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Who was the home run leader for the National League in 1950?
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"One of the newcomers to the Yankees' outfield is Fred Walker, who joined the club in 1933 after slugging .350 with the Newark team in the International League. Walker is a left-handed batter but throws right-handed; is 6 feet, 11⁄2 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. He was born in Villirica, Ga., in 1910. He has 5 times batted above the .300 mark before going up to the major league and in 1930 with Greenville, in the South Atlantic League, he reached an average of .401 leading the league in batting."
The Cards purchased the young Mexican from the San Diego team in the Pacific Coast League for a good amount of money. His full name is Guillermo Romero Luna. In high school he played football, soccer and golf. During the winter he plays baseball. In 1951 with Tiajuana of the Southwestern International League he won 26 games while losing 13. He struck out 318 men and had the lowest earned run average in the circuit, 2.52. He still lives in Mexico.
Took part in all games the Phillies played last season (157). This tied a mark that had stood since 1908. Granny batted .270. Had 27 doubles, 5 triples, 11 home runs. Drove in 82 runs. In 1949, batted .263 in 154 games. Hit 32 doubles, 5 triples, 6 homers. Led NL shortstops in assists and double plays. A Phil regular since 1948. First with the team in 1944. Spent most of 1946 in service.
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