1918 Cleveland Indians

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1917 / 1919

73-54, Finished 2nd in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Lee Fohl (73-54)
Scored 504 runs, Allowed 447 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 70-57

Ballparks: Dunn Field · Attendance: 295,515 (1st of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 109, Pitching - 108 · one-year: Batting - 109, Pitching - 107

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1917 / 1919 Trades and Transactions

Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

February 15, 1918

Selected Bob Groom off waivers from the St. Louis Browns.

May, 1918 (Standings)

Sold Marty Kavanagh to the St. Louis Cardinals.

May 18, 1918 (Standings)

Gus Getz selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates off waivers.

June, 1918 (Standings)

Purchased Ad Brennan from the Washington Senators.

June 1, 1918 (Standings)

Purchased Pinch Thomas from the Philadelphia Athletics.

January, 1919

Terry Turner selected by the Philadelphia Athletics off waivers.

February 11, 1919

Traded Josh Billings to the St. Louis Browns. Received Les Nunamaker.

March 1, 1919

Traded Braggo Roth to the Philadelphia Athletics. Received Larry Gardner, Charlie Jamieson and Elmer Myers.

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1917 / 1919 Trades and Transactions

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