1955 AL Swat Stars Leaders: Mantle, Kaline, Ford, Jensen Highlights
The 1955 American League Swat Stars page highlights leading players in batting and pitching statistics from the 1955 MLB season. Among the prominent hitters, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees stands out, leading with home runs and a high slugging percentage. He is joined by Ray Boone and Jackie Jensen, both tied for runs batted in (RBIs), with Boone representing the Detroit Tigers and Jensen playing for the Boston Red Sox. Al Kaline, also from the Tigers, is noted as the batting champion for the season. For pitching leaders, Whitey Ford, Billy Pierce, and Tommy Byrne are featured. Ford, representing the Yankees, is tied for most victories, while Pierce, of the Chicago White Sox, is recognized for his earned-run average. Byrne, also of the Yankees, is noted for his winning percentage.