On This Day
Thursday, June 7, 1928
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 38 | 8 | .826 | -- |
| Athletics | 27 | 17 | .614 | 10.0 |
| Browns | 24 | 24 | .500 | 15.0 |
| Indians | 24 | 24 | .500 | 15.0 |
| Tigers | 20 | 28 | .417 | 19.0 |
| Red Sox | 16 | 24 | .400 | 19.0 |
| Senators | 16 | 27 | .372 | 20.5 |
| White Sox | 17 | 30 | .362 | 21.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 32 | 20 | .615 | -- |
| Giants | 26 | 17 | .605 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 28 | 20 | .583 | 2.0 |
| Cubs | 28 | 22 | .560 | 3.0 |
| Robins | 25 | 21 | .543 | 4.0 |
| Pirates | 21 | 25 | .457 | 8.0 |
| Braves | 17 | 26 | .395 | 10.5 |
| Phillies | 8 | 34 | .190 | 19.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clyde Barnhart | 3 |
| 1 | Leo Durocher | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Fothergill | 3 |
| 1 | Heinie Manush | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Scott | 2 |
| 2 | Clyde Barnhart | 1 |
| 2 | Otis Brannan | 1 |
| 2 | Andy Cohen | 1 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ossie Bluege | 4 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | 3 |
| 3 | Clyde Barnhart | 2 |
| 3 | Red Barnes | 2 |
| 3 | 10 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Bishop | 1 |
| 1 | Frankie Frisch | 1 |
| 1 | Chick Galloway | 1 |
| 1 | Lefty O'Doul | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Benge | 0.62 |
| 2 | George Pipgras | 0.50 |
| 3 | General Crowder | 0.44 |
| 4 | Ownie Carroll | 0.38 |
| 4 | Pete Donohue | 0.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Benge | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Benton | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Burwell | 1 |
| 1 | Ownie Carroll | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Benge | 5 |
| 1 | Firpo Marberry | 5 |
| 3 | Larry Benton | 4 |
| 3 | General Crowder | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogers Hornsby | .423 |
| 2 | George Grantham | .394 |
| 3 | Taylor Douthit | .371 |
| 4 | Mel Ott | .368 |
| 5 | Red Kress | .366 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 20 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 12 |
| 3 | Del Bissonette | 10 |
| 3 | Hack Wilson | 10 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 52 |
| 2 | Jim Bottomley | 42 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 42 |
| 4 | Del Bissonette | 40 |
| 5 | Frankie Frisch | 38 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Frisch | 12 |
| 2 | Jimmie Wilson | 9 |
| 3 | Bill Barrett | 8 |
| 3 | Bill Sweeney | 8 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Reinhart | 0.98 |
| 2 | Bill Sherdel | 1.54 |
| 3 | Jack Quinn | 1.76 |
| 4 | Sheriff Blake | 1.88 |
| 5 | Pat Malone | 2.10 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Pipgras | 10 |
| 2 | Larry Benton | 9 |
| 2 | Sam Gray | 9 |
| 2 | Herb Pennock | 9 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 8 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Grove | 74 |
| 2 | Pat Malone | 53 |
| 3 | Charlie Root | 50 |
| 4 | George Pipgras | 49 |
| 5 | Dazzy Vance | 47 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garland Braxton | 5 |
| 2 | Ted Lyons | 4 |
| 3 | Bill Doak | 3 |
| 3 | Lil Stoner | 3 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogers Hornsby | .558 |
| 2 | Val Picinich | .488 |
| 3 | Jim Bottomley | .458 |
| 4 | Bob Fothergill | .452 |
| 5 | Heinie Manush | .451 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 7 |
| 2 | Rogers Hornsby | 6 |
| 3 | Lou Gehrig | 5 |
| 4 | Tony Lazzeri | 4 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 20 |
| 2 | Rogers Hornsby | 16 |
| 2 | Tony Lazzeri | 16 |
| 4 | Del Bissonette | 13 |
| 4 | Lou Gehrig | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chick Galloway | 4 |
| 1 | Jimmie Wilson | 4 |
| 3 | Eddie Brown | 3 |
| 3 | Frankie Frisch | 3 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garland Braxton | 0.50 |
| 1 | Ownie Carroll | 0.50 |
| 3 | Hub Pruett | 0.52 |
| 4 | Art Reinhart | 0.98 |
| 5 | Bill Doak | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Benton | 3 |
| 1 | Ownie Carroll | 3 |
| 1 | Sam Gray | 3 |
| 1 | Burleigh Grimes | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Grove | 25 |
| 2 | Burleigh Grimes | 16 |
| 2 | Pat Malone | 16 |
| 4 | Howard Ehmke | 13 |
| 4 | George Pipgras | 13 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archie Campbell | 1 |
| 1 | Ben Cantwell | 1 |
| 1 | Art Delaney | 1 |
| 1 | Rube Ehrhardt | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogers Hornsby | .494 |
| 2 | Bob Fothergill | .427 |
| 3 | Val Picinich | .406 |
| 4 | Rube Bressler | .385 |
| 5 | High Pockets Kelly | .384 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 14 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 9 |
| 3 | Rogers Hornsby | 8 |
| 4 | Jim Bottomley | 7 |
| 4 | Hack Wilson | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 32 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 27 |
| 3 | Jim Bottomley | 25 |
| 3 | Bob Fothergill | 25 |
| 5 | Tony Lazzeri | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Wilson | 7 |
| 2 | Eddie Moore | 6 |
| 2 | Harry Rice | 6 |
| 2 | Curt Walker | 6 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Doak | 1.05 |
| 2 | Art Reinhart | 1.15 |
| 3 | Jack Quinn | 1.29 |
| 4 | Garland Braxton | 1.38 |
| 5 | Bill Sherdel | 1.70 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Pipgras | 6 |
| 2 | Larry Benton | 5 |
| 2 | Waite Hoyt | 5 |
| 4 | Freddie Fitzsimmons | 4 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Grove | 47 |
| 2 | Burleigh Grimes | 27 |
| 3 | Pat Malone | 26 |
| 3 | Charlie Root | 26 |
| 5 | Dazzy Vance | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Lyons | 3 |
| 2 | Hal Haid | 2 |
| 2 | Al Shealy | 2 |
| 2 | Lil Stoner | 2 |
| 5 | 22 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Waner | .378 |
| 2 | Harry Heilmann | .373 |
| 3 | Rogers Hornsby | .369 |
| 4 | Bob Fothergill | .366 |
| 5 | Lloyd Waner | .358 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 62 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 45 |
| 3 | Hack Wilson | 30 |
| 4 | Rogers Hornsby | 26 |
| 5 | Cy Williams | 24 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 173 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 158 |
| 3 | Harry Heilmann | 129 |
| 4 | Jim Bottomley | 123 |
| 5 | Hack Wilson | 120 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Frisch | 47 |
| 2 | Max Carey | 29 |
| 3 | Harvey Hendrick | 26 |
| 4 | Bill Barrett | 23 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Quinn | 2.44 |
| 2 | Wilcy Moore | 2.54 |
| 3 | Red Lucas | 2.55 |
| 4 | Doug McWeeny | 2.66 |
| 5 | Herb Pennock | 2.66 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Root | 24 |
| 2 | Burleigh Grimes | 23 |
| 2 | Herb Pennock | 23 |
| 4 | Larry Benton | 22 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Grove | 189 |
| 2 | Dazzy Vance | 171 |
| 3 | Charlie Root | 144 |
| 4 | Rube Walberg | 132 |
| 5 | George Pipgras | 121 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilcy Moore | 13 |
| 2 | Garland Braxton | 12 |
| 3 | Bill Sherdel | 8 |
| 3 | Lil Stoner | 8 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |