The following are the baseball events of the year 1955 throughout the world.
Winter Leagues
American League | National League | |||
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AVG | Al Kaline DET | .340 | Richie Ashburn PHI | .338 |
HR | Mickey Mantle NYY | 37 | Willie Mays NYG | 51 |
RBI | Ray Boone DET & Jackie Jensen BOS |
116 | Duke Snider BKN | 136 |
Wins | Whitey Ford NYY, Bob Lemon CLE & Frank Sullivan BOS |
18 | Robin Roberts PHI | 23 |
ERA | Billy Pierce CHW | 1.97 | Bob Friend PIT | 2.83 |
Ks | Herb Score CLE | 245 | Sam Jones CHC | 198 |
American League final standings edit
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Before the Athletics arrive in town, the Kansas City Monarchs move their base of operations to Grand Rapids, Michigan. They retain the name "Kansas City Monarchs" and continue in the Negro American League as a barnstorming team.
January 24 – In an effort to speed up the game, Major League Baseball announces a new rule which requires a pitcher to deliver the ball within 20 seconds after taking a pitching position.