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The1950 Boston Red Sox season was the 50th season in the franchise'sMajor League Baseball history. TheRed Sox finished third in theAmerican League (AL) with a record of 94 wins and 60 losses, fourgames behind the AL andWorld Series championNew York Yankees . This was the last time that the Red Sox won at least 90 games until their return to the World Series in1967 .
The team scored 1,027 runs, one of only six teams to score more than 1,000 runs in a season in the modern era (post-1900), and, along with the1999 Cleveland Indians , are one of two teams to do so post-World War II.[ 1] [ 2]
In a game on June 8, the Red Sox set a major league record fortotal bases by a team in one game, which still stands. During their 29–4 win over theSt. Louis Browns , the Red Sox collected 28 hits: 7 home runs, 1 triple, 9 doubles, and 11 singles for 60 total bases.[ 3] [ 4] 1925 Pittsburgh Pirates ) to score 20 or more runs in consecutive games.[ 5] [ 6]
Trades and Transactions [ edit ] October 24, 1949: It is reported thatDick Gernert , a junior atTemple University , has signed with theRed Sox over the weekend.[ 7] November 17, 1949:The Red Sox draftpitcher George Copeland from theRochester Red Wings for $10,000.[ 8] December 1, 1949: TheRed Sox purchasepitcher Al Papai from theSt. Louis Browns off waivers for $10,000.[ 9] February 26, 1950: TheRed Sox announce the sale ofpitcher Jack Kramer to theNew York Giants for a reported sum of $25,000.[ 10] April 14, 1950: TheRed Sox signthird baseman Ken Keltner as a free agent.[ 11] Boston Win Boston Loss Tie Game
1950 Boston Red Sox Season Log: 94─60
Trades and Transactions [ edit ] Record vs. opponents [ edit ]
1950 Boston Red Sox Roster Pitchers Catchers Infielders
Outfielders Other batters
Manager Coaches
= Indicates league leader
Starters by position [ edit ] Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; R = Runs; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Roanoke, Marion [ 56]
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