1959 Cleveland Indians season

The 1959 Cleveland Indians season was the 59th season in franchise history. The Indians finished in second place in the American League with a record of 89 wins and 65 losses, 5 games behind the American League Champion Chicago White Sox.

Offseason

October 27, 1958: Jay Porter was traded by the Indians to the Washington Senators for Ossie ÃÂlvarez.
November 20, 1958: Don Mossi, Ray Narleski, and Ossie ÃÂlvarez were traded by the Indians to the Detroit Tigers for Billy Martin and Al Cicotte.
December 2, 1958: Vic Wertz and Gary Geiger were traded by the Indians to the Boston Red Sox for Jimmy Piersall.
January 23, 1959: Earl Averill, Jr. and Morrie Martin were traded by the Indians to the Chicago Cubs for Jim Bolger and John Briggs.

Regular season

On June 10, right fielder Rocky Colavito hit four home runs in one game against the Baltimore Orioles.

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Notable transactions

April 11, 1959: Mickey Vernon was traded by the Indians to the Milwaukee Braves for Humberto Robinson.
May 4, 1959: Randy Jackson was traded by the Indians to the Chicago Cubs for Bob Smith.
June 6, 1959: Jim Bolger and cash were traded by the Indians to the Philadelphia Phillies for Willie Jones.
September 9, 1959: Chuck Tanner was purchased by the Indians from the Boston Red Sox.

Opening Day Lineup

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

Tied with Harmon Killebrew (WSH) for league lead

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