1931 Brooklyn Robins season
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The Brooklyn Robins
finished in 4th place, after which longtime manager Wilbert Robinson
announced his retirement with 1,375 career victories.
became the oldest person in baseball history to pitch on Opening Day
. He was 47 when he started for Brooklyn on Opening Day in 1931. It would be Quinn's only start of the season, as he pitched the rest of the year in relief
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Dazzy Vance
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
finished in 4th place, after which longtime manager Wilbert Robinson
Wilbert Robinson
Wilbert Robinson , nicknamed "Uncle Robbie", was an American catcher, coach and manager in Major League Baseball...
announced his retirement with 1,375 career victories.
Offseason
- October 14, 1930: Clise DudleyClise DudleyElzie Clise Dudley was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1929-1933. He attended the University of South Carolina.-External links:...
, Jumbo ElliottJumbo Elliott (baseball)James Thomas "Jumbo" Elliott was a professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher, playing in the major leagues over parts of ten seasons with the St. Louis Browns, Brooklyn Robins, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves. He was the National League wins leader in 1931 with...
, Hal LeeHal LeeHarold Burnham Lee , was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1930-1936. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Braves, and Brooklyn Robins.-External links:...
and cash were traded by the Robins to the Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for Lefty O'DoulLefty O'DoulFrancis Joseph "Lefty" O'Doul was an American Major League Baseball player who went on to become an extraordinarily successful manager in the minor leagues, and also a vital figure in the establishment of professional baseball in Japan.-Player:Born in San Francisco, California, O'Doul began his...
and Fresco ThompsonFresco ThompsonLafayette Fresco Thompson was a Major League Baseball second baseman and executive. He was born in Centreville, Alabama, but attended George Washington High School and Columbia University in New York City...
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Regular season
Jack QuinnJack Quinn (baseball)
John Picus "Jack" Quinn, born Joannes Pajkos , was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Quinn pitched for eight teams in three major leagues and made his final appearance at the age of 50.-Biography:Born in Štefurov, Slovakia , Quinn emigrated to America as an...
became the oldest person in baseball history to pitch on Opening Day
Opening Day
Opening Day is the day on which professional baseball leagues begin their regular season. For Major League Baseball and most of the minor leagues, this day falls during the first week of April. For baseball fans, Opening Day serves as a symbol of rebirth; writer Thomas Boswell once penned a book...
. He was 47 when he started for Brooklyn on Opening Day in 1931. It would be Quinn's only start of the season, as he pitched the rest of the year in relief
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
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Notable transactions
- May 7, 1931: Harvey HendrickHarvey HendrickHarvey "Gink" Hendrick was an American major league baseball player who played for several different teams during an eleven-year career.Born in Mason, Tennessee, Hendrick attended Vanderbilt University...
was traded by the Robins to the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
for Mickey HeathMickey HeathMinor Wilson "Mickey" Heath was a professional baseball player. He was a first baseman over parts of two seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. For his career, he compiled a .213 batting average in 160 at-bats, with 18 runs batted in...
. - May 23, 1931: Ray MossRay MossRaymond Earl Moss was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1926-1931 with the Brooklyn Robins and Boston Braves.-External links:...
was purchased from the Robins by the Boston BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
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Roster
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| valign="top" | Pitchers |
valign="top" | Catchers Infielders |
valign="top" | Outfielders Other batters |
valign="top" | Manager Coaches |
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = runs; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases| Pos | Player | G | AB | R | H | Avg. | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 112 | 360 | 38 | 97 | .269 | 0 | 40 | 1 | |
| 1B | 152 | 587 | 90 | 170 | .290 | 12 | 87 | 4 | |
| 2B | 118 | 413 | 46 | 113 | .274 | 0 | 45 | 2 | |
| 3B | 145 | 552 | 60 | 147 | .266 | 0 | 46 | 3 | |
| SS | |||||||||
| LF | 134 | 512 | 85 | 172 | .336 | 7 | 75 | 5 | |
| CF | |||||||||
| RF | 151 | 610 | 93 | 191 | .313 | 18 | 97 | 17 |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = runs; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases| Player | G | AB | R | H | Avg. | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 181 | 26 | 48 | .265 | 1 | 21 | 5 | |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; BB = Bases on balls; SO = Strikeouts; CG = Complete games| Player | G | GS | CG | IP | W | L | ERA | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 28 | 16 | 233.1 | 14 | 10 | 3.20 | 52 | 96 | |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; BB = Bases on balls; SO = Strikeouts; CG = Complete games| Player | G | GS | CG | IP | W | L | ERA | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 15.1 | 0 | 1 | 5.28 | 7 | 1 |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; BB = Bases on balls; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | SV | ERA | BB | SO |
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| 39 | 64.1 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 2.66 | 24 | 25 | |
| 22 | 57.1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4.55 | 13 | 30 | |
League top five finishers
Babe HermanBabe Herman
Floyd Caves "Babe" Herman was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball who was best known for his several seasons with the Brooklyn Robins ....
- #2 in NL in stolen bases (17)
Dazzy Vance
Dazzy Vance
Charles Arthur "Dazzy" Vance was a star Major League Baseball starting pitcher during the 1920s.-Biography:...
- #3 in NL in strikeouts (150)
