Yankees History

If Joe DiMaggio’s rookie season in 1936 was a good one, his second season in 1937 was even better.  DiMaggio developed his power stroke in 1937 and he set a career high and led the American League with 46 homeruns.  For the second straight year, DiMaggio finished in double figured in doubles (35), triples (15), and homeruns.  He led the league in runs (151 - career high) and he was second in RBIs (167 - also a career high).

Almost as impressive was the fact that DiMaggio walked 64 times versus only 37 strikeouts.  That would be the first of twelve consecutive seasons he’d walk more then he struck out.  This resulted in a .412 OBP.  DiMaggio’s .346 batting average was sixth in the league while his .673 slugging led the league.  All this put at second place for the Most Valuable Player, and in my opinion, he got jobbed.  The mechanical man, Charlie Gehringer, edged DiMaggio by a mere four points.

DiMaggio was the man, and 1937 might have been his best season ever and it’s not too bad for a 21 year old.  Here’s a look at DiMaggio’s 1937 numbers.

Games 151
AB 621
Runs 151
Hits 215
Doubles 35
Triples 15
Homeruns 46
RBIs 167
Walks 64
Strikeouts 37
Stolen Bases 3
Caught Stealing 0
BA .346
OBA .412
SLG% .673
OPS 1.085
RC 178
RCAA 85
RCAP 80
RC/G 11.34
ISO .327