1960 Chicago Cubs Scouting Report Highlights Key Players
The 1960 scouting report for the Chicago Cubs highlights key aspects of the team. Ernie Banks, notable for being the first to win the National League MVP award twice consecutively, stands out with his impressive 45 home runs in the previous year. Pitching shows promise with Glen Hobbie leading as a 16-game winner and Don Elston excelling in the relief corps. There's anticipation for George Altman in the outfield, credited for disrupting the Giants' pennant pursuit with timely hits. However, the team struggles with a typical seventh-place issue of lacking consistent high average hitters to back Banks, and the infield is noted for being adequate but unspectacular. Jolly Cholly Grimm's return as manager sees assurances of Banks and Richie Ashburn as certain starters. New acquisitions include Frank Thomas and Dick Gernert, expected to strengthen the lineup.