Although Irv has provided valuable outfield depth for the Yankee World Champions of the past two seasons, he distinguished himself in regular duty with Washington in the two seasons before that. As a rookie in 1950, he was first in the league assists (20) and double plays (5). The following year he led AL outfielders in putouts (420) and tied the league record for most putouts by an outfielder in one game (11). Irv also proved his prowess at bat, finishing 10th in the junior circuit with 86 RBIs, and on the basepaths, with his 10 stolen bases good for eighth.
In 1946, his first pro year, Irv led the California League in hits (188), doubles (33), triples (14) and RBIs (129) with batting .363 for Santa Barbara. He climaxed his stellar minor league career by being named most valuable player in the Texas League in 1948, followed in 1949 with most valuable player honors in the Pacific Coast League.
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