1950 Boston Red Sox Team Highlights and Player Profiles at Fenway Park
The 1950 Boston Red Sox team page from the "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" highlights several prominent players and their contributions. Ellis Kinder, a notable pitcher standing 6'1", had a successful season, leading the league in pitching with a record of 23 wins and 6 losses. Bill Goodman, an outfielder, had a solid batting average of .298, despite concerns about his physical condition. Vern Stephens, who played shortstop, had a productive season, batting .290 and hitting 39 home runs. Bobby Doerr, a key infielder, exemplified consistency, finishing the season with a .309 average over 139 games. Johnny Pesky, initially a shortstop, struggled to reach his usual offensive numbers but still provided value with a .306 average. Additionally, Birdie Tebbetts, primarily a catcher, appeared in 122 games, maintaining a batting average of .270.