The 1954 Washington Senators won 66 games, lost 88, and finished in sixth place in the American League. They were managed by Bucky Harris and played home games at Griffith Stadium.
Offseason
November 30, 1953: Al Sima was drafted from the Senators by the Chicago White Sox in the 1953 rule 5 draft. Prior to 1954 season: José Valdivielso was acquired by the Senators from the Lubbock Hubbers.
Regular season
During the season, Carlos Paula became the first black player in the history of the Senators.
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Notable transactions
June 11, 1954: Sonny Dixon was traded by the Senators to the Chicago White Sox for Gus Keriazakos. June 18, 1954: Harmon Killebrew was signed as an amateur free agent (bonus baby) by the Senators. August 7, 1954: Jim Pearce was purchased from the Senators by the Cincinnati Redlegs.
Roster
Player stats
Batting
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Pitching
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Farm system
Wichita Falls club moved to Sweetwater, May 6, 1954
References
External links
1954 Washington Senators at Baseball-Reference
1954 Washington Senators team page at www.baseball-almanac.com
Minnesota Twins seasons
Washington Senators season
1954 in sports in Washington, D.C.