Top Ten MLB Rookie Players of 1957
The 1958 Baseball Handbook and Schedules showcases ten outstanding major league rookies from 1957. From the National League, it highlights J. Sanford of Philadelphia with a notable record of 19 wins and 8 losses and an ERA of 3.08. R. Hazle from Milwaukee made an impressive mark as an outfielder with a batting average of .403. R. Drott of Chicago recorded a pitching record of 15-11 with a 3.62 ERA. Philadelphia's R. Farrell is also recognized, holding a 10-2 record as a pitcher with an ERA of 2.39. E. Kasko from St. Louis is noted for his performance as an infielder with a batting average of .273. The American League features T. Kubek from New York as an infielder-outfielder with a .297 average. W. Held, an outfielder from Kansas City, hit .242, while R. Richardson from New York batted .256. Pitcher J. Urban from Kansas City posted a 7-4 record with a 3.35 ERA. Lastly, L. Raines from Cleveland stood out as an infielder with a .261 average.