Midwest League 1958

Summary

• Midwest League Champion: Waterloo Hawks (Red Sox)
• Team with Best Won/Lost Record: Kokomo Dodgers (Dodgers) 68/51, .571
• Player of the Year: Gus Sancimino (Kokomo/Dodgers)
• Rookie of the Year: Juan Marichal (Michigan City/Giants)
• Manager of the Year: Buddy Kerr (Michigan City/Giants)

• League Attendance: 408,302
  • 8 teams played a 126 game, split-season schedule.
  • The MWL had teams in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa.

This page is incomplete, and is likely to remain so for some time.

Overview

Composite 1958 Won/Lost Record for Each Team

                 Nickname    Affiliate Won Lost  Pct (Rank)
Clinton          Pirates     Pirates    44  80  .355  (8) Roster
Decatur          Commodores  Tigers     59  66  .472  (7) Roster
Dubuque          Packers     White Sox  59  63  .484  (6) Roster
Keokuk           Cardinals   Cardinals  62  60  .508  (5) Roster
Kokomo           Dodgers     Dodgers    68  51  .571  (1) Roster
Michigan City    White Caps  Giants     69  55  .556  (2) Roster
Paris            Lakers      Cubs       64  61  .512  (4) Roster
Waterloo         Hawks       Red Sox    66  55  .545  (3) Roster

1958 Post Season

Championship:
Waterloo d. Michigan City, 3-2
 (note: Although Kokomo had the best won/lost record,
         they did not win either half-season)