1947 Baseball Fielding Leaders: Joe DiMaggio and American League Stars
The 1947 Joe DiMaggio AL Fielding New York Yankees Baseball Vintage Print Ad Page features a selection of standout fielders from the American League, showcasing their defensive performances during the 1947 season. Aaron Robinson, Yankees’ catcher, was recognized for an impressive fielding average of .997 while committing only one error in 74 games. Joe Dobson, a right-handed pitcher for Boston, demonstrated notable defensive skills by handling 38 chances without a fielding slip. Buddy Rosar of the Athletics set a new major league record by extending his consecutive errorless game streak to 147. Heinie Majeski, playing third base for the Athletics, achieved a remarkable fielding average of .988 by managing 428 chances with just five errors. Other highlighted players include Lou Boudreau, Rudy York, and Pete Suder, each noted for their defensive contributions and statistics during the season.