The 1939 Chicago White Sox season was the team's 39th season in major league baseball, and its 40th season overall. They finished with a record of 86–69, good enough for 4th place in the American League, 22 games behind the first place New York Yankees. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Opening Day lineup Marv Owen, 3B Hank Steinbacher, RF Gee Walker, LF Luke Appling, SS Mike Kreevich, CF Joe Kuhel, 1B Eric McNair, 2B Ken Silvestri, C Johnny Rigney, P Roster Player stats Batting Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Base on balls; SO = Strikeouts; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases Pitching Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; HR = Home runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts Farm system LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Lubbock Notes References 1939 Chicago White Sox at Baseball Reference Chicago White Sox seasons Chicago White Sox season Chicago White Sox