For the first time since Season 1, a team has begun its campaign with a 4-0 record. Led by Roberto Clemente, the 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates had by far the best offense in the league in week 1, as well as the second-best pitching numbers.
Season 4 had a different start then the previous three, as this went from a nine-team league to eight teams. To keep a 32-game schedule, week 1 saw each team play single games against four different teams. As luck would have it, the fourth gameday of week 1 featured the last two unbeaten teams, and the Pirates easily handled the 1953 New York Yankees.
If things continue like week 1, with pretty low team batting averages other than Pittsburgh, this may be shaping up to be another pitching-dominated league.
| Week 1 | W | L | PCT | GB | R | RA | +/- | AVG | ERA | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | — | 23 | 12 | +11 | .275 | 2.50 | Stats |
| 1953 New York Yankees | 3 | 1 | .750 | 1.0 | 16 | 15 | +1 | .204 | 3.55 | Stats |
| 1959 Chicago White Sox | 3 | 1 | .750 | 1.0 | 11 | 7 | +4 | .211 | 1.66 | Stats |
| 1954 New York Giants | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2.0 | 14 | 13 | +1 | .215 | 3.16 | Stats |
| 1957 Milwaukee Braves | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2.0 | 16 | 18 | -2 | .224 | 4.50 | Stats |
| 1950 Philadelphia Phillies | 1 | 3 | .250 | 3.0 | 17 | 18 | -1 | .236 | 4.14 | Stats |
| 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers | 1 | 3 | .250 | 3.0 | 9 | 17 | -8 | .235 | 3.86 | Stats |
| 1954 Cleveland Indians | 0 | 4 | .000 | 4.0 | 11 | 17 | -6 | .176 | 3.97 | Stats |
Week 1 recaps:
> Gameday #1
> Gameday #2
> Gameday #3
> Gameday #4
Week 1 featured YouTube broadcasts:
> 1953 Yankees vs. 1950 Phillies (Gameday #1)
> 1960 Pirates vs. 1953 Yankees (Gameday #4)
BATTING LEADERS
Average
.563 Roberto Clemente, 1960 Pirates
.471 Dick Sisler, 1950 Phillies
.438 Bill Virdon, 1960 Pirates
.389 Gil McDougald, 1953 Yankees
.385 Bill Bruton, 1957 Braves
.385 Bubba Phillips, 1959 White Sox
.375 Andy Seminick, 1950 Phillies
.375 Willie Mays, 1954 Giants
.375 Jackie Robinson, 1953 Dodgers
.357 Johnny Logan, 1957 Braves
.357 Eddie Mathews, 1957 Braves
Runs
5 Eddie Matthews, 1957 Braves
4 several
Hits
9 Roberto Clemente, 1960 Pirates
8 Dick Sisler, 1950 Phillies
7 Bill Virdon, 1960 Pirates
7 Gil McDougald, 1953 Yankees
6 several
Doubles
4 Roberto Clemente, 1960 Pirates
3 Willie Mays, 1954 Giants
3 Eddie Mathews, 1957 Braves
3 Richie Ashburn, 1950 Phillies
2 Andy Seminick, 1950 Phillies
Triples
2 Hank Bauer, 1953 Yankees
1 several
Home Runs
2 Dick Sisler, 1950 Phillies
2 Eddie Mathews, 1957 Braves
2 Dick Stuart, 1960 Pirates
2 Al Rosen, 1954 Indians
1 many
RBI
6 Dick Sisler, 1950 Phillies
4 many
Stolen Bases
2 Luis Aparicio, 1959 White Sox
1 several
ROGER SPORTS & GAMES 