The 1938 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 38th season in the major leagues and their 39th season overall. They finished with a record of 65–83, good enough for 5th place in the American League, 32 games behind the first place New York Yankees. Offseason December 2, 1937: Vern Kennedy, Tony Piet, and Dixie Walker were traded by the White Sox to the Detroit Tigers for Mike Tresh, Marv Owen and Gee Walker. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Opening Day lineup Jackie Hayes, 2B Mike Kreevich, CF Gee Walker, RF Rip Radcliff, LF Joe Kuhel, 1B Marv Owen, 3B Boze Berger, SS Luke Sewell, C John Whitehead, P Notable transactions June 11, 1938: Bill Cox was traded by the White Sox to the St. Louis Browns for Jack Knott. 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: Monroe, Lubbock Notes References 1938 Chicago White Sox at Baseball Reference Chicago White Sox seasons Chicago White Sox season Chicago White Sox