1936 Brooklyn Dodgers season
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The Brooklyn Dodgers
fired manager Casey Stengel
after another dismal campaign, which saw the team finish in 6th place.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
fired manager Casey Stengel
Casey Stengel
Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel , nicknamed "The Old Perfessor", was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in ....
after another dismal campaign, which saw the team finish in 6th place.
Offseason
- December 12, 1935: Tony CuccinelloTony CuccinelloAnthony Francis 'Tony' Cuccinello was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Cincinnati Reds , Brooklyn Dodgers , Boston Bees/Braves , New York Giants and Chicago White Sox . Cuccinelo batted and threw right-handed...
, Al LopezAl LopezAlfonso Ramon "Al" Lopez was an American catcher and manager in Major League Baseball, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977....
, Ray BengeRay BengeRaymond Adelphia Benge , born in Jacksonville, Texas, was a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians , Philadelphia Phillies , Brooklyn Dodgers , Boston Bees and Cincinnati Reds...
and Bobby ReisBobby ReisRobert Joseph Thomas Reis , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher and outfield from 1931-1938 with the Brooklyn Robins/Dodgers and Boston Bees....
were traded to the Boston BeesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
for Ed BrandtEd BrandtEdward Arthur Brandt was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1938. He played for the Boston Braves, Brooklyn Dodgers, and Pittsburgh Pirates....
and Randy MooreRandy MooreRandolph Edward Moore born in Naples, Texas was an Outfielder for Major League Baseball's Chicago White Sox , Boston Braves , Brooklyn Dodgers and St...
. - February 6, 1936: Johnny BabichJohnny BabichJohn Charles Babich was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1934-1941 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Bees and Philadelphia Athletics....
and Gene Moore were traded by the Dodgers to the Boston BeesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
for Fred FrankhouseFred FrankhouseFrederick Meloy Frankhouse was a Major League Baseball player. He made his major league debut on September 11, 1927 and was a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals , Boston Braves , and the Brooklyn Dodgers...
. - February 20, 1936: Sam LeslieSam LeslieSamuel Andrew Leslie was a first baseman for Major League Baseball's New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers from 1929 to 1938....
was purchased from the Dodgers by the New York GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
. - February 20, 1936: Johnny McCarthy, Buzz BoyleBuzz BoyleRalph Francis Boyle , was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Braves and Brooklyn Dodgers . Listed at 5' 11", 170 lb., Boyle batted and threw left handed...
and cash were traded by the Dodgers to the New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
for Buddy HassettBuddy HassettJohn Aloysius "Buddy" Hassett , was a professional baseball player who played first base in Major League Baseball from 1936-1942....
. - March 31, 1936: Wally MilliesWally MilliesWalter Louis Millies was a major league baseball player and scout and a minor league manager....
was purchased from the Dodgers by the Washington SenatorsMinnesota TwinsThe Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
.
Notable transactions
- April 2, 1936: Wayne OsborneWayne OsborneWayne Harold Osborne was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Bees . Osborne batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
was purchased from the Dodgers by the Boston BeesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
. - July 15, 1936: George EarnshawGeorge EarnshawGeorge "Moose" Earnshaw was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in parts of nine seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox, Brooklyn Dodgers, and St. Louis Cardinals. He was the American League wins leader in 1929 with the A's...
was traded by the Dodgers to the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
for a player to be named later. The Cardinals completed the deal by sending Eddie MorganEddie MorganEdwin Willis Morgan [Pepper] was a backup right fielder/first baseman who played in Major League Baseball between and . Listed at 5' 10", ., Morgan batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Brady Lake, Ohio....
to the Dodgers on October 1. - August 1, 1936: The Dodgers traded players to be named later to the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
for Tom WinsettTom WinsettJohn Thomas Winsett was a left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox , St. Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers . Winsett batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
. The Dodgers completed the deal by sending Frenchy BordagarayFrenchy BordagarayStanley George "Frenchy" Bordagaray was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and third baseman. Born in Coalinga, California, he lettered in four sports at Fresno State College before making his professional baseball debut in 1931 with the Sacramento Solons of the Pacific Coast League...
, Dutch LeonardDutch Leonard (right-handed pitcher)Emil John "Dutch" Leonard was an American professional baseball player. He played in in Major League Baseball as a right-handed knuckleball pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers , Washington Senators , Philadelphia Phillies , and Chicago Cubs...
and Jimmy JordanJimmy JordanJames William Jordan was an American baseball player whose career in the major leagues lasted from April 20, 1933 to September 27, 1936....
to the Cardinals on December 3.
Roster
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
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| C | 105 | 267 | 64 | .240 | 1 | 13 | |
| 1B | 156 | 635 | 197 | .310 | 3 | 82 | |
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Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
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| 42 | 88 | 21 | .239 | 0 | 14 | |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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| 38 | 234 | 11 | 13 | 3.50 | 104 | |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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| 38 | 147.2 | 6 | 6 | 3.96 | 55 | |
| 35 | 87.2 | 1 | 8 | 4.72 | 35 | |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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