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July 11th, 1950, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.

Kiner Dominates in 4-2 Win over NL All-Stars
The AL All-Stars have bragging rights for the year after beating the NL All-Stars by a score of 4-2 at Griffith Stadium.
AL star Ralph Kiner played a key role in the win, going 2 for 3 to lead his team.

All-Star Game MVP: 1B Ralph Kiner (Chicago White Sox)

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Trades before the 1950 trading deadline:
-The Chicago White Sox traded 26-year-old 3B Jack Lohrke and 20-year-old C Del Crandall to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 26-year-old RHP Russ Meyer in return.
-The Washington Senators traded 30-year-old LF Luis Olmo and 24-year-old C Rube Walker to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 22-year-old 1B Gordon Goldsberry and 24-year-old RHP Lou Possehl in return.
-The St. Louis Browns traded 31-year-old RHP Vic Raschi to the Chicago Cubs, getting 23-year-old RHP Don Johnson and 23-year-old 1B Preston Ward in return.
-The New York Yankees traded 33-year-old LF Charlie Keller to the Detroit Tigers, getting 24-year-old 2B Bobby Hofman in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 30-year-old RHP Larry Jansen to the Boston Braves, getting 25-year-old CF Hal Jeffcoat and 23-year-old C Joe Ginsberg in return.

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Awards:
-AL batting title: LF Stan Musial (Boston Red Sox), 36 home runs, 128 RBIs, and 127 runs scored.
-NL batting title: RF Vic Wertz (Cincinnati Reds), 28 home runs, 96 RBIs, and 101 runs scored.

In the World Series, it's the Cleveland Guardians (95-59) vs. the Cincinnati Reds (86-68)!!!

Standings at the end of the 1950 regular season

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1950 World Series: Cleveland Guardians vs. Cincinnati Reds

Results

Game 1, October 4th, 1950, Crosley Field, Cincinnati
World Series Game 1 Victory for Newcombe and Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Reds started the World Series in style, downing the visiting Cleveland Guardians at Crosley Field by a score of 4-1 to stake an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Reds right-hander Don Newcombe threw 9.0 innings of 6-hit ball.
Newcombe allowed 1 run on 6 hits over 9 innings for the Reds. He walked 3 and struck out 3.
"We're one game closer to our goal," Cincinnati manager Mel Ingram said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Crosley Field in Cincinnati.
Reds lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 5th, 1950, Crosley Field, Cincinnati
Reds Hammered by Gordon, Drop Game 2 to Guardians
Cleveland third baseman Sid Gordon was the difference-maker for the Guardians in what turned into a shootout with the Cincinnati Reds. Gordon earned accolades after going 2-for-4 in the 7-5 Guardians win. With the victory, the Guardians moved into a 1-1 tie in the best-of-7 series.
Cleveland second baseman Eddie Stanky produced at a critical juncture. It happened in the top of the eighth with Jim Suchecki on the mound and Cleveland leading 6-5. Stanky drew a walk, driving in 1 run.
"We're happy," Gordon told reporters after the win. "When you're in the playoffs, you've got to treat every game like it could be your last."
Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 7th, 1950, Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland
Guardians Surge Past Reds to Take 2-1 Series Lead
The Cleveland Guardians nearly wasted a strong game from starter Jerry Staley, but were saved by some timely hitting in a 9th inning walk-off win over the Cincinnati Reds today.
Staley pitched well in the 5-3 win at Cleveland Stadium. He threw 9.0 innings allowing 3 runs. The win allowed Cleveland to seize a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 World Series.
Cleveland got a knockout punch from Eddie Stanky. The second baseman hammered a 2-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game. It might've been his only hit, but it decided the outcome.
Reds manager Mel Ingram did not take questions after the game, telling assembled reporters that he would hold a press conference "if and when we win the World Series."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland.
Guardians lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 8th, 1950, Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland
Cincinnati Win Evens Series at 2
The Cincinnati Reds took down the Cleveland Guardians by the score of 7-3 and moved into a 2-2 tie in the World Series. The largest share of the credit belongs to Cincinnati starter Chuck Stobbs, who threw 9.0 innings of 6-hit ball.
The Reds benefited from an error in the top of the sixth inning. Cincinnati was leading 4-3 when Lou Boudreau hit a 2-run single that was misplayed. It put Cincinnati in front, 6-3.
"We lost," Cleveland manager Harley Boss said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 9th, 1950, Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland
Road Win Lifts Cincinnati to 3-2 Lead in WS
Game 5 was big. So was Don Newcombe.
The Cincinnati starter rose to the occasion at Cleveland Stadium, leading the Reds to a crucial 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Newcombe threw 9.0 innings allowing 2 runs as the Reds won on the road to seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 World Series.
Bud Stewart had a direct impact on the outcome. Stewart contributed a run-scoring ground out in the top of the second inning to put Cincinnati up, 2-0.
"Every team in baseball loses," Guardians manager Harley Boss said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
The next game is set to be played on October 11th, 1950 at Crosley Field in Cincinnati.
Reds lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 11th, 1950, Crosley Field, Cincinnati
Cleveland Win Evens Series at 3
The Cleveland Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds will take the World Series to a decisive 7th game. In a must-win situation, the Guardians beat the Reds, 10-2, at Crosley Field to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Cleveland right-hander Fred Hutchinson had a big role in the win. He threw 9.0 innings of 6-hit ball.
Cleveland used the hitting of Eddie Stanky to pick up the win. The second baseman clubbed a 2-run home run in the top of the third inning to put the Guardians on top, 2-0. For the game, Stanky had 1 home run and 2 singles in 5 at-bats.
"Man, Game 7 in the World Series," Stanky remarked later. "That's about as dramatic as it gets."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Crosley Field in Cincinnati.
Series tied 3-3

Game 7, October 12th, 1950, Crosley Field, Cincinnati
Guardians Defeat Reds
A celebratory mood filled the air as the Cleveland Guardians closed out the season with a 6-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field to capture the World Series, 4-3.
Giving the Reds credit for a hard-fought series, Guardians players said they believed throughout the postseason that their "destiny" was to be crowned Major League Baseball champions.
"We felt like this was our year all season long," said third baseman Sid Gordon, who was named series MVP. "It was our destiny to win it and we did."
It was the 1st in franchise history. During the AL regular season, Cleveland put up a 95-59 record and finished first.
"They're the champions and they deserve it," said a dejected Cincinnati manager Mel Ingram. "We played good ball, they just played better than us."
Guardians win series 4-3

World Series MVP: 3B Sid Gordon (Cleveland Guardians)

(Now we're down to three teams without a title: the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Browns, and New York Giants)

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Accomplishments
6+hits
08/25/1950--Earl Torgeson, 6 hits in 7 at-bats, 1 RBI versus Philadelphia while playing for Cleveland
08/25/1950--Carl Furillo, 6 hits in 7 at-bats, 1 home run, and 10 RBIs versus Philadelphia while playing for Cleveland
Cycles
06/10/1950--Jackie Robinson, 5 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 7 RBIs versus Philadelphia while playing for Pittsburgh
07/04/1950--Al Zarilla, 4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 5 RBIs versus Boston while playing for Philadelphia
08/02/1950--Del Ennis, 5 hits in 6 at-bats, 1 home run, and 6 RBIs versus Brooklyn while playing for Pittsburgh
08/25/1950--Carl Furillo, 6 hits in 7 at-bats, 1 home run, and 10 RBIs versus Philadelphia while playing for Cleveland
20+win seasons
Larry Jansen, 21-12, 3.51 ERA, 289.1 IP, 87 BB and 139 K
Jerry Staley, 22-5, 4.01 ERA, 271.2 IP, 95 BB and 76 K
Mike Garcia, 20-12, 2.84 ERA, 281.2 IP, 111 BB and 131 K
Don Newcombe, 23-11, 3.02 ERA, 312.2 IP, 83 BB and 152 K
Hitting streaks
05/03/1950--Bob Elliott, 27 games while playing for Philadelphia
05/30/1950--Billy Goodman, 22 games while playing for Brooklyn
06/25/1950--Larry Doby, 21 games while playing for Philadelphia
07/07/1950--Sid Gordon, 26 games while playing for Cleveland
08/09/1950--Bob Kennedy, 26 games while playing for Detroit
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Ted Williams, Joe Gordon, Bill Nicholson
1,500 RBIs: Joe DiMaggio
1,000 runs scored: Ted Williams
2,000 hits: Ken Keltner
400 home runs: Joe DiMaggio
2,000 strikeouts: Hal Newhouser
2,500 strikeouts: Bob Feller
200 wins: Hal Newhouser

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Baseball awards for the 1950 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Jerry Staley (Cleveland Guardians)
Catcher Roy Campanella (St. Louis Browns)
First Baseman Joe Collins (Detroit Tigers)
Second Baseman Snuffy Stirnweiss (St. Louis Browns)
Third Baseman Willie Jones (Chicago White Sox)
Shortstop Chico Carrasquel (Detroit Tigers)
Left Fielder Ken Wood (Detroit Tigers)
Center Fielder Minnie Minoso (New York Yankees)
Right Fielder Larry Doby (Philadelphia Athletics)
NL: Pitcher Paul Minner (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Catcher Yogi Berra (Boston Braves)
First Baseman Mickey Vernon (Philadelphia Phillies)
Second Baseman Jerry Coleman (New York Giants)
Third Baseman Hank Majeski (Brooklyn Dodgers)
Shortstop Phil Rizzuto (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Left Fielder Sam Chapman (Boston Braves)
Center Fielder Bobby Thomson (Chicago Cubs)
Right Fielder Hank Bauer (Boston Braves)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Pitcher Bubba Church (St. Louis Browns), .282/.333/.385, 78 at-bats, 1 home run, 91 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
Catcher Roy Campanella (St. Louis Browns), .310/.392/.542, 491 at-bats, 25 home run, 1 stolen base, 105 RBIs, 5.8 WAR
First Baseman Ralph Kiner (Chicago White Sox), .287/.429/.600, 550 at-bats, 45 home runs, 4 stolen bases, 124 runs scored, 125 RBIs, 6.6 WAR
Second Baseman Eddie Stanky (Cleveland Guardians), .302/.464/.397, 529 at-bats, 4 home runs, 5 stolen bases, 118 runs scored, 147 wRC+, 5.7 WAR
Third Baseman Sid Gordon (Cleveland Guardians), .345/.438/.586, 507 at-bats, 30 home runs, 106 runs scored, 130 RBIs, 6.9 WAR
Shortstop Johnny Pesky (Washington Senators), .324/.417/.403, 581 at-bats, 1 home runs, 5 stolen bases, 127 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
Left Fielder Stan Musial (Boston Red Sox), .361/.449/.656, 570 at-bats, 36 home runs, 7 stolen bases, 127 runs scored, 128 RBIs, 7.6 WAR
Center Fielder Joe DiMaggio (Philadelphia Athletics), .310/.413/.619, 506 at-bats, 34 home runs, 109 runs scored, 115 RBIs, 5.0 WAR
Right Fielder Larry Doby (Philadelphia Athletics), .284/.410/.457, 589 at-bats, 19 home runs, 10 stolen bases, 121 runs scored, 136 wRC+, 5.6 WAR
NL: Pitcher Don Newcombe (Cincinnati Reds), .226/.288/.330, 115 at-bats, 2 home runs, 64 wRC+, -0.2 WAR
Catcher Yogi Berra (Boston Braves), .316/.351/.519, 528 at-bats, 24 home runs, 4 stolen bases, 128 wRC+, 4.9 WAR
First Baseman Gil Hodges (Boston Braves), .285/.363/.516, 578 at-bats, 33 home runs, 6 stolen bases, 112 RBIs, 3.1 WAR
Second Baseman Jackie Robinson (Pittsburgh Pirates), .340/.432/.545, 573 at-bats, 23 home runs, 20 stolen bases, 118 runs scored, 119 RBIs, 9.2 WAR
Third Baseman Vern Stephens (New York Giants), .276/.337/.504, 609 at-bats, 35 home runs, 109 runs scored, 119 wRC+, 4.8 WAR
Shortstop Phil Rizzuto (Pittsburgh Pirates), .272/.368/.370, 592 at-bats, 3 home runs, 17 stolen bases, 110 runs scored, 101 wRC+, 6.3 WAR
Left Fielder Ted Williams (Chicago Cubs), .339/.447/.565, 552 at-bats, 27 home runs, 1 stolen base, 106 runs scored, 102 RBIs, 5.7 WAR
Center Fielder Bobby Thomson (Chicago Cubs), .296/.344/.512, 642 at-bats, 30 home runs, 5 stolen bases, 116 runs scored, 124 wRC+, 6.4 WAR
Right Fielder Vic Wertz (Cincinnati Reds), .344/.447/.622, 471 at-bats, 28 home runs, 101 runs scored, 173 wRC+, 6.6 WAR
Reliever of the Year
AL: Al Brazle (Chicago White Sox), 5-3, 20 saves, 3.34 ERA, 0.1 WAR
NL: Frank Smith (Pittsburgh Pirates), 9-3, 8 saves, 2.23 ERA, 0.6 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: SSP Danny O'Connell (Cleveland Guardians), .322/.398/.473, 11 home runs, 72 RBIs, 78 runs scored, 3.7 WAR
NL: RF Gus Bell (Brooklyn Dodgers), .315/.371/.557, 21 home runs, 76 RBIs, 77 runs scored, 3.3 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Mickey McDermott (Chicago White Sox), 19-7, 2.70 ERA, 216.1 innings pitched, 148 strikeouts, 5.2 WAR
NL: Don Newcombe (Cincinnati Reds), 23-11, 3.02 ERA, 312.2 innings pitched, 152 strikeouts, 6.6 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: LF Stan Musial (Boston Red Sox), .361/.449/.656, 36 home runs, 128 RBIs, 127 runs scored, 7 stolen bases, 7.6 WAR
NL: 2B Jackie Robinson (Pittsburgh Pirates), .340/.432/.545, 23 home runs, 119 RBIs, 118 runs scored, 20 stolen bases, 9.2 WAR

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• Boston Red Sox SSP Luke Appling retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants SP Bucky Walters retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics SP Harry Gumbert retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SSP Eddie Miller retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RF Roy Weatherly retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox SP Russ Bauers retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 3B Ken Keltner retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RF Tommy Henrich retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SP Kirby Higbe retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics 2B Joe Gordon retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers RP Al Epperly retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns 3B Frankie Gustine retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Frank Barrett retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers SSP Eddie Lake retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Les McCrabb retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SP Phil Marchildon retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 1B Paul Campbell retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RF Roberto Ortiz retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 2B Lou Stringer retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Marv Rickert retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP Bill Voiselle retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SSP Nanny Fernandez retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves SP Jesse Flores retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 3B Tommy O'Brien retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SP Rex Barney retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 1B Johnny Ostrowski retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 3B Nap Reyes retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SP Mickey Haefner retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics RP Ed Klieman retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns 2B Emil Verban retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers RP Charley Schanz retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers LF Danny Gardella retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics SP Bob Gillespie retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves SP Vic Lombardi retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers 1B Ed Stevens retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves LF Ed Mierkowicz retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs C Bill Salkeld retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SP Frank Papish retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators SP Dave Ferriss retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Marino Pieretti retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SP Fred Martin retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers SP Doyle Lade retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves RP Cuddles Marshall retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RF Ben Guintini retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Jack Banta retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants SP Tommy Fine retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers LF Marv Rackley retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics RP Steve Nagy retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators CF Herb Adams retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox CF Pete Milne retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RP Dick Welteroth retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RF Bob Wellman retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators SSP Al Kozar retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants LF Johnny Blatnik retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox SP Bob Chesnes retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox C Earl Turner retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds CF Jerry Scala retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Lloyd Hittle retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians SSP Rudy Rufer retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants 1B Eddie Malone retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics RP Pat McGlothin retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Ed Albrecht retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Frank Quinn retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Jack Bruner retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns RP Ribs Raney retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals C Bob Scherbarth retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves DH Gordie Mueller retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Joe Murray retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP Jay Avrea retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox C Walt Linden retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves SP Carlos Pascual retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics 1B Hank Workman retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns 1B Herb Conyers retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 2B Gene Markland retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics RP Bill Pierro retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Mal Mallette retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers 1B George Genovese retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Rogelio Martinez retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Charlie Cuellar retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RP John Perkovich retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants C Bob Rinker retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Jim Romano retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Normie Roy retired from professional baseball.
• The Philadelphia Athletics retired #6 in honor of Joe Gordon.
• The St. Louis Cardinals fired manager Ross Youngs.
• The St. Louis Cardinals signed Manager Spec Harkness to a 5-year, $14,800 per year contract.

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Here are the results of the 1950 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates: CF Mickey Mantle, age 19
Pick 2 - New York Yankees: CF Willie Mays, age 19
Pick 3 - Chicago White Sox: RF Bob Nieman, age 23
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Bob Friend, age 19
Pick 5 - St. Louis Browns: SSP Pete Runnels, age 22
Pick 6 - Washington Senators: LF Bob Cerv, age 24
Pick 7 - Brooklyn Dodgers: SSP Johnny Logan, age 23
Pick 8 - Boston Braves: SP Bob Turley, age 20
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Athletics: CF Frank Thomas, age 21
Pick 10 - Cincinnati Reds: 1B Dale Long, age 24
Pick 11 - Chicago Cubs: 3B Gil McDougald, age 22
Pick 12 - Boston Red Sox: SSP Roy McMillan, age 21
Pick 13 - Detroit Tigers: LF Dick Williams, age 21
Pick 14 - St. Louis Cardinals: RF Harry Simpson, age 24
Pick 15 - Cleveland Guardians: C Clint Courtney, age 23
Pick 16 - New York Giants: 3B Jim Dyck, age 28
Round 2
Pick 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates: C Red Wilson, age 21
Pick 2 - New York Yankees: SP Chet Nichols, age 19
Pick 3 - Chicago White Sox: SP Leo Kiely, age 20
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Dee Fondy, age 26
Pick 5 - St. Louis Browns: SP Tom Morgan, age 20
Pick 6 - Washington Senators: 1B Bob Boyd, age 31
Pick 7 - Brooklyn Dodgers: RP Sam Jones, age 24
Pick 8 - Boston Braves: RP Jackie Collum, age 23
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Athletics: RF Mel Clark, age 24
Pick 10 - Cincinnati Reds: 1B Norm Zauchin, age 20
Pick 11 - Chicago Cubs: C Sammy White, age 22
Pick 12 - Boston Red Sox: RP Dick Bokelmann, age 24
Pick 13 - Detroit Tigers: C Bill Sarni, age 23
Pick 14 - St. Louis Cardinals: LF Russ Sullivan, age 27
Pick 15 - Cleveland Guardians: SSP Jim Brideweser, age 23
Pick 16 - New York Giants: SP Joe Presko, age 22
Round 3
Pick 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 2B Jack Merson, age 28
Pick 2 - New York Yankees: SP Bob Chakales, age 23
Pick 3 - Chicago White Sox: C Ebba St. Claire, age 29
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: 2B Mel Hoderlein, age 27
Pick 5 - St. Louis Browns: C Hal Naragon, age 22
Pick 6 - Washington Senators: SSP Joe DeMaestri, age 21
Pick 7 - Brooklyn Dodgers: 3B Rocky Bridges, age 23
Pick 8 - Boston Braves: 2B Dick Cole, age 24
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Athletics: RF Frank Campos, age 26
Pick 10 - Cincinnati Reds: C Ray Noble, age 31
Pick 11 - Chicago Cubs: RP Art Schallock, age 26
Pick 12 - Boston Red Sox: 1B Lou Limmer, age 25
Pick 13 - Detroit Tigers: 1B Dale Coogan, age 20 out of college (University of San Diego; San Diego, California)
Pick 14 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Bob Kelly, age 23
Pick 15 - Cleveland Guardians: SSP Willy Miranda, age 24
Pick 16 - New York Giants: 2B Al Federoff, age 26
Round 4
Pick 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Niles Jordan, age 24
Pick 2 - New York Yankees: RP Hal Brown, age 25
Pick 3 - Chicago White Sox: RP Phil Paine, age 20
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Ben Taylor, age 26
Pick 5 - St. Louis Browns: RP Ben Flowers, age 23
Pick 6 - Washington Senators: 2B Dick Young, age 22
Pick 7 - Brooklyn Dodgers: RF Karl Olson, age 20
Pick 8 - Boston Braves: SP Turk Lown, age 26
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP George Zuverink, age 26
Pick 10 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Paul LaPalme, age 26
Pick 11 - Chicago Cubs: RP Al Corwin, age 23
Pick 12 - Boston Red Sox: RF Bob Thorpe, age 23
Pick 13 - Detroit Tigers: SP Bob Wiesler, age 20
Pick 14 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Len Yochim, age 22
Pick 15 - Cleveland Guardians: SSP Gene Verble, age 22
Pick 16 - New York Giants: LF Archie Wilson, age 26
Round 5
Pick 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates: C Bud Sheely, age 29
Pick 2 - New York Yankees: RP Joe Muir, age 27
Pick 3 - Chicago White Sox: RP Dick Marlowe, age 21
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Paul Pettit, age 18
Pick 5 - St. Louis Browns: 1B Fred Richards, age 23
Pick 6 - Washington Senators: CF Luis Marquez, age 25
Pick 7 - Brooklyn Dodgers: RP Bob Mahoney, age 22
Pick 8 - Boston Braves: SP Harley Hisner, age 24
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Ross Grimsley, age 28
Pick 10 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Con Dempsey, age 28
Pick 11 - Chicago Cubs: RP Jack Crimian, age 24
Pick 12 - Boston Red Sox: RP Bob Schultz, age 26
Pick 13 - Detroit Tigers: SSP Bill Jennings, age 25
Pick 14 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Leo Cristante, age 23
Pick 15 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Bob Habenicht, age 24
Pick 16 - New York Giants: RP Alton Brown, age 25
Round 6
Pick 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 3B Dick Smith, age 23
Pick 2 - New York Yankees: RP Harry Fisher, age 24
Pick 3 - Chicago White Sox: RP George Estock, age 26
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: 3B Joe Kirrene, age 19 out of college (Stanford University; Stanford, California)
Pick 5 - St. Louis Browns: RP Duke Markell, age 27
Pick 6 - Washington Senators: SSP Jack Cusick, age 22
Pick 7 - Brooklyn Dodgers: SSP Artie Wilson, age 30
Pick 8 - Boston Braves: RP Red Hardy, age 27
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Dan Lewandowski, age 22
Pick 10 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Jerry Fahr, age 25
Pick 11 - Chicago Cubs: RP George Bamberger, age 27
Pick 12 - Boston Red Sox: SSP Bud Thomas, age 21
Pick 13 - Detroit Tigers: RP Bill Koski, age 18
Pick 14 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Earl Mossor, age 25
Pick 15 - Cleveland Guardians: C Sammy Hairston, age 30
Pick 16 - New York Giants: RF Frank Saucier, age 24
Round 7
Pick 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 1B Joe Lutz, age 25
Pick 2 - New York Yankees: RF Dan Porter, age 19
Pick 3 - Chicago White Sox: C Frank Sacka, age 26
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Bobby Herrera, age 24
Pick 5 - St. Louis Browns: 1B Doug Hansen, age 21
Pick 6 - Washington Senators: 1B Roy Hawes, age 24
Pick 7 - Brooklyn Dodgers: 1B Eddie Gaedel, age 25
Pick 8 - Boston Braves: RP Wayne McLeland, age 26
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Athletics: SSP Al Richter, age 23
Pick 10 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Paul Hinrichs, age 25
Pick 11 - Chicago Cubs: 1B Doc Daugherty, age 23
Pick 12 - Boston Red Sox: RF Jay Van Noy, age 22
Pick 13 - Detroit Tigers: LF Larry Ciaffone, age 26
Pick 14 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Ed Blake, age 24
Pick 15 - Cleveland Guardians: 2B Ed Samcoff, age 26
Pick 16 - New York Giants: RF Bob DiPietro, age 23

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-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 27-year-old 1B Walt Dropo to the Boston Red Sox, getting 26-year-old LHP Lou Brissie and 21-year-old 1B Steve Bilko in return.
-The St. Louis Browns traded 30-year-old RHP Vern Bickford to the New York Giants, getting 29-year-old LF Hoot Evers in return.
-The Boston Red Sox traded 31-year-old RHP Earl Harrist to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 32-year-old 2B Eddie Pellagrini in return.
-The St. Louis Browns traded 27-year-old RHP Saul Rogovin and 23-year-old 1B Preston Ward to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 23-year-old LHP Roger Bowman and 20-year-old RHP Vern Law in return.
-The Brooklyn Dodgers traded 28-year-old C Joe Tipton and 22-year-old RHP Willard Nixon to the Washington Senators, getting 27-year-old RHP Ben Wade and 23-year-old C Carl Sawatski in return.
-The Boston Red Sox traded 31-year-old C Del Wilber and 23-year-old RHP Jim McDonald to the Cleveland Guardians, getting 22-year-old 2B Billy Martin and 24-year-old LF Stan Hollmig in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 24-year-old 3B Bobby Morgan to the New York Giants, getting 30-year-old RHP Karl Drews in return.
-The Washington Senators traded 34-year-old 3B Billy Hitchcock to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 22-year-old CF Bill Wilson and 24-year-old C Rube Walker in return.
-The St. Louis Browns traded 28-year-old LHP Mel Parnell to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 24-year-old 3B Randy Jackson and 24-year-old SSP George Strickland in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 19-year-old RF Ted Tappe to the New York Giants, getting 30-year-old LF Dick Sisler in return.
-The Washington Senators traded 27-year-old 3B Allie Clark to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 23-year-old LHP Al Aber and 20-year-old C Del Crandall in return.
-The Brooklyn Dodgers traded 26-year-old 3B Bill Serena to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 33-year-old LHP Mickey Harris and 23-year-old RF Charlie Maxwell in return.
-The New York Yankees traded 30-year-old RF Ron Northey to the Boston Red Sox, getting 29-year-old 1B Jack Phillips in return.
-The Boston Braves failed to sign 1st round draft pick Bob Turley. Did not receive compensation (No offer given).
-C Jimmie Foxx, SSP Joe Cronin, and SP Lon Warneke are inducted into the 1951 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Spring training results
AL: Cleveland Guardians, 12-6
NL: Pittsburgh Pirates, 14-4

1951 preseason predictions

American League
Cleveland Guardians, 90-64
Chicago White Sox, 87-67
Washington Senators, 82-72
New York Yankees, 78-76
Boston Red Sox, 77-77
Detroit Tigers, 74-80
Philadelphia Athletics, 71-83
St. Louis Browns, 60-94

National League
Pittsburgh Pirates, 96-58
Chicago Cubs, 86-68
New York Giants, 79-75
Brooklyn Dodgers, 78-76
Philadelphia Phillies, 77-77
Cincinnati Reds, 76-78
St. Louis Cardinals, 64-90
Boston Braves, 62-92

OK, let's play ball!!!

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Standings at the 1951 All-Star break:

First-place teams
AL: Boston Red Sox (45-38--1 game ahead of the Washington Senators)
NL: Chicago Cubs (48-33--1 and a half games ahead of the Chicago Cubs)

Standings at the 1951 All-Star break

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Here are the All-Star team lineups by league:

AL:
SP Chet Nichols (NYY) - 9-4, 2.40 ERA, 120.0 IP, 1.26 WHIP, 4.2 K/9, 3.3 WAR
SP Billy Pierce (DET)* - 12-4, 2.47 ERA, 149.1 IP, 1.23 WHIP, 4.9 K/9, 4.1 WAR
SP Carl Scheib (DET) - 6-2, 1.90 ERA, 52.0 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 2.8 K/9, 1.2 WAR
SP Bobby Shantz (DET) - 6-8, 3.46 ERA, 138.0 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 4.3 K/9, 3.1 WAR
SP Curt Simmons (PHA) - 11-5, 3.31 ERA, 146.2 IP, 1.34 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 4.3 WAR
SP Max Surkont (WS1) - 13-5, 2.51 ERA, 154.0 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 4.1 K/9, 4.0 WAR
SP Jim Wilson (WS1) - 8-5, 2.70 ERA, 110.0 IP, 1.27 WHIP, 4.2 K/9, 2.2 WAR
RP Harry Brecheen (PHA) - 1-1, 6 SV, 1.67 ERA, 27.0 IP, 1.07 WHIP, 3.0 K/9, 0.7 WAR
RP Dutch Leonard (CLE) - 2-0, 4 SV, 1.72 ERA, 36.2 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 3.4 K/9, 0.8 WAR
CL Satchel Paige (NYY)* - 3-0, 12 SV, 1.47 ERA, 43.0 IP, 1.16 WHIP, 6.7 K/9, 1.6 WAR
C Roy Campanella (SLA)* - .293/.363/.467, 259 AB, 10 HR, 6 SB, 126 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
C Clint Courtney (CLE) - .280/.352/.407, 189 AB, 4 HR, 108 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
1B Ralph Kiner (CWS)* - .267/.414/.575, 273 AB, 20 HR, 168 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
1B Eddie Robinson (WS1) - .324/.401/.595, 296 AB, 18 HR, 167 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
2B Eddie Stanky (CLE)* - .215/.353/.337, 181 AB, 5 HR, 2 SB, 101 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
3B Bob Elliott (PHA) - .317/.383/.480, 306 AB, 9 HR, 1 SB, 137 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
3B Sid Gordon (CLE)* - .309/.416/.517, 288 AB, 14 HR, 157 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
3B Eddie Yost (BOS) - .287/.425/.447, 293 AB, 10 HR, 6 SB, 146 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
SS Pee Wee Reese (SLA)* - .295/.381/.414, 319 AB, 3 HR, 7 SB, 123 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
LF Stan Musial (BOS)* - .329/.436/.532, 295 AB, 13 HR, 5 SB, 159 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
LF Gene Woodling (WS1)* - .291/.384/.464, 289 AB, 5 HR, 1 SB, 135 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
CF Larry Doby (PHA) - .336/.449/.598, 286 AB, 15 HR, 1 SB, 181 wRC+, 5.8 WAR
CF Willie Mays (NYY) - .305/.389/.508, 295 AB, 13 HR, 4 SB, 147 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
RF Carl Furillo (CLE)* - .314/.345/.462, 318 AB, 10 HR, 4 SB, 123 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
RF Clyde Vollmer (SLA) - .281/.374/.463, 281 AB, 12 HR, 129 wRC+, 2.2 WAR

NL:
SP Mike Garcia (NY1) - 11-4, 3.44 ERA, 170.0 IP, 1.35 WHIP, 3.6 K/9, 3.5 WAR
SP Bob Kuzava (PHI) - 4-9, 4.71 ERA, 107.0 IP, 1.49 WHIP, 4.1 K/9, 1.7 WAR
SP Don Newcombe (CIN)* - 12-7, 3.95 ERA, 186.2 IP, 1.27 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 3.5 WAR
SP Mel Parnell (PIT) - 10-7, 2.94 ERA, 144.0 IP, 1.23 WHIP, 3.6 K/9, 3.8 WAR
SP Vic Raschi (CHC) - 14-3, 2.69 ERA, 160.1 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 4.2 WAR
SP Preacher Roe (BRO) - 8-5, 2.76 ERA, 130.2 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 4.0 K/9, 2.7 WAR
SP Warren Spahn (PHI) - 9-7, 3.43 ERA, 149.2 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 4.6 K/9, 3.0 WAR
RP Luis Aloma (BSN) - 2-2, 2.58 ERA, 52.1 IP, 1.11 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Ken Holcombe (PHI) - 0-0, 5.34 ERA, 28.2 IP, 1.64 WHIP, 2.5 K/9, -0.1 WAR
CL Joe Ostrowski (CIN)* - 1-4, 4 SV, 5.32 ERA, 22.0 IP, 1.45 WHIP, 2.0 K/9, 0.2 WAR
C Yogi Berra (BSN)* - .278/.324/.452, 270 AB, 10 HR, 4 SB, 112 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
C Phil Masi (CIN) - .289/.351/.444, 225 AB, 7 HR, 119 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
1B Gil Hodges (BSN)* - .283/.343/.511, 311 AB, 19 HR, 3 SB, 134 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
2B Bobby Doerr (STL) - .278/.328/.451, 273 AB, 10 HR, 1 SB, 111 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
2B Jackie Robinson (PIT)* - .320/.449/.457, 291 AB, 6 HR, 6 SB, 146 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
3B Gil McDougald (CHC) - .328/.398/.490, 290 AB, 9 HR, 4 SB, 140 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
3B Vern Stephens (NY1)* - .272/.355/.420, 305 AB, 10 HR, 2 SB, 116 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
SSP Granny Hamner (NY1)* - .312/.353/.445, 346 AB, 8 HR, 7 SB, 121 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
SSP Eddie Joost (BSN) - .298/.413/.523, 285 AB, 12 HR, 1 SB, 155 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
LF Monte Irvin (PIT) - .317/.418/.514, 278 AB, 12 HR, 8 SB, 153 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
LF Hank Sauer (BRO) - .281/.337/.497, 302 AB, 15 HR, 126 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
LF Ted Williams (CHC)* - .310/.414/.512, 303 AB, 12 HR, 1 SB, 143 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
CF Bobby Thomson (CHC)* - .265/.337/.465, 310 AB, 14 HR, 6 SB, 113 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
RF Del Ennis (PIT) - .328/.365/.525, 326 AB, 15 HR, 3 SB, 143 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
RF Vic Wertz (CIN)* - .318/.415/.587, 305 AB, 21 HR, 171 wRC+, 4.4 WAR

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July 10th, 1951, Sportsman's Park, St. Louis

Thomson Dominates in 8-1 Win over AL All-Stars
The best players the MLB has to offer took to Sportsmans Park tonight for an all-star showcase.
When the dust settled, the NL bested the AL by a score of 8-1.
Helping the NL to victory was Bobby Thomson, who said it's a memory he'll cherish.
"You can tell your kids and your grandkids someday that you were the MVP of the all-star game, that's a cool moment," he said.

All-Star Game MVP: CF Bobby Thomson (Chicago Cubs)

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Trades before the 1951 trading deadline:
-The Boston Red Sox traded 22-year-old RHP Bill MacDonald and 23-year-old RHP Dick Weik to the New York Giants, getting 39-year-old RHP Connie Marrero in return.
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 30-year-old 1B Ferris Fain to the Chicago Cubs, getting 23-year-old LF Joe Adcock in return.
-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 34-year-old RHP Sal Maglie and 22-year-old 1B Steve Bilko to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 29-year-old C Matt Batts and 24-year-old 2B Eddie Miksis in return.
-The Brooklyn Dodgers traded 36-year-old RHP Sid Hudson and 23-year-old C Carl Sawatski to the Boston Braves, getting 21-year-old C Hobie Landrith and 23-year-old 2B Putsy Caballero in return.

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Awards:
-AL batting title: 1B Eddie Robinson (Washington Senators), 30 home runs, 128 RBIs, and 92 runs scored.
-NL batting title: RF Vic Wertz (Cincinnati Reds), 36 home runs, 119 RBIs, and 106 runs scored.

In the World Series, it's the New York Yankees (86-68) vs. the Chicago Cubs (89-65)!!!

Standings at the end of the 1951 regular season

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1951 World Series: New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs

Game 1, October 3rd, 1951, Wrigley Field, Chicago
World Series Game 1 Victory for Raschi and Chicago
The stakes were high. Vic Raschi was ready.
The right-hander turned in a performance for the ages at Wrigley Field, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Chicago Cubs to victory in Game 1 of the World Series. Raschi held the New York Yankees to 6 hits and 2 walks, while striking out 4. The win got the best-of-7 series off to a good start for Chicago, which now leads 1-0.
Raschi pitched a complete game for Chicago. The right-hander was charged with no runs on 6 hits. He struck out 4 during his 106-pitch performance.
"There's nothing like the postseason," said Raschi, "to ramp up the pressure."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Cubs lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 4th, 1951, Wrigley Field, Chicago
Chicago Over New York in 12-1 Romp
Leave it to the veteran.
The Chicago Cubs got a great start from 34-year-old right-hander Virgil Trucks, as Chicago won the contest, 12-1, at Wrigley Field. Trucks threw 8.2 innings of 7-hit ball in the win, which allowed the Chicago to grab a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Though it wasn't a flawless game -- few are -- the fans who filled the stands at Wrigley Field seemed to enjoy watching the NL action.
"You can't sugarcoat this one," said New York manager Howie Camp. "We got flat-out beat."
The next game is set to be played on October 6th, 1951 at Yankee Stadium in New York.
Cubs lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 6th, 1951, Yankee Stadium, New York
Road Win Lifts Chicago to 3-0 Lead in WS
Riding the 2-hit performance of first baseman Ferris Fain, the Chicago Cubs got a road win against the New York Yankees, 9-4, in Game 3 of the World Series. Fain went 2-4 with a double and 2 walks, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 2 for the Cubs, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 3 games to 0.
In the top of the first, Johnny Lipon pounced on a curveball from Chet Nichols and hit a run-scoring single. It gave Chicago a quick 1-0 lead.
"We haven't stopped playing," New York manager Howie Camp said. "We didn't get this far to give up."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Yankee Stadium in New York.
Cubs lead series 3-0

Game 4, October 7th, 1951, Yankee Stadium, New York
New York Breaks Through for First Win in World Series; Now Trails 3-1
Dizzy Trout was not about to watch an opponent celebrate a championship on his home field.
The right-hander pitched the New York Yankees to victory at Yankee Stadium, staving off the Chicago Cubs, who remain one game away from a title. Trout threw 7.2 innings of 6-hit ball. The win cuts the series deficit for the Yankees to 3-1 in the best-of-7 series.
When he came to bat in the bottom of the ninth, Birdie Tebbetts had a chance to end it. Chicago pitcher Billy Loes had other ideas. But with no outs, Tebbetts hit a sacrifice fly. The Yankees had the win.
"They say the first rule of the playoffs is to win the home games," Trout said afterward. "It feels nice, but it is kind of what we were supposed to do."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Yankee Stadium in New York.
Cubs lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 8th, 1951, Yankee Stadium, New York
Cubs KO Yankees
With a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees tonight at Yankee Stadium, the Chicago Cubs wrapped up their 8th title in team history.
Chicago left little doubt who was the better club. "Team" was the word of the day as the Cubs celebrated the culmination of their banner year in the victor's clubhouse following the game.
"Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said Chicago manager Phil Slattery. "Our players felt that way all year and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void."
A jovial mood filled the air as Chicago celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" in the works.
"We're going to celebrate our team, our championship Chicago Cubs," the mayor said.
The champions completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the NL and an 89-65 record.
Cubs win series 4-1

World Series MVP: 1B Ferris Fain (Chicago Cubs)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs
05/16/1951--Eddie Yost, 3 home runs, 4 for 5, 3 RBIs versus Chicago while playing for Boston
07/22/1951--Gus Zernial, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 5 RBIs versus Washington while playing for Chicago
Cycles
07/04/1951--Bobby Doerr, 4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 6 RBIs versus Chicago while playing for St. Louis
No-hitters
08/09/1951--Sal Maglie, 8 K, 0 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Boston while playing for Philadelphia
20+win seasons
Billy Pierce, 22-12, 2.50 ERA, 309.0 IP, 111 BB and 151 K
Vic Raschi, 22-11, 3.15 ERA, 291.1 IP, 110 BB and 162 K
Mel Parnell, 21-11, 2.69 ERA, 284.0 IP, 101 BB and 125 K
Curt Simmons, 20-12, 3.19 ERA, 293.1 IP, 94 BB and 194 K
Mike Garcia, 22-7, 3.65 ERA, 293.2 IP, 121 BB and 126 K
Max Surkont, 20-12, 2.94 ERA, 297.0 IP, 91 BB and 116 K
Hitting streaks
07/13/1951--Red Schoendienst, 20 games while playing for Brooklyn
07/21/1951--Jackie Robinson, 22 games while playing for Pittsburgh
07/22/1951--Whitey Lockman, 25 games while playing for Cleveland
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Bobby Doerr, Stan Musial
1,000 runs scored: Stan Musial
2,000 hits: Mickey Vernon
200 wins: Bob Fuller, Bobo Newsome, Max Lanier

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Baseball awards for the 1951 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Joe Dobson (Chicago White Sox)
Catcher Roy Campanella (St. Louis Browns)
First Baseman Earl Torgeson (Cleveland Guardians)
Second Baseman George Strickland (St. Louis Browns)
Third Baseman Willie Jones (Chicago White Sox)
Shortstop Chico Carrasquel (Detroit Tigers)
Left Fielder Whitey Lockman (Cleveland Guardians)
Center Fielder Hal Jeffcoat (Detroit Tigers)
Right Fielder Irv Noren (Philadelphia Athletics)
NL: Pitcher Paul Minner (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Catcher Yogi Berra (Boston Braves)
First Baseman Eddie Waitkus (Chicago Cubs)
Second Baseman Jerry Coleman (New York Giants)
Third Baseman Fred Hatfield (St. Louis Cardinals)
Shortstop Phil Rizzuto (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Left Fielder Monte Irvin (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Center Fielder Mickey Mantle (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Right Fielder Vic Wertz (Cincinnati Reds)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Pitcher Chet Nichols (New York Yankees), .304/.333/.348, 92 at-bats, 90 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
Catcher Roy Campanella (St. Louis Browns), .285/.351/.482, 494 at-bats, 22 home runs, 6 stolen bases, 125 wRC+, 4.8 WAR
First Baseman Ralph Kiner (Chicago White Sox), .272/.405/.565, 519 at-bats, 40 home runs, 117 RBIs, 5.6 WAR
Second Baseman Eddie Stanky (Cleveland Guardians), .237/.402/.343, 426 at-bats, 8 home runs, 6 stolen bases, 121 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
Third Baseman Sid Gordon (Cleveland Guardians), .308/.405/.486, 510 at-bats, 19 home runs, 147 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
Shortstop Danny O'Connell (Cleveland Guardians), .296/.359/.420, 540 at-bats, 13 home runs, 4 stolen bases, 118 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
Left Fielder Stan Musial (Boston Red Sox), .323/.432/.540, 567 at-bats, 25 home runs, 7 stolen bases, 119 runs scored, 160 wRC+, 5.0 WAR
Center Fielder Willie Mays (New York Yankees), .294/.384/.520, 581 at-bats, 27 home runs, 7 stolen bases, 107 RBIs, 8.7 WAR
Right Fielder Bob Nieman (Chicago White Sox), .312/.374/.452, 599 at-bats, 14 home runs, 1 stolen base, 130 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
NL: Pitcher Ed Lopat (New York Giants), .269/.324/.484, 93 at-bats, 5 home runs, 119 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
Catcher Phil Masi (Cincinnati Reds), .294/.367/.435, 384 at-bats, 10 home runs, 122 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
First Baseman Ferris Fain (Chicago Cubs), .312/.430/.439, 503 at-bats, 6 home runs, 3 stolen bases, 143 wRC+, 5.0 WAR
Second Baseman Jackie Robinson (Pittsburgh Pirates), .311/.423/.477, 572 at-bats, 16 home runs, 14 stolen bases, 130 runs scored, 144 wRC+, 8.3 WAR
Third Baseman Billy Johnson (Boston Braves), .307/.374/.478, 580 at-bats, 18 home runs, 7 stolen bases, 137 wRC+, 6.4 WAR
Shortstop Eddie Joost (Boston Braves), .297/.407/.503, 563 at-bats, 21 home runs, 4 stolen bases, 108 runs scored, 150 wRC+, 4.8 WAR
Left Fielder Monte Irvin (Pittsburgh Pirates), .316/.414/.530, 509 at-bats, 23 home runs, 13 stolen bases, 111 runs scored, 156 wRC+, 6.9 WAR
Center Fielder Duke Snider (Brooklyn Dodgers), .319/.399/.552, 571 at-bats, 30 home runs, 15 stolen bases, 108 runs scored, 116 RBIs, 5.9 WAR
Right Fielder Vic Wertz (Cincinnati Reds), .327/.429/.602, 571 at-bats, 36 home runs, 106 runs scored, 119 RBIs, 8.2 WAR
Reliever of the Year
AL: Satchel Paige (New York Yankees), 7-5, 22 saves, 2.83 ERA, 1.4 WAR
NL: Harry Dorish (Boston Braves), 6-0, 6 saves, 2.56 ERA, 0.6 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: CF Willie Mays (New York Yankees), .294/.384/.520, 27 home runs, 107 RBIs, 95 runs scored, 8.7 WAR
NL: CF Mickey Mantle (Pittsburgh Pirates), .289/.382/.533, 27 home runs, 106 RBIs, 95 runs scored, 6.7 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Billy Pierce (Detroit Tigers), 22-12, 2.50 ERA, 309.0 innings pitched, 151 runs scored, 7.4 WAR
NL: Mel Parnell (Pittsburgh Pirates), 21-11, 2.69 ERA, 284.0 innings pitched, 125 strikeouts, 7.2 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: CF Willie Mays (New York Yankees), .294/.384/.520, 27 home runs, 107 RBIs, 95 runs scored, 7 stolen bases, 8.7 WAR
NL: RF Vic Wertz (Cincinnati Reds), .327/.429/.602, 36 home runs, 119 RBIs, 106 runs scored, 0 stolen bases, 8.2 WAR

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• Chicago Cubs RF Wally Moses retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics C Ray Mueller retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics CF Joe DiMaggio retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators SP Johnny Vander Meer retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals 2B Bobby Doerr retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds C Mike Guerra retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Bert Haas retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 2B Jimmy Bloodworth retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox SP Bob Muncrief retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies C Mickey Livingston retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves CF Sam Chapman retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants C Ken Silvestri retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves SP Jack Kramer retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants C Al Evans retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees C Buddy Rosar retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators LF Danny Litwhiler retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Earl Johnson retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RF Mike McCormick retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 2B Danny Murtaugh retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 3B Don Richmond retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics C Bob Scheffing retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SP Hank Wyse retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox CF Thurman Tucker retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Paul Calvert retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates CF Jim Russell retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Hank Borowy retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Fred Sanford retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns 2B Snuffy Stirnweiss retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Milo Candini retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox C Aaron Robinson retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 2B Lou Klein retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 2B Luis Olmo retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SSP Buddy Kerr retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers SSP Kermit Wahl retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers SP Blix Donnelly retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Hank Schenz retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RF Dick Whitman retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RP Junior Walsh retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns 3B Bob Dillinger retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 1B Clarence Maddern retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies DH Dick Starr retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Dan Bankhead retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns 3B Spider Jorgensen retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 2B Monty Basgall retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns CL Bubba Harris retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers 2B Johnny Bero retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics RP Jocko Thompson retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SSP Sammy Meeks retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants DH Jim Blackburn retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RP Marv Rotblatt retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns SSP Billy DeMars retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves CF Dino Restelli retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RF Ed Sanicki retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RF Stan Hollmig retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals 1B Chuck Connors retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns 2B Tod Davis retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RP Kurt Krieger retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Irv Medlinger retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves CF Milt Nielsen retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Bill Evans retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves RP Jack Brittin retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics 2B Jack Maguire retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 1B Dale Coogan retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates C Joe Erautt retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Sid Schacht retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox DH Andy Varga retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 1B Doc Daugherty retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants LF Frank Saucier retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 3B Ed Samcoff retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RP Alton Brown retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SSP Bill Jennings retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SP Con Dempsey retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers DH Bill Koski retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RF Bob DiPietro retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers SSP Artie Wilson retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Joe Lutz retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics RP Ross Grimsley retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Jerry Fahr retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians C Sammy Hairston retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns RP Duke Markell retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals DH Earl Mossor retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP George Estock retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers 1B Eddie Gaedel retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RF Dan Porter retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators 1B Roy Hawes retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns 1B Doug Hansen retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds DH Paul Hinrichs retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves RP Red Hardy retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies DH Bobby Herrera retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves RP Harley Hisner retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SSP Bud Thomas retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers LF Larry Ciaffone retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RF Jay Van Noy retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics SSP Al Richter retired from professional baseball.
• The Boston Red Sox retired #5 in honor of Joe DiMaggio.
• The St. Louis Browns retired #33 in honor of Johnny Vander Meer.
• Philadelphia Athletics manager Leo Callahan retires.
• The St. Louis Browns fired manager Pete Lapan.
• The Brooklyn Dodgers fired manager Ping Bodie.
• The Philadelphia Athletics signed manager Red Lanning to a 5-year, $15,850 per year contract.
• The Brooklyn Dodgers signed manager Emil Yde to a 3-year, $9,950 per year contract.
• The St. Louis Browns signed manager Ted Reed to a 5-year, $12,150 per year contract.

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Here are the results of the 1951 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Chicago Cubs: SP Stu Miller, age 23
Pick 2 - Boston Red Sox: SSP Harvey Kuenn, age 20
Pick 3 - New York Giants: 3B Eddie Mathews, age 20
Pick 4 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SSP Dick Groat, age 21
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: SP Harvey Haddix, age 26
Pick 6 - St. Louis Browns: SP Vinegar Bend Mizell, age 21
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: 2B Johnny Temple, age 24
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Hoyt Wilhelm, age 29
Pick 9 - St. Louis Cardinals: CF Lee Walls, age 18
Pick 10 - Boston Braves: RF Sandy Amoros, age 21
Pick 11 - Brooklyn Dodgers: LF Jim Greengrass, age 24
Pick 12 - New York Yankees: SP Billy Hoeft, age 19
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Bill Henry, age 24
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: 1B Dick Gernert, age 23
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: CF Bill Tuttle, age 22
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: LF Dusty Rhodes, age 24
Round 2
Pick 1 - Chicago Cubs: SP Gene Conley, age 21
Pick 2 - Boston Red Sox: 1B George Crowe, age 28
Pick 3 - New York Giants: SSP Daryl Spencer, age 23
Pick 4 - Pittsburgh Pirates: CF Bobby Del Greco, age 18
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: 3B Andy Carey, age 20
Pick 6 - St. Louis Browns: CF Jim Rivera, age 30
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: SSP Billy Klaus, age 22
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Dick Hall, age 21
Pick 9 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Willard Schmidt, age 23
Pick 10 - Boston Braves: RF Kite Thomas, age 28
Pick 11 - Brooklyn Dodgers: RP Hersh Freeman, age 23
Pick 12 - New York Yankees: 2B Ted Lepcio, age 22
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Athletics: C Toby Atwell, age 27
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: 3B Hector Rodriguez, age 31
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: LF Gene Stephens, age 18
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: RP Joe Black, age 27
Round 3
Pick 1 - Chicago Cubs: RP Mike Fornieles, age 19
Pick 2 - Boston Red Sox: RP Bobby Tiefenauer, age 22
Pick 3 - New York Giants: SSP Milt Bolling, age 21
Pick 4 - Pittsburgh Pirates: LF Pete Whisenant, age 21
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: RF Faye Throneberry, age 20
Pick 6 - St. Louis Browns: SP Ken Lehman, age 23
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: SSP Clem Koshorek, age 26
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: RF Dave Pope, age 30
Pick 9 - St. Louis Cardinals: SSP Sammy Esposito, age 19
Pick 10 - Boston Braves: CF Jay Porter, age 18
Pick 11 - Brooklyn Dodgers: LF Jim Fridley, age 27
Pick 12 - New York Yankees: RP Tom Gorman, age 26
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Jim Hughes, age 28
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: 2B Jack Dittmer, age 23
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: RP Ron Negray, age 21
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: C Ray Katt, age 24
Round 4
Pick 1 - Chicago Cubs: RP Eddie Yuhas, age 27
Pick 2 - Boston Red Sox: SP Ron Necciai, age 19
Pick 3 - New York Giants: SP Raul Sanchez, age 20
Pick 4 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 3B Loren Babe, age 23
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: C Darrell Johnson, age 23
Pick 6 - St. Louis Browns: RP Ron Kline, age 19
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Ralph Brickner, age 26
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: 3B Sonny Senerchia, age 22
Pick 9 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Johnny Rutherford, age 26
Pick 10 - Boston Braves: SP Charlie Bishop, age 27
Pick 11 - Brooklyn Dodgers: C Joe Rossi, age 30
Pick 12 - New York Yankees: RP Ray Moore, age 25
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Athletics: 2B Skeeter Kell, age 22
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: 2B Jerry Snyder, age 22
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: RP Ike Delock, age 22
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: RF Jack Daniels, age 23
Round 5
Pick 1 - Chicago Cubs: RP Bill Miller, age 24
Pick 2 - Boston Red Sox: RP Mike Clark, age 29
Pick 3 - New York Giants: 1B Tom Hamilton, age 26
Pick 4 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Hal Hudson, age 24
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: 2B Billy Reed, age 29
Pick 6 - St. Louis Browns: LF George Wilson, age 27
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Virgil Jester, age 24
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Tony Bartirome, age 19
Pick 9 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Marion Fricano, age 28
Pick 10 - Boston Braves: SP Dick Brodowski, age 19
Pick 11 - Brooklyn Dodgers: LF Brandy Davis, age 24
Pick 12 - New York Yankees: SP Bud Black, age 19
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Harry Schaeffer, age 27
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: CF George Schmees, age 27
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: CF George Lerchen, age 28
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: C Jim Mangan, age 22
Round 6
Pick 1 - Chicago Cubs: RP Walt Kellner, age 22
Pick 2 - Boston Red Sox: C Les Fusselman, age 30
Pick 3 - New York Giants: SSP Jack Littrell, age 22
Pick 4 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Jim Dunn, age 20
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: RP Bert Thiel, age 25
Pick 6 - St. Louis Browns: RP Vern Fear, age 26
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Bunky Stewart, age 20
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Cal Howe, age 26
Pick 9 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Cal Hogue, age 24
Pick 10 - Boston Braves: RP Bill Bell, age 18
Pick 11 - Brooklyn Dodgers: SSP Buster Clarkson, age 36
Pick 12 - New York Yankees: RP Jim Waugh, age 17
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Fred Hahn, age 22
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: SSP Bud Hardin, age 29
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: RP Len Matarazzo, age 23
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: RP Pete Taylor, age 23
Round 7
Pick 1 - Chicago Cubs: RP Harley Grossman, age 21
Pick 2 - Boston Red Sox: 3B Hal Bevan, age 21
Pick 3 - New York Giants: RP Tex Hoyle, age 30
Pick 4 - Pittsburgh Pirates: C George Bradshaw, age 27
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: RP Ed Wolfe, age 22
Pick 6 - St. Louis Browns: 1B Alex Garbowski, age 29
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: SSP Leon Brinkopf, age 25
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Herb Gorman, age 26
Pick 9 - St. Louis Cardinals: CF Jake Crawford, age 23
Pick 10 - Boston Braves: RP Bill Abernathie, age 22
Pick 11 - Brooklyn Dodgers: 1B Ken Landenberger, age 23
Pick 12 - New York Yankees: 1B Don Nicholas, age 21
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Athletics: 1B Carl Linhart, age 21
Pick 14 - Cleveland Guardians: RF Buck Varner, age 21
Pick 15 - Detroit Tigers: 1B Neal Hertweck, age 19
Pick 16 - Chicago White Sox: 2B Kal Segrist, age 20
Round 8
Pick 1 - Chicago Cubs: C Quincy Trouppe, age 38
Pick 2 - Boston Red Sox: RP Dick Hoover, age 25