1958 Boston Red Sox Team Schedule, Roster, and Stats Overview
The 1958 Baseball Handbook and Schedules includes details on the Boston Red Sox, highlighting key elements for the upcoming season. Michael Higgins is noted as the manager. The home game schedule lists matchups against prominent teams like New York, Baltimore, and Washington, with action kicking off in April and running through September. The team's past performance from 1953 to 1957 is summarized, indicating varying success with third place finishes in 1957 and 1954 and a second in 1953. Individual leaders are highlighted, with Ted Williams being a significant figure, leading in batting averages and home runs over several years including a .388 average and 38 home runs in 1957. Pitchers like Brewer and Sullivan are recognized for wins in past seasons. The basic roster includes players such as Tom Brewer, Ike Delock, and Jack Jensen.