The Cleveland Indians season was the 47th in franchise history. On July 5, Larry Doby broke the American League color barrier. Doby was signed by the Indians by owner and team president Bill Veeck in July, 11 weeks after Jackie Robinson appeared with the Brooklyn Dodgers in the National League. In his rookie season, Doby went 5-for-32 (.156) in 29 games. Offseason November 1, 1946: Gus Zernial was drafted by the Indians from the Atlanta Crackers in the 1946 rule 5 draft. Regular season July 5: In a game against the Chicago White Sox, Larry Doby became the first black player to appear in an American League game. Doby pinch-hit for pitcher Bryan Stephens in the seventh inning and struck out against Earl Harrist. Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions April 2, 1947: Catfish Metkovich was purchased by the Indians from the Boston Red Sox. April 23, 1947: Gus Zernial was purchased from the Indians by the Chicago White Sox. 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 Awards and honors All-Star Game Lou Boudreau, Shortstop, starter Bob Feller, Pitcher (replaced due to injury) Joe Gordon, Second baseman, starter Jim Hegan, Catcher, reserve Farm system Notes References 1947 Cleveland Indians at Baseball Reference 1947 Cleveland Indians at Baseball Almanac Cleveland Indians seasons Cleveland Indians season Cleveland Indians