1950 New York Yankees Team Profile: History, Stats, and Players
The 1950 New York Yankees Team Profile from the sports publication "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" highlights key details about the team and its management for the 1949 season. Casey Stengel served as the team's manager, guiding the Yankees to a remarkable record of 97 wins and 57 losses, leading them to first place in the league. The Yankees secured the World Series title against the Brooklyn Dodgers, winning four games to one. The team's pitching had an ERA of 3.70, with Joe Page being noted as a standout relief pitcher, having saved numerous games. The team ranked fourth and fifth in fielding percentage, with a total of 5877 chances, 138 errors, and 195 double plays. Yankee Stadium had a seating capacity of 67,000 and hosted home games with specific distances: 296 feet to right field, 461 feet to center field, and 301 feet to left field.