The 1958 Washington Senators won 61 games, lost 93, and finished in eighth place in the American League, 31 games behind the New York Yankees. They were managed by Cookie Lavagetto and played home games at Griffith Stadium.
Offseason
- January 23, 1958: Pete Runnels was traded by the Senators to the Boston Red Sox for Norm Zauchin and Albie Pearson.
- February 25, 1958: Milt Bolling was traded by the Senators to the Cleveland Indians for Pete Mesa (minors).
Regular season
Pedro Ramos led the American League in losses.
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Opening Day lineup
Notable transactions
- May 14, 1958: Whitey Herzog was purchased from the Senators by the Kansas City Athletics.
- May 14, 1958: Al Cicotte was purchased by the Senators from the New York Yankees.
- June 23, 1958: Al Cicotte was traded by the Senators to the Detroit Tigers for Vito Valentinetti.
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
Farm system
References
External links
- 1958 Washington Senators at Baseball-Reference
- 1958 Washington Senators team page at www.baseball-almanac.com
