Two No. 1 Men of '47: Phil Marchildon and Luke Appling Profiles
The page highlights two prominent players from the 1947 Major League Baseball season: Phil Marchildon and Luke Appling. Phil Marchildon was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics. He was recognized as a key player during a challenging season, having won 13 games while losing 16. Marchildon appeared in 35 games and his performance included a notable strikeout-to-walk ratio, with a total of 141 walks against 114 strikeouts. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.22, and he contributed significantly to the team's modest success. On the other hand, Luke Appling, a shortstop for the Chicago White Sox, was noted for his longevity and impressive batting skills. In 1947, he set a record for most games played at shortstop. Appling's batting average was .388, making him the first American League shortstop to lead in batting.