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Lou Boudreau Was the Greatest Cleveland SS Ever
Lou Boudreau' 8 All-Stars, 1948 MVP, and World Series win makes him the greatest shortstop in Cleveland Indians history
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Lou Boudreau signed with the Indians in 1938 although he only played in one game that year, his playing time started to increase in 1939 when he was in 53 games and had an AVG of .258. By 1940, Lou was selected to his first of eight All-Star teams. In 1944, he won the AL batting title with an AVG of .327. He qualified for his last All-Star game in 1948, where he also won his only MVP award and World Series title that year. After 1950, Lou left to play for Boston until his retirement in 1952 and eventually made it into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
LOU BOUDREAU WAS THE GREATEST INDIANS SHORTSTOP EVER
Boudreau’s 1948 MVP season was spectacular when he batted .355 and had an OPS of .987. He also led the Indians to their second and latest World Series title. Not only was Boudreau a great hitter, but he was also excellent at defense. In 1944, he led the AL in assists, and in ’40,’43,’44,’47,’48, he led the league in turning double plays. He was one of the best two-way players of his time, and his overall body of work on both sides of the field makes him the greatest shortstop in Cleveland Indians history.
Lou Boudreau's HOF resume:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 18, 2021
- 8x All Star
- 1948 AL MVP & World Series Champ
- 1944 AL Batting Title
- Cleveland #Indians #5 retired
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Lou Boudreau's ranks in Cleveland #Indians history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 18, 2021
- 2nd in career PA (6,709)
- 3rd in career GP (1,560)
- 4th in career BB (766)
- 5th in career 2B (367)
- 6th in career Hits (1,706)
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