1944 Brooklyn Dodgers season
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The Brooklyn Dodgers
saw constant roster turnover as players left for service in World War II. The team wound up finishing the season in seventh 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...
saw constant roster turnover as players left for service in World War II. The team wound up finishing the season in seventh place.
Notable transactions
- June 6, 1944: Bob ChipmanBob ChipmanRobert Howard Chipman , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1941-1952. He would play for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Braves, and Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
was traded by the Dodgers to the Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
for Eddie StankyEddie StankyEdward Raymond Stanky , nicknamed "The Brat", was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs , Brooklyn Dodgers , Boston Braves , New York Giants , and St. Louis Cardinals...
. - August 12, 1944: Frank DrewsFrank DrewsFrank John Drews was a Major League Baseball second baseman who played for the Boston Braves in 1944 and 1945. He stood 5'10" and weighed 175 lbs....
was traded by the Dodgers to the Boston BravesAtlanta 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 Mike SandlockMike SandlockMichael Joseph Sandlock is a former utility in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams between 1942 and 1953. Listed at 6' 1", 180 lb., he was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. He was born in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.Basically a catcher, Sandlock also saw action at...
and cash.
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 | 130 | 461 | 126 | .273 | 1 | 42 | |
| 1B | 138 | 526 | 134 | .255 | 11 | 83 | |
| 2B | 89 | 261 | 72 | .276 | 0 | 16 | |
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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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 79.1 | 5 | 3 | 3.40 | 37 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 36.1 | 3 | 1 | 4.21 | 20 | |
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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| 21 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.05 | 16 | |
Awards and honors
- 1944 Major League Baseball All-Star Game1944 Major League Baseball All-Star GameThe 1944 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 12th playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League and National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 11, 1944, at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the home...
- Augie GalanAugie GalanAugust John Galan was a left fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1934 through 1949, he played for the Chicago Cubs , Brooklyn Dodgers , Cincinnati Reds , New York Giants and Philadelphia Athletics . Galan threw right-handed and began his career as a switch hitter...
starter - Dixie WalkerDixie WalkerFred E. "Dixie" Walker was a right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees , Chicago White Sox , Detroit Tigers , Brooklyn Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates...
starter - Mickey OwenMickey OwenArnold Malcolm "Mickey" Owen was a catcher for St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball. Between 1937 and 1954, Owen played for the St. Louis Cardinals , Brooklyn Dodgers , Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox...
reserve
- Augie Galan
- TSN Major League All-Star Team
- Dixie WalkerDixie WalkerFred E. "Dixie" Walker was a right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees , Chicago White Sox , Detroit Tigers , Brooklyn Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates...
- Dixie Walker
