 1933
Des Moines won the most games in the Western League in 1933 at 81–47 but finished one and a half games behind the leader in both halves of the season.All-Star outfielder Leo Ogorek, who hit .321, led the league with 60 stolen bases and was fourth with 108 runs scored.Pitcher Al Gizelbach went 18–10, placing him fifth in wins, fourth in winning percentage and third with 203 strikeouts.