On This Day
Saturday, May 15, 1948
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 16 | 6 | .727 | -- |
| Indians | 12 | 5 | .706 | 1.5 |
| Yankees | 13 | 8 | .619 | 2.5 |
| Red Sox | 10 | 11 | .476 | 5.5 |
| Tigers | 11 | 13 | .458 | 6.0 |
| Senators | 9 | 12 | .429 | 6.5 |
| Browns | 7 | 11 | .389 | 7.0 |
| White Sox | 3 | 15 | .167 | 11.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 12 | 7 | .632 | -- |
| Giants | 12 | 8 | .600 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 12 | 10 | .545 | 1.5 |
| Braves | 11 | 10 | .524 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 12 | 11 | .522 | 2.0 |
| Dodgers | 11 | 11 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Cubs | 8 | 12 | .400 | 4.5 |
| Reds | 8 | 17 | .320 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Lindell | 4 |
| 2 | Claude Corbitt | 3 |
| 2 | Frankie Gustine | 3 |
| 2 | Whitey Kurowski | 3 |
| 2 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferris Fain | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Gordon | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Keltner | 1 |
| 1 | Hank Majeski | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Majeski | 5 |
| 2 | Cliff Mapes | 4 |
| 3 | Joe Gordon | 3 |
| 3 | Virgil Stallcup | 3 |
| 5 | 9 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 1 |
| 1 | Claude Corbitt | 1 |
| 1 | Buddy Kerr | 1 |
| 1 | Thurman Tucker | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 1.14 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 0.80 |
| 3 | Joe Dobson | 0.67 |
| 3 | Dizzy Trout | 0.67 |
| 5 | Monk Dubiel | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Coleman | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Dobson | 1 |
| 1 | Monk Dubiel | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 8 |
| 2 | Dizzy Trout | 6 |
| 3 | Joe Coleman | 4 |
| 3 | Joe Dobson | 4 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Gumbert | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Boudreau | .433 |
| 2 | Al Zarilla | .418 |
| 3 | Frankie Gustine | .400 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | .400 |
| 5 | Carl Furillo | .375 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Keltner | 11 |
| 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 | Hank Majeski | 24 |
| 3 | Ken Keltner | 21 |
| 4 | Hoot Evers | 20 |
| 5 | Ralph Kiner | 19 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 4 |
| 1 | Bert Haas | 4 |
| 1 | Danny Murtaugh | 4 |
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 4 |
| 1 | Thurman Tucker | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Heintzelman | 0.34 |
| 2 | Dave Koslo | 0.35 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 0.75 |
| 4 | Russ Meyer | 1.24 |
| 5 | Carl Scheib | 1.29 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 5 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 4 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 4 |
| 2 | Phil Marchildon | 4 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brissie | 29 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 28 |
| 2 | Johnny Schmitz | 28 |
| 2 | Virgil Trucks | 28 |
| 5 | Harry Brecheen | 25 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Christopher | 4 |
| 1 | Joe Page | 4 |
| 3 | Ken Trinkle | 3 |
| 4 | Hugh Casey | 2 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Blatnik | .450 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | .442 |
| 3 | Carl Furillo | .419 |
| 4 | Frankie Gustine | .396 |
| 5 | Richie Ashburn | .391 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Keltner | 6 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 5 |
| 3 | Joe Gordon | 4 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 4 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 20 |
| 2 | Hank Majeski | 18 |
| 3 | Ralph Kiner | 13 |
| 4 | Johnny Blatnik | 12 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Murtaugh | 4 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 3 |
| 3 | Buddy Kerr | 2 |
| 3 | Elmer Valo | 2 |
| 3 | Mickey Vernon | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Heintzelman | 0.00 |
| 1 | Dave Koslo | 0.00 |
| 3 | Russ Meyer | 0.44 |
| 4 | Rex Barney | 0.59 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Coleman | 3 |
| 1 | Fred Sanford | 3 |
| 1 | Dizzy Trout | 3 |
| 1 | Bill Voiselle | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 19 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 18 |
| 3 | Spec Shea | 15 |
| 4 | Lou Brissie | 14 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Christopher | 3 |
| 2 | Denny Galehouse | 2 |
| 2 | Joe Page | 2 |
| 4 | Al Benton | 1 |
| 4 | 17 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | .356 |
| 2 | Harry Walker | .350 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .334 |
| 4 | Barney McCosky | .330 |
| 5 | George Kell | .327 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 54 |
| 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 | 136 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 134 |
| 3 | Walker Cooper | 124 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | 123 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | 29 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 26 |
| 3 | Dave Philley | 19 |
| 4 | Pete Reiser | 14 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 2.43 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 2.54 |
| 3 | Bob Feller | 2.71 |
| 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 | 3 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 188 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 172 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 157 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 144 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 132 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 21 |
| 2 | Ed Klieman | 17 |
| 3 | Hugh Casey | 16 |
| 4 | Russ Christopher | 14 |
| 5 | Ken Trinkle | 11 |