On This Day
Saturday, April 20, 1946
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Tigers | 3 | 1 | .750 | 1.0 |
| Indians | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1.5 |
| Yankees | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.5 |
| White Sox | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2.5 |
| Athletics | 1 | 3 | .250 | 3.0 |
| Browns | 1 | 3 | .250 | 3.0 |
| Senators | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 3 | 1 | .750 | -- |
| Cubs | 3 | 1 | .750 | -- |
| Dodgers | 3 | 1 | .750 | -- |
| Braves | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Giants | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Pirates | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 0 | 3 | .000 | 2.5 |
| Reds | 0 | 4 | .000 | 3.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Holmes | 4 |
| 1 | Mickey Witek | 4 |
| 3 | Bob Elliott | 3 |
| 3 | Johnny Hopp | 3 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Etten | 1 |
| 1 | Tommy Holmes | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Pesky | 1 |
| 1 | Stan Spence | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Wakefield | 5 |
| 2 | Mickey Witek | 4 |
| 3 | Walker Cooper | 3 |
| 3 | Tommy Holmes | 3 |
| 3 | Wally Moses | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Cox | 1 |
| 1 | Gene Handley | 1 |
| 1 | George McQuinn | 1 |
| 1 | Bucky Walters | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch Leonard | 1.33 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bucky Walters | 0.73 |
| 4 | Dave Koslo | 0.58 |
| 5 | Tex Hughson | 0.55 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 1 |
| 1 | Hugh Casey | 1 |
| 1 | Tex Hughson | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Lee | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bucky Walters | 8 |
| 2 | Dave Koslo | 7 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 7 |
| 4 | Kirby Higbe | 6 |
| 4 | Tex Hughson | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Haynes | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Scarborough | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Elliott | .500 |
| 1 | Johnny Hopp | .500 |
| 1 | Johnny Pesky | .500 |
| 4 | Billy Herman | .467 |
| 5 | Hal Wagner | .444 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Keltner | 2 |
| 1 | Johnny Lindell | 2 |
| 3 | Phil Cavarretta | 1 |
| 3 | Dom DiMaggio | 1 |
| 3 | 24 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Lindell | 8 |
| 1 | Dick Wakefield | 8 |
| 3 | Phil Cavarretta | 5 |
| 3 | Dom DiMaggio | 5 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 5 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Reiser | 3 |
| 2 | Bobby Doerr | 2 |
| 2 | Gene Handley | 2 |
| 4 | George Case | 1 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 1 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spud Chandler | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bob Feller | 0.00 |
| 1 | Max Lanier | 0.00 |
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 0.00 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tex Hughson | 2 |
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 2 |
| 3 | Hank Behrman | 1 |
| 3 | Al Benton | 1 |
| 3 | 25 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 15 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 10 |
| 2 | Tex Hughson | 10 |
| 4 | Bill Dietrich | 9 |
| 4 | Bob Joyce | 9 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Haynes | 1 |
| 1 | Ox Miller | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Scarborough | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Trinkle | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Cavarretta | .360 |
| 2 | Tommy Holmes | .351 |
| 3 | Goody Rosen | .325 |
| 4 | Stan Hack | .322 |
| 5 | Whitey Kurowski | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Holmes | 29 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 24 |
| 3 | Chuck Workman | 23 |
| 4 | Buster Adams | 22 |
| 4 | Mel Ott | 22 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixie Walker | 124 |
| 2 | Tommy Holmes | 117 |
| 3 | Buster Adams | 112 |
| 4 | Andy Pafko | 111 |
| 5 | Nick Etten | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snuffy Stirnweiss | 33 |
| 2 | George Myatt | 30 |
| 3 | George Case | 28 |
| 4 | Red Schoendienst | 25 |
| 5 | Johnny Barrett | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 1.66 |
| 2 | Dutch Leonard | 1.94 |
| 3 | Al Benton | 2.07 |
| 4 | Roger Wolff | 2.22 |
| 5 | Ray Prim | 2.28 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 27 |
| 2 | Red Barrett | 23 |
| 3 | Hank Wyse | 22 |
| 4 | Dave Ferriss | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 223 |
| 2 | Preacher Roe | 149 |
| 3 | Hal Gregg | 134 |
| 4 | Bobo Newsom | 129 |
| 4 | Nels Potter | 129 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Karl | 15 |
| 2 | Ace Adams | 14 |
| 3 | Xavier Rescigno | 9 |
| 3 | Jim Turner | 9 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |