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Through the first month of the season, the Boston Red Sox had the best record in baseball at 16-6, leading the New York Yankees by three games in the American League East. Detroit led the AL West at 14-8 with a three-game edge on both Chicago and Milwaukee. Buffalo led the National League at 15-7 atop the East, while Chicago had the West lead at 14-7.

April’s Batter of the Month in the American League was Baltimore LF Pete Browning, who hit .375 with four home runs, 14 RBI, and 15 runs scored. New York Giants 1B Dan Brouthers, the #1 pick from the inaugural draft, lived up to the billing as NL Batter of the Month with a .321 average, 6 homers, 23 RBI, and 20 runs scored. It was Cincinnati’s John Reilly with the most impressive power though with 10 homers and 30 RBI, leading the majors.

The AL’s Pitcher of the Month was Boston’s Charlie Ferguson, who won all five of his starts with a 2.00 ERA and 24 strikeouts over 45 innings. Buffalo’s Tommy Bond led the NL’s arms with a 1.77 ERA, 4-0 record, and two saves over 45.2 innings with 34 Ks.