On This Day
Saturday, June 25, 1949
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 40 | 23 | .635 | -- |
Athletics | 36 | 28 | .563 | 4.5 |
Tigers | 35 | 28 | .556 | 5.0 |
Red Sox | 34 | 28 | .548 | 5.5 |
Indians | 32 | 28 | .533 | 6.5 |
Senators | 30 | 32 | .484 | 9.5 |
White Sox | 26 | 39 | .400 | 15.0 |
Browns | 18 | 45 | .286 | 22.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 38 | 25 | .603 | -- |
Cardinals | 37 | 25 | .597 | 0.5 |
Phillies | 37 | 28 | .569 | 2.0 |
Braves | 36 | 29 | .554 | 3.0 |
Giants | 30 | 32 | .484 | 7.5 |
Reds | 25 | 36 | .410 | 12.0 |
Pirates | 25 | 38 | .397 | 13.0 |
Cubs | 24 | 39 | .381 | 14.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Gil Hodges | 5 |
2 | Ralph Kiner | 4 |
2 | Johnny Pesky | 4 |
4 | Del Crandall | 3 |
4 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Gil Hodges | 2 |
1 | Ralph Kiner | 2 |
3 | Gil Coan | 1 |
3 | Del Ennis | 1 |
3 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gil Hodges | 4 |
1 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
3 | Billy Cox | 3 |
3 | Bob Elliott | 3 |
3 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cass Michaels | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Rush | 0.56 |
2 | Hal Newhouser | 0.43 |
3 | Harry Brecheen | 0.36 |
4 | Bob Chesnes | 0.33 |
4 | Howie Fox | 0.33 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Branca | 1 |
1 | Dick Fowler | 1 |
1 | Ken Heintzelman | 1 |
1 | Hal Newhouser | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Hal Newhouser | 6 |
2 | Ralph Branca | 5 |
2 | Bob Rush | 5 |
2 | Johnny Sain | 5 |
5 | 2 tied | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Nels Potter | 1 |
1 | Robin Roberts | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | .361 |
2 | George Kell | .353 |
3 | Ralph Kiner | .350 |
4 | Red Schoendienst | .341 |
5 | Dom DiMaggio | .335 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 19 |
2 | Ralph Kiner | 18 |
3 | Eddie Joost | 16 |
3 | Vern Stephens | 16 |
5 | Tommy Henrich | 15 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 78 |
2 | Vern Stephens | 69 |
3 | Vic Wertz | 61 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | 60 |
5 | Gil Hodges | 52 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | 15 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | 11 |
3 | Bob Dillinger | 9 |
4 | Richie Ashburn | 6 |
4 | 4 others tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Vic Raschi | 2.27 |
2 | Gerry Staley | 2.31 |
3 | Virgil Trucks | 2.46 |
4 | Preacher Roe | 2.62 |
5 | Hank Borowy | 2.64 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vic Raschi | 11 |
2 | Alex Kellner | 10 |
2 | Mel Parnell | 10 |
2 | Virgil Trucks | 10 |
5 | 4 tied | 9 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Virgil Trucks | 83 |
2 | Hal Newhouser | 70 |
3 | Lou Brissie | 60 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 60 |
5 | Mel Parnell | 59 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Page | 7 |
2 | Nels Potter | 5 |
2 | Ted Wilks | 5 |
4 | Al Benton | 4 |
4 | Hugh Casey | 4 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | George Kell | .514 |
2 | Nellie Fox | .467 |
3 | Jackie Robinson | .426 |
4 | Bobby Thomson | .412 |
5 | Birdie Tebbetts | .405 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dino Restelli | 7 |
2 | Ralph Kiner | 5 |
2 | Hank Sauer | 5 |
2 | Ted Williams | 5 |
5 | 6 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 26 |
2 | Vern Stephens | 22 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 21 |
4 | Joe Gordon | 18 |
5 | Tommy Henrich | 17 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | 5 |
2 | Luke Appling | 2 |
2 | Bob Dillinger | 2 |
2 | Gil Hodges | 2 |
2 | 9 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Wilks | 0.75 |
2 | Virgil Trucks | 1.09 |
3 | Dick Fowler | 1.33 |
4 | Russ Meyer | 1.50 |
5 | Sid Hudson | 1.57 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tiny Bonham | 3 |
1 | Bob Feller | 3 |
1 | Dick Fowler | 3 |
1 | Alex Kellner | 3 |
1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Lemon | 22 |
2 | Hal Newhouser | 16 |
2 | Vic Raschi | 16 |
4 | Rex Barney | 15 |
4 | 2 others tied | 15 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Benton | 2 |
1 | Joe Page | 2 |
1 | Robin Roberts | 2 |
1 | Gerry Staley | 2 |
5 | 15 tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | .397 |
2 | George Kell | .376 |
3 | Ray Boone | .375 |
4 | Birdie Tebbetts | .364 |
5 | Hoot Evers | .360 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 10 |
2 | Ralph Kiner | 9 |
2 | Stan Musial | 9 |
2 | Andy Seminick | 9 |
5 | 2 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 44 |
2 | Vern Stephens | 36 |
3 | Hoot Evers | 33 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 33 |
5 | Andy Seminick | 31 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | 9 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | 7 |
3 | Luke Appling | 4 |
3 | Bob Dillinger | 4 |
3 | Red Schoendienst | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Wilks | 0.34 |
2 | Dick Fowler | 1.31 |
3 | Russ Meyer | 1.40 |
4 | Red Webb | 1.67 |
5 | Early Wynn | 1.91 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Howie Pollet | 6 |
2 | Dick Fowler | 5 |
2 | Alex Kellner | 5 |
2 | Bob Lemon | 5 |
2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Virgil Trucks | 45 |
2 | Lou Brissie | 34 |
2 | Don Newcombe | 34 |
4 | Tommy Byrne | 31 |
5 | Bob Lemon | 30 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Page | 4 |
1 | Nels Potter | 4 |
3 | Al Benton | 3 |
3 | Ted Wilks | 3 |
5 | 5 tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .338 |
2 | Dale Mitchell | .336 |
3 | Ted Williams | .331 |
4 | Enos Slaughter | .330 |
5 | Billy Goodman | .325 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 39 |
2 | Stan Musial | 38 |
3 | Johnny Mize | 36 |
4 | Joe Gordon | 34 |
5 | 2 tied | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Stephens | 157 |
2 | Ted Williams | 140 |
3 | Hank Majeski | 123 |
4 | Stan Musial | 122 |
5 | Tommy Henrich | 121 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | 36 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | 30 |
3 | Bob Dillinger | 29 |
4 | Richie Ashburn | 20 |
5 | 2 tied | 19 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Preacher Roe | 2.48 |
2 | Hal Newhouser | 2.88 |
3 | Harry Brecheen | 2.89 |
4 | Virgil Trucks | 2.99 |
5 | Bob Lemon | 3.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Hal Newhouser | 22 |
1 | Mel Parnell | 22 |
3 | Vic Raschi | 21 |
3 | Johnny Sain | 21 |
5 | Virgil Trucks | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Virgil Trucks | 158 |
2 | Hal Newhouser | 152 |
3 | Rex Barney | 144 |
4 | Tommy Byrne | 138 |
5 | Warren Spahn | 137 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Page | 15 |
2 | Harry Gumbert | 12 |
2 | Ted Wilks | 12 |
4 | Tom Ferrick | 8 |
4 | Art Houtteman | 8 |