On This Day
Saturday, May 21, 1927
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 21 | 10 | .677 | -- |
| White Sox | 19 | 14 | .576 | 3.0 |
| Browns | 15 | 14 | .517 | 5.0 |
| Athletics | 16 | 16 | .500 | 5.5 |
| Senators | 14 | 15 | .483 | 6.0 |
| Indians | 14 | 16 | .467 | 6.5 |
| Tigers | 13 | 16 | .448 | 7.0 |
| Red Sox | 9 | 20 | .310 | 11.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 18 | 11 | .621 | -- |
| Giants | 19 | 12 | .613 | -- |
| Pirates | 16 | 11 | .593 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 17 | 12 | .586 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 14 | 13 | .519 | 3.0 |
| Braves | 10 | 16 | .385 | 6.5 |
| Robins | 13 | 21 | .382 | 7.5 |
| Reds | 10 | 21 | .323 | 9.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Butler | 4 |
| 1 | Max Carey | 4 |
| 1 | Chuck Dressen | 4 |
| 1 | Pete Scott | 4 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al DeVormer | 1 |
| 1 | Bibb Falk | 1 |
| 1 | Ira Flagstead | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Haney | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Bell | 4 |
| 1 | Hack Wilson | 4 |
| 3 | Sparky Adams | 3 |
| 3 | Gus Felix | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparky Adams | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Bottomley | 1 |
| 2 | Jimmy Cooney | 1 |
| 2 | Kiki Cuyler | 1 |
| 2 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foster Edwards | 0.55 |
| 2 | Flint Rhem | 0.45 |
| 3 | Doug McWeeny | 0.44 |
| 4 | Jack Scott | 0.31 |
| 5 | Lefty Stewart | 0.27 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheriff Blake | 1 |
| 1 | Guy Bush | 1 |
| 1 | Jesse Haines | 1 |
| 1 | Carmen Hill | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foster Edwards | 6 |
| 2 | Willis Hudlin | 5 |
| 2 | Flint Rhem | 5 |
| 4 | Doug McWeeny | 4 |
| 4 | Jack Scott | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 1 |
| 1 | Art Nehf | 1 |
| 1 | Charlie Root | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ty Cobb | .416 |
| 2 | Doc Farrell | .410 |
| 2 | Harry McCurdy | .410 |
| 4 | Lou Gehrig | .410 |
| 5 | Bob Meusel | .394 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | 9 |
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 9 |
| 1 | Cy Williams | 9 |
| 4 | Hack Wilson | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | 43 |
| 2 | Al Simmons | 41 |
| 3 | Hack Wilson | 34 |
| 4 | Bill Terry | 32 |
| 4 | Cy Williams | 32 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiki Cuyler | 12 |
| 2 | Frankie Frisch | 10 |
| 3 | Goose Goslin | 7 |
| 3 | Al Simmons | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hod Lisenbee | 0.95 |
| 2 | Tony Welzer | 1.93 |
| 3 | Tommy Thomas | 1.95 |
| 4 | Ted Lyons | 1.95 |
| 5 | Herb Pennock | 2.15 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Haines | 7 |
| 2 | Ray Kremer | 6 |
| 2 | Ted Lyons | 6 |
| 2 | Charlie Root | 6 |
| 2 | Tommy Thomas | 6 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 42 |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 39 |
| 2 | Charlie Root | 39 |
| 4 | Hub Pruett | 33 |
| 5 | Tommy Thomas | 29 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garland Braxton | 3 |
| 1 | Johnny Morrison | 3 |
| 3 | Sarge Connally | 2 |
| 3 | Pete Donohue | 2 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bing Miller | .545 |
| 2 | Doc Farrell | .452 |
| 3 | Pie Traynor | .447 |
| 4 | Ken Williams | .439 |
| 5 | Ty Cobb | .432 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cy Williams | 5 |
| 2 | Doc Farrell | 3 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 3 |
| 2 | Chick Hafey | 3 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Simmons | 21 |
| 2 | Cy Williams | 16 |
| 3 | Lou Gehrig | 14 |
| 3 | Harry Rice | 14 |
| 3 | Hack Wilson | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Frisch | 9 |
| 2 | Sparky Adams | 5 |
| 2 | Kiki Cuyler | 5 |
| 4 | Bob Meusel | 4 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waite Hoyt | 0.69 |
| 2 | Dazzy Vance | 1.00 |
| 2 | Burleigh Grimes | 1.00 |
| 4 | Wilcy Moore | 1.06 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Lyons | 3 |
| 1 | Herb Pennock | 3 |
| 1 | Charlie Root | 3 |
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 3 |
| 5 | 19 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 22 |
| 2 | Hub Pruett | 19 |
| 3 | Lefty Grove | 15 |
| 3 | Charlie Root | 15 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Nevers | 2 |
| 2 | Pete Alexander | 1 |
| 2 | Garland Braxton | 1 |
| 2 | Rube Ehrhardt | 1 |
| 2 | 11 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ty Cobb | .449 |
| 2 | Doc Farrell | .437 |
| 3 | Harry McCurdy | .417 |
| 4 | Bob Fothergill | .400 |
| 5 | George Harper | .391 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 8 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 7 |
| 3 | Babe Herman | 6 |
| 3 | Cy Williams | 6 |
| 5 | Hack Wilson | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Simmons | 30 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 29 |
| 3 | Hack Wilson | 28 |
| 4 | Paul Waner | 24 |
| 5 | Cy Williams | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiki Cuyler | 9 |
| 1 | Frankie Frisch | 9 |
| 3 | Sparky Adams | 6 |
| 4 | Lu Blue | 5 |
| 4 | Bob Meusel | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilcy Moore | 0.64 |
| 2 | Hod Lisenbee | 0.95 |
| 3 | Tommy Thomas | 1.27 |
| 4 | Ted Lyons | 1.50 |
| 5 | Dazzy Vance | 1.84 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Haines | 5 |
| 1 | Ted Lyons | 5 |
| 1 | Charlie Root | 5 |
| 1 | Tommy Thomas | 5 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 36 |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 27 |
| 3 | Hub Pruett | 25 |
| 3 | Charlie Root | 25 |
| 5 | Tommy Thomas | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garland Braxton | 3 |
| 2 | Pete Donohue | 2 |
| 2 | Sam Gray | 2 |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 2 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heinie Manush | .384 |
| 2 | Harry Heilmann | .372 |
| 3 | George Burns | .358 |
| 4 | Goose Goslin | .355 |
| 5 | Babe Ruth | .355 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 41 |
| 2 | Hack Wilson | 24 |
| 3 | Lou Gehrig | 23 |
| 3 | Cy Williams | 23 |
| 5 | Al Simmons | 20 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Simmons | 135 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 132 |
| 3 | Babe Ruth | 124 |
| 4 | Tony Lazzeri | 113 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiki Cuyler | 37 |
| 2 | Johnny Mostil | 31 |
| 3 | Taylor Douthit | 30 |
| 4 | Sparky Adams | 29 |
| 5 | Frankie Frisch | 25 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Kremer | 2.42 |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 2.64 |
| 3 | George Uhle | 2.75 |
| 4 | Guy Bush | 2.82 |
| 5 | Ted Lyons | 2.83 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Uhle | 25 |
| 2 | Ray Kremer | 24 |
| 3 | Lee Meadows | 21 |
| 3 | Herb Pennock | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Grove | 186 |
| 2 | Dazzy Vance | 169 |
| 3 | George Uhle | 148 |
| 4 | Tommy Thomas | 137 |
| 5 | Charlie Root | 132 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firpo Marberry | 18 |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 8 |
| 3 | Joe Pate | 7 |
| 4 | Hooks Dauss | 6 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 5 |