Providence Chiefs

From BR Bullpen

Location: Providence, RI
League: New England League 1946-1947
Affiliation: Cincinnati Reds 1947
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The Providence Chiefs played two years in the New England League, joining when the league was revived after World War II. In their first season, they went 64-60, sixth in the 8-team league. They were outscored 664-661 overall.

No pitcher stood out, while three hitters topped .300 - 3B Alex Suss (.325/~.408/.447), 1B Art Mahan (.305/~.400/.459) and OF Ray Cote (.320/~.398/.448).

In 1947, Providence briefly boasted a future big-league regular, Dale Long (.286, 2 HR, 7 RBI). Pete Shurman hit .299 with 24 HR and 84 RBI to pace the offense.

Sources: 1947 Baseball Guide, Pat Doyle's Professional Baseball Player Database