On This Day
Friday, May 27, 1949
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 23 | 10 | .697 | -- |
| Athletics | 20 | 16 | .556 | 4.5 |
| Red Sox | 17 | 15 | .531 | 5.5 |
| Senators | 19 | 17 | .528 | 5.5 |
| White Sox | 17 | 17 | .500 | 6.5 |
| Tigers | 17 | 18 | .486 | 7.0 |
| Indians | 13 | 17 | .433 | 8.5 |
| Browns | 10 | 26 | .278 | 14.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 20 | 15 | .571 | -- |
| Braves | 20 | 15 | .571 | -- |
| Giants | 19 | 15 | .559 | 0.5 |
| Reds | 18 | 16 | .529 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 16 | 17 | .485 | 3.0 |
| Phillies | 16 | 17 | .485 | 3.0 |
| Cubs | 13 | 19 | .406 | 5.5 |
| Pirates | 14 | 22 | .389 | 6.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Castiglione | 3 |
| 1 | George Kell | 3 |
| 1 | Whitey Lockman | 3 |
| 1 | Cass Michaels | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
| 1 | Del Ennis | 1 |
| 1 | Tommy Henrich | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Kazak | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Kokos | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Del Ennis | 3 |
| 1 | Spider Jorgensen | 3 |
| 3 | Tommy Henrich | 2 |
| 3 | Eddie Kazak | 2 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 1.29 |
| 2 | Virgil Trucks | 0.89 |
| 3 | Joe Coleman | 0.88 |
| 4 | Eddie Lopat | 0.60 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 0.60 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Benton | 1 |
| 1 | Al Brazle | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 1 |
| 1 | Preacher Roe | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 9 |
| 2 | Virgil Trucks | 8 |
| 3 | Joe Coleman | 7 |
| 4 | Eddie Lopat | 6 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | .359 |
| 2 | Gus Zernial | .358 |
| 3 | Willard Marshall | .357 |
| 4 | George Kell | .349 |
| 4 | Whitey Lockman | .349 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 11 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 10 |
| 3 | Tommy Henrich | 9 |
| 3 | Johnny Mize | 9 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 36 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 34 |
| 2 | Vic Wertz | 34 |
| 4 | Vern Stephens | 33 |
| 5 | Hank Majeski | 28 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 6 |
| 2 | Bob Dillinger | 5 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 5 |
| 4 | Gil Coan | 4 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Benton | 1.65 |
| 2 | Mel Parnell | 1.75 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 1.94 |
| 4 | Tommy Byrne | 2.09 |
| 5 | Buddy Lively | 2.30 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Branca | 7 |
| 2 | Vern Bickford | 6 |
| 2 | Mel Parnell | 6 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 6 |
| 2 | Virgil Trucks | 6 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 46 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 42 |
| 3 | Ralph Branca | 41 |
| 3 | Joe Coleman | 41 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 39 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugh Casey | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Page | 3 |
| 1 | Max Surkont | 3 |
| 1 | Dizzy Trout | 3 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Edwards | .472 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | .415 |
| 3 | Ted Kluszewski | .404 |
| 3 | Whitey Lockman | .404 |
| 5 | Birdie Tebbetts | .395 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Joost | 6 |
| 2 | Larry Doby | 5 |
| 2 | Tommy Henrich | 5 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 5 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 20 |
| 2 | Vic Wertz | 17 |
| 3 | Eddie Joost | 15 |
| 4 | Roy Sievers | 14 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | 3 |
| 1 | Eddie Miksis | 3 |
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 3 |
| 4 | Paul Campbell | 2 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Dobson | 1.17 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 1.23 |
| 3 | Gerry Staley | 1.38 |
| 4 | Harry Brecheen | 1.50 |
| 5 | Ellis Kinder | 1.54 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Kellner | 4 |
| 2 | Vern Bickford | 3 |
| 3 | Ralph Branca | 2 |
| 3 | Joe Coleman | 2 |
| 3 | 18 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 19 |
| 2 | Joe Coleman | 18 |
| 3 | Curt Simmons | 15 |
| 4 | Monty Kennedy | 14 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 2 |
| 1 | Ted Wilks | 2 |
| 3 | Lou Brissie | 1 |
| 3 | Hugh Casey | 1 |
| 3 | 10 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | .374 |
| 2 | Tommy Henrich | .370 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | .369 |
| 4 | Eddie Kazak | .369 |
| 5 | Ken Keltner | .364 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Mize | 9 |
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 9 |
| 1 | Ted Williams | 9 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 32 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 30 |
| 3 | Vic Wertz | 29 |
| 4 | Vern Stephens | 26 |
| 5 | Tommy Henrich | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | 4 |
| 1 | Gene Hermanski | 4 |
| 1 | Dale Mitchell | 4 |
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Benton | 1.65 |
| 2 | Tommy Byrne | 1.98 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 2.05 |
| 4 | Buddy Lively | 2.20 |
| 5 | Mel Parnell | 2.29 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 5 |
| 1 | Ralph Branca | 5 |
| 1 | Alex Kellner | 5 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 5 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 35 |
| 2 | Joe Coleman | 33 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 33 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 32 |
| 5 | Hal Newhouser | 31 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brissie | 2 |
| 1 | Hugh Casey | 2 |
| 1 | Tom Ferrick | 2 |
| 1 | Harry Gumbert | 2 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | .359 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .349 |
| 3 | Dale Mitchell | .338 |
| 4 | Al Dark | .337 |
| 5 | Lou Boudreau | .331 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Mize | 43 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 40 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 36 |
| 4 | Vern Stephens | 34 |
| 5 | Joe Gordon | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 150 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 130 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | 127 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 124 |
| 5 | Joe DiMaggio | 121 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 29 |
| 2 | Bob Dillinger | 28 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 28 |
| 4 | Pee Wee Reese | 25 |
| 5 | Gil Coan | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preacher Roe | 2.40 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 2.61 |
| 3 | Mel Parnell | 2.69 |
| 4 | Steve Gromek | 2.73 |
| 5 | Johnny Sain | 2.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 25 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 22 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 21 |
| 4 | Gene Bearden | 20 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 152 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 143 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 136 |
| 4 | Johnny Sain | 134 |
| 5 | Virgil Trucks | 132 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Gumbert | 16 |
| 2 | Joe Page | 14 |
| 2 | Ted Wilks | 14 |
| 4 | Russ Christopher | 12 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 9 |