1927 St. Paul American Association Baseball Team with Leo Durocher
The 1927 St. Paul Baseball Club, part of the American Association, showcases a roster featuring notable players and their positions in a page from the 1928 Reach Official American League Baseball Guide. Notable players include Leo Durocher, known for his intense competitiveness and later Hall of Fame managerial career, who played shortstop for St. Paul. The roster includes pitchers like McQuaid and Pillette, along with infielders and outfielders such as Gaston, Shealey, Heimach, and Roettger. The team was managed by Nick Allen, who had previous experience with major league teams. The St. Paul team was based in the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, a significant hub for minor league baseball in the 1920s. The regional American Association operated as a key development league for players aspiring to reach Major League Baseball, making this club part of a larger narrative in professional baseball's evolution during that era.