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West was a lefthanded hitter with power and a good outfielder with a superb arm. In the 1940 All-Star Game, he hit a first-inning, three-run homer to give the NL a 3-0 lead. The next inning, he collapsed after leaping for a line drive at the right-field wall; though assisted from the field, he was not seriously hurt. His career was shortened by three years of service in WWII. On April 25, 1948, he walked five times in a game for Pittsburgh. (JK)
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»July 10, 1940:
Boston Bees OF Max West, a late replacement for Mel Ott, hits a 3-run HR in the first inning to lead the NL to a 4-0 victory over the AL in the All-Star Game at Sportsman's Park. It is the first shutout in All-Star history. Joe Cronin directs the AL when Joe McCarthy steps aside, stating he has "had the honor often enough."
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