Voted Rookie of the Year in 1949, Roy Sievers is the only St. Louis Brown to capture that honor. Shifted to centerfield for the Browns, he batted and fielded with headline brilliance, Sievers had a smooth swinging batting style that produced 292 career doubles along with 318 home runs. He had four seasons with 100 or more RBI's while playing for the last place Washington Senators from 1954-1959. In 1957, Roy Sievers led the AL with 42 HR's and 114 RBI's. In 1960, Sievers now playing for the Chicago White Sox pounded 28 HR's along with 93 RBI's and collected a 21 game hitting streak. Sievers was one of only three players in baseball history to pinch hit grand-slams in both leagues. Roy Sievers retired with a home run ratio of one HR per/20/atbats. Sievers had a career .267 BA with 1703 hits. Thanks for always finding time for your many fans with your pleasant style - we still cherish your autographed photo. baseballhistorian.com |