The 1907 Boston Americans season was the seventh season for the professional baseball franchise that later became known as the Boston Red Sox. The Americans finished seventh in the American League (AL) with a record of 59 wins and 90 losses, 32+1D2 games behind the Detroit Tigers. Including spring training, the team had five different managers. The team played its home games at Huntington Avenue Grounds.
1907 Boston Americans Season Review
The 1907 Boston Americans season marked the seventh year for the professional baseball franchise that would later become known as the Boston Red Sox. The Americans concluded the season in seventh place in the American League (AL) with a record of 59 wins and 90 losses, trailing the Detroit Tigers by 32.5 games. Throughout the season, including spring training, the team was managed by a total of five different individuals. Home games were played at the Huntington Avenue Grounds.
Pre-season
March: The team conducted its spring training in Little Rock, Arkansas.
March 28: Tragically, player-manager Chick Stahl died by suicide during spring training.
Regular Season
April 11: The regular season opened with a thrilling 8-4 victory in 14 innings over the Philadelphia Athletics at Columbia Park.
April 16: In the first home game of the season, the Americans triumphed over the Washington Senators, 4-2.
April 20: George Huff took over as manager after Cy Young managed the team for the initial six games.
April 24: The team made the decision to release Buck Freeman.
May 1: Bob Unglaub became the player-manager, succeeding George Huff.
June 7: Former manager Jimmy Collins was traded to the Philadelphia Athletics in exchange for John Knight.
June 10: Deacon McGuire took over managerial duties from Bob Unglaub.
July 15: The Americans played their longest game of the season, defeating the St. Louis Browns 5-2 in 16 innings.
September 12: Future Hall of Famer Tris Speaker made his major league debut in an away game against Philadelphia.
October 3: After a challenging stretch without a win since September 11, the team ended an 0-16-2 streak with a 1-0 victory over the Browns.
October 5: The regular season concluded with a 3-3 tie in 11 innings against the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park.
Statistical Leaders
The team’s offensive performance was spearheaded by Bob Unglaub with 62 RBIs, Bunk Congalton boasting a batting average of .286, and Hobe Ferris contributing four home runs. On the pitching side, Cy Young stood out with 43 appearances (37 starts), achieving 33 complete games, a record of 21-15, and an impressive 1.99 ERA, striking out 147 batters in 343.3 innings. No other pitcher boasted a winning record; Cy Morgan finished with a 6-6 record and a 1.97 ERA over 16 games (13 starts).
Season Standings
The team experienced six games that ended in a tie: June 21 vs. Chicago, July 22 at Chicago, September 9 vs. Philadelphia, September 13 at Philadelphia, September 30 vs. Chicago, and October 5 at New York. While tie games do not impact league standings, player statistics from these games are counted.
Record vs. Opponents
Opening Day Lineup
Source:
Roster
Managerial Records
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
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Starting Pitchers
Other Pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
References
External Links
1907 Boston Americans Season Review
The 1907 Boston Americans season marked the seventh year for the professional baseball franchise that would later become known as the Boston Red Sox. The Americans concluded the season in seventh place in the American League (AL) with a record of 59 wins and 90 losses, trailing the Detroit Tigers by 32.5 games. Throughout the season, including spring training, the team was managed by a total of five different individuals. Home games were played at the Huntington Avenue Grounds.
Pre-season
March: The team conducted its spring training in Little Rock, Arkansas.
March 28: Tragically, player-manager Chick Stahl died by suicide during spring training.
Regular Season
April 11: The regular season opened with a thrilling 8-4 victory in 14 innings over the Philadelphia Athletics at Columbia Park.
April 16: In the first home game of the season, the Americans triumphed over the Washington Senators, 4-2.
April 20: George Huff took over as manager after Cy Young managed the team for the initial six games.
April 24: The team made the decision to release Buck Freeman.
May 1: Bob Unglaub became the player-manager, succeeding George Huff.
June 7: Former manager Jimmy Collins was traded to the Philadelphia Athletics in exchange for John Knight.
June 10: Deacon McGuire took over managerial duties from Bob Unglaub.
July 15: The Americans played their longest game of the season, defeating the St. Louis Browns 5-2 in 16 innings.
September 12: Future Hall of Famer Tris Speaker made his major league debut in an away game against Philadelphia.
October 3: After a challenging stretch without a win since September 11, the team ended an 0-16-2 streak with a 1-0 victory over the Browns.
October 5: The regular season concluded with a 3-3 tie in 11 innings against the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park.
Statistical Leaders
The team’s offensive performance was spearheaded by Bob Unglaub with 62 RBIs, Bunk Congalton boasting a batting average of .286, and Hobe Ferris contributing four home runs. On the pitching side, Cy Young stood out with 43 appearances (37 starts), achieving 33 complete games, a record of 21-15, and an impressive 1.99 ERA, striking out 147 batters in 343.3 innings. No other pitcher boasted a winning record; Cy Morgan finished with a 6-6 record and a 1.97 ERA over 16 games (13 starts).
Season Standings
The team experienced six games that ended in a tie: June 21 vs. Chicago, July 22 at Chicago, September 9 vs. Philadelphia, September 13 at Philadelphia, September 30 vs. Chicago, and October 5 at New York. While tie games do not impact league standings, player statistics from these games are counted.
Record vs. Opponents
Opening Day Lineup
Source:
Roster
Managerial Records
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
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Starting Pitchers
Other Pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
References
External Links
