On This Day
Tuesday, May 9, 1950
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 10 | 5 | .667 | -- |
Red Sox | 14 | 7 | .667 | -1.0 |
Yankees | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1.0 |
Senators | 9 | 7 | .563 | 1.5 |
Athletics | 7 | 10 | .412 | 4.0 |
Indians | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4.0 |
White Sox | 4 | 9 | .308 | 5.0 |
Browns | 4 | 10 | .286 | 5.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 11 | 7 | .611 | -- |
Phillies | 12 | 8 | .600 | 0.0 |
Cardinals | 10 | 8 | .556 | 1.0 |
Cubs | 7 | 6 | .538 | 1.5 |
Pirates | 10 | 9 | .526 | 1.5 |
Braves | 10 | 9 | .526 | 1.5 |
Giants | 5 | 9 | .357 | 4.0 |
Reds | 4 | 13 | .235 | 6.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 4 |
2 | Sam Dente | 3 |
2 | Walt Dropo | 3 |
2 | Ralph Kiner | 3 |
2 | Eddie Yost | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 2 |
2 | Bobby Doerr | 1 |
2 | Walt Dropo | 1 |
2 | Ferris Fain | 1 |
2 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 7 |
2 | Gil Hodges | 3 |
2 | Dale Mitchell | 3 |
2 | Elmer Valo | 3 |
5 | 5 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Luke Appling | 1 |
1 | Ted Beard | 1 |
1 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
1 | Johnny Hopp | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Lopat | 1.40 |
2 | Johnny Schmitz | 1.00 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 0.75 |
4 | Lloyd Hittle | 0.40 |
5 | Mel Parnell | 0.38 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Lloyd Hittle | 1 |
1 | Eddie Lopat | 1 |
1 | Mel Parnell | 1 |
1 | Johnny Schmitz | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Lopat | 7 |
2 | Larry Jansen | 6 |
3 | Mel Parnell | 5 |
3 | Johnny Schmitz | 5 |
5 | Lloyd Hittle | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Carl Scheib | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Sisler | .397 |
2 | Tommy Glaviano | .382 |
3 | Dom DiMaggio | .382 |
4 | Larry Doby | .375 |
5 | Al Zarilla | .370 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 7 |
1 | Ted Williams | 7 |
3 | Willie Jones | 6 |
4 | Bob Elliott | 5 |
4 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Stephens | 26 |
2 | Ted Williams | 22 |
3 | Ralph Kiner | 20 |
4 | Del Ennis | 19 |
5 | 3 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 | Bob Cain | 0.00 |
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 | 7 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 | 3 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .357 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | .355 |
3 | Ted Williams | .346 |
4 | George Kell | .338 |
5 | Enos Slaughter | .333 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 57 |
2 | Ted Williams | 45 |
3 | Vern Stephens | 36 |
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 | Ralph Kiner | 131 |
5 | Jackie Robinson | 130 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | 34 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | 31 |
3 | Bob Dillinger | 20 |
4 | Phil Rizzuto | 17 |
5 | Elmer Valo | 14 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Howie Pollet | 2.50 |
2 | Dave Koslo | 2.67 |
3 | Mike Garcia | 2.79 |
4 | Preacher Roe | 2.83 |
5 | Fred Hutchinson | 2.93 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mel Parnell | 25 |
2 | Ellis Kinder | 23 |
3 | Bob Lemon | 22 |
3 | Howie Pollet | 22 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Newcombe | 157 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 151 |
2 | Virgil Trucks | 151 |
4 | Ellis Kinder | 139 |
4 | 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 |