On This Day
Friday, October 1, 1920
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 97 | 55 | .638 | -- |
| White Sox | 95 | 57 | .625 | 2.0 |
| Yankees | 95 | 59 | .617 | 3.0 |
| Browns | 75 | 76 | .497 | 21.5 |
| Red Sox | 72 | 81 | .471 | 25.5 |
| Senators | 66 | 83 | .443 | 29.5 |
| Tigers | 60 | 92 | .395 | 37.0 |
| Athletics | 47 | 104 | .311 | 49.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robins | 91 | 61 | .599 | -- |
| Giants | 86 | 66 | .566 | 5.0 |
| Reds | 80 | 69 | .537 | 9.5 |
| Pirates | 77 | 73 | .513 | 13.0 |
| Cubs | 75 | 77 | .493 | 16.0 |
| Cardinals | 73 | 79 | .480 | 18.0 |
| Braves | 61 | 88 | .409 | 28.5 |
| Phillies | 60 | 90 | .400 | 30.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Burns | 5 |
| 2 | Frankie Frisch | 4 |
| 2 | Rogers Hornsby | 4 |
| 2 | Bobby Veach | 4 |
| 2 | Bill Wambsganss | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patsy Gharrity | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Judge | 1 |
| 1 | High Pockets Kelly | 1 |
| 1 | Ed Konetchy | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmer Smith | 5 |
| 2 | Frank O'Rourke | 3 |
| 3 | George Burns | 2 |
| 3 | Ty Cobb | 2 |
| 3 | 13 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Frisch | 2 |
| 2 | Rogers Hornsby | 1 |
| 2 | Hal Janvrin | 1 |
| 2 | William Marriott | 1 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Haines | 0.57 |
| 2 | Pete Alexander | 0.42 |
| 3 | Jeff Pfeffer | 0.40 |
| 4 | Dixie Davis | 0.39 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 1 |
| 1 | Jesse Barnes | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Caldwell | 1 |
| 1 | Dixie Davis | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 8 |
| 1 | Jesse Haines | 8 |
| 3 | Dixie Davis | 7 |
| 4 | Jeff Pfeffer | 4 |
| 5 | Doc Ayers | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Sisler | .406 |
| 2 | Tris Speaker | .386 |
| 3 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | .382 |
| 4 | Babe Ruth | .376 |
| 5 | Rogers Hornsby | .371 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 54 |
| 2 | George Sisler | 19 |
| 3 | Tillie Walker | 17 |
| 4 | Cy Williams | 15 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 14 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 136 |
| 2 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | 127 |
| 3 | Larry Gardner | 121 |
| 4 | Baby Doll Jacobson | 120 |
| 5 | George Sisler | 119 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Rice | 64 |
| 2 | Max Carey | 54 |
| 3 | George Sisler | 39 |
| 4 | Edd Roush | 36 |
| 5 | Frankie Frisch | 33 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 1.98 |
| 2 | Babe Adams | 2.17 |
| 3 | Wilbur Cooper | 2.22 |
| 4 | Burleigh Grimes | 2.26 |
| 5 | Dolf Luque | 2.43 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bagby | 30 |
| 2 | Pete Alexander | 27 |
| 3 | Carl Mays | 26 |
| 4 | Wilbur Cooper | 24 |
| 4 | Stan Coveleski | 24 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 173 |
| 2 | Stan Coveleski | 133 |
| 3 | Lefty Williams | 129 |
| 4 | Hippo Vaughn | 128 |
| 5 | Bob Shawkey | 126 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Sherdel | 6 |
| 2 | Pete Alexander | 5 |
| 2 | Dickey Kerr | 5 |
| 2 | Hugh McQuillan | 5 |
| 2 | Urban Shocker | 5 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Youngs | .535 |
| 2 | Baby Doll Jacobson | .492 |
| 2 | George Sisler | .492 |
| 4 | Happy Felsch | .484 |
| 5 | Rogers Hornsby | .475 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 5 |
| 2 | Tony Boeckel | 3 |
| 2 | High Pockets Kelly | 3 |
| 2 | Ed Konetchy | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Heilmann | 16 |
| 1 | George Sisler | 16 |
| 3 | Elmer Smith | 15 |
| 4 | Frankie Frisch | 14 |
| 4 | Larry Gardner | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heinie Groh | 7 |
| 2 | Sam Rice | 6 |
| 3 | Donie Bush | 4 |
| 3 | Max Carey | 4 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buddy Napier | 0.43 |
| 2 | Pete Alexander | 0.50 |
| 2 | Hooks Dauss | 0.50 |
| 4 | Lefty Williams | 0.75 |
| 5 | Dickey Kerr | 0.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 3 |
| 1 | Eddie Cicotte | 3 |
| 1 | Stan Coveleski | 3 |
| 1 | Dixie Davis | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Coveleski | 18 |
| 1 | Jim Shaw | 18 |
| 3 | Harry Harper | 17 |
| 4 | Hod Eller | 16 |
| 5 | Bob Shawkey | 15 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Burwell | 1 |
| 1 | Stan Coveleski | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Hubbell | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Sisler | .444 |
| 2 | Jack Tobin | .434 |
| 3 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | .422 |
| 3 | Ross Youngs | .422 |
| 5 | Rogers Hornsby | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 10 |
| 2 | Ed Konetchy | 4 |
| 2 | Irish Meusel | 4 |
| 2 | Tillie Walker | 4 |
| 2 | Aaron Ward | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baby Doll Jacobson | 30 |
| 2 | Harry Heilmann | 29 |
| 3 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | 28 |
| 3 | George Sisler | 28 |
| 5 | Larry Gardner | 27 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Rice | 16 |
| 2 | George Sisler | 11 |
| 3 | Edd Roush | 9 |
| 4 | Frankie Frisch | 8 |
| 4 | Heinie Groh | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherry Smith | 0.90 |
| 2 | Art Nehf | 1.09 |
| 3 | Pete Alexander | 1.34 |
| 4 | Fred Toney | 1.44 |
| 5 | Bill Burwell | 1.60 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duster Mails | 7 |
| 2 | Dixie Davis | 6 |
| 2 | Carl Mays | 6 |
| 4 | Pete Alexander | 5 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Shawkey | 31 |
| 2 | Hippo Vaughn | 29 |
| 3 | Jim Shaw | 28 |
| 4 | Stan Coveleski | 27 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 26 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 2 |
| 1 | Bill Burwell | 2 |
| 1 | Bill Hubbell | 2 |
| 1 | Guy Morton | 2 |
| 5 | 17 tied | 1 |