On This Day
Monday, May 8, 1950
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 10 | 4 | .714 | -- |
| Red Sox | 13 | 7 | .650 | -- |
| Yankees | 9 | 7 | .563 | 2.0 |
| Senators | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2.5 |
| Indians | 6 | 8 | .429 | 4.0 |
| Athletics | 6 | 10 | .375 | 5.0 |
| White Sox | 4 | 8 | .333 | 5.0 |
| Browns | 4 | 9 | .308 | 5.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 11 | 6 | .647 | -- |
| Phillies | 12 | 8 | .600 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 10 | 8 | .556 | 1.5 |
| Braves | 10 | 9 | .526 | 2.0 |
| Cubs | 6 | 6 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Pirates | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Giants | 5 | 8 | .385 | 4.0 |
| Reds | 4 | 13 | .235 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Glaviano | 4 |
| 2 | George Kell | 3 |
| 2 | Duke Snider | 3 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 3 |
| 5 | 16 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruce Edwards | 1 |
| 1 | Hoot Evers | 1 |
| 1 | Tommy Glaviano | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Goliat | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Glaviano | 5 |
| 2 | Hoot Evers | 3 |
| 2 | Mike Goliat | 3 |
| 2 | Ted Kluszewski | 3 |
| 2 | Enos Slaughter | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bud Podbielan | 0.50 |
| 2 | Herm Wehmeier | 0.36 |
| 3 | Gerry Staley | 0.20 |
| 4 | Art Houtteman | 0.18 |
| 5 | Sid Hudson | 0.17 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Houtteman | 1 |
| 1 | Sid Hudson | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Johnson | 1 |
| 1 | Bud Podbielan | 1 |
| 1 | Gerry Staley | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bud Podbielan | 5 |
| 2 | Herm Wehmeier | 4 |
| 3 | Eddie Erautt | 2 |
| 3 | Art Houtteman | 2 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 2 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Banta | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Miller | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | .439 |
| 2 | Dick Sisler | .397 |
| 3 | Dom DiMaggio | .389 |
| 4 | Tommy Glaviano | .382 |
| 5 | Larry Doby | .375 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 7 |
| 2 | Willie Jones | 6 |
| 3 | Bob Elliott | 5 |
| 3 | Sid Gordon | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 25 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 21 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 19 |
| 4 | Bob Elliott | 18 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 18 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 5 |
| 2 | Bobby Adams | 3 |
| 2 | Tommy Glaviano | 3 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
| 2 | Duke Snider | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Ostrowski | 1.00 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 1.20 |
| 3 | Al Papai | 1.50 |
| 4 | Bob Hooper | 1.54 |
| 5 | Bob Miller | 1.69 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Houtteman | 4 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 4 |
| 3 | Cliff Chambers | 3 |
| 3 | Joe Dobson | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 24 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 20 |
| 3 | Howie Pollet | 20 |
| 5 | Bob Lemon | 19 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Page | 3 |
| 3 | Paul Calvert | 2 |
| 3 | Mickey Harris | 2 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | .357 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .356 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | .345 |
| 4 | George Kell | .337 |
| 5 | Enos Slaughter | .331 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 56 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 45 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 37 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | 35 |
| 5 | Hank Sauer | 29 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 163 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 158 |
| 3 | Vic Wertz | 137 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | 130 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 126 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 34 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 31 |
| 3 | Bob Dillinger | 20 |
| 4 | Phil Rizzuto | 18 |
| 5 | Elmer Valo | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howie Pollet | 2.48 |
| 2 | Dave Koslo | 2.67 |
| 3 | Mike Garcia | 2.77 |
| 4 | Preacher Roe | 2.80 |
| 5 | Fred Hutchinson | 2.93 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 24 |
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 24 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 22 |
| 3 | Howie Pollet | 22 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 157 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 151 |
| 3 | Virgil Trucks | 150 |
| 4 | Ellis Kinder | 144 |
| 5 | Bob Lemon | 139 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 27 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 10 |
| 3 | Al Benton | 9 |
| 3 | Ted Wilks | 9 |
| 5 | Erv Palica | 7 |