1931 Chicago Cubs season
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The Chicago Cubs
season was a season in American baseball. The team finished third in the National League
with a record of 84-70, 17 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals
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's last productive seasons. He managed to drive in
90 runs and collect 37 double
s in only 100 games, while batting for an average
of .331. He led the league in on-base percentage (.421) for the ninth and last time in his career.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
season was a season in American baseball. The team finished third in the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
with a record of 84-70, 17 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals
1931 St. Louis Cardinals season
The St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 50th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 40th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 101-53 during the season and finished first in the National League...
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Offseason
- October 14, 1930: Bill McAfeeBill McAfeeWilliam Fort McAfee was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs, Boston Braves, Washington Senators, and St. Louis Browns.-External links:...
and Wes SchulmerichWes SchulmerichEdward Wesley Schulmerich was an American Major League Baseball player from the state of Oregon. A native of the state, he played baseball and football at what is now Oregon State University where he participated in three sports. On the football team, he played three positions and earned the...
were traded by the Cubs to 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....
for Bob Smith and Jimmy WelshJimmy WelshJames Daniel Welsh , was a Major League Baseball player who played outfielder from -. He would play for the Boston Braves, and New York Giants.-External links:...
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Regular season
1931 was one of player-manager Rogers HornsbyRogers Hornsby
Rogers Hornsby, Sr. , nicknamed "The Rajah", was an American baseball infielder, manager, and coach who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball . He played for the St. Louis Cardinals , New York Giants , Boston Braves , Chicago Cubs , and St. Louis Browns...
's last productive seasons. He managed to drive in
Run batted in
Runs batted in or RBIs is a statistic used in baseball and softball to credit a batter when the outcome of his at-bat results in a run being scored, except in certain situations such as when an error is made on the play. The first team to track RBI was the Buffalo Bisons.Common nicknames for an RBI...
90 runs and collect 37 double
Double (baseball)
In baseball, a double is the act of a batter striking the pitched ball and safely reaching second base without being called out by the umpire, without the benefit of a fielder's misplay or another runner being put out on a fielder's choice....
s in only 100 games, while batting for an average
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
of .331. He led the league in on-base percentage (.421) for the ninth and last time in his career.
Notable transactions
- June 13, 1931: Earl Grace was traded by the Cubs to the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
for Rollie HemsleyRollie HemsleyRalston Burdett Hemsley was a professional baseball catcher. Born in Syracuse, Ohio, he played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball. He was nicknamed "Rollicking Rollie".-Major League career:...
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Roster
| 1931 Chicago Cubs | |||||||||
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| Pitchers | Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders | Manager Coaches |
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 100 | 357 | 118 | .331 | 16 | 90 | |
| OF | 154 | 613 | 202 | .330 | 9 | 88 | |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 204 | 63 | .309 | 3 | 31 | |
| 39 | 104 | 25 | .240 | 2 | 16 | |
| 7 | 9 | 1 | .111 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | .250 | 0 | 0 | |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 240.1 | 15 | 12 | 3.22 | 63 | |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 180.1 | 16 | 8 | 4.49 | 54 | |
| 22 | 67 | 2 | 4 | 3.76 | 34 | |
| 20 | 64.1 | 2 | 4 | 3.22 | 27 | |
| 16 | 50 | 0 | 4 | 5.22 | 29 | |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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