On This Day
Saturday, May 13, 1950
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 13 | 5 | .722 | -- |
| Yankees | 14 | 7 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Red Sox | 16 | 9 | .640 | 0.5 |
| Senators | 11 | 9 | .550 | 3.0 |
| Indians | 10 | 9 | .526 | 3.5 |
| Athletics | 7 | 14 | .333 | 7.5 |
| White Sox | 4 | 13 | .235 | 8.5 |
| Browns | 4 | 13 | .235 | 8.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 14 | 8 | .636 | -- |
| Cubs | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 12 | 9 | .571 | 1.5 |
| Dodgers | 11 | 9 | .550 | 2.0 |
| Braves | 12 | 10 | .545 | 2.0 |
| Pirates | 10 | 12 | .455 | 4.0 |
| Giants | 5 | 11 | .313 | 6.0 |
| Reds | 6 | 14 | .300 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buddy Kerr | 3 |
| 1 | Willard Marshall | 3 |
| 1 | Danny Murtaugh | 3 |
| 1 | Al Rosen | 3 |
| 1 | Eddie Waitkus | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Brown | 1 |
| 1 | Allie Clark | 1 |
| 1 | Walker Cooper | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walker Cooper | 5 |
| 2 | Del Ennis | 3 |
| 2 | Willard Marshall | 3 |
| 4 | Yogi Berra | 2 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | 1 |
| 1 | Nanny Fernandez | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Lipon | 1 |
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 1.00 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 0.80 |
| 3 | Dave Koslo | 0.75 |
| 4 | Virgil Trucks | 0.70 |
| 5 | Howie Pollet | 0.46 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 1 |
| 1 | Jesse Flores | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Hiller | 1 |
| 1 | Walt Masterson | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 8 |
| 2 | Virgil Trucks | 7 |
| 3 | Howie Pollet | 6 |
| 4 | Dan Bankhead | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Dobson | 1 |
| 1 | Monk Dubiel | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Porterfield | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .457 |
| 2 | Andy Pafko | .407 |
| 3 | Dick Sisler | .375 |
| 4 | Vic Wertz | .369 |
| 5 | Paul Lehner | .368 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 9 |
| 2 | Sid Gordon | 8 |
| 3 | Willie Jones | 7 |
| 3 | Ralph Kiner | 7 |
| 3 | Al Rosen | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 28 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 26 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 22 |
| 3 | Willie Jones | 22 |
| 5 | Vic Wertz | 21 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 5 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
| 3 | Bobby Adams | 3 |
| 3 | Bob Dillinger | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Hooper | 1.48 |
| 2 | Bob Cain | 1.54 |
| 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 | Curt Simmons | 4 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 32 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 27 |
| 3 | Howie Pollet | 26 |
| 4 | Virgil Trucks | 25 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 24 |
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 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | .429 |
| 2 | Walt Dropo | .419 |
| 3 | Eddie Yost | .409 |
| 4 | Elmer Valo | .405 |
| 5 | Dick Sisler | .404 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 8 |
| 2 | Sid Gordon | 5 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 5 |
| 4 | Walt Dropo | 4 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 23 |
| 2 | Hoot Evers | 13 |
| 2 | Nanny Fernandez | 13 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 13 |
| 2 | Vic Wertz | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
| 2 | Bobby Adams | 3 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 3 |
| 4 | Herb Adams | 2 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Schmitz | 1.23 |
| 2 | Bill Voiselle | 1.32 |
| 3 | Frank Hiller | 1.50 |
| 4 | Ewell Blackwell | 1.73 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 1.73 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 3 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 2 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 2 |
| 2 | Tommy Byrne | 2 |
| 2 | 21 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 22 |
| 2 | Mickey McDermott | 18 |
| 3 | Ewell Blackwell | 16 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 16 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 15 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 2 |
| 2 | Joe Page | 2 |
| 2 | Carl Scheib | 2 |
| 5 | 22 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .362 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | .348 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | .345 |
| 4 | George Kell | .336 |
| 5 | Enos Slaughter | .334 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 56 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 45 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 35 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 35 |
| 5 | Hank Sauer | 29 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 161 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 160 |
| 3 | Vic Wertz | 138 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 129 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | 126 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 34 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 31 |
| 3 | Bob Dillinger | 21 |
| 4 | Phil Rizzuto | 17 |
| 5 | Elmer Valo | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howie Pollet | 2.51 |
| 2 | Dave Koslo | 2.82 |
| 3 | Preacher Roe | 2.83 |
| 4 | Mike Garcia | 2.87 |
| 5 | Virgil Trucks | 2.95 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 24 |
| 2 | Ellis Kinder | 23 |
| 2 | Bob Lemon | 23 |
| 2 | Howie Pollet | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 159 |
| 2 | Virgil Trucks | 152 |
| 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 |