1942 Mexican Baseball League season
Sports season
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The 1942 Mexican League season was the 18th season in the history of the Mexican League. It was contested by six teams. Unión Laguna de Torreón won the championship by finishing the season first with a record of 48 wins and 40 losses, led by player-manager Martín Dihigo.[1][2][3]
| 1942 Mexican League season | |
|---|---|
| League | Mexican League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Teams | 6 |
| Season champions | Unión Laguna de Torreón |
Standings
| Pos | Team | W | L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unión Laguna de Torreón | 48 | 40 | .545 | — |
| 2 | Industriales de Monterrey | 46 | 41 | .529 | 1.5 |
| 3 | Alijadores de Tampico | 44 | 40 | .524 | 2.0 |
| 4 | Pericos de Puebla | 42 | 45 | .483 | 5.5 |
| 5 | Diablos Rojos del México | 40 | 47 | .460 | 7.5 |
| 6 | Azules de Veracruz | 39 | 46 | .459 | 7.5 |
League leaders
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Milestones
Pitchers
- Martín Dihigo (Torreón): Dihigo won his second Pitching Triple Crown in the Mexican League with an ERA of 2.53, 22 wins and 211 strikeouts.[7]
Awards
| Award | Player | Team | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rookie of the Year |  Jesús Díaz | Torreón | [8] |