The 1948 Chicago Cubs season was the 77th season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 73rd in the National League and the 33rd at Wrigley Field, as well as the first of many seasons to be broadcast on television on WGN-TV while keeping its separate WBKB telecasts. The Cubs finished eighth and last in the National League with a record of 64–90.
Offseason
- October 9, 1947: Randy Jackson was signed as an amateur free agent by the Cubs.
- December 6, 1947: Don Elston was signed as an amateur free agent by the Cubs.
- Prior to 1948 season (exact date unknown):
- Jim Pearce was released by the Cubs.
- Carl Sawatski was acquired by the Cubs from the Boston Braves.
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Notable transactions
- September 1948: Warren Hacker was acquired by the Cubs from the Shreveport Sports.
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
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Fayetteville, Clinton
Hutchinson club moved to Springfield (Missouri), July 21, 1948
References
External links
- 1948 Chicago Cubs season at Baseball Reference
