1957 American Association Baseball Schedule Featuring Throneberry
The 1957 American Association Schedule outlines games for teams including the Denver Bears, Omaha Cardinals, Minneapolis Millers, St. Paul Saints, Wichita Indians, Indianapolis Indians, Louisville Colonels, and Charleston Senators. Marvin Throneberry of Denver is highlighted as the leading hitter in five categories, with impressive stats such as 123 runs scored, 345 total bases, and 42 home runs. Key pitchers include John Gray from Indianapolis with a leading ERA of 2.72, and Buddy Leo Daley also from Indianapolis, leading with a pitching percentage of .917. Stan Pitula from Indianapolis and Curtis Barclay of Minneapolis tied for most wins, each with 15 on the mound. The 1956 league records show Indianapolis leading with 92 wins and 62 losses, followed by Denver and Omaha. Managers include Ralph Houk for Denver, John Keane for Omaha, and others across the different teams, indicating strategic oversight.