Cleveland Indians 1971 Key Players: McDowell, Nettles, Pinson
The page from the 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball highlights key players from the Cleveland Indians. Sam McDowell, a pitcher, stood out with a 20-12 record in 1970, leading the league in strikeouts and innings pitched. Steve Mingori, another pitcher, showed promise with a 2.70 ERA in limited appearances. Infielder Graig Nettles excelled defensively and offensively with 26 home runs and 81 RBIs. Pitcher Mike Paul had a challenging season, transitioning between starter and reliever.