On This Day
Thursday, October 6, 1904
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americans | 92 | 57 | .617 | -- |
| Highlanders | 90 | 56 | .616 | 0.5 |
| White Sox | 86 | 64 | .573 | 6.5 |
| Naps | 83 | 64 | .565 | 8.0 |
| Athletics | 78 | 67 | .538 | 12.0 |
| Browns | 64 | 84 | .432 | 27.5 |
| Tigers | 61 | 87 | .412 | 30.5 |
| Senators | 35 | 110 | .241 | 55.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 105 | 47 | .691 | -- |
| Cubs | 92 | 58 | .613 | 12.0 |
| Pirates | 85 | 65 | .567 | 19.0 |
| Reds | 84 | 65 | .564 | 19.5 |
| Cardinals | 75 | 75 | .500 | 29.0 |
| Superbas | 56 | 96 | .368 | 49.0 |
| Beaneaters | 55 | 96 | .364 | 49.5 |
| Phillies | 50 | 100 | .333 | 54.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ginger Beaumont | 4 |
| 1 | Nap Lajoie | 4 |
| 1 | George Stovall | 4 |
| 4 | Dave Brain | 3 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Dunleavy | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nap Lajoie | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Rhoads | 3 |
| 3 | George Stovall | 2 |
| 4 | Harry Bemis | 1 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otto Krueger | 3 |
| 2 | Ginger Beaumont | 2 |
| 3 | Jack Gilbert | 1 |
| 3 | Billy Lush | 1 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otto Hess | 1.00 |
| 2 | Patsy Flaherty | 0.40 |
| 2 | Bob Rhoads | 0.40 |
| 4 | Ed Killian | 0.31 |
| 5 | Chappie McFarland | 0.13 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Case | 1 |
| 1 | Patsy Flaherty | 1 |
| 1 | Otto Hess | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Rhoads | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Killian | 4 |
| 1 | Bob Rhoads | 4 |
| 3 | Patsy Flaherty | 2 |
| 3 | Otto Hess | 2 |
| 3 | Chappie McFarland | 2 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nap Lajoie | .378 |
| 2 | Honus Wagner | .349 |
| 3 | Willie Keeler | .345 |
| 4 | Jake Beckley | .325 |
| 5 | Cy Seymour | .315 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Davis | 10 |
| 2 | Harry Lumley | 9 |
| 3 | Dave Brain | 7 |
| 3 | Buck Freeman | 7 |
| 3 | Danny Murphy | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nap Lajoie | 100 |
| 2 | Buck Freeman | 83 |
| 2 | Sam Mertes | 83 |
| 4 | John Anderson | 81 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 78 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honus Wagner | 53 |
| 2 | Bill Dahlen | 47 |
| 2 | Sam Mertes | 47 |
| 4 | Dan McGann | 42 |
| 5 | Joe Tinker | 41 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rube Waddell | 1.65 |
| 2 | Addie Joss | 1.67 |
| 3 | Otto Hess | 1.72 |
| 4 | Doc White | 1.77 |
| 5 | Jack Chesbro | 1.77 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Chesbro | 40 |
| 2 | Joe McGinnity | 35 |
| 3 | Christy Mathewson | 33 |
| 4 | Eddie Plank | 26 |
| 5 | Cy Young | 25 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rube Waddell | 330 |
| 2 | Jack Chesbro | 228 |
| 3 | Christy Mathewson | 211 |
| 4 | Eddie Plank | 203 |
| 5 | Jack Powell | 197 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hooks Wiltse | 4 |
| 2 | Red Ames | 3 |
| 2 | Joe McGinnity | 3 |
| 2 | Casey Patten | 3 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmer Flick | .485 |
| 2 | Nap Lajoie | .392 |
| 3 | Shad Barry | .386 |
| 4 | Jake Beckley | .380 |
| 5 | Willie Keeler | .364 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Browne | 2 |
| 1 | Tommy Corcoran | 2 |
| 1 | Hugh Hill | 2 |
| 1 | Dan McGann | 2 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitty Bransfield | 11 |
| 1 | Frank Chance | 11 |
| 1 | Frank Schulte | 11 |
| 4 | Doc Casey | 10 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 10 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan McGann | 6 |
| 2 | Wid Conroy | 5 |
| 2 | Jack Dunleavy | 5 |
| 2 | Harry Lumley | 5 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Donovan | 0.00 |
| 2 | Fred Glade | 0.33 |
| 2 | Barney Pelty | 0.33 |
| 4 | Barney Wolfe | 0.69 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Wicker | 4 |
| 1 | Cy Young | 4 |
| 3 | Jack Chesbro | 3 |
| 3 | Bill Dinneen | 3 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vic Willis | 30 |
| 2 | Christy Mathewson | 27 |
| 3 | Bob Ewing | 26 |
| 3 | Jake Weimer | 26 |
| 5 | Bill Dinneen | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Keeler | .395 |
| 2 | Jake Beckley | .370 |
| 3 | Nap Lajoie | .360 |
| 4 | Jim Delahanty | .344 |
| 5 | Cy Seymour | .343 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Browne | 3 |
| 2 | Emil Batch | 2 |
| 2 | Dave Brain | 2 |
| 2 | Tommy Corcoran | 2 |
| 2 | 13 others tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Anderson | 18 |
| 1 | Kitty Bransfield | 18 |
| 1 | Jimmy Collins | 18 |
| 1 | Johnny Lush | 18 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 16 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wid Conroy | 12 |
| 2 | Fred Odwell | 11 |
| 3 | Elmer Flick | 9 |
| 3 | Billy Gilbert | 9 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addie Joss | 0.90 |
| 2 | Doc White | 1.06 |
| 3 | Bill Bernhard | 1.15 |
| 4 | Cy Young | 1.20 |
| 5 | Roy Patterson | 1.23 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Chesbro | 9 |
| 2 | Doc White | 7 |
| 2 | Cy Young | 7 |
| 4 | Bill Duggleby | 6 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Weimer | 47 |
| 2 | Christy Mathewson | 45 |
| 3 | Cy Young | 44 |
| 4 | Rube Waddell | 43 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 41 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buttons Briggs | 1 |
| 1 | Chick Fraser | 1 |
| 1 | Ernie Groth | 1 |
| 1 | Doc Scanlan | 1 |