On This Day
Wednesday, May 8, 1946
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 19 | 3 | .864 | -- |
Yankees | 15 | 6 | .714 | 3.5 |
Tigers | 11 | 10 | .524 | 7.5 |
Senators | 8 | 10 | .444 | 9.0 |
White Sox | 7 | 10 | .412 | 9.5 |
Browns | 8 | 12 | .400 | 10.0 |
Indians | 6 | 12 | .333 | 11.0 |
Athletics | 5 | 16 | .238 | 13.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 12 | 6 | .667 | -- |
Dodgers | 11 | 6 | .647 | 0.5 |
Cubs | 10 | 9 | .526 | 2.5 |
Braves | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3.0 |
Giants | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3.5 |
Pirates | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3.5 |
Reds | 8 | 10 | .444 | 4.0 |
Phillies | 5 | 13 | .278 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Ferrell Anderson | 4 |
1 | Johnny Pesky | 4 |
3 | Phil Cavarretta | 3 |
3 | Lonny Frey | 3 |
3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Padgett | 1 |
1 | Phil Rizzuto | 1 |
1 | Bama Rowell | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Cavarretta | 3 |
1 | Bobby Doerr | 3 |
1 | Billy Herman | 3 |
1 | Don Padgett | 3 |
1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | George Case | 1 |
1 | Gene Handley | 1 |
1 | Tommy Henrich | 1 |
1 | Peanuts Lowrey | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Spud Chandler | 2.25 |
2 | Bob Feller | 1.22 |
3 | Hal Newhouser | 0.60 |
4 | Fritz Ostermueller | 0.50 |
4 | Roger Wolff | 0.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Beazley | 1 |
1 | Spud Chandler | 1 |
1 | Bob Feller | 1 |
1 | Mickey Harris | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Feller | 11 |
2 | Spud Chandler | 9 |
3 | Mickey Harris | 3 |
3 | Dave Koslo | 3 |
3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Murry Dickson | 1 |
1 | Dave Ferriss | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Pesky | .429 |
2 | Ted Williams | .427 |
3 | Dom DiMaggio | .403 |
4 | Pee Wee Reese | .393 |
5 | Phil Cavarretta | .391 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Chapman | 5 |
1 | Joe DiMaggio | 5 |
1 | Ted Williams | 5 |
4 | Hank Greenberg | 4 |
4 | Johnny Mize | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Doerr | 25 |
1 | Ted Williams | 25 |
3 | Nick Etten | 17 |
3 | Rudy York | 17 |
5 | 6 tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Pete Reiser | 7 |
2 | Bert Haas | 5 |
3 | Phil Rizzuto | 4 |
4 | George Case | 3 |
4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Max Lanier | 0.50 |
1 | Ed Head | 0.50 |
3 | Spud Chandler | 0.60 |
4 | Johnny Schmitz | 0.76 |
5 | Al Gettel | 1.03 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Spud Chandler | 5 |
1 | Mickey Harris | 5 |
3 | Joe Dobson | 4 |
3 | Max Lanier | 4 |
3 | Hal Newhouser | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Feller | 59 |
2 | Hal Newhouser | 34 |
3 | Tex Hughson | 30 |
4 | Spud Chandler | 29 |
4 | Mickey Harris | 29 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Haynes | 2 |
2 | Red Barrett | 1 |
2 | Herman Besse | 1 |
2 | Hi Bithorn | 1 |
2 | 15 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Cavarretta | .363 |
2 | Tommy Holmes | .342 |
3 | Goody Rosen | .325 |
4 | Stan Hack | .318 |
5 | Augie Galan | .317 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy Holmes | 28 |
2 | Vern Stephens | 23 |
2 | Chuck Workman | 23 |
4 | Whitey Kurowski | 22 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dixie Walker | 124 |
2 | Tommy Holmes | 118 |
3 | Andy Pafko | 116 |
4 | Nick Etten | 115 |
5 | Buster Adams | 110 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Snuffy Stirnweiss | 32 |
2 | George Myatt | 24 |
2 | Red Schoendienst | 24 |
4 | George Case | 23 |
5 | Johnny Barrett | 22 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Hal Newhouser | 1.86 |
2 | Roger Wolff | 2.12 |
3 | Dutch Leonard | 2.18 |
4 | Nels Potter | 2.50 |
5 | Al Hollingsworth | 2.55 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Hal Newhouser | 27 |
2 | Red Barrett | 23 |
3 | Dave Ferriss | 22 |
3 | Hank Wyse | 22 |
5 | Roger Wolff | 19 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Hal Newhouser | 223 |
2 | Preacher Roe | 146 |
3 | Bobo Newsom | 141 |
4 | Nels Potter | 133 |
5 | Hal Gregg | 126 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Karl | 15 |
2 | Ace Adams | 11 |
3 | Jim Turner | 9 |
4 | Xavier Rescigno | 8 |
5 | 3 tied | 5 |