1950 Philadelphia Athletics Team Overview and Shibe Park Details
The 1950 Philadelphia Athletics team page from "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" highlights key information about the team's leadership, record, and home games. The president of the Athletics is Connie Mack, who also serves as the manager, celebrating his 87th birthday in December 1949. The team played their home games at Shibe Park, which had a seating capacity of 33,223 and specific distances to the outfield: 331 feet to right field, 468 feet to center field, and 334 feet to left field. In the 1949 season, the Athletics finished fifth in league standing with a record of 81 wins and 73 losses. Their team pitching earned an ERA of 4.23, while they ranked fourth in team batting with a .260 average. The page notes the team's performance in various statistical categories, including runs, hits, and fielding.