1947 Pittsburgh Pirates season

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General manager(s) Roy Hamey
Owner(s) Frank E. McKinney, John W. Galbreath, Bing Crosby, Thomas Johnson Manager(s) Billy Herman, Bill Burwell Local radio WWSWRosey Rowswell, Jack Craddock

The 1947 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 66th season of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise; the 61st in the National League. The Pirates finished tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for eighth and last in the league standings with a record of 62–92.

Offseason

October 2, 1946: Steve Nagy was purchased by the Pirates from the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Prior to 1947 season (exact date unknown)

Joe Muir was signed as an amateur free agent by the Pirates.

Tod Davis was returned by the Pirates to the Hollywood Stars after the expiration of their minor league working agreement.

Regular season

June 24: Against the Pirates, Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers stole home plate for the first time in his career. The Pirates catcher was Dixie Howell.

Notable transactions

July 23, 1947: Frank Thomas was signed as an amateur free agent by the Pirates.

September 23, 1947: Joe Grace was selected off waivers by the Pirates from the Washington Senators.

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

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

References

1947 Pittsburgh Pirates season Wikipedia

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