On This Day
Saturday, May 7, 1949
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 14 | 4 | .778 | -- |
| Indians | 9 | 4 | .692 | 2.5 |
| Tigers | 10 | 6 | .625 | 3.0 |
| White Sox | 9 | 9 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Athletics | 9 | 10 | .474 | 5.5 |
| Senators | 8 | 11 | .421 | 6.5 |
| Red Sox | 6 | 9 | .400 | 6.5 |
| Browns | 3 | 15 | .167 | 11.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 11 | 7 | .611 | -- |
| Braves | 11 | 7 | .611 | 0.0 |
| Dodgers | 10 | 8 | .556 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 9 | 10 | .474 | 2.5 |
| Reds | 8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 |
| Cardinals | 7 | 9 | .438 | 3.0 |
| Cubs | 7 | 9 | .438 | 3.0 |
| Pirates | 7 | 11 | .389 | 4.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Fitz Gerald | 4 |
| 1 | Johnny Mize | 4 |
| 1 | Eddie Robinson | 4 |
| 4 | Floyd Baker | 3 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 2 |
| 2 | Jack Graham | 1 |
| 2 | Dick Kokos | 1 |
| 2 | Willard Marshall | 1 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Robinson | 5 |
| 2 | Yogi Berra | 3 |
| 2 | Dick Kokos | 3 |
| 2 | Willard Marshall | 3 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Coleman | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Doby | 1 |
| 1 | Grady Hatton | 1 |
| 1 | Cliff Mapes | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Branca | 0.50 |
| 1 | Walt Masterson | 0.50 |
| 1 | Bob Rush | 0.50 |
| 4 | Clint Hartung | 0.40 |
| 4 | Dick Starr | 0.40 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Garcia | 1 |
| 1 | Hal Gregg | 1 |
| 1 | Clint Hartung | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Hutchinson | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Branca | 5 |
| 2 | Hal Gregg | 4 |
| 2 | Pat McGlothin | 4 |
| 2 | Bob Rush | 4 |
| 2 | Dick Starr | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Gumbert | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Weik | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Campanella | .400 |
| 2 | Dom DiMaggio | .389 |
| 3 | Harry Walker | .368 |
| 4 | George Kell | .361 |
| 5 | Willard Marshall | .356 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Graham | 7 |
| 2 | Sid Gordon | 6 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 6 |
| 4 | Joe Gordon | 5 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 22 |
| 2 | Johnny Groth | 21 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 21 |
| 4 | Roy Campanella | 17 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 16 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Lockman | 4 |
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 4 |
| 4 | Eddie Bockman | 3 |
| 4 | Birdie Tebbetts | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monk Dubiel | 0.75 |
| 2 | Dizzy Trout | 1.35 |
| 3 | Mel Parnell | 1.45 |
| 4 | Rip Sewell | 1.50 |
| 5 | Bill Werle | 1.69 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Branca | 4 |
| 1 | Clint Hartung | 4 |
| 1 | Ken Heintzelman | 4 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 4 |
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 29 |
| 2 | Ralph Branca | 26 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
| 4 | Virgil Trucks | 19 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 3 |
| 2 | Hugh Casey | 2 |
| 2 | Max Surkont | 2 |
| 2 | Ken Trinkle | 2 |
| 2 | Dizzy Trout | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .366 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | .364 |
| 3 | Dale Mitchell | .347 |
| 4 | Lou Boudreau | .345 |
| 5 | Enos Slaughter | .332 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 40 |
| 1 | Johnny Mize | 40 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 39 |
| 4 | Joe DiMaggio | 36 |
| 4 | Joe Gordon | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 150 |
| 2 | Joe DiMaggio | 144 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | 133 |
| 4 | Joe Gordon | 129 |
| 4 | Johnny Mize | 129 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 33 |
| 2 | Bob Dillinger | 29 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | 26 |
| 4 | Pee Wee Reese | 25 |
| 5 | Stan Rojek | 24 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gene Bearden | 2.45 |
| 2 | Preacher Roe | 2.50 |
| 3 | Dutch Leonard | 2.57 |
| 4 | Harry Brecheen | 2.57 |
| 5 | Johnny Sain | 2.64 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 25 |
| 2 | Gene Bearden | 23 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 23 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 158 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 155 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 154 |
| 4 | Harry Brecheen | 145 |
| 5 | Vic Raschi | 137 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Gumbert | 17 |
| 2 | Russ Christopher | 16 |
| 2 | Joe Page | 16 |
| 4 | Ted Wilks | 13 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 9 |