5 Year Recalc:
Ted Williams moved past the 500 home run mark this season, becoming the 6th player to achieve that feat.
Stan Musial passed 300 home runs, and at 32 years old now needs 91 home runs to reach 400.
22 year old Ernie Banks also made his debut this season.
Eddie Mathews led all players with 39 home runs this year.
Player Watch
Ted Williams (35) - 525
Charlie Keller (37) - 396
Joe DiMaggio (38) - 367
Stan Musial (32) - 309
Ralph Kiner (31) - 288
Gil Hodges (29) - 241
Duke Snider (28) - 220
Yogi Berra (28) - 215
Willie Mays (22) - 87
Mickey Mantle (22) - 83
Eddie Mathews (22) - 71
Ernie Banks (22) - 28
Season Leaders
1. Eddie Mathews - 39
2. Stan Musial - 38
3. Duke Snider - 35
4. Ted Williams - 35
5. Stan Lopata - 32
6. Gil Hodges - 30
7. Gus Zernial - 30
400 Club Retired
Babe Ruth - 728
Jimmie Foxx - 663
Mel Ott - 637
Johnny Mize - 546
Lou Gehrig - 508
Hank Greenberg - 440