Here are a few statistical highlights from the recently completed 1934 season:
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American League Standings :
W L PCT GB BA ERA
Detroit 93 61 .604 -- .287 4.43
Boston (A) 91 63 .591 2 .278 3.70
Chicago (A) 77 77 .500 16 .278 4.75
New York (A) 77 77 .500 16 .270 4.38
St. Louis (A) 72 82 .468 21 .281 5.14
Washington 70 84 .455 23 .269 4.50
Philadelphia (A) 69 85 .448 24 .271 4.65
Cleveland 67 87 .435 26 .272 4.87
National League Standings:
W L PCT GB BA ERA
Pittsburgh 104 50 .675 -- .295 3.37
Chicago (N) 84 70 .545 20 .274 4.36
New York (N) 82 72 .532 22 .290 4.56
Philadelphia (N) 75 79 .487 29 .283 4.84
St. Louis (N) 75 79 .487 29 .277 4.16
Boston (N) 67 87 .435 37 .263 5.11
Cincinnati 67 87 .435 37 .269 4.57
Brooklyn 62 92 .403 42 .267 4.76
The American League had another exciting pennant race between the Tigers and Red Sox, who have been regular competitors for the pennant for two decades. Meanwhile, the Pirates ran away with the National League.
American League Rookie of the Year Award:
Bobo Newsom (SLA)!
He had a record of 21-17 with an ERA of 5.38.
In 41 games started, he pitched 326 innings, fanning 153 and walking 165 batters.
National League Rookie of the Year Award:
Bill Lee (CHN)!
He had a record of 17-15 with an ERA of 5.35 and 1 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 272.1 innings, fanning 70 and walking 111 batters.
Neither ROY had an exceptional year, but they overshadowed the rest of a very mediocre crop of freshmen.
American League Outstanding Pitcher Award:
Waite Hoyt (BOS)!
He had a record of 25-13 with an ERA of 2.93 and 2 shutouts.
In 43 games started, he pitched 366 innings, fanning 201 and walking 43 batters.
Hoyt didn't win the MOP in 1931 or 1932, although he won 59 games over that two-year period. It's nice to see him finally add this award to his resume.
American League Outstanding Batter Award:
Jimmie Foxx (CHA)!
He batted .330 in 531 AB, with 46 homers and 131 RBI.
The Beast hit more home runs than any player in the history of the American League not named Ruth. How on earth did he not make the American League All-Star team?
National League Outstanding Pitcher Award:
Red Lucas (PIT)!
He had a record of 25-11 with an ERA of 2.47 and 7 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 356.2 innings, fanning 209 and walking 40 batters.
This was Lucas' fifth NL MOP award. Two more victories will give him an even 200 for his career, and he'll be 32 when the 1935 season begins.
National League Outstanding Batter Award:
Buck Leonard (NY1)!
He batted .372 in 545 AB, with 38 homers and 126 RBI.
In 1930, Buck was traded from the Pirates to the Giants for Red Lucas. He's now the heart and soul of the New York club, and he's won four consecutive MOB awards.
American League Slick Fielder Award Winners:
Pitcher: Don Hankins (NYA)
Catcher: Josh Gibson (BOS)
First Base: Jimmie Foxx (CHA)
Second Base: Charlie English (CHA)
Third Base: Luke Appling (CHA)
Shortstop: Dick Bartell (CLE)
Leftfield: Carl Sumner (WS1)
Centerfield: Cool Papa Bell (DET)
Rightfield: Gee Walker (DET)
National League Slick Fielder Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bill Swift (PIT)
Catcher: Gabby Hartnett (CHN)
First Base: Buck Leonard (NY1)
Second Base: Jimmie Reese (CHN)
Third Base: Arky Vaughan (PIT)
Shortstop: Jackie Tavener (BSN)
Leftfield: Earle Combs (CIN)
Centerfield: Wally Berger (BSN)
Rightfield: Mel Ott (BSN)
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TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.376 Chuck Klein(PHI,NL)
.372 Buck Leonard(NY1,NL)
.355 Jo-Jo Moore(NY1)
.353 Archie Graham(CHN,NL)
.348 Chick Hafey(BOS,AL)
TOP 5 in HOME RUNS :
46 Jimmie Foxx(CHA)
41 Lou Gehrig(BOS,AL)
38 Buck Leonard(NY1,NL)
35 Hank Greenberg(DET,AL)
31 Mel Ott(BSN)
TOP 5 in RBI :
131 Jimmie Foxx(CHA)
127 Babe Herman(CLE,AL)
126 Buck Leonard(NY1,NL)
119 Chick Hafey(BOS,AL)
116 Mule Suttles(SLA,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.47 Red Lucas(PIT,NL)
2.77 Larry French(PIT)
2.82 Kent Greenfield(DET NYA,AL)
2.89 Satchel Paige(CHN,NL)
2.93 Waite Hoyt(BOS,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
27 Schoolboy Rowe(DET)
25 Red Lucas(PIT,NL)
25 Paul Derringer(SLN,NL CIN)
25 Waite Hoyt(BOS,AL)
25 Marv Gudat(DET,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
12 Uel Eubanks(DET)
12 Harry Biemiller(NYA,AL)
12 Fred Schemanske(NY1,NL)
10 Ralph Miller(CHN)
9 Dan Dugan(CHA)