On This Day
Tuesday, May 5, 1914
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 13 | 6 | .684 | -- |
| Athletics | 7 | 6 | .538 | 3.0 |
| Yankees | 7 | 6 | .538 | 3.0 |
| Senators | 8 | 7 | .533 | 3.0 |
| Browns | 9 | 8 | .529 | 3.0 |
| White Sox | 9 | 10 | .474 | 4.0 |
| Red Sox | 5 | 8 | .385 | 5.0 |
| Naps | 5 | 12 | .294 | 7.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 13 | 2 | .867 | -- |
| Phillies | 8 | 4 | .667 | 3.5 |
| Giants | 6 | 5 | .545 | 5.0 |
| Robins | 6 | 5 | .545 | 5.0 |
| Reds | 7 | 9 | .438 | 6.5 |
| Cardinals | 7 | 11 | .389 | 7.5 |
| Cubs | 6 | 11 | .353 | 8.0 |
| Braves | 3 | 9 | .250 | 8.5 |
Games
No GamesFederal League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrapins | 10 | 4 | .714 | -- |
| Terriers | 11 | 6 | .647 | 0.5 |
| Tip-Tops | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2.5 |
| Hoosiers | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Chi-Feds | 9 | 9 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Buffeds | 6 | 7 | .462 | 3.5 |
| Packers | 7 | 10 | .412 | 4.5 |
| Rebels | 3 | 11 | .214 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Chase | 4 |
| 1 | Charlie Hanford | 4 |
| 3 | Al Bridwell | 3 |
| 3 | Ray Demmitt | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Boucher | 1 |
| 1 | Ed Lennox | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Doolin | 4 |
| 2 | Howie Shanks | 3 |
| 3 | Scotty Alcock | 2 |
| 3 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | 2 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lena Blackburne | 2 |
| 1 | Charlie Hanford | 2 |
| 3 | Scotty Alcock | 1 |
| 3 | Fred Beck | 1 |
| 3 | Benny Meyer | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 1.25 |
| 2 | Erv Lange | 0.80 |
| 3 | Gene Krapp | 0.58 |
| 4 | Reb Russell | 0.57 |
| 5 | Nick Cullop | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Cullop | 1 |
| 1 | Rip Hagerman | 1 |
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 1 |
| 1 | Gene Krapp | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erv Lange | 8 |
| 2 | Gene Krapp | 7 |
| 3 | Harry Coveleski | 5 |
| 3 | Walter Johnson | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Foster | .426 |
| 2 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | .418 |
| 3 | Al Wickland | .379 |
| 4 | Jake Daubert | .366 |
| 5 | Art Wilson | .365 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Wilson | 6 |
| 2 | Sherry Magee | 4 |
| 2 | Jimmy Walsh | 4 |
| 4 | Ed Lennox | 3 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherry Magee | 18 |
| 2 | Ed Lennox | 15 |
| 2 | Art Wilson | 15 |
| 4 | Zack Wheat | 13 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Barry | 8 |
| 2 | Donie Bush | 7 |
| 2 | Armando Marsans | 7 |
| 2 | Herbie Moran | 7 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Caldwell | 0.00 |
| 1 | Al Demaree | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ray Fisher | 0.00 |
| 4 | Bert Maxwell | 0.43 |
| 5 | Bob Shawkey | 0.45 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doc Crandall | 4 |
| 1 | Hooks Dauss | 4 |
| 1 | Claude Hendrix | 4 |
| 1 | George McQuillan | 4 |
| 5 | 15 tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claude Hendrix | 38 |
| 2 | Bob Groom | 30 |
| 2 | Walter Johnson | 30 |
| 4 | Cy Falkenberg | 29 |
| 4 | Jack Quinn | 29 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George McQuillan | 3 |
| 2 | Larry Cheney | 2 |
| 2 | Russ Ford | 2 |
| 4 | Babe Adams | 1 |
| 4 | 11 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Daubert | .357 |
| 2 | Sam Crawford | .332 |
| 3 | Jim Viox | .308 |
| 4 | Honus Wagner | .307 |
| 5 | Red Smith | .305 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gavvy Cravath | 19 |
| 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 | 89 |
| 4 | Heinie Zimmerman | 88 |
| 5 | Vic Saier | 85 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Carey | 64 |
| 2 | Clyde Milan | 63 |
| 3 | Hap Myers | 56 |
| 4 | Ty Cobb | 55 |
| 4 | Danny Moeller | 55 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 1.30 |
| 2 | Eddie Cicotte | 1.63 |
| 3 | Reb Russell | 1.94 |
| 4 | Chief Bender | 2.00 |
| 5 | Ray Caldwell | 2.01 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 34 |
| 2 | Tom Seaton | 26 |
| 3 | Pete Alexander | 24 |
| 3 | Christy Mathewson | 24 |
| 5 | Rube Marquard | 23 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 240 |
| 2 | Bob Groom | 174 |
| 3 | Jeff Tesreau | 172 |
| 4 | Pete Alexander | 171 |
| 4 | Cy Falkenberg | 171 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Bender | 12 |
| 2 | Larry Cheney | 10 |
| 3 | Doc Crandall | 6 |
| 3 | Tom Hughes | 6 |
| 5 | Mordecai Brown | 5 |