The following are the baseball events of the year 1956 throughout the world.
Winter Leagues
American League | National League | |||
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AVG | Mickey Mantle1 NYY | .353 | Hank Aaron MIL | .324 |
HR | Mickey Mantle1 NYY | 52 | Duke Snider BKN | 43 |
RBI | Mickey Mantle1 NYY | 130 | Stan Musial STL | 109 |
Wins | Frank Lary DET | 21 | Don Newcombe BKN | 27 |
ERA | Whitey Ford NYY | 2.47 | Lew Burdette MIL | 2.70 |
Ks | Herb Score CLE | 263 | Sam Jones CHC | 176 |
1 Major League Triple Crown Batting Winner
American League final standings edit
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National League final standings edit
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