On This Day
Tuesday, April 30, 1912
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 10 | 4 | .714 | -- |
| Red Sox | 9 | 4 | .692 | 0.5 |
| Senators | 7 | 5 | .583 | 2.0 |
| Athletics | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2.5 |
| Naps | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2.5 |
| Tigers | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4.5 |
| Browns | 5 | 9 | .357 | 5.0 |
| Highlanders | 2 | 10 | .167 | 7.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 10 | 3 | .769 | -- |
| Giants | 8 | 3 | .727 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Pirates | 5 | 7 | .417 | 4.5 |
| Cubs | 5 | 7 | .417 | 4.5 |
| Phillies | 4 | 6 | .400 | 4.5 |
| Cardinals | 5 | 8 | .385 | 5.0 |
| Dodgers | 4 | 7 | .364 | 5.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Crawford | 3 |
| 1 | Tris Speaker | 3 |
| 3 | Bob Bescher | 2 |
| 3 | Donie Bush | 2 |
| 3 | 12 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Bescher | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Crawford | 2 |
| 1 | Ted Easterly | 2 |
| 1 | Larry Gardner | 2 |
| 1 | Jack Graney | 2 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neal Ball | 1 |
| 1 | Jimmy Callahan | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Hoblitzell | 1 |
| 1 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Willett | 0.83 |
| 2 | Vean Gregg | 0.73 |
| 3 | Jimmy Lavender | 0.60 |
| 4 | Charley Hall | 0.40 |
| 5 | George Mogridge | 0.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugh Bedient | 1 |
| 1 | Vean Gregg | 1 |
| 1 | George Suggs | 1 |
| 1 | Ed Willett | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vean Gregg | 8 |
| 2 | Jimmy Lavender | 6 |
| 3 | Ed Willett | 5 |
| 4 | Hugh Bedient | 2 |
| 4 | Charley Hall | 2 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Meyers | .625 |
| 2 | Alex McCarthy | .444 |
| 3 | Ed Konetchy | .404 |
| 4 | Johnny Bates | .400 |
| 4 | Nap Lajoie | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Spratt | 2 |
| 2 | Bob Bescher | 1 |
| 2 | Ping Bodie | 1 |
| 2 | Hugh Bradley | 1 |
| 2 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Hoblitzell | 14 |
| 2 | Bruno Block | 13 |
| 2 | Ping Bodie | 13 |
| 4 | Jimmy Esmond | 12 |
| 5 | Honus Wagner | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Crawford | 9 |
| 2 | Max Carey | 6 |
| 2 | Clyde Milan | 6 |
| 4 | Donie Bush | 5 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Plank | 0.33 |
| 2 | Willie Mitchell | 0.36 |
| 3 | George Baumgardner | 0.38 |
| 4 | Walter Johnson | 0.41 |
| 5 | George Kahler | 0.64 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 4 |
| 1 | Hub Perdue | 4 |
| 1 | Ed Walsh | 4 |
| 4 | Bob Groom | 3 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Walsh | 39 |
| 2 | Walter Johnson | 29 |
| 3 | Hippo Vaughn | 25 |
| 3 | Smoky Joe Wood | 25 |
| 5 | Larry Cheney | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Keefe | 1 |
| 1 | Rube Marquard | 1 |
| 1 | George Mogridge | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherry Magee | .292 |
| 2 | Doc Gessler | .284 |
| 3 | Al Bridwell | .284 |
| 4 | Hans Lobert | .283 |
| 5 | Jim Doyle | .282 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Schulte | 18 |
| 2 | Fred Luderus | 16 |
| 3 | Larry Doyle | 13 |
| 3 | Sherry Magee | 13 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 12 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ty Cobb | 128 |
| 2 | Ping Bodie | 114 |
| 3 | Sam Crawford | 113 |
| 4 | Chief Wilson | 105 |
| 5 | Jim Delahanty | 102 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Bescher | 81 |
| 1 | Ty Cobb | 81 |
| 3 | Josh Devore | 58 |
| 3 | Clyde Milan | 58 |
| 5 | Fred Snodgrass | 51 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vean Gregg | 2.45 |
| 2 | Chief Bender | 2.77 |
| 3 | Eddie Plank | 2.77 |
| 4 | Lew Richie | 2.80 |
| 5 | Christy Mathewson | 2.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Walsh | 29 |
| 2 | Jack Coombs | 28 |
| 2 | Walter Johnson | 28 |
| 4 | Pete Alexander | 27 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 26 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Walsh | 267 |
| 2 | Rube Marquard | 242 |
| 3 | Pete Alexander | 230 |
| 3 | Smoky Joe Wood | 230 |
| 5 | Walter Johnson | 224 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mordecai Brown | 10 |
| 2 | Doc Crandall | 5 |
| 2 | Bobby Keefe | 5 |
| 2 | Bill Schardt | 5 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 4 |