Berwick Slaters

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The only professional baseball club in the history of Berwick, PA played in the North Atlantic League in 1950. Managed by catcher Lew Hummel until June 4 and pitcher Mike Koons (7-3, 2.86) thereafter, the unaffiliated club finished 5th in the 8-team league at 64-65-1. They drew 15,489 fans, 5th in the league, and were outscored 703-659. Leonard Wile (11-6, 2.12) was fourth in the NAL in ERA while 1B Al Kirchdoerfer (.312/~.392/.442) was 10th in average and tied for fourth in triples while having the best fielding percentage (.988) at his position.

Source: 1951 Baseball Guide


[edit] Year-by-Year Record

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1950 64-65 5th Louis Hummel / Michael Koons
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