On This Day
Friday, May 14, 1948
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 14 | 6 | .700 | -- |
| Indians | 11 | 5 | .688 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 13 | 6 | .684 | 0.5 |
| Senators | 9 | 11 | .450 | 5.0 |
| Red Sox | 9 | 11 | .450 | 5.0 |
| Tigers | 10 | 13 | .435 | 5.5 |
| Browns | 7 | 10 | .412 | 5.5 |
| White Sox | 3 | 14 | .176 | 9.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 12 | 7 | .632 | -- |
| Cardinals | 11 | 7 | .611 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 12 | 9 | .571 | 1.0 |
| Dodgers | 11 | 10 | .524 | 2.0 |
| Braves | 10 | 10 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Phillies | 11 | 11 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Cubs | 8 | 11 | .421 | 4.0 |
| Reds | 7 | 17 | .292 | 7.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil Berry | 2 |
| 1 | Hoot Evers | 2 |
| 1 | Frankie Gustine | 2 |
| 1 | Johnny Hopp | 2 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Lindell | 1 |
| 1 | Stan Musial | 1 |
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Lindell | 2 |
| 1 | Stan Musial | 2 |
| 1 | Whitey Platt | 2 |
| 4 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Partee | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Meyer | 2.00 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 1.17 |
| 3 | Fritz Ostermueller | 0.83 |
| 4 | Fred Hutchinson | 0.50 |
| 5 | Kent Peterson | 0.30 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Meyer | 1 |
| 1 | Howie Pollet | 1 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Sanford | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Meyer | 8 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 7 |
| 3 | Fritz Ostermueller | 5 |
| 4 | Fred Hutchinson | 4 |
| 5 | Kent Peterson | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Boudreau | .429 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | .411 |
| 3 | Al Zarilla | .397 |
| 4 | Carl Furillo | .396 |
| 5 | Frankie Gustine | .383 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Keltner | 10 |
| 2 | Hank Sauer | 7 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 7 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 26 |
| 2 | Ken Keltner | 20 |
| 3 | Hoot Evers | 19 |
| 3 | Hank Majeski | 19 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 18 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bert Haas | 4 |
| 1 | Danny Murtaugh | 4 |
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 4 |
| 4 | Richie Ashburn | 3 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 0.00 |
| 2 | Ken Heintzelman | 0.34 |
| 3 | Dave Koslo | 0.35 |
| 4 | Elmer Riddle | 1.03 |
| 5 | Russ Meyer | 1.24 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 5 |
| 2 | Fred Sanford | 4 |
| 2 | Bill Voiselle | 4 |
| 4 | Harry Brecheen | 3 |
| 4 | 13 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brissie | 29 |
| 2 | Johnny Schmitz | 28 |
| 2 | Virgil Trucks | 28 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 25 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Christopher | 4 |
| 1 | Joe Page | 4 |
| 3 | Ken Trinkle | 3 |
| 4 | Hugh Casey | 2 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Blatnik | .486 |
| 2 | Carl Furillo | .469 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | .432 |
| 4 | Barney McCosky | .413 |
| 5 | Richie Ashburn | .409 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Keltner | 5 |
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 5 |
| 3 | Jeff Heath | 4 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 4 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 20 |
| 2 | Hank Majeski | 15 |
| 3 | Ralph Kiner | 14 |
| 4 | Del Ennis | 12 |
| 4 | Pat Mullin | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Murtaugh | 4 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 2 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 2 |
| 2 | Elmer Valo | 2 |
| 2 | Mickey Vernon | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ken Heintzelman | 0.00 |
| 1 | Dave Koslo | 0.00 |
| 4 | Russ Meyer | 0.44 |
| 5 | Spec Shea | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 3 |
| 1 | Fred Sanford | 3 |
| 1 | Bill Voiselle | 3 |
| 4 | Al Brazle | 2 |
| 4 | 22 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 16 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 15 |
| 3 | Lou Brissie | 14 |
| 3 | Russ Meyer | 14 |
| 3 | Johnny Schmitz | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Christopher | 3 |
| 2 | Denny Galehouse | 2 |
| 2 | Joe Page | 2 |
| 4 | Al Benton | 1 |
| 4 | 18 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | .356 |
| 2 | Harry Walker | .354 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .332 |
| 4 | Barney McCosky | .329 |
| 5 | George Kell | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 56 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 46 |
| 3 | Walker Cooper | 37 |
| 4 | Willard Marshall | 32 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 139 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 134 |
| 3 | Walker Cooper | 126 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | 123 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | 30 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 26 |
| 3 | Dave Philley | 19 |
| 4 | Pete Reiser | 14 |
| 4 | Earl Torgeson | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 2.51 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 2.54 |
| 3 | Bob Feller | 2.76 |
| 4 | Dutch Leonard | 2.84 |
| 5 | Al Brazle | 2.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 22 |
| 2 | Ralph Branca | 21 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 21 |
| 4 | Ewell Blackwell | 20 |
| 4 | Johnny Sain | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 188 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 169 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 157 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 144 |
| 5 | Johnny Sain | 134 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 21 |
| 2 | Ed Klieman | 17 |
| 3 | Hugh Casey | 16 |
| 4 | Russ Christopher | 14 |
| 5 | Ken Trinkle | 12 |