On This Day
Saturday, July 17, 1937
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 50 | 23 | .685 | -- |
| White Sox | 46 | 32 | .590 | 6.5 |
| Tigers | 44 | 31 | .587 | 7.0 |
| Red Sox | 42 | 30 | .583 | 7.5 |
| Indians | 37 | 35 | .514 | 12.5 |
| Senators | 30 | 42 | .417 | 19.5 |
| Browns | 24 | 49 | .329 | 26.0 |
| Athletics | 21 | 52 | .288 | 29.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 47 | 29 | .618 | -- |
| Giants | 48 | 30 | .615 | 0.0 |
| Pirates | 41 | 34 | .547 | 5.5 |
| Cardinals | 41 | 34 | .547 | 5.5 |
| Bees | 36 | 42 | .462 | 12.0 |
| Dodgers | 32 | 42 | .432 | 14.0 |
| Reds | 29 | 45 | .392 | 17.0 |
| Phillies | 30 | 48 | .385 | 18.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Todd | 4 |
| 2 | Earl Averill | 3 |
| 2 | Beau Bell | 3 |
| 2 | Bruce Campbell | 3 |
| 2 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Chiozza | 1 |
| 1 | Harry Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Dickshot | 1 |
| 1 | Charlie Gehringer | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | 5 |
| 1 | Pinky Whitney | 5 |
| 3 | Charlie Gehringer | 3 |
| 3 | Buddy Hassett | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Chuck Klein | 1 |
| 1 | Gene Moore | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Bridges | 1.00 |
| 2 | Bill Swift | 0.75 |
| 3 | John Whitehead | 0.57 |
| 4 | Lefty Grove | 0.38 |
| 5 | Slick Castleman | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Bridges | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Koupal | 1 |
| 1 | Danny MacFayden | 1 |
| 1 | Hugh Mulcahy | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Bridges | 6 |
| 1 | Bill Swift | 6 |
| 3 | John Whitehead | 4 |
| 4 | Jimmie DeShong | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Medwick | .414 |
| 2 | Paul Waner | .391 |
| 3 | Lou Gehrig | .379 |
| 4 | Joe DiMaggio | .361 |
| 5 | Arky Vaughan | .358 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe DiMaggio | 23 |
| 2 | Hank Greenberg | 20 |
| 2 | Joe Medwick | 20 |
| 4 | Hal Trosky | 19 |
| 5 | Mel Ott | 18 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Medwick | 92 |
| 2 | Hank Greenberg | 83 |
| 3 | Joe DiMaggio | 77 |
| 4 | Zeke Bonura | 73 |
| 5 | Bill Dickey | 72 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Chapman | 23 |
| 2 | Augie Galan | 14 |
| 3 | Luke Appling | 13 |
| 4 | Gee Walker | 12 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Gomez | 1.99 |
| 2 | Monty Stratton | 2.02 |
| 3 | Lou Fette | 2.14 |
| 4 | Dizzy Dean | 2.41 |
| 5 | Cliff Melton | 2.49 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Hubbell | 13 |
| 2 | Dizzy Dean | 12 |
| 2 | Lefty Gomez | 12 |
| 4 | Lou Fette | 11 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 11 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Mungo | 116 |
| 2 | Lefty Gomez | 112 |
| 3 | Dizzy Dean | 110 |
| 4 | Bobo Newsom | 92 |
| 5 | Lee Grissom | 86 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clint Brown | 11 |
| 2 | Lee Grissom | 5 |
| 2 | Joe Heving | 5 |
| 2 | Cliff Melton | 5 |
| 2 | Johnny Murphy | 5 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe DiMaggio | .489 |
| 2 | Joe Medwick | .455 |
| 3 | Moose Solters | .453 |
| 4 | Lou Gehrig | .438 |
| 5 | Paul Waner | .425 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Trosky | 9 |
| 2 | Joe DiMaggio | 6 |
| 3 | Joe Cronin | 5 |
| 3 | Rudy York | 5 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | 23 |
| 1 | Hal Trosky | 23 |
| 3 | Joe Cronin | 21 |
| 4 | Dixie Walker | 20 |
| 5 | Joe Medwick | 19 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Chapman | 6 |
| 2 | Luke Appling | 3 |
| 2 | Eric McNair | 3 |
| 2 | Jo-Jo White | 3 |
| 5 | 12 tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Whitehead | 0.00 |
| 2 | Carl Hubbell | 0.47 |
| 3 | Mace Brown | 1.08 |
| 4 | Lefty Gomez | 1.13 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.29 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Gomez | 3 |
| 1 | Si Johnson | 3 |
| 1 | Cliff Melton | 3 |
| 1 | Boots Poffenberger | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobo Newsom | 21 |
| 2 | Lefty Gomez | 20 |
| 3 | Red Ruffing | 18 |
| 4 | Cliff Melton | 17 |
| 5 | Lee Grissom | 16 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Russell | 2 |
| 2 | Elden Auker | 1 |
| 2 | Joe Bowman | 1 |
| 2 | Mace Brown | 1 |
| 2 | 11 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Waner | .480 |
| 2 | Gabby Hartnett | .440 |
| 3 | Joe Medwick | .420 |
| 4 | Pinky Whitney | .387 |
| 5 | Bill Dickey | .385 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Trosky | 12 |
| 2 | Bill Dickey | 11 |
| 3 | Joe DiMaggio | 9 |
| 3 | Joe Medwick | 9 |
| 3 | Rudy York | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Dickey | 40 |
| 2 | Joe Medwick | 39 |
| 3 | Joe Cronin | 35 |
| 4 | Hal Trosky | 34 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 28 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Chapman | 15 |
| 2 | Augie Galan | 5 |
| 3 | Luke Appling | 4 |
| 3 | Stan Hack | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Hubbell | 1.66 |
| 2 | Mace Brown | 1.67 |
| 3 | Luke Hamlin | 1.88 |
| 4 | Al Hollingsworth | 2.10 |
| 5 | Lefty Gomez | 2.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Wilson | 6 |
| 2 | Lefty Gomez | 5 |
| 2 | Carl Hubbell | 5 |
| 2 | Cliff Melton | 5 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Grissom | 38 |
| 1 | Jack Wilson | 38 |
| 3 | Lefty Gomez | 37 |
| 4 | Van Mungo | 36 |
| 5 | Bobo Newsom | 35 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clint Brown | 5 |
| 2 | Frank Makosky | 3 |
| 2 | Johnny Murphy | 3 |
| 4 | Dick Coffman | 2 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Waner | .388 |
| 2 | Joe Medwick | .378 |
| 3 | Arky Vaughan | .369 |
| 4 | Earl Averill | .362 |
| 5 | Gee Walker | .361 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe DiMaggio | 40 |
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | 40 |
| 3 | Hal Trosky | 39 |
| 4 | Mel Ott | 34 |
| 5 | Jimmie Foxx | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | 147 |
| 1 | Joe Medwick | 147 |
| 1 | Hal Trosky | 147 |
| 4 | Zeke Bonura | 143 |
| 5 | Joe DiMaggio | 138 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Chapman | 36 |
| 2 | Lyn Lary | 30 |
| 3 | Augie Galan | 22 |
| 4 | Luke Appling | 20 |
| 4 | Gee Walker | 20 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Hubbell | 2.27 |
| 2 | Dizzy Dean | 2.50 |
| 3 | Lefty Gomez | 2.72 |
| 4 | Lefty Grove | 2.77 |
| 5 | Van Mungo | 2.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Hubbell | 29 |
| 2 | Tommy Bridges | 22 |
| 2 | Dizzy Dean | 22 |
| 4 | Red Ruffing | 20 |
| 5 | Van Mungo | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Mungo | 247 |
| 2 | Dizzy Dean | 220 |
| 3 | Lefty Gomez | 163 |
| 4 | Bobo Newsom | 149 |
| 5 | Tommy Bridges | 146 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clint Brown | 16 |
| 2 | Dick Coffman | 9 |
| 2 | Johnny Murphy | 9 |
| 4 | Pat Malone | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |