1948 Chicago White Sox season
Encyclopedia
The 1948
Chicago White Sox
season was the team's 48th season in the major leagues, and its 49th season overall. They finished eighth (last) in the American League
with a record 51-101, 44.5 games behind the first place Cleveland Indians
.
was in his first season as White Sox general manager
. Over the next seven years with the White Sox, Lane would make 241 trades. He would gain the nicknames "Trader" Lane and "Frantic Frank".
On July 18, Pat Seerey
hit four home runs in an eleven inning game against the Philadelphia Athletics
. The White Sox won, 12-11.
1948 Major League Baseball season
The Boston Braves won the NL pennant. Hopes for an all-Boston World Series were ended when the Cleveland Indians won a 1-game playoff against the Boston Red Sox to take the AL pennant.- External links :*...
Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
season was the team's 48th season in the major leagues, and its 49th season overall. They finished eighth (last) in the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
with a record 51-101, 44.5 games behind the first place Cleveland Indians
1948 Cleveland Indians season
The Cleveland Indians season was a season in American baseball. The team won a one-game playoff against the Boston Red Sox and would then go onto win their second World Series in franchise history, its first in 28 years.-Off-season:...
.
Offseason
- November 19, 1947: Pete WojeyPete WojeyPeter Paul Wojey was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in 18 games from 1954-1957 for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Detroit Tigers-External links:...
was drafted from the White Sox by the Brooklyn DodgersLos Angeles DodgersThe 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...
in the 1947 minor league draft. - January 27, 1948: Thurman TuckerThurman TuckerThurman Lowell Tucker was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for nine seasons in the American League with the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians. In 701 career games, Tucker recorded a batting average of .255, had 24 triples, 9 home runs, and 179 runs batted in...
was traded by the White Sox to the Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
for Ralph WeigelRalph WeigelRalph Richard Weigel was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for three seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians in 1946, then was traded to the Chicago White Sox on January 27, 1948 for Thurman Tucker. He played for the White Sox in 1948 and the Washington Senators in 1949.-External...
. - February 24, 1948: Ed Lopat was traded by the White Sox to the New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
for Bill WightBill WightWilliam Robert Wight was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the New York Yankees , Chicago White Sox , Boston Red Sox , Detroit Tigers , Cleveland Indians , Baltimore Orioles , Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals . Listed at 6' 1", 180 lb...
, Fred BradleyFred BradleyFred Langdon Bradley is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played in and for the Chicago White Sox. Listed at 6' 1", 180 lb., he batted and threw right handed....
, and Aaron RobinsonAaron RobinsonAaron Andrew Robinson , was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from to for the Chicago White Sox, the Detroit Tigers, the New York Yankees, and the Boston Red Sox...
. - Prior to 1948 season: Ed McGheeEd McGheeWarren Edward McGhee was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Chicago White Sox during the , , and seasons and the Philadelphia Athletics during the and seasons. He was an alumnus of Arkansas State University....
was signed as an amateur free agent by the White Sox.
Regular season
Frank LaneFrank Lane
Frank Lane was an American executive in professional baseball, most notably serving as a general manager in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox, St...
was in his first season as White Sox general manager
General manager (baseball)
In Major League Baseball, the general manager of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the ballclub during contract discussions with players....
. Over the next seven years with the White Sox, Lane would make 241 trades. He would gain the nicknames "Trader" Lane and "Frantic Frank".
On July 18, Pat Seerey
Pat Seerey
James Patrick Seerey was an American outfielder and right-handed batter in Major League Baseball. He played for the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox....
hit four home runs in an eleven inning game against the Philadelphia Athletics
1948 Philadelphia Athletics season
The Philadelphia Athletics season involved the A's finishing 4th in the American League with a record of 84 wins and 70 losses.- Notable transactions :...
. The White Sox won, 12-11.
Opening Day lineup
- Don KollowayDon KollowayDonald Martin Kolloway , was a Major League Baseball player who played 12 years as an infielder for the Chicago White Sox , Detroit Tigers , and Philadelphia Athletics .Raised on Chicago's south side, he debuted with the White Sox in 1940...
, 2b - Luke ApplingLuke ApplingLucius Benjamin Appling was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Chicago White Sox . He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964....
, 3b - Tony LupienTony LupienUlysses John "Tony" Lupien was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball. He was a left-handed batter who played for the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox...
, 1b - Bob KennedyBob KennedyRobert Daniel Kennedy was a right fielder/third baseman, manager and executive in Major League Baseball.From 1939-1957, Kennedy played for the Chicago White Sox , Cleveland Indians , Baltimore Orioles , Detroit Tigers and Brooklyn Dodgers . He batted and threw right-handed...
, rf - Taffy WrightTaffy WrightTaft Shedron "Taffy" Wright was an outfielder in professional baseball from 1938 to 1949. Wright made a splash in his rookie season, leading the American League in batting with a .350 average...
, lf - Jack WallaesaJack WallaesaJohn Wallaesa was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played for five seasons. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1940, 1942, and 1946, and the Chicago White Sox from 1947 to 1948.-External links:...
, ss - Dave PhilleyDave PhilleyDavid Earl Philley is a former outfielder who played in Major League Baseball. A switch-hitter who threw right-handed, he debuted on September 6, and played his final game on August 6, . He was born in Paris, Texas....
, cf - Mike TreshMike TreshMichael "Mike" Tresh was a catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1938 through 1949, he played for the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians . Tresh batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania...
, c - Joe Haynes, p
Roster
| 1948 Chicago White Sox | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roster | |||||||||
| Pitchers |
Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders |
valign="top" | Manager Coaches |
||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 98 | 326 | 82 | .252 | 8 | 39 | |
| 2B | 119 | 417 | 114 | .273 | 6 | 38 | |
| OF | 95 | 340 | 78 | .229 | 18 | 64 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 223.1 | 9 | 20 | 4.80 | 68 | |
| 22 | 148 | 8 | 10 | 4.01 | 49 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5.31 | 10 | |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.60 | 2 | |