1935 National League Baseball Stars: Hartnett, Vaughan, Blanton, Lee, Berger
The page from the 1936 sports publication "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" highlights several prominent players from the National League during the 1935 baseball season. Charles Leo "Gabby" Hartnett, catcher for the Chicago Cubs, was acknowledged as the league's most valuable player, achieving a significant milestone by catching in 110 games and enhancing his record to 11 years of experience. Floyd “Arky” Vaughan, shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, was noted as the leading batter with a batting average of .385 and ranked highly in on-base percentage and walks. Darrel E. "Cy" Blanton gained recognition as a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates in his rookie season, leading with a 2.59 earned run average and four shutouts. William C. "Big Bill" Lee, also from the Chicago Cubs, achieved the highest winning percentage at .769 with 20 victories.