On This Day
Friday, May 12, 1950
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 12 | 5 | .706 | -- |
| Yankees | 13 | 7 | .650 | 0.5 |
| Red Sox | 15 | 9 | .625 | 0.5 |
| Senators | 11 | 8 | .579 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 9 | 9 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Athletics | 7 | 13 | .350 | 6.5 |
| White Sox | 4 | 12 | .250 | 7.5 |
| Browns | 4 | 12 | .250 | 7.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 13 | 8 | .619 | -- |
| Dodgers | 11 | 8 | .579 | 1.0 |
| Cubs | 9 | 7 | .563 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 11 | 9 | .550 | 1.5 |
| Braves | 11 | 10 | .524 | 2.0 |
| Pirates | 10 | 11 | .476 | 3.0 |
| Giants | 5 | 10 | .333 | 5.0 |
| Reds | 6 | 13 | .316 | 6.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 3 |
| 1 | Al Evans | 3 |
| 1 | Dale Mitchell | 3 |
| 1 | Virgil Stallcup | 3 |
| 1 | Johnny Wyrostek | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Chapman | 1 |
| 1 | Jerry Coleman | 1 |
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 1 |
| 1 | Al Rosen | 1 |
| 1 | Preston Ward | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Coleman | 3 |
| 1 | Al Rosen | 3 |
| 3 | Sam Chapman | 2 |
| 3 | Nanny Fernandez | 2 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Schoendienst | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey McDermott | 0.70 |
| 2 | Early Wynn | 0.62 |
| 3 | Tommy Byrne | 0.55 |
| 4 | Ewell Blackwell | 0.50 |
| 4 | Harry Brecheen | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 1 |
| 1 | Tommy Byrne | 1 |
| 1 | Mickey McDermott | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Rush | 1 |
| 1 | Early Wynn | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey McDermott | 7 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 6 |
| 2 | Tommy Byrne | 6 |
| 4 | Bob Rush | 5 |
| 4 | Early Wynn | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marino Pieretti | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | .423 |
| 2 | Paul Lehner | .377 |
| 3 | Dick Sisler | .377 |
| 4 | Larry Doby | .375 |
| 4 | Vic Wertz | .375 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 8 |
| 2 | Sid Gordon | 7 |
| 2 | Willie Jones | 7 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 7 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 26 |
| 1 | Ted Williams | 26 |
| 3 | Willie Jones | 21 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 20 |
| 4 | Vic Wertz | 20 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 5 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
| 3 | Bobby Adams | 3 |
| 3 | Tommy Glaviano | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Hooper | 1.48 |
| 2 | Al Papai | 1.50 |
| 3 | Ewell Blackwell | 1.65 |
| 4 | Bob Miller | 1.69 |
| 5 | Joe Ostrowski | 1.73 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Houtteman | 4 |
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 4 |
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 4 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 4 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 32 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 27 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 24 |
| 3 | Mickey McDermott | 24 |
| 5 | Harry Brecheen | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 4 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
| 4 | Paul Calvert | 2 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .361 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | .349 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | .344 |
| 4 | George Kell | .336 |
| 5 | Enos Slaughter | .335 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 56 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 44 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 36 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | 35 |
| 5 | Hank Sauer | 29 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 162 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 159 |
| 3 | Vic Wertz | 138 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 129 |
| 5 | Jackie Robinson | 127 |
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 | 2.53 |
| 2 | Dave Koslo | 2.70 |
| 3 | Preacher Roe | 2.83 |
| 4 | Mike Garcia | 2.87 |
| 5 | Fred Hutchinson | 2.98 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 25 |
| 2 | Ellis Kinder | 23 |
| 2 | Bob Lemon | 23 |
| 4 | Howie Pollet | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 157 |
| 2 | Virgil Trucks | 151 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 150 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 144 |
| 5 | Ellis Kinder | 142 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 28 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 10 |
| 3 | Al Benton | 9 |
| 3 | Ted Wilks | 9 |
| 5 | Erv Palica | 7 |