On This Day
Friday, April 30, 1948
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 6 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Yankees | 6 | 3 | .667 | 1.5 |
| Browns | 4 | 4 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Senators | 5 | 5 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Athletics | 5 | 5 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Tigers | 4 | 7 | .364 | 4.5 |
| White Sox | 3 | 6 | .333 | 4.5 |
| Red Sox | 3 | 6 | .333 | 4.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 7 | 4 | .636 | -- |
| Pirates | 6 | 4 | .600 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Dodgers | 5 | 5 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Reds | 6 | 6 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.0 |
| Braves | 5 | 7 | .417 | 2.5 |
| Cubs | 4 | 6 | .400 | 2.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Elliott | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Garagiola | 3 |
| 2 | Spider Jorgensen | 3 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bud Souchock | 2 |
| 2 | Bob Elliott | 1 |
| 2 | Joe Garagiola | 1 |
| 2 | Jeff Heath | 1 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Garagiola | 4 |
| 1 | Stan Musial | 4 |
| 3 | Bob Elliott | 3 |
| 3 | Clyde Kluttz | 3 |
| 3 | Bud Souchock | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil Coan | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Elliott | 1 |
| 1 | Cass Michaels | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Philley | 1 |
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 0.75 |
| 2 | Phil Marchildon | 0.56 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 0.38 |
| 4 | Walt Masterson | 0.27 |
| 5 | Allie Reynolds | 0.25 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 1 |
| 1 | Phil Marchildon | 1 |
| 1 | Erv Palica | 1 |
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 6 |
| 2 | Phil Marchildon | 5 |
| 3 | Al Brazle | 4 |
| 4 | Mickey Harris | 3 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Goodwin | 1 |
| 1 | Kirby Higbe | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Boudreau | .519 |
| 2 | Bruce Edwards | .478 |
| 3 | Eddie Robinson | .462 |
| 4 | Gus Niarhos | .417 |
| 5 | Frankie Gustine | .405 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Keltner | 5 |
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 5 |
| 3 | Walker Cooper | 4 |
| 3 | Sam Vico | 4 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Stevens | 15 |
| 2 | Walker Cooper | 14 |
| 2 | Hank Sauer | 14 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | 12 |
| 5 | Bruce Edwards | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil Coan | 3 |
| 1 | Bert Haas | 3 |
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 3 |
| 1 | Thurman Tucker | 3 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 0.47 |
| 2 | Elmer Riddle | 1.00 |
| 3 | Erv Palica | 1.04 |
| 4 | Bill Voiselle | 1.13 |
| 5 | Mel Parnell | 1.29 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Gumbert | 3 |
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 3 |
| 3 | Ewell Blackwell | 2 |
| 3 | Bob Feller | 2 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 16 |
| 2 | Lou Brissie | 15 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 14 |
| 3 | Johnny Schmitz | 14 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 13 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 2 |
| 1 | Ken Trinkle | 2 |
| 3 | Hugh Casey | 1 |
| 3 | Bob Chipman | 1 |
| 3 | 11 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Walker | .360 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | .343 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .329 |
| 4 | Barney McCosky | .324 |
| 5 | George Kell | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 51 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 46 |
| 3 | Walker Cooper | 37 |
| 4 | Willard Marshall | 35 |
| 5 | Ted Williams | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Mize | 132 |
| 2 | Walker Cooper | 131 |
| 3 | Ralph Kiner | 127 |
| 4 | Willard Marshall | 111 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | 111 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | 33 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 28 |
| 3 | Dave Philley | 19 |
| 4 | Pete Reiser | 14 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 2.30 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 2.41 |
| 3 | Dutch Leonard | 2.70 |
| 4 | Bob Feller | 2.74 |
| 5 | Hal Newhouser | 2.79 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 22 |
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 22 |
| 3 | Ralph Branca | 21 |
| 4 | Bob Feller | 20 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 187 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 186 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 171 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 149 |
| 5 | Walt Masterson | 133 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 19 |
| 2 | Ed Klieman | 17 |
| 3 | Hugh Casey | 15 |
| 4 | Ken Trinkle | 12 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 11 |