Tiger pitcher Hal Newhouser won his first of two MVP Awards this year; he and Carl Hubbell are the only pitchers to win that many. He and teammate Dizzy Trout dominated the AL; their accomplishments are tainted somewhat, however, by the fact that the war had depleted the league of many of its best players.

         As you can see, Newhouser and Trout were by far the best hurlers in the league. They finished 1-2 in wins, ERA, innings pitched, complete games, shutouts, and strikeouts. The difference between the two is hardly worth measuring; Newhouser's won-loss record was superior, and he was probably more deserving of the award.
         Jack Kramer had already failed several trials in the big leagues, but got another chance when the playing ranks became depleted. He had a great year, leading the St. Louis Browns to their first pennant. It was the only pennant the Browns would win in their wretched history; in 1954 they moved to Baltimore to become the Orioles. Kramer pitched regularly a few more years, and wasn't awful.
         Hank Borowy had his third straight outstanding season for the Yankees. Next year Borowy would immortalize himself; he was traded to the Cubs in mid-season, and went 11-2 for Chicago, leading the Cubs to the pennant, their last as of 2000. After that he never pitched well again.
         Tex Hughson was the same age as Borowy, and had his third straight outstanding season for the Boston Red Sox. He spent the next season in the army, then came back and had another fine year in 1946. After that he hurt his arm, and his career ended almost immediately.