The 1942 Mexican League season was the 18th season in the history of the Mexican League. It was contested by six teams. Unión Laguna de Torreón won the championship by finishing the season first with a record of 48 wins and 40 losses, led by player-manager Martín Dihigo.
Standings + Regular season standings Pos Team W L Pct. GB 1 Unión Laguna de Torreón 48 40 — 2 Industriales de Monterrey 46 41 1.5 3 Alijadores de Tampico 44 40 2.0 4 Pericos de Puebla 42 45 5.5 5 Diablos Rojos del México 40 47 7.5 6 Azules de Veracruz 39 46 7.5
League leaders
+ Batting leaders Stat Player Team Total AVG Monte Irvin Azules .397 HR Monte Irvin Azules 20 RBI Silvio García México 83 R Carlos Colás Torreón 83 H Carlos Colás Torreón 128 SB Pedro Pagés Puebla 30
+ Pitching leaders Stat Player Team Total ERA Martín Dihigo Torreón 2.53 W Jesús Valenzuela Tampico 25 K Martín Dihigo Torreón 211
Milestones Pitchers Martín Dihigo (Torreón): Dihigo won his second Pitching Triple Crown in the Mexican League with an ERA of 2.53, 22 wins and 211 strikeouts.
Awards Award Player Team Ref. Rookie of the Year Jesús Díaz Torreón
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