1959 MLB Leaders: Aaron, Banks, Kuenn, Colavito, Killebrew

1959 MLB Major League Baseball Leaders Aaron Banks Kuenn Colavito Killebrew
1960 MLB·Early Wynn·Eddie Mathews·Ernie Banks·Hank Aaron·Harmon Killebrew·Harvey Kuenn·Jackie Jensen·Nellie Fox·Rocky Colavito·
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The Page from the 1960 Baseball Handbook and Schedules highlights the statistical leaders in Major League Baseball for the 1959 season. In the National League, Henry Aaron of Milwaukee led in batting with an average of .355. Eddie Mathews, also from Milwaukee, stood out for hitting 46 home runs. Ernie Banks of Chicago not only led in RBIs with 143 but was also named MVP. The standout pitcher was Sam Jones from San Francisco, boasting a record of 21-15. In the American League, Harvey Kuenn of Detroit topped the batting category with a .353 average. Jackie Jensen of Boston led in RBIs with 112, while Harmon Killebrew of Washington and Rocky Colavito of Cleveland each hit 42 home runs. Pitching leader Early Wynn from Chicago had a remarkable record of 22-10. Additionally, Nelson Fox from Chicago was recognized as the American League MVP.