On This Day
Friday, May 13, 1949
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 16 | 6 | .727 | -- |
Tigers | 13 | 9 | .591 | 3.0 |
Indians | 10 | 8 | .556 | 4.0 |
White Sox | 12 | 12 | .500 | 5.0 |
Senators | 12 | 12 | .500 | 5.0 |
Athletics | 11 | 13 | .458 | 6.0 |
Red Sox | 9 | 11 | .450 | 6.0 |
Browns | 6 | 18 | .250 | 11.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 14 | 9 | .609 | -- |
Braves | 14 | 9 | .609 | 0.0 |
Reds | 12 | 10 | .545 | 1.5 |
Dodgers | 12 | 11 | .522 | 2.0 |
Pirates | 11 | 13 | .458 | 3.5 |
Phillies | 11 | 13 | .458 | 3.5 |
Cardinals | 8 | 12 | .400 | 4.5 |
Cubs | 8 | 13 | .381 | 5.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Stanky | 5 |
2 | Al Dark | 4 |
2 | Bob Elliott | 4 |
2 | Bobby Hofman | 4 |
2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Luke Appling | 1 |
1 | Eddie Bockman | 1 |
1 | Joe Gordon | 1 |
1 | Grady Hatton | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Floyd Baker | 3 |
1 | Jimmy Bloodworth | 3 |
1 | Bob Elliott | 3 |
1 | Jim Hegan | 3 |
1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Hermanski | 2 |
2 | Ralph Kiner | 1 |
2 | Rocky Nelson | 1 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | 1 |
2 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Harry Brecheen | 0.55 |
2 | Dick Starr | 0.44 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 0.40 |
4 | Monk Dubiel | 0.33 |
5 | 3 tied | 0.25 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Hugh Casey | 1 |
1 | Ted Gray | 1 |
1 | Larry Jansen | 1 |
1 | Buddy Lively | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Harry Brecheen | 6 |
2 | Larry Jansen | 4 |
2 | Dick Starr | 4 |
4 | Ted Gray | 3 |
4 | Johnny Sain | 3 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
None |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Zernial | .379 |
2 | Al Dark | .367 |
3 | Dom DiMaggio | .365 |
4 | Ralph Kiner | .360 |
5 | George Kell | .351 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Stephens | 8 |
2 | Sid Gordon | 7 |
2 | Jack Graham | 7 |
2 | Ted Williams | 7 |
5 | 4 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 26 |
2 | Vern Stephens | 25 |
3 | Johnny Groth | 22 |
4 | Roy Campanella | 20 |
4 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | 5 |
1 | Earl Torgeson | 5 |
3 | Gene Hermanski | 4 |
3 | Whitey Lockman | 4 |
5 | 3 tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mel Parnell | 1.12 |
2 | Buddy Lively | 1.69 |
3 | Tommy Byrne | 1.74 |
3 | Rip Sewell | 1.74 |
5 | Bill Werle | 2.08 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Branca | 5 |
1 | Virgil Trucks | 5 |
3 | Paul Calvert | 4 |
3 | Clint Hartung | 4 |
3 | 5 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Branca | 35 |
2 | Hal Newhouser | 33 |
3 | Mel Parnell | 27 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 27 |
3 | Virgil Trucks | 27 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Page | 3 |
2 | Hugh Casey | 2 |
2 | Max Surkont | 2 |
2 | Ken Trinkle | 2 |
2 | Dizzy Trout | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Elliott | .471 |
2 | Dale Mitchell | .438 |
3 | Dom DiMaggio | .421 |
4 | Ralph Kiner | .404 |
5 | 2 tied | .400 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 6 |
2 | Sid Gordon | 5 |
2 | Eddie Robinson | 5 |
4 | Joe Gordon | 4 |
4 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 17 |
2 | Cass Michaels | 16 |
3 | Eddie Robinson | 14 |
3 | Vic Wertz | 14 |
5 | 6 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Hermanski | 4 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | 3 |
2 | Earl Torgeson | 3 |
4 | Richie Ashburn | 2 |
4 | 9 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Chipman | 0.61 |
2 | Al Benton | 1.02 |
3 | Buddy Lively | 1.08 |
4 | Tommy Byrne | 1.17 |
5 | Dizzy Trout | 1.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Paul Calvert | 4 |
2 | Ted Gray | 3 |
2 | Larry Jansen | 3 |
2 | Buddy Lively | 3 |
2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Branca | 21 |
2 | Mel Parnell | 18 |
3 | Bobby Shantz | 16 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 16 |
3 | Virgil Trucks | 16 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Trinkle | 2 |
2 | Al Benton | 1 |
2 | Lou Brissie | 1 |
2 | Ken Burkhart | 1 |
2 | 20 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .365 |
2 | Ted Williams | .354 |
3 | Dale Mitchell | .346 |
4 | Lou Boudreau | .342 |
5 | Al Dark | .334 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Mize | 41 |
2 | Ralph Kiner | 40 |
3 | Stan Musial | 39 |
4 | Joe DiMaggio | 35 |
4 | Joe Gordon | 35 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Stephens | 150 |
2 | Joe DiMaggio | 139 |
3 | Johnny Mize | 129 |
4 | Ted Williams | 127 |
5 | Joe Gordon | 126 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Richie Ashburn | 32 |
2 | Bob Dillinger | 29 |
3 | Jackie Robinson | 27 |
4 | Pee Wee Reese | 25 |
5 | Stan Rojek | 24 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dutch Leonard | 2.60 |
2 | Preacher Roe | 2.60 |
3 | Gene Bearden | 2.61 |
4 | Harry Brecheen | 2.66 |
5 | Hal Newhouser | 2.68 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Sain | 25 |
2 | Hal Newhouser | 23 |
3 | Gene Bearden | 22 |
3 | Vic Raschi | 22 |
5 | 3 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Hal Newhouser | 155 |
2 | Bob Feller | 151 |
3 | Bob Lemon | 145 |
4 | Harry Brecheen | 143 |
5 | 2 tied | 135 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Harry Gumbert | 17 |
2 | Joe Page | 15 |
3 | Russ Christopher | 13 |
4 | Ted Wilks | 12 |
5 | 4 tied | 9 |