Who's Who in the Major Leagues

Page from 1939 Issue

The 1939 Philadelphia Phillies team profile highlights several key players and their contributions to the team. Notable mentions include Pinky Whitney, the third baseman, who played approximately half the games, demonstrating a decline in batting average from .341 to .277. Chuck Klein, an outfielder, faced challenges maintaining a batting average above .300, contributing significantly with singles and doubles but needing to improve in home runs. Max Butcher, a pitcher, transitioned to the Phillies after being brought up from the Dodgers and faced difficulties in his performance. Cap Clark, the catcher, was noted for catching a limited number of games and had a batting average of .354 but needed to face better pitching for further development. Other players included Snooker Arnovich, known for consistency and strong batting, Gilly Brack, who was a promising outfielder and faced challenges after joining from Brooklyn, and Al Hollingsworth, a pitcher who shared responsibilities with encouraging stats. Spud Davis, another catcher, brought veteran experience and grappled with performance expectations, completing his second season with the team.