Lou Boudreau

Among the most beloved players of his generation, Lou Boudreau was the stabilizing force behind the Indians during the 1940s. As the youngest manager in club history at age 24, he guided the Indians to the franchise’s second World Series championship in 1948. During that season, the player-manager batted .359 and earned MVP honors. Over thirteen seasons with the Indians, he was a seven-time All-Star and led the American League in fielding percentage as a shortstop eight times. He ranks in the top ten in many franchise offensive categories, including games, at bats, runs, hits, doubles, total bases, and walks. He is the franchise record holder for managerial wins with 728. Lou Boudreau was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1970 and the Indians Hall of Fame in 1954, and his number 5 was the second retired by the franchise.

Cleveland, Ohio · United States