1950 St. Louis Browns Team Overview at Sportsman's Park
The 1950 page from "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" features the St. Louis Browns, providing insights into the team’s structure, records, and performances. William O. Dewitt served as president, with Charlie W. Dewitt as vice-president. Malcolm C. Wild handled treasurer duties, while James C. Bassford was the assistant to the president. The Browns played at Sportsman's Park, which had a seating capacity of 34,000, with specific distances noted: 310 feet to right field, 422 feet to center field, and 351 feet to left field. The 1949 season saw the Browns finish seventh in league standings, with a record of 53 wins and 101 losses, resulting in a .344 winning percentage. They ranked eighth in team pitching with an ERA of 5.21. Key statistics included 1,301 hits, 213 doubles, and 117 triples. Ned Garver was highlighted as the most utilized pitcher.