1924 Washington Senators season

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The 1924 Washington Senators won 92 games, lost 62, and finished in first place in the American League. Fueled by the excitement of winning their first AL pennant, the Senators won the World Series in dramatic fashion, a 12-inning game 7 victory.

[edit] Offense

The offense was led by hall-of-famer Goose Goslin who was one of the youngest players on the team.

[edit] Season standings

[edit] Roster

[edit] Player stats

[edit] Batting

Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting Average; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In

[edit] Other batters

[edit] Starting pitchers

[edit] Other pitchers

[edit] Relief pitchers

[edit] Pitching

Walter Johnson had another outstanding year, leading the not only the Senators, but the entire American League in many categories. Firpo Marberry also led the league in saves and games pitched.

[edit] Defense

[edit] Regular Season

[edit] Post Season

Main article: 1924 World Series

The Senators finally made it into postseason after many years of being the laughing stock of the American League. They would get back to the world series the next year, however they never again make it while playing in Washington.

[edit] Miscellaneous

• Manager/Player Bucky Harris was the highest paid player on the team, earning $9,000.

[edit] External links

• 1924 Washington Senators at Baseball-Reference
• 1924 Washington Senators at Baseball Almanac