On This Day
Wednesday, May 3, 1911
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 16 | 2 | .889 | -- |
| Highlanders | 8 | 6 | .571 | 6.0 |
| Red Sox | 8 | 8 | .500 | 7.0 |
| White Sox | 7 | 8 | .467 | 7.5 |
| Senators | 7 | 8 | .467 | 7.5 |
| Athletics | 7 | 8 | .467 | 7.5 |
| Naps | 7 | 11 | .389 | 9.0 |
| Browns | 4 | 13 | .235 | 11.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 13 | 4 | .765 | -- |
| Giants | 10 | 5 | .667 | 2.0 |
| Pirates | 9 | 5 | .643 | 2.5 |
| Cubs | 10 | 6 | .625 | 2.5 |
| Reds | 4 | 7 | .364 | 6.0 |
| Rustlers | 6 | 12 | .333 | 7.5 |
| Cardinals | 3 | 8 | .273 | 7.0 |
| Dodgers | 4 | 12 | .250 | 8.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Tenney | 5 |
| 2 | Johnny Bates | 3 |
| 2 | Roger Bresnahan | 3 |
| 2 | Donie Bush | 3 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Newt Hunter | 1 |
| 1 | Stuffy McInnis | 1 |
| 1 | Big Jeff Pfeffer | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ping Bodie | 3 |
| 1 | Roger Bresnahan | 3 |
| 1 | Newt Hunter | 3 |
| 1 | Chief Wilson | 3 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donie Bush | 3 |
| 1 | Harry Lord | 3 |
| 3 | Jack Coombs | 2 |
| 3 | Patsy Dougherty | 2 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nap Rucker | 0.89 |
| 2 | Larry Pape | 0.80 |
| 3 | Jack Coombs | 0.50 |
| 3 | Lefty Leifield | 0.50 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mordecai Brown | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Coombs | 1 |
| 1 | Vean Gregg | 1 |
| 1 | Ed Lafitte | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Pape | 8 |
| 1 | Nap Rucker | 8 |
| 3 | Lefty Leifield | 6 |
| 4 | Jack Coombs | 4 |
| 4 | Ray Fisher | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Judge Nagle | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Collins | .500 |
| 2 | Red Dooin | .421 |
| 3 | Birdie Cree | .417 |
| 4 | Nap Lajoie | .413 |
| 5 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | .408 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Titus | 4 |
| 2 | Ty Cobb | 3 |
| 2 | Sherry Magee | 3 |
| 2 | Frank Schulte | 3 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Crawford | 17 |
| 2 | Ty Cobb | 16 |
| 3 | Frank Schulte | 15 |
| 4 | Nap Lajoie | 12 |
| 4 | Oscar Stanage | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Collins | 10 |
| 2 | Ty Cobb | 9 |
| 3 | Donie Bush | 7 |
| 3 | Frank Chance | 7 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlie Weaver | 0.84 |
| 2 | Bugs Raymond | 1.40 |
| 3 | Ralph Works | 1.66 |
| 4 | Doc White | 1.80 |
| 5 | George Mullin | 1.96 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Mullin | 5 |
| 2 | Earl Moore | 4 |
| 2 | Big Jeff Pfeffer | 4 |
| 4 | Pete Alexander | 3 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smoky Joe Wood | 29 |
| 2 | Gene Krapp | 27 |
| 2 | Ed Walsh | 27 |
| 4 | Vean Gregg | 25 |
| 4 | Earl Moore | 25 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mordecai Brown | 2 |
| 2 | Jesse Baker | 1 |
| 2 | Ray Caldwell | 1 |
| 2 | George Chalmers | 1 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nap Lajoie | .380 |
| 2 | Ty Cobb | .379 |
| 3 | Eddie Collins | .341 |
| 4 | Tris Speaker | .339 |
| 5 | Honus Wagner | .325 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Schulte | 13 |
| 2 | Ty Cobb | 11 |
| 3 | Fred Beck | 9 |
| 3 | Sherry Magee | 9 |
| 3 | Jake Stahl | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Crawford | 121 |
| 2 | Sherry Magee | 107 |
| 3 | Ty Cobb | 96 |
| 4 | Mike Mitchell | 87 |
| 5 | Red Murray | 84 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Collins | 86 |
| 2 | Bob Bescher | 70 |
| 3 | Ty Cobb | 67 |
| 4 | Dode Paskert | 57 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 55 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Coombs | 1.86 |
| 2 | Russ Ford | 2.11 |
| 3 | Ed Walsh | 2.15 |
| 4 | Walter Johnson | 2.32 |
| 5 | King Cole | 2.34 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Coombs | 33 |
| 2 | Russ Ford | 27 |
| 3 | Christy Mathewson | 26 |
| 4 | Mordecai Brown | 25 |
| 4 | Walter Johnson | 25 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 287 |
| 2 | Ed Walsh | 259 |
| 3 | Jack Coombs | 238 |
| 4 | Russ Ford | 208 |
| 5 | Earl Moore | 194 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Gaspar | 6 |
| 1 | Ed Walsh | 6 |
| 3 | Mordecai Brown | 5 |
| 4 | Doc Crandall | 4 |
| 4 | Lew Richie | 4 |