Outstanding Sluggers of 1961: Key Players and Their Stats
The Page of Outstanding Sluggers of 1961 from the 1962 Famous Sluggers Yearbook highlights several notable Major League Baseball players from that season. Featured players include Pete Runnels of the Boston Red Sox, who posted a batting average of .317, and Floyd Robinson of the Chicago White Sox, with an impressive .310 average. Bob Allison represented the Minnesota Twins, achieving significant offensive metrics with 29 home runs and 105 RBIs. Gene Woodling of the Washington Senators followed closely with a batting average of .313. Earl Battey, also from the Twins, boasted a .302 average, demonstrating the team's strong offensive lineup. Lastly, Willie Kirkland of the Cleveland Indians tallied 27 home runs and 95 RBIs, marking a solid contribution to his team's performance.