1950 St. Louis Browns season
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The 1950
St. Louis Browns
season involved the Browns finishing 7th in the American League
with a record of 58 wins and 96 losses.
1950 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*World Series: New York Yankees over Philadelphia Phillies *All-Star Game, July 11 at Comiskey Park: National League, 4-3 -Other champions:*Caribbean World Series: Carta Vieja *College World Series: Texas...
St. Louis Browns
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
season involved the Browns finishing 7th in the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
with a record of 58 wins and 96 losses.
Offseason
- October 3, 1949: Ralph WinegarnerRalph WinegarnerRalph Lee Winegarner was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for six seasons. He played in five games as a third baseman for the Cleveland Indians during the 1930 Cleveland Indians season, then became a pitcher. He pitched for the Indians in 1932 and from 1934 to 1936, and played for the...
was released by the Browns. - December 5, 1949: Grant DunlapGrant DunlapGrant Lester Dunlap is a former Major League Baseball player. He played in 16 games for the St. Louis Cardinals in...
was drafted by the Browns from the Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
in the 1949 minor league draft. - December 13, 1949: Bob DillingerBob DillingerRobert Bernard "Bob" Dillinger was a professional baseball player who played third base in the major leagues from 1946-51. He played for the St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago White Sox. He was born in Glendale, California.Dillinger led the American League in...
and Paul LehnerPaul LehnerPaul Eugene Lehner was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a center fielder for five American League teams from 1946 through 1952. A native of Dolomite, Alabama, Lehner batted and threw left-handed...
were traded by the Browns to the Philadelphia AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
for Ray ColemanRay Coleman (baseball)Raymond Leroy Coleman was a professional baseball outfielder. He played five seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1947 and 1952, for the St. Louis Browns , Philadelphia Athletics, and Chicago White Sox.Signed by the Browns as an amateur free agent in 1940, Coleman made his major league debut...
, Billy DeMarsBilly DeMarsWilliam Lester DeMars is a retired American shortstop and coach in Major League Baseball. He threw and batted right-handed, stood 5'10" tall and weighed 160 pounds during his playing career....
, Frankie GustineFrankie GustineFrankie Gustine was a Major League Baseball player who appeared in three All-Star Games. He spent the bulk of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, though he also played a season for the Chicago Cubs and played the last 9 games of his career with the St. Louis Browns...
, Ray Ippolito (minors) and $100,000. - Prior to 1950 season: Bud Black was signed as an amateur free agent by the Cardinals.
Notable transactions
- May 11, 1950: Grant Dunlap was returned by the Browns to the Cleveland Indians.
- July 1, 1950: Jack BrunerJack BrunerJack Raymond Bruner was a professional baseball pitcher. He played two seasons in Major League Baseball, 1949 and 1950.Signed by the Chicago White Sox in 1949 as a bonus baby, he debuted in the major leagues three days after signing. In 1950, he was traded to the St. Louis Browns...
was purchased by the Browns from the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
. - August, 1950: Chuck OertelChuck OertelCharles Frank Oertel is a former professional baseball player. He played 14 games in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles in 1958, mostly as a pinch hitter, but he did play two games in the outfield. He did hit one home run, which came against future Hall of Fame pitcher Jim...
was acquired by the Browns from the Baxley-Hazelhurst Red Sox.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 126 | 396 | 111 | .280 | 13 | 65 | |
| OF | 128 | 369 | 83 | .225 | 13 | 62 | |
| OF | 117 | 384 | 104 | .271 | 8 | 55 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 326 | 71 | .218 | 1 | 24 | |
| 61 | 178 | 44 | .247 | 0 | 13 | |
| 9 | 19 | 3 | .158 | 0 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 109 | 4 | 9 | 6.44 | 36 | |
| 25 | 102 | 5 | 9 | 6.53 | 42 | |
| 2 | 6.2 | 0 | 1 | 5.40 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7.88 | 24 | |
| 16 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4.12 | 6 | |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.10 | 6 | |
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.63 | 16 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 0 | |