On This Day
Saturday, October 2, 1948
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 96 | 57 | .627 | -- |
| Red Sox | 95 | 58 | .621 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 94 | 59 | .614 | 2.0 |
| Athletics | 84 | 69 | .549 | 12.0 |
| Tigers | 77 | 76 | .503 | 19.0 |
| Browns | 59 | 93 | .388 | 36.5 |
| Senators | 55 | 97 | .362 | 40.5 |
| White Sox | 50 | 101 | .331 | 45.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 90 | 62 | .592 | -- |
| Cardinals | 85 | 68 | .556 | 5.5 |
| Dodgers | 84 | 69 | .549 | 6.5 |
| Pirates | 83 | 70 | .542 | 7.5 |
| Giants | 78 | 75 | .510 | 12.5 |
| Phillies | 65 | 88 | .425 | 25.5 |
| Reds | 63 | 89 | .414 | 27.0 |
| Cubs | 63 | 90 | .412 | 27.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Doby | 4 |
| 1 | Pete Milne | 4 |
| 3 | Gil Coan | 3 |
| 3 | Al Dark | 3 |
| 3 | Jack Lohrke | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granny Hamner | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Lohrke | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Northey | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Robinson | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Lohrke | 4 |
| 2 | Al Brazle | 3 |
| 2 | Red Schoendienst | 3 |
| 4 | Gil Coan | 2 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Kozar | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Lohrke | 1 |
| 1 | Marv Rackley | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Rhawn | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 1.33 |
| 2 | Monty Kennedy | 0.67 |
| 3 | Jack Kramer | 0.43 |
| 4 | Gene Bearden | 0.36 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 0.29 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gene Bearden | 1 |
| 1 | Al Brazle | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Kramer | 1 |
| 1 | Preacher Roe | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monty Kennedy | 6 |
| 2 | Gene Bearden | 4 |
| 2 | Johnny Sain | 4 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 4 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Hearn | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Voiselle | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Welteroth | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .379 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | .369 |
| 3 | Lou Boudreau | .353 |
| 4 | Dale Mitchell | .339 |
| 5 | Richie Ashburn | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 40 |
| 2 | Joe DiMaggio | 39 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 39 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | 39 |
| 5 | Hank Sauer | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe DiMaggio | 152 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 135 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 130 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | 125 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 124 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 32 |
| 2 | Bob Dillinger | 28 |
| 3 | Pee Wee Reese | 25 |
| 4 | Stan Rojek | 24 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 22 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 2.24 |
| 2 | Dutch Leonard | 2.51 |
| 3 | Gene Bearden | 2.53 |
| 4 | Johnny Sain | 2.60 |
| 5 | Preacher Roe | 2.63 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 24 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 20 |
| 2 | Bob Lemon | 20 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 20 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 164 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 148 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 147 |
| 4 | Hal Newhouser | 140 |
| 5 | Johnny Sain | 138 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Christopher | 17 |
| 1 | Harry Gumbert | 17 |
| 3 | Joe Page | 16 |
| 4 | Ted Wilks | 13 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 10 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Doby | .452 |
| 2 | Harry Walker | .420 |
| 3 | Frank Baumholtz | .410 |
| 4 | Dixie Walker | .400 |
| 5 | Joe DiMaggio | .396 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Gordon | 5 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 4 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | 4 |
| 2 | Ron Northey | 4 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe DiMaggio | 14 |
| 2 | Joe Gordon | 13 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | 13 |
| 4 | Jerry Priddy | 12 |
| 5 | Ron Northey | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grady Hatton | 4 |
| 1 | Marv Rackley | 4 |
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
| 4 | Bob Dillinger | 3 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Harris | 0.00 |
| 2 | Kirby Higbe | 0.61 |
| 3 | Preacher Roe | 0.95 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 1.00 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.08 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gene Bearden | 4 |
| 2 | Vern Bickford | 3 |
| 2 | Al Brazle | 3 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Byrne | 20 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 18 |
| 3 | Cliff Fannin | 14 |
| 3 | Joe Page | 14 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 13 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milo Candini | 2 |
| 1 | Harry Gumbert | 2 |
| 3 | Hank Borowy | 1 |
| 3 | Bob Chipman | 1 |
| 3 | 16 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixie Walker | .424 |
| 2 | Joe DiMaggio | .419 |
| 3 | Ferris Fain | .404 |
| 4 | Larry Doby | .390 |
| 5 | Ted Williams | .374 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe DiMaggio | 10 |
| 2 | Joe Gordon | 8 |
| 3 | Johnny Mize | 7 |
| 4 | Del Ennis | 6 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe DiMaggio | 35 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 25 |
| 2 | Hank Majeski | 25 |
| 4 | Ken Keltner | 23 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 10 |
| 2 | Stan Rojek | 6 |
| 3 | Ted Beard | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Dillinger | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 1.05 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 1.06 |
| 3 | Bob Feller | 1.22 |
| 4 | Cliff Chambers | 1.30 |
| 5 | Blix Donnelly | 1.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 8 |
| 2 | Gene Bearden | 6 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 5 |
| 3 | Tommy Byrne | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 44 |
| 2 | Tommy Byrne | 36 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 33 |
| 4 | Johnny Sain | 32 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 30 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Gumbert | 3 |
| 1 | Dave Koslo | 3 |
| 3 | Milo Candini | 2 |
| 3 | Russ Christopher | 2 |
| 3 | Frank Papish | 2 |