The Cubs finished first in the National League with a record of 98–54, 10.5 games ahead of the second place Pittsburgh Pirates.

Rogers Hornsby, who was acquired from the Boston Braves in an offseason deal, had a career year, hitting .380.

In the process, he hit 39 home runs with 149 RBIs and led the league with a .679 slugging percentage.

Hornsby collected his second Most Valuable Player award that year, and for the second time he won a National League pennant.

Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.