The 1940 New York Giants season was the franchise's 58th season. The team finished in sixth place in the National League with a 72–80 record, 371⁄2 games behind the Cincinnati Reds.
Offseason
- December 6, 1939: Tom Hafey was purchased from the Giants by the Atlanta Crackers.
Regular season
Opening Day lineup
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Notable transactions
- June 15, 1940: Manny Salvo and Al Glossop were traded by the Giants to the Boston Bees for Tony Cuccinello.
- July 15, 1940: Willis Hudlin was signed as a free agent by the Giants.
- July 28, 1940: Willis Hudlin was released by the Giants.
Roster
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
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Farm system
References
External links
- 1940 New York Giants team page at Baseball Reference
- 1940 New York Giants team page at Baseball Almanac
