The Boston Red Sox 1939 Team Profile Featuring Jimmie Foxx
The page from the 1939 Who’s Who in the Major Leagues features the Boston Red Sox team profile, highlighting several key players. It includes Fritz Ostermueller, a pitcher who won 13 games while losing 15, marking a comeback season; Bobby Doerr, an infielder who had a successful first full season, batting .289 with 145 games played; and Gene De Sautels, a catcher who played an important role despite being previously viewed as a lesser hitter. Jim Bagby, another pitcher, saw improvement in his performance, finishing with a 4.21 earned run average. The page also discusses Boze Berger, an infielder acquired in a trade, and Denny Galehouse, who joined the team from Detroit and had a notable season.