On This Day
Friday, April 13, 1917
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senators | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Red Sox | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| Indians | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| White Sox | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Browns | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Tigers | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
| Athletics | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
| Yankees | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Phillies | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| Cubs | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | -1.0 |
| Reds | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.0 |
| Cardinals | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 |
| Robins | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 |
| Pirates | 0 | 3 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Hinchman | 3 |
| 2 | Doug Baird | 2 |
| 2 | Bruno Betzel | 2 |
| 2 | Happy Felsch | 2 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Sisler | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Sisler | 3 |
| 2 | Bruno Betzel | 2 |
| 3 | Charlie Deal | 1 |
| 3 | Rowdy Elliott | 1 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Flack | 1 |
| 1 | Chick Gandil | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Hinchman | 1 |
| 1 | Ward Miller | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch Ruether | 1.12 |
| 2 | Bob Steele | 0.83 |
| 3 | Red Faber | 0.40 |
| 4 | Al Mamaux | 0.14 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Koob | 1 |
| 1 | Dutch Ruether | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Steele | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch Ruether | 9 |
| 2 | Bob Steele | 5 |
| 3 | Red Faber | 4 |
| 4 | Dave Danforth | 1 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allan Sothoron | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chick Gandil | .625 |
| 2 | Tillie Walker | .600 |
| 3 | Dick Hoblitzell | .571 |
| 4 | Lou Guisto | .500 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | .500 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gavvy Cravath | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Hoblitzell | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Luderus | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Schalk | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Hoblitzell | 5 |
| 2 | Tillie Walker | 4 |
| 3 | Gavvy Cravath | 3 |
| 3 | Rowdy Elliott | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Hoblitzell | 3 |
| 2 | Rollie Zeider | 2 |
| 3 | Doug Baird | 1 |
| 3 | Max Carey | 1 |
| 3 | 12 others tied | 1 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Douglas | 0.00 |
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 0.00 |
| 1 | Pete Schneider | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bob Steele | 0.00 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Bagby | 1 |
| 1 | Stan Coveleski | 1 |
| 1 | Phil Douglas | 1 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 11 |
| 2 | Dutch Ruether | 9 |
| 3 | Phil Douglas | 6 |
| 4 | Howard Ehmke | 5 |
| 4 | Bob Steele | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Danforth | 1 |
| 1 | Allan Sothoron | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | .340 |
| 2 | Hal Chase | .339 |
| 3 | Jake Daubert | .318 |
| 4 | Bill Hinchman | .317 |
| 5 | Zack Wheat | .313 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gavvy Cravath | 12 |
| 1 | Wally Pipp | 12 |
| 1 | Dave Robertson | 12 |
| 1 | Cy Williams | 12 |
| 5 | Home Run Baker | 10 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Pipp | 89 |
| 1 | Bobby Veach | 89 |
| 3 | Hal Chase | 86 |
| 4 | Bill Hinchman | 82 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 77 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ty Cobb | 70 |
| 2 | Max Carey | 66 |
| 3 | Armando Marsans | 46 |
| 4 | Benny Kauff | 40 |
| 4 | Burt Shotton | 40 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 1.57 |
| 2 | Rube Marquard | 1.67 |
| 3 | Eddie Cicotte | 1.78 |
| 4 | Babe Ruth | 1.80 |
| 5 | Larry Cheney | 1.84 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 33 |
| 2 | Walter Johnson | 25 |
| 2 | Jeff Pfeffer | 25 |
| 4 | Bob Shawkey | 24 |
| 5 | Babe Ruth | 23 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 230 |
| 2 | Elmer Myers | 182 |
| 3 | Pete Alexander | 168 |
| 4 | Babe Ruth | 166 |
| 5 | Al Mamaux | 165 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Shawkey | 8 |
| 2 | Red Ames | 7 |
| 3 | Dutch Leonard | 6 |
| 3 | Allen Russell | 6 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |