On This Day
Saturday, May 2, 1914
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 11 | 5 | .688 | -- |
| Athletics | 7 | 5 | .583 | 2.0 |
| Browns | 8 | 6 | .571 | 2.0 |
| Yankees | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2.5 |
| Senators | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 7 | 9 | .438 | 4.0 |
| Red Sox | 4 | 8 | .333 | 5.0 |
| Naps | 4 | 10 | .286 | 6.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 12 | 2 | .857 | -- |
| Phillies | 8 | 3 | .727 | 2.5 |
| Robins | 6 | 4 | .600 | 4.0 |
| Giants | 5 | 5 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Reds | 7 | 8 | .467 | 5.5 |
| Cardinals | 6 | 10 | .375 | 7.0 |
| Cubs | 5 | 10 | .333 | 7.5 |
| Braves | 2 | 9 | .182 | 8.5 |
Games
Federal League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terriers | 11 | 4 | .733 | -- |
| Terrapins | 7 | 4 | .636 | 2.0 |
| Tip-Tops | 7 | 6 | .538 | 3.0 |
| Hoosiers | 8 | 7 | .533 | 3.0 |
| Chi-Feds | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4.0 |
| Buffeds | 4 | 6 | .400 | 4.5 |
| Packers | 5 | 9 | .357 | 5.5 |
| Rebels | 3 | 8 | .273 | 6.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grover Land | 6 |
| 2 | Hugh Bradley | 4 |
| 2 | Ed Gagnier | 4 |
| 2 | Hans Lobert | 4 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Foster | 1 |
| 1 | Hans Lobert | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Luderus | 1 |
| 1 | Sherry Magee | 1 |
| 1 | Tillie Walker | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward Miller | 4 |
| 2 | Steve Evans | 3 |
| 2 | Eddie Foster | 3 |
| 2 | Chick Gandil | 3 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Carey | 3 |
| 2 | Al Boucher | 2 |
| 2 | Duffy Lewis | 2 |
| 4 | George Burns | 1 |
| 4 | 19 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Hamilton | 1.00 |
| 2 | Reb Russell | 0.83 |
| 3 | Jeff Pfeffer | 0.71 |
| 4 | Harry Coveleski | 0.60 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 0.60 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cy Barger | 1 |
| 1 | Wilbur Cooper | 1 |
| 1 | Doc Crandall | 1 |
| 1 | Vean Gregg | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Coveleski | 6 |
| 1 | Jeff Tesreau | 6 |
| 3 | Mordecai Brown | 5 |
| 3 | Jeff Pfeffer | 5 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Adams | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Bentley | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherry Magee | .452 |
| 2 | Eddie Foster | .429 |
| 3 | Jack Dalton | .400 |
| 3 | Hans Lobert | .400 |
| 5 | Hugh Bradley | .390 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Wilson | 6 |
| 2 | Sherry Magee | 4 |
| 3 | Vin Campbell | 2 |
| 3 | Sam Crawford | 2 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherry Magee | 18 |
| 2 | Zack Wheat | 13 |
| 3 | Vin Campbell | 11 |
| 3 | Sam Crawford | 11 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Barry | 8 |
| 2 | Herbie Moran | 7 |
| 3 | Max Carey | 6 |
| 3 | Mickey Doolin | 6 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Caldwell | 0.00 |
| 1 | Al Demaree | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ray Fisher | 0.00 |
| 4 | Dutch Leonard | 0.32 |
| 5 | Bert Maxwell | 0.43 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doc Crandall | 4 |
| 2 | Pete Alexander | 3 |
| 2 | Rube Benton | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Conzelman | 3 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claude Hendrix | 29 |
| 2 | Walter Johnson | 25 |
| 3 | Bob Groom | 24 |
| 3 | Jack Quinn | 24 |
| 5 | Cy Falkenberg | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George McQuillan | 3 |
| 2 | Larry Cheney | 2 |
| 2 | Russ Ford | 2 |
| 4 | Babe Adams | 1 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Daubert | .358 |
| 2 | Sam Crawford | .328 |
| 3 | Honus Wagner | .309 |
| 4 | Jim Viox | .307 |
| 5 | Red Smith | .303 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gavvy Cravath | 20 |
| 2 | Fred Luderus | 18 |
| 3 | Sherry Magee | 14 |
| 4 | Vic Saier | 13 |
| 5 | Home Run Baker | 12 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gavvy Cravath | 113 |
| 2 | Sam Crawford | 100 |
| 3 | Home Run Baker | 90 |
| 4 | Heinie Zimmerman | 88 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 84 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Carey | 65 |
| 1 | Clyde Milan | 65 |
| 3 | Ty Cobb | 57 |
| 4 | Hap Myers | 56 |
| 5 | Danny Moeller | 55 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 1.33 |
| 2 | Eddie Cicotte | 1.63 |
| 3 | Reb Russell | 1.97 |
| 4 | Babe Adams | 1.97 |
| 5 | Chief Bender | 2.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 34 |
| 2 | Tom Seaton | 27 |
| 3 | Pete Alexander | 24 |
| 4 | Rube Marquard | 23 |
| 4 | Christy Mathewson | 23 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 239 |
| 2 | Bob Groom | 173 |
| 3 | Jeff Tesreau | 172 |
| 4 | Pete Alexander | 165 |
| 5 | Cy Falkenberg | 163 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Bender | 12 |
| 2 | Larry Cheney | 10 |
| 3 | Doc Crandall | 6 |
| 3 | Tom Hughes | 6 |
| 5 | Mordecai Brown | 5 |