1936 NL MVP Leaders: Gabby Hartnett, Arky Vaughan, Pepper Martin Vintage Page
The page from the 1937 Who's Who in the Major Leagues highlights several prominent players from the National League in 1936. Floyd "Arky" Vaughan, a shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, led the league in runs scored with 122 and received the most bases on balls, totaling 118, while achieving a batting average of .335. Johnny Cooney, an outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, had a batting average of .282 and was noted for leading the league in on-base percentage at .394. Charles Lee "Gabby" Hartnett, the star catcher for the Chicago Cubs, increased his backstopping appearances significantly, eclipsing 100 games for eleven consecutive seasons, and had a .991 fielding mark in 1936. John L. "Pepper" Martin of the St. Louis Cardinals, involved in a contract dispute, played only 19 games in his last season, with his performance noted after his return from a restraining contract. Ival Goodman, a right fielder for the Cincinnati Reds, featured as well, achieving notable statistics throughout the season.