Top Fielders of the National League in 1947
The page from the 1948 Who's Who in the Major Leagues highlights several standout fielders in the National League for the 1947 season. Included are key players and their respective stats. Marty Marion of the St. Louis Cardinals led National League shortstops with a fielding average (FA) of .981 and recorded 104 double plays. Dutch Leonard, a right-handed pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, excelled defensively with a perfect FA handling 69 chances. Boston's Phil Masi, who caught in 123 games, achieved a FA of .989 among NL catchers. Bill Nicholson, of the Chicago Cubs, struggled offensively but maintained a FA of .990. Bob Elliott of the Braves, the top third baseman, secured fielding honors with a FA of .956. Eddie Stanky, a prominent player for the Dodgers, had a FA of .983 at second base.