1956 Cincinnati Redlegs season
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The Cincinnati Redlegs
season consisted of the Redlegs finishing in third place in the National League
with a record of 91-63, two games behind the NL Champion Brooklyn Dodgers
. The Redlegs were managed by Birdie Tebbetts
and played their home games at Crosley Field
.
. For his efforts, the Baseball Writers Association of America
voted Birdie Tebbetts as the Manager of the Year
.
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
season consisted of the Redlegs finishing in third place in the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
with a record of 91-63, two games behind the NL Champion Brooklyn Dodgers
1956 Brooklyn Dodgers season
The 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers edged out the Milwaukee Braves to win the National League title. The Dodgers again faced the New York Yankees in the World Series...
. The Redlegs were managed by Birdie Tebbetts
Birdie Tebbetts
George Robert "Birdie" Tebbetts was an American professional baseball player, manager, scout and front office executive. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians from to...
and played their home games at Crosley Field
Crosley Field
Crosley Field was a Major League Baseball park located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was the home field of the National League's Cincinnati Reds from 1912 through June 24, 1970, and the original Cincinnati Bengals football team, members of the second and third American Football League...
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Offseason
- November 28, 1955: Hobie LandrithHobie LandrithHobart "Hobie" Neal Landrith is a former American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1950 through 1963 for the Cincinnati Reds & Redlegs, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, and Washington Senators...
was traded by the Redlegs 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 Hal JeffcoatHal JeffcoatHarold Bentley Jeffcoat was an outfielder and pitcher for the Chicago Cubs , Cincinnati Redlegs and St...
. - January 31, 1956: Jackie CollumJackie CollumJohn Dean Collum was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for eight different teams between the and seasons. Listed at 5' 7", 163 lb., Collum batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Victor, Iowa....
was traded by the Redlegs 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 Brooks LawrenceBrooks LawrenceBrooks Ulysses Lawrence was a Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals , Cincinnati Redlegs , and Cincinnati Reds ....
and Sonny Senerchia. - Prior to 1956 season: Joe AzcueJoe AzcueJosé Joaquín Azcue López is a former Cuban professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, California Angels and Milwaukee Brewers. Nicknamed "The Immortal Azcue", he was known for his...
was signed as an amateur free agent by the Redlegs.
Regular season
The Reds were in first place at mid-season and stayed in the pennant race until the last day of the season, ending up with a 91-63 record, two games behind the Brooklyn Dodgers1956 Brooklyn Dodgers season
The 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers edged out the Milwaukee Braves to win the National League title. The Dodgers again faced the New York Yankees in the World Series...
. For his efforts, the Baseball Writers Association of America
Baseball Writers Association of America
The Baseball Writers' Association of America is a professional association for baseball journalists writing for daily newspapers, magazines and qualifying Web sites. The BBWAA was founded on October 14, 1908, to improve working conditions for sportswriters in the early part of the 20th century...
voted Birdie Tebbetts as the Manager of the Year
The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award
The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award was established in 1936 by The Sporting News and was given annually to one manager in Major League Baseball...
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Notable transactions
- April 1, 1956: Jim PearceJim Pearce (baseball)James Madison Pearce was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played parts of five seasons in the majors, between and , for the Washington Senators and Cincinnati Redlegs.-Sources:...
was assigned by the Redlegs 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...
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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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 17 | 4 | .235 | 1 | 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 218.2 | 19 | 10 | 3.99 | 96 | |
| 38 | 171 | 8 | 2 | 3.84 | 55 | |
| 29 | 83.2 | 4 | 3 | 2.37 | 54 | |
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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| 32 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4.52 | 27 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 | 0 | |