Offensively, the Reds were led by outfielder Kiki Cuyler, who in his first full season with the club, batted .326 with seven home runs, 74 RBI and 16 stolen bases in 144 games. Catcher Ernie Lombardi led Cincinnati with a .333 batting average and 12 home runs, while driving in 68 runs in 121 games. Outfielder Ival Goodman hit .284 with a team high 17 home runs and tied Cuyler for the RBI lead with 74 in 136 games. Rookie first baseman Les Scarsella hit .313 with three home runs and 65 RBI in 115 games.