1949 MLB Highlights: Bob Lemon and George Kell's Standout Seasons
The page from the 1950 Who's Who in the Major Leagues features profiles of Bob Lemon and George Kell, notable players in Major League Baseball during 1949. Bob Lemon, a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, was the sole member of the 1948 championship team to excel in 1949. He achieved remarkable stats, winning 22 games, posting an earned run average (ERA) of 2.99, and completing 22 games over 280 innings pitched, marking him as one of the top pitchers in the American League (AL). George Kell, a third baseman for the Detroit Tigers, made a significant comeback after suffering injuries in 1948. He notably contended for the AL batting championship, finishing just ahead of Ted Williams with a batting average of .3427. Defensively, Kell demonstrated impressive skills, recording the best fielding average among AL third basemen at .975.