On This Day
Friday, May 5, 1950
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 8 | 3 | .727 | -- |
| Red Sox | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 7 | 5 | .583 | 1.5 |
| Indians | 5 | 5 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Senators | 6 | 6 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Browns | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3.5 |
| White Sox | 3 | 6 | .333 | 4.0 |
| Athletics | 4 | 9 | .308 | 5.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 9 | 5 | .643 | -- |
| Pirates | 9 | 6 | .600 | 0.5 |
| Braves | 9 | 7 | .563 | 1.0 |
| Cubs | 5 | 4 | .556 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 8 | 7 | .533 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 8 | 8 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Reds | 4 | 9 | .308 | 4.5 |
| Giants | 2 | 8 | .200 | 5.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Elliott | 3 |
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
| 1 | Dick Sisler | 3 |
| 1 | Vic Wertz | 3 |
| 5 | 23 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chico Carrasquel | 1 |
| 1 | Gil Coan | 1 |
| 1 | Hank Edwards | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Elliott | 1 |
| 1 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tookie Gilbert | 3 |
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 3 |
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 3 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 3 |
| 5 | 9 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Lipon | 1 |
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 1 |
| 1 | Wayne Terwilliger | 1 |
| 1 | Preston Ward | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 1.00 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 0.56 |
| 3 | Billy Pierce | 0.53 |
| 4 | Johnny Schmitz | 0.45 |
| 5 | Steve Nagy | 0.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Dobson | 1 |
| 1 | Mel Queen | 1 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 9 |
| 2 | Billy Pierce | 8 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 5 |
| 3 | Steve Nagy | 5 |
| 3 | Johnny Schmitz | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Calvert | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Werle | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .442 |
| 2 | Phil Rizzuto | .419 |
| 3 | Andy Pafko | .414 |
| 3 | Wes Westrum | .414 |
| 5 | Dick Sisler | .397 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Jones | 6 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 5 |
| 3 | Roy Campanella | 4 |
| 3 | Bob Elliott | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 22 |
| 2 | Willie Jones | 18 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | 16 |
| 4 | Del Ennis | 15 |
| 4 | Wally Westlake | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 4 |
| 2 | Bob Dillinger | 2 |
| 2 | Tommy Glaviano | 2 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 2 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Cain | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bob Miller | 0.00 |
| 3 | Joe Ostrowski | 1.00 |
| 4 | Max Lanier | 1.06 |
| 5 | Monty Kennedy | 1.10 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 4 |
| 2 | Cliff Chambers | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Dobson | 3 |
| 2 | Art Houtteman | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 24 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 20 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 19 |
| 5 | Frank Smith | 17 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Calvert | 2 |
| 1 | Mickey Harris | 2 |
| 1 | Bob Hooper | 2 |
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 2 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | .354 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .350 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | .343 |
| 4 | Carl Furillo | .332 |
| 5 | Enos Slaughter | .327 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 55 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 44 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 36 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | 35 |
| 5 | Hank Sauer | 31 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 160 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 155 |
| 3 | Vic Wertz | 139 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | 128 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | 125 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 34 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 30 |
| 3 | Bob Dillinger | 20 |
| 4 | Phil Rizzuto | 18 |
| 5 | Duke Snider | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howie Pollet | 2.55 |
| 2 | Mike Garcia | 2.65 |
| 3 | Dave Koslo | 2.70 |
| 4 | Preacher Roe | 2.80 |
| 5 | Fred Hutchinson | 2.82 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 24 |
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 24 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 23 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 22 |
| 5 | Howie Pollet | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 159 |
| 2 | Don Newcombe | 157 |
| 3 | Virgil Trucks | 150 |
| 4 | Ellis Kinder | 145 |
| 5 | Bob Lemon | 142 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 27 |
| 2 | Al Benton | 9 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 9 |
| 2 | Ted Wilks | 9 |
| 5 | Erv Palica | 7 |