 | Allen Hits .378 to Earn NL Crown
Monday, September 27th , 1909
The NL announced today that Newt Allen of Los Angeles was the league's top hitter in 1909. He recorded a .378 batting average to win the honor.
The Dodgers second baseman had 218 hits with 28 doubles, 26 triples and 3 home runs.
Allen played in 148 games and completed the season with 60 RBIs and 120 runs scored. |  | Mackey Bats .406 for the Year
Monday, September 27th , 1909
Biz Mackey has written his name in the baseball history books. The Minnesota Twins catcher has put together a season for the ages, compiling a batting of .406.
"I can't even believe it myself," said the Eagle Pass, Texas native. "A lot of things had to go right for this to happen."
On the season, Mackey compiled 220 hits, with 35 doubles, 25 triples, 8 home runs, 67 RBIs and 107 runs scored. |  | BNN Stats: Batting Split Stats Leaders
Monday, September 27th , 1909
Here is a peek at the top 5 hitters leading the True Colors Baseball League in on-base plus slugging (OPS) with a full count.
Bob Watson, NY1, 1.581
Pete Coscarart, CLE, 1.385
Josh Willingham, PHA, 1.278
John Wockenfuss, BAL, 1.242
Richard Hidalgo, BSN, 1.184 | | |
