Jackie Robinson and Other Rookie Stars of the 1947 National League
The 1948 "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" sports publication features a section titled "Freshman Stars, Nat'l League '47," highlighting notable rookie performances in Major League Baseball. Jackie Robinson, a significant figure in baseball history, is described as a second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers. In his rookie season, he played 152 games, leading the National League in various categories and earning the league's Rookie of the Year award. Ralph LaPointe, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies, demonstrated his hitting prowess with a .308 batting average over 56 games. John Jorgensen, representing the Dodgers, won the starting third base position, with a batting average of .272 in 129 games, contributing significantly with runs and RBIs. Larry Jansen of the New York Giants completed a strong rookie season, participating in 42 games after a previous season where he was restricted due to injury.