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Celtic Forever · 05-13-2002, 01:55 PM

1920 AL Team Notes

WHITE SOX – Joe Jackson led the team in batting at .396 (4th AL), just pipping Eddie Collins, who checked in at .394. Happy Felsch led in HRs with 10 and RBI with an astounding 140 (AL 1st). Eddie Cicotte (30-21, 3.55), Red Faber (28-23, 3.72) and Lefty Williams (21-8, 3.46) led the league’s best pitching staff. Cicotte’s 30 wins were AL tops, while Williams’ ERA was second, behind the freakish Slim Harriss’. Eddie Collins collected his 2000th hit on 4/12.

RED SOX – LF Mike Menosky led the Beantowners in batting at .365, Harry Hooper in HRs (6) and RBI (119), though C Wally Schang (100) and SS Everett Scott (112) topped the 100+ mark as well. Three hurlers won 20 or more on the campaign: Waite Hoyt (25-19, 3.80), Herb Pennock (23-23, 3.87) and Joe Bush (20-11, 4.43). Boston received an early blow when valuable starter Allan Russell blew out his elbow on 4/9. His career ends at 51-51, 3.14.

YANKEES – Babe Ruth did it all at the plate, leading in hitting at .376, HRs at 39 (AL 1st) and RBI at 131 (AL 3rd), en route to winning the AL MVP award. 1B Wally Pipp (.282, 11, 138) was second in AL HRs and RBI. RF Bob “The Rifle” Meusel (.369, 6, 111) won Rookie of the Year honors. The pitching staff was lacklustre save for Carl Mays (29-19, 3.93), who was 3rd in AL wins.

SENATORS – In the running early, but trailed off after the All Star Break. Clyde Milan led the hitters at .361, while Frank Brower (.324, 6, 109) chipped in with a fine season in an otherwise weak lineup. Tom Zachary (30-18, 3.61) tied Cicotte for most AL wins and led in league shutouts at 7. Walter “Big Train” Johnson (25-18, 3.50) was 2nd in AL strikeouts with 167. Walter also picked up his 300th win 4/14 vs. Cleveland.

INDIANS – Tris Speaker (.410, 5, 110) was 2nd in AL batting and the sparkplug in a power-packed lineup that featured 3 other 100+ RBI men: Elmer Smith (.359, 7, 131), 2B Larry Gardner (.327, 4, 120) and SS Ray Chapman (.318, 0, 110). Pitching was abysmal, though Guy Morton (21-17, 5.06) did manage over 20 wins.

TIGERS – Ty Cobb (.396, 2, 82) had a wonderful season for the disappointing Tigers, finishing 3rd in AL batting. 1B Harry Heilmann (.370, 10, 120) and CF Bobby Veach (.328, 6, 120) swung hot bats as well. Pitching standouts included Doc Ayers (28-19, 3.79 – 1st in AL Ks with 172) and Dutch Leonard (24-19, 3.69).

BROWNS – A rather embarrassing campaign was allayed somewhat by the Silver Bat of 1B George Sisler (.413, 6, 95). 100+ RBI sluggers included Jack Tobin (.381, 6, 116), Ken Williams (.370, 6, 127) and Baby Doll Jacobsen (.353, 8, 112). The lone bright spot on the hill was Carl Weilman (28-19, 3.76). Earl Smith hit for the cycle on 8/24 against Detroit.

A’s – Slim Harriss (11-41, 0.72) won the AL Cy Young in the mother of all freaky seasons. He can keep the silverware, but I’m deleting the ERA mark from the record book as I simply don’t understand what the hell happened, and am a bit suspicious.

05-13-2002, 01:55 PM	#2
Celtic Forever All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 529	1920 AL Team Notes WHITE SOX – Joe Jackson led the team in batting at .396 (4th AL), just pipping Eddie Collins, who checked in at .394. Happy Felsch led in HRs with 10 and RBI with an astounding 140 (AL 1st). Eddie Cicotte (30-21, 3.55), Red Faber (28-23, 3.72) and Lefty Williams (21-8, 3.46) led the league’s best pitching staff. Cicotte’s 30 wins were AL tops, while Williams’ ERA was second, behind the freakish Slim Harriss’. Eddie Collins collected his 2000th hit on 4/12. RED SOX – LF Mike Menosky led the Beantowners in batting at .365, Harry Hooper in HRs (6) and RBI (119), though C Wally Schang (100) and SS Everett Scott (112) topped the 100+ mark as well. Three hurlers won 20 or more on the campaign: Waite Hoyt (25-19, 3.80), Herb Pennock (23-23, 3.87) and Joe Bush (20-11, 4.43). Boston received an early blow when valuable starter Allan Russell blew out his elbow on 4/9. His career ends at 51-51, 3.14. YANKEES – Babe Ruth did it all at the plate, leading in hitting at .376, HRs at 39 (AL 1st) and RBI at 131 (AL 3rd), en route to winning the AL MVP award. 1B Wally Pipp (.282, 11, 138) was second in AL HRs and RBI. RF Bob “The Rifle” Meusel (.369, 6, 111) won Rookie of the Year honors. The pitching staff was lacklustre save for Carl Mays (29-19, 3.93), who was 3rd in AL wins. SENATORS – In the running early, but trailed off after the All Star Break. Clyde Milan led the hitters at .361, while Frank Brower (.324, 6, 109) chipped in with a fine season in an otherwise weak lineup. Tom Zachary (30-18, 3.61) tied Cicotte for most AL wins and led in league shutouts at 7. Walter “Big Train” Johnson (25-18, 3.50) was 2nd in AL strikeouts with 167. Walter also picked up his 300th win 4/14 vs. Cleveland. INDIANS – Tris Speaker (.410, 5, 110) was 2nd in AL batting and the sparkplug in a power-packed lineup that featured 3 other 100+ RBI men: Elmer Smith (.359, 7, 131), 2B Larry Gardner (.327, 4, 120) and SS Ray Chapman (.318, 0, 110). Pitching was abysmal, though Guy Morton (21-17, 5.06) did manage over 20 wins. TIGERS – Ty Cobb (.396, 2, 82) had a wonderful season for the disappointing Tigers, finishing 3rd in AL batting. 1B Harry Heilmann (.370, 10, 120) and CF Bobby Veach (.328, 6, 120) swung hot bats as well. Pitching standouts included Doc Ayers (28-19, 3.79 – 1st in AL Ks with 172) and Dutch Leonard (24-19, 3.69). BROWNS – A rather embarrassing campaign was allayed somewhat by the Silver Bat of 1B George Sisler (.413, 6, 95). 100+ RBI sluggers included Jack Tobin (.381, 6, 116), Ken Williams (.370, 6, 127) and Baby Doll Jacobsen (.353, 8, 112). The lone bright spot on the hill was Carl Weilman (28-19, 3.76). Earl Smith hit for the cycle on 8/24 against Detroit. A’s – Slim Harriss (11-41, 0.72) won the AL Cy Young in the mother of all freaky seasons. He can keep the silverware, but I’m deleting the ERA mark from the record book as I simply don’t understand what the hell happened, and am a bit suspicious.