New York Giants 1939 Team Profile Featuring Carl Hubbell and Mel Ott
The page from the 1939 sports publication "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" highlights players from the New York Giants baseball team. Notable mentions include Bill Lohrman, described as the number two pitcher with a 3.32 earned run average; Dick Coffman, who participated in 51 games, showing versatility in the pitching role; and Jumbo Brown, with a significant 1.80 earned run average over 265 innings. The page also features Satchel Seeds, a seasoned outfielder with a batting average of .291, and Slick Castleman, another pitcher who struggled with injuries. Lou Chiozza is noted as an infielder, bringing experience from the Phillies, while Johnny McCarthy, a first baseman, transitioned from a semi-pro background into the Giants, complemented by a previous player, Zeke Bonura.