On This Day
Sunday, May 23, 1948
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 18 | 8 | .692 | -- |
| Athletics | 19 | 10 | .655 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 17 | 11 | .607 | 2.0 |
| Tigers | 15 | 16 | .484 | 5.5 |
| Browns | 12 | 14 | .462 | 6.0 |
| Senators | 12 | 16 | .429 | 7.0 |
| Red Sox | 12 | 17 | .414 | 7.5 |
| White Sox | 7 | 20 | .259 | 11.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 19 | 8 | .704 | -- |
| Giants | 16 | 11 | .593 | 3.0 |
| Pirates | 16 | 13 | .552 | 4.0 |
| Braves | 16 | 13 | .552 | 4.0 |
| Phillies | 14 | 16 | .467 | 6.5 |
| Cubs | 11 | 17 | .393 | 8.5 |
| Reds | 12 | 19 | .387 | 9.0 |
| Dodgers | 11 | 18 | .379 | 9.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Masi | 6 |
| 1 | Barney McCosky | 6 |
| 1 | Red Schoendienst | 6 |
| 4 | Sam Chapman | 5 |
| 4 | Don Lang | 5 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe DiMaggio | 3 |
| 2 | Johnny Blatnik | 2 |
| 3 | Sam Chapman | 1 |
| 3 | Bruce Edwards | 1 |
| 3 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe DiMaggio | 6 |
| 1 | Ferris Fain | 6 |
| 1 | Nippy Jones | 6 |
| 1 | Phil Masi | 6 |
| 5 | Jeff Heath | 5 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Baumholtz | 1 |
| 1 | Al Dark | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Doerr | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 1.00 |
| 2 | Jim Hearn | 0.60 |
| 3 | Hal Gregg | 0.50 |
| 3 | Walt Masterson | 0.50 |
| 5 | Joe Haynes | 0.46 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 1 |
| 1 | Don Black | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Brissie | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Fowler | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Haynes | 6 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 5 |
| 2 | Walt Masterson | 5 |
| 2 | Fred Sanford | 5 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Burkhart | 1 |
| 1 | Russ Christopher | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Page | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Gustine | .425 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .398 |
| 3 | Lou Boudreau | .396 |
| 4 | Al Zarilla | .381 |
| 5 | Ted Williams | .368 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Keltner | 13 |
| 2 | Joe DiMaggio | 10 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 10 |
| 4 | Hank Sauer | 9 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 35 |
| 2 | Joe DiMaggio | 33 |
| 3 | Ken Keltner | 29 |
| 4 | Hank Majeski | 28 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 27 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 6 |
| 2 | Bob Dillinger | 5 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 5 |
| 2 | Thurman Tucker | 5 |
| 2 | Mickey Vernon | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 0.64 |
| 2 | Dave Koslo | 1.09 |
| 3 | Johnny Schmitz | 1.68 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 1.79 |
| 5 | Walt Masterson | 1.88 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 6 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 5 |
| 2 | Harry Gumbert | 5 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 5 |
| 5 | 12 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 38 |
| 2 | Virgil Trucks | 36 |
| 3 | Johnny Schmitz | 33 |
| 4 | Lou Brissie | 32 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 31 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Christopher | 5 |
| 1 | Joe Page | 5 |
| 3 | Ken Trinkle | 4 |
| 4 | Hugh Casey | 2 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Sisler | .442 |
| 2 | Johnny Blatnik | .436 |
| 3 | Frankie Gustine | .429 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .429 |
| 5 | Bob Scheffing | .422 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe DiMaggio | 7 |
| 1 | Ken Keltner | 7 |
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 7 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | 4 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe DiMaggio | 20 |
| 1 | Vic Wertz | 20 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | 18 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 17 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Dillinger | 4 |
| 2 | Danny Murtaugh | 4 |
| 2 | Mickey Vernon | 4 |
| 5 | Pee Wee Reese | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 0.42 |
| 2 | Gene Bearden | 0.50 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 1.00 |
| 4 | Ray Poat | 1.14 |
| 5 | Harry Gumbert | 1.32 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Coleman | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Feller | 3 |
| 1 | Walt Masterson | 3 |
| 1 | Russ Meyer | 3 |
| 1 | Howie Pollet | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Meyer | 19 |
| 2 | Ralph Branca | 15 |
| 2 | Murry Dickson | 15 |
| 2 | Joe Haynes | 15 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 15 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Christopher | 3 |
| 2 | Steve Gromek | 2 |
| 2 | Stubby Overmire | 2 |
| 4 | Al Benton | 1 |
| 4 | 14 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .351 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | .350 |
| 3 | Harry Walker | .336 |
| 4 | Barney McCosky | .329 |
| 5 | George Kell | .328 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 58 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 46 |
| 3 | Walker Cooper | 36 |
| 4 | Willard Marshall | 31 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | 31 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 142 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 132 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | 124 |
| 4 | Joe DiMaggio | 116 |
| 5 | Walker Cooper | 114 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | 32 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 25 |
| 3 | Dave Philley | 16 |
| 4 | Pete Reiser | 14 |
| 4 | Earl Torgeson | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 2.43 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 2.60 |
| 3 | Dutch Leonard | 2.63 |
| 4 | Bob Feller | 2.77 |
| 5 | Walt Masterson | 2.89 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 23 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 21 |
| 2 | Johnny Sain | 21 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 20 |
| 4 | Bob Feller | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 181 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 166 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 152 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 148 |
| 5 | Johnny Sain | 136 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 22 |
| 2 | Ed Klieman | 16 |
| 3 | Russ Christopher | 14 |
| 4 | Hugh Casey | 13 |
| 5 | Ken Trinkle | 11 |