1960 Washington Senators Pre-Season Scouting Report Overview
The 1960 Baseball Handbook and Schedules highlight the Washington Senators' strengths and weaknesses from the previous season. Camilo Pascual, at just 26 years of age, stood out with 17 wins and a league second-best ERA of 2.63. The Senators boasted significant home-run hitters, including co-champion Harmon Killebrew with 42 homers, along with Jim Lemon (33), Bob Allison (30), and Roy Sievers (21). However, the team struggled with the league's lowest batting average of .237 and ranked seventh in fielding. Aside from Pascual, Pedro Ramos was their only reliable pitcher with a 13-19 record. Receivers like Courtney and Naragon were noted for good defense but poor averages, and the team's offense often slowed due to lack of speed on the bases. New additions included rookie pitchers Fred Bruckbauer, Raphael Lubanmenti, and Adelburt Norwood, who showed promise in the minors, and outfielder Lamar Jacobs, who hit .313 at Sanford. The publication queries whether Killebrew and Sievers will maintain their performance and if Allison's .261 average can drive the team higher.