924 |
129 |
Roy Sievers, 1957 |
114 |
Frank Howard, 1970 (Senators II) |
126 |
Stolen Bases, Season
John Anderson, 1906 |
39 (Tie) |
Clyde Milan, 1912 |
88 |
Clyde Milan, 1913 |
75 |
Sam Rice, 1920 |
63 |
Ben Chapman*, 1937 |
35 (Tie) |
George Case, 1939 |
51 |
George Case, 1940 |
35 |
George Case, 1941 |
33 |
George Case, 1942 |
44 |
George Case, 1943 |
61 |
*27 with Bost. Red Sox and 8 with Wash. Senators. |
|
Total Bases, Season
Roy Sievers, 1957 |
331 |
Frank Howard, 1968 (Senators II) |
330 |
Frank Howard, 1969 (Senators II) |
340 |
Most Hits, Season
Sam Rice, 1924 |
216 |
Sam Rice, 1926 |
216 (Tie) |
Heinie Manush, 1933 |
221 |
Cecil Travis, 1941 |
218 |
Most Runs, Season
George Case, 1943 |
102 |
Batting Feats
Triple Crown Winners
[No player]
Hitting for the Cycle
Otis Clymer, Oct. 2, 1908
Goose Goslin, Aug. 28, 1924
Joe Cronin, Sept. 2, 1929
Mickey Vernon, May 19, 1946
Jim King, May 26, 1964 (Senators II)
Six Hits in a Game
George Myatt, May 1, 1944
Stan Spence, June 1, 1944
40 or More Home Runs, Season
48 |
Frank Howard, 1969 (Senators II) |
44 |
Frank Howard, 1968 (Senators II) |
Frank Howard, 1970 (Senators II) |
|
42 |
Roy Sievers, 1957 |
Harmon Killebrew, 1959 |
League Leaders, Pitching
Most Wins, Season
Walter Johnson, 1913 |
36 |
Walter Johnson, 1914 |
28 |
Walter Johnson, 1915 |
27 |
Walter Johnson, 1916 |
25 |
Walter Johnson, 1918 |
23 |
Walter Johnson, 1924 |
23 |
General Crowder, 1932 |
26 |
General Crowder, 1933 |
24 (Tie) |
Bob Porterfield, 1953 |
22 |
Most Strikeouts, Season
Walter Johnson, 1910 |
313 |
Walter Johnson, 1912 |
303 |
Walter Johnson, 1913 |
243 |
Walter Johnson, 1914 |
225 |
Walter Johnson, 1915 |
203 |
Walter Johnson, 1916 |
228 |
Walter Johnson, 1917 |
188 |
Walter Johnson, 1918 |
162 |
Walter Johnson, 1919 |
147 |
Walter Johnson, 1921 |
143 |
Walter Johnson, 1923 |
130 |
Walter Johnson, 1924 |
158 |
Bobo Newsom, 1942 |
113 (Tie) |
Lowest ERA, Season
Walter Johnson, 1913 |
1.14 |
Walter Johnson, 1918 |
1.27 |
Walter Johnson, 1919 |
1.49 |
Walter Johnson, 1924 |
2.72 |
Stan Coveleski, 1925 |
2.84 |
Garland Braxton, 1928 |
2.52 |
Dick Donovan, 1961 (Senators II) |
2.40 |
Dick Bosman, 1969 (Senators II) |
2.19 |
Most Saves, Season
[No pitcher]
Best Won–Lost Percentage, Season
Walter Johnson, 1913 |
36–7 |
.837 |
Walter Johnson, 1924 |
23–7 |
.767 |
Stan Coveleski, 1925 |
20–5 |
.800 |
Pitching Feats
Triple Crown Winner
Walter Johnson, 1913 (36–7, 1.14 ERA, 243 SO)
Walter Johnson, 1918 (23–13, 1.27 ERA, 162 SO)
Walter Johnson, 1924 (23–7, 2.72 ERA, 158 SO)
20 Wins, Season
Walter Johnson, 1910 |
25–17 |
Walter Johnson, 1911 |
25–13 |
Walter Johnson, 1912 |
33–12 |
Bob Groom, 1912 |
24–13 |
Walter Johnson, 1913 |
36–7 |
Walter Johnson, 1914 |
28–18 |
Walter Johnson, 1915 |
27–13 |
Walter Johnson, 1916 |
25–20 |
Walter Johnson, 1917 |
23–16 |
Walter Johnson, 1918 |
23–13 |
Walter Johnson, 1919 |
20–14 |
Walter Johnson, 1924 |
23–7 |
Stan Coveleski, 1925 |
20–5 |
Walter Johnson, 1925 |
20–7 |
General Crowder, 1932 |
26–13 |
Monte Weaver, 1932 |
22–10 |
General Crowder, 1933 |
24–15 |
Earl Whitehill, 1933 |
22–8 |
Dutch Leonard, 1939 |
20–8 |
Roger Wolff, 1945 |
20–10 |
Bob Porterfield, 1953 |
22–10 |
No-Hitters
Walter Johnson (vs. Bost. Red Sox), July 1, 1920 (final: 1–0)
Bob Burke (vs. Bost. Red Sox), Aug. 8, 1931 (final: 5–0)
No-Hitters Pitched Against
Ernie Shore, Bost. Red Sox, June 23, 1917 (final: 4–0) (perfect game)
Bill McCahan, Phila. A’s, Sept. 3, 1947 (final: 3–0)
Virgil Trucks, Det. Tigers, May 15, 1952 (final: 1–0)
Bob Keegan, Chi. White Sox, Aug. 20, 1957 (final: 6–0)
Sonny Siebert, Cle. Indians, June 10, 1966 (final: 2–0) (Senators II)
Postseason Play
1924 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Giants (NL), won 4 games to 3 |
1925 |
World Series vs. Pitt. Pirates (NL), lost 4 games to 3 |
1933 |
World Series vs. N.Y. Giants (NL), lost 4 games to 1 |