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Summers76 · 08-19-2022, 02:45 AM

1942 MLB FINAL STANDINGS

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After starting the season 46-28 (.626) which is not too shabby, the New York Yankees finished 56-24 (.700 winning pct) during their last 80 games. The Yankees (102 wins) would end up winning the A.L. Pennant over the Cleveland Indians (97-57) by 5 games. Cleveland's Ken Keltner won the A.L. RBI Title (123), while teammate Les Fleming finished in 2nd with 118 RBI.

The Boston Red Sox (95-59) finished in 3rd place, as rookie Johnny Pesky edged teammate Ted Williams for the A.L. Batting Title. Williams would finish the season, leading the Major Leagues with 34 HR, while driving in 109 RBI (3rd in A.L.). 'The Splendid Splinter' finished with a 1.123 OPS (.203 higher than the next guy, who was the Yankees' Joe DiMaggio).

The Washington Senators finished in 4th place, while their two corner infielders, 1B Mickey Vernon (.293 AVG, 13 HR & 91 RBI) & 3B Bobby Estalella (.274 AVG, 14 HR & 76 RBI) were amongst their best hitters. The Senators' backstop Jake Early was an All-Star for the first time, hitting .291 with 12 HR & 66 ribbies.

The Los Angeles Browns' ace Denny Galehouse won a career-high 18 games, while leading the A.L. in games starts (37) & Innings Pitched (298.2). Galehouse also had a 2.92 ERA. Hitters Chet Laabs & Vern Stephens each had over 100 RBI, while 1B George McQuinn (.285 AVG, 12 HR & 76) put together another respectable year as always.

The Detroit Tigers finished tied in 6th place with the Chicago White Sox with 64 wins. The Tigers' Tommy Bridges was among the A.L. Strikeouts leaders with 166 K's, while their best hitter was probably was 2B Jimmy Bloodworth (.273 AVG, 11 HR & 94 RBI). The White Sox' Thornton Lee went 16-16 on the mound with a 2.55 ERA & 113 strikeouts, as pitching and fielding were two of Chicago's better strengths... Their hitters only combined for 28 HR while batting only .248 for the season.

LF 'Indian Bob' Johnson was literally the only highlight on the lousy Philadelphia Athletics. Johnson batted .261 with 18 HR, 37 doubles & 63 RBI.

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As mentioned in the previous post, the Brooklyn Dodgers flew past the St. Louis Cardinals and held them off the last 10 games of the season. Although disappointed, the Cardinals have nothing to sneeze at, their rotation was stellar, particularly Max Lanier (20-8, 2.35 ERA & 209 K* in 302.1 IP*), Mort Cooper (19-11, 2.28 ERA & 165 K), and Ernie White (18-9, 2.31 ERA & 166 K). Mort's brother C Walker Cooper won the N.L. Batting Title (.359), while outfield teammates Stan Musial (.344 AVG) & Enos Slaughter (.336 AVG) each had strong years at the plate as well.

Finishing in 3rd place was the Chicago Cubs (92-62), who were among 6 Major League teams this season to record 90+ wins. The Cubs finished 6 games out of first, thanks to the strength of their starting pitching. Claude Passeau (16-17, 2.05 ERA & league-leading 1.050 WHIP) & Vern Olsen (23*-7, 2.08) were simply amazing in the top two slots of the rotation, while Bill C. Lee (16-12, 3.24 ERA) and the reacquisition of Lon Warneke (13-10, 2.98 ERA) held strong in the 3-4 slots.

Another team with an excellent rotation was the Cincinnati Reds, who finished in 4th place. Bucky Walters (17-12, 2.50 ERA) showed why he is still one of the best pitchers in the National League, while ace Johnny Vander Meer (13-15, 2.64 ERA & 205 K) & starters Paul Derringer (13-16, 3.25 ERA) and Elmer Riddle (13-11, 3.46 ERA) helped solidify the rest of the rotation.

The New York Giants finished in 5th place, while having one of the most lethal combos to sit in the middle of their batting order in 1B Johnny Mize (.288 AVG, 22 HR & 73 RBI) & RF Mel Ott (.271 AVG, 21 HR & 76 RBI).

The Boston Braves (70-84) finished the season winning 8 of their last 10 games, and felt their no-name rotation of Al Javery (24), Jim Tobin (29), Tom Earley (25) & Manny Salvo (30) can only improve moving forward, while the team will be in much desperation for some bats in the off-season.

The Philadelphia Phillies' RF Ron Northey has a chance at landing N.L. Rookie of the Year after hitting .271 with 13 HR & 79 RBI, plus 32 doubles & 6 triples. The Phillies got an unexpected big year out of veteran starting pitcher Si Johnson (17-11, 2.67 ERA) in 37 starts at age 36.

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished at the bottom of the N.L. cellar with 53 wins, while 3B Bob Elliott (.323 AVG, 5 HR & 79 RBI) was the team's most consistent player.

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08-19-2022, 02:45 AM	#34
Summers76 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 180	1942 MLB Season 1942 MLB FINAL STANDINGS After starting the season 46-28 (.626) which is not too shabby, the New York Yankees finished 56-24 (.700 winning pct) during their last 80 games. The Yankees (102 wins) would end up winning the A.L. Pennant over the Cleveland Indians (97-57) by 5 games. Cleveland's Ken Keltner won the A.L. RBI Title (123), while teammate Les Fleming finished in 2nd with 118 RBI. The Boston Red Sox (95-59) finished in 3rd place, as rookie Johnny Pesky edged teammate Ted Williams for the A.L. Batting Title. Williams would finish the season, leading the Major Leagues with 34 HR, while driving in 109 RBI (3rd in A.L.). 'The Splendid Splinter' finished with a 1.123 OPS (.203 higher than the next guy, who was the Yankees' Joe DiMaggio). The Washington Senators finished in 4th place, while their two corner infielders, 1B Mickey Vernon (.293 AVG, 13 HR & 91 RBI) & 3B Bobby Estalella (.274 AVG, 14 HR & 76 RBI) were amongst their best hitters. The Senators' backstop Jake Early was an All-Star for the first time, hitting .291 with 12 HR & 66 ribbies. The Los Angeles Browns' ace Denny Galehouse won a career-high 18 games, while leading the A.L. in games starts (37) & Innings Pitched (298.2). Galehouse also had a 2.92 ERA. Hitters Chet Laabs & Vern Stephens each had over 100 RBI, while 1B George McQuinn (.285 AVG, 12 HR & 76) put together another respectable year as always. The Detroit Tigers finished tied in 6th place with the Chicago White Sox with 64 wins. The Tigers' Tommy Bridges was among the A.L. Strikeouts leaders with 166 K's, while their best hitter was probably was 2B Jimmy Bloodworth (.273 AVG, 11 HR & 94 RBI). The White Sox' Thornton Lee went 16-16 on the mound with a 2.55 ERA & 113 strikeouts, as pitching and fielding were two of Chicago's better strengths... Their hitters only combined for 28 HR while batting only .248 for the season. LF 'Indian Bob' Johnson was literally the only highlight on the lousy Philadelphia Athletics. Johnson batted .261 with 18 HR, 37 doubles & 63 RBI. As mentioned in the previous post, the Brooklyn Dodgers flew past the St. Louis Cardinals and held them off the last 10 games of the season. Although disappointed, the Cardinals have nothing to sneeze at, their rotation was stellar, particularly Max Lanier (20-8, 2.35 ERA & 209 K* in 302.1 IP), Mort Cooper* (19-11, 2.28 ERA & 165 K), and Ernie White (18-9, 2.31 ERA & 166 K). Mort's brother C Walker Cooper won the N.L. Batting Title (.359), while outfield teammates Stan Musial (.344 AVG) & Enos Slaughter (.336 AVG) each had strong years at the plate as well. Finishing in 3rd place was the Chicago Cubs (92-62), who were among 6 Major League teams this season to record 90+ wins. The Cubs finished 6 games out of first, thanks to the strength of their starting pitching. Claude Passeau (16-17, 2.05 ERA & league-leading 1.050 WHIP) & Vern Olsen (23-7, 2.08) were simply amazing in the top two slots of the rotation, while Bill C. Lee* (16-12, 3.24 ERA) and the reacquisition of Lon Warneke (13-10, 2.98 ERA) held strong in the 3-4 slots. Another team with an excellent rotation was the Cincinnati Reds, who finished in 4th place. Bucky Walters (17-12, 2.50 ERA) showed why he is still one of the best pitchers in the National League, while ace Johnny Vander Meer (13-15, 2.64 ERA & 205 K) & starters Paul Derringer (13-16, 3.25 ERA) and Elmer Riddle (13-11, 3.46 ERA) helped solidify the rest of the rotation. The New York Giants finished in 5th place, while having one of the most lethal combos to sit in the middle of their batting order in 1B Johnny Mize (.288 AVG, 22 HR & 73 RBI) & RF Mel Ott (.271 AVG, 21 HR & 76 RBI). The Boston Braves (70-84) finished the season winning 8 of their last 10 games, and felt their no-name rotation of Al Javery (24), Jim Tobin (29), Tom Earley (25) & Manny Salvo (30) can only improve moving forward, while the team will be in much desperation for some bats in the off-season. The Philadelphia Phillies' RF Ron Northey has a chance at landing N.L. Rookie of the Year after hitting .271 with 13 HR & 79 RBI, plus 32 doubles & 6 triples. The Phillies got an unexpected big year out of veteran starting pitcher Si Johnson (17-11, 2.67 ERA) in 37 starts at age 36. The Pittsburgh Pirates finished at the bottom of the N.L. cellar with 53 wins, while 3B Bob Elliott (.323 AVG, 5 HR & 79 RBI) was the team's most consistent player. Last edited by Summers76; 08-19-2022 at 07:55 AM.