 He was 6th in average, first in homers, RBI and total bases, fifth in runs with 123 and he tied for third in the league with 18 triples.Pitcher Bud Tinning, who went 16–11 with a 4.39 ERA, was an All-Star as well.1931
Des Moines duked it out with the Wichita Aviators throughout the 1931 season.