Ted Williams .406 Season
Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941 but did not win the AL MVP that year.
Ted Williams posted a .406 batting average in 1941, making him the last MLB player to bat over .400 in a season. He did not win the American League MVP that year, finishing second to Joe DiMaggio.
- Season
- 1941
- Batting Average
- .406
- Team
- Boston Red Sox
- League Award
- American League MVP
- Record Status
- Last player to hit over .400
- Home Runs
- 37
- Era Context
- Pre-WWII Baseball
Lore & Background
In 1941, Williams batted .406, becoming the last National League or AL player to hit over .400. He followed this by winning his first Triple Crown in 1942. Williams won his first AL MVP Award in 1946, not 1941.
In Their Own Story
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the Fenway diamond as Williams stepped into the batter's box. The crowd hushed, sensing the weight of the final at-bat that would seal the record. He tapped his cleats on the dirt, eyes locked on the pitcher, the Green Monster looming behind him like a silent witness to history in the making.
Reader's Guide
Williams's 1941 season is celebrated for his .406 average, but he did not win the MVP that year. He won the AL MVP in 1946 and again in 1949.
Did You Know?
- Williams is the last MLB player to bat over .400 in a season, achieving .406 in 1941.
- He finished second in AL MVP voting in 1941, losing to Joe DiMaggio.
- Williams won his first AL MVP in 1946 and his second in 1949.
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