Monte Pearson, already in Baseball's Hall of Fame as a result of a no-hit, no-run game he pitched against the Cleveland Indians in 1938. He further glorified his record by pitching a two-hit shutout for the Yankees against the Cincinnati Reds in the World Series, last year. Pearson is one of the game's great right-handers, and possesses what the experts call one of the best curve balls in the American League. Monte was troubled by a lame arm last year, but it didn't prevent him from winning 12, dropping only 5, and hurling that brilliant World Series game - his fourth Series triumph for the Yanks against no defeats. Added to his pitching. Pearson is also one of the best hitters among the moundsmen. He batted .321 last year. This is Monte's eighth year in the majors.