| Best Federal Association Newcomer Named Tuesday, October 1st , 1963 Bobby Phelps is still a bit shy, but then, who could blame the newest Federal Association Rookie of the Month honoree? He hasn't been around the league long enough to fully know the ropes yet, despite the fact that he's putting up veteran-like numbers.
In September the Philadelphia hitter tagged opposing pitching for a .312 average with 25 hits, 11 home runs and 30 RBIs.
This season, Phelps is batting .265 with 139 hits and 37 home runs. He has scored 83 times and has 90 RBI. | | |