His home run (24) and RBI (85) totals increased during the 1949 season, and by 1950, he was considered the best center fielder in the game by "The Sporting News".
His home run and RBI totals increased during the 1949 season, as he recorded 24 home runs and 85 RBIs and hit.280 for the season. By 1950, he was considered the best center fielder in the game by "The Sporting News".