1950 Cincinnati Reds Team Overview from Crosley Field Vintage Article
The 1950 Cincinnati Reds team page from the "Who’s Who in the Major Leagues" presents key details about the team and its management, alongside specific statistics from the previous season, 1949. Powel Crosley, Jr. served as Chairman of the Board, with Warren C. Giles as President and Lewis Crosley as Vice-President. The team was managed by Luke Sewell, who secured a two-year contract. In 1949, the Reds finished seventh in league standings with a record of 62 wins and 92 losses and were positioned sixth in team pitching with an ERA of 4.23. Their batting average was .260, with notable hitting stats including 1,423 hits and 86 home runs. Damaging fielding results included 138 errors. The home games were played at Crosley Field, which had a seating capacity of 30,000, and dimensions of 342 feet to right field, 387 feet to center, and 328 feet to left field.