On This Day
Sunday, May 14, 1950
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 13 | 6 | .684 | -- |
Yankees | 14 | 8 | .636 | 0.5 |
Red Sox | 17 | 10 | .630 | 0.0 |
Senators | 12 | 10 | .545 | 2.5 |
Indians | 11 | 10 | .524 | 3.0 |
Athletics | 8 | 14 | .364 | 6.5 |
Browns | 5 | 13 | .278 | 7.5 |
White Sox | 5 | 14 | .263 | 8.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 15 | 9 | .625 | -- |
Cardinals | 13 | 9 | .591 | 1.0 |
Dodgers | 12 | 9 | .571 | 1.5 |
Cubs | 10 | 9 | .526 | 2.5 |
Braves | 12 | 11 | .522 | 2.5 |
Pirates | 12 | 12 | .500 | 3.0 |
Giants | 6 | 12 | .333 | 6.0 |
Reds | 6 | 15 | .286 | 7.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Wally Westlake | 7 |
2 | Johnny Hopp | 6 |
3 | Sam Mele | 5 |
3 | Hank Sauer | 5 |
3 | Wayne Terwilliger | 5 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Walt Dropo | 2 |
1 | Johnny Hopp | 2 |
1 | Eddie Yost | 2 |
4 | Walker Cooper | 1 |
4 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Walt Dropo | 5 |
1 | Hank Sauer | 5 |
1 | Roy Sievers | 5 |
4 | Del Ennis | 4 |
4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Herb Adams | 1 |
1 | Nanny Fernandez | 1 |
1 | Carl Furillo | 1 |
1 | Ralph Kiner | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Jansen | 1.00 |
2 | Mike Garcia | 0.88 |
3 | Dick Weik | 0.54 |
4 | Warren Spahn | 0.38 |
5 | Johnny Schmitz | 0.36 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Chesnes | 1 |
1 | Cliff Fannin | 1 |
1 | Mike Garcia | 1 |
1 | Mickey Haefner | 1 |
1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Jansen | 9 |
2 | Mike Garcia | 7 |
2 | Dick Weik | 7 |
4 | Woody Main | 5 |
5 | 4 tied | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Werle | 2 |
2 | Jack Banta | 1 |
2 | Al Brazle | 1 |
2 | Tom Ferrick | 1 |
2 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .467 |
2 | Dick Sisler | .382 |
3 | Cliff Mapes | .379 |
4 | Andy Pafko | .375 |
5 | Dom DiMaggio | .371 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 9 |
2 | Sid Gordon | 8 |
2 | Al Rosen | 8 |
4 | Willie Jones | 7 |
4 | Ralph Kiner | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Stephens | 29 |
2 | Ted Williams | 28 |
3 | Del Ennis | 26 |
4 | Willie Jones | 23 |
5 | Vic Wertz | 22 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Pee Wee Reese | 5 |
2 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
3 | Bobby Adams | 3 |
3 | Herb Adams | 3 |
3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Cain | 1.54 |
2 | Ewell Blackwell | 1.65 |
3 | Joe Ostrowski | 1.73 |
4 | Bob Miller | 1.85 |
5 | Harry Brecheen | 1.85 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Art Houtteman | 4 |
1 | Mel Parnell | 4 |
1 | Robin Roberts | 4 |
1 | Johnny Sain | 4 |
1 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 32 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 30 |
3 | Bob Lemon | 28 |
4 | Larry Jansen | 26 |
4 | Howie Pollet | 26 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Page | 4 |
2 | Mickey Harris | 3 |
2 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
2 | Bill Werle | 3 |
5 | 7 tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Walt Dropo | .400 |
1 | Eddie Yost | .400 |
3 | Dom DiMaggio | .397 |
4 | Dick Sisler | .396 |
5 | Vic Wertz | .389 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 8 |
2 | Walt Dropo | 6 |
2 | Al Rosen | 6 |
4 | Sid Gordon | 5 |
5 | 5 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 23 |
2 | Walt Dropo | 15 |
3 | Bobby Doerr | 14 |
3 | Del Ennis | 14 |
3 | 2 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Herb Adams | 3 |
1 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
3 | Bobby Adams | 2 |
3 | Ted Beard | 2 |
3 | 9 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Hiller | 1.50 |
2 | Ewell Blackwell | 1.73 |
2 | Harry Brecheen | 1.73 |
4 | Bob Cain | 1.83 |
5 | Al Brazle | 1.93 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Simmons | 3 |
2 | Ewell Blackwell | 2 |
2 | Harry Brecheen | 2 |
2 | Tommy Byrne | 2 |
2 | 20 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 22 |
2 | Larry Jansen | 19 |
3 | Mickey McDermott | 18 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 18 |
5 | 3 tied | 16 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
1 | Bill Werle | 3 |
3 | Jack Banta | 2 |
3 | Mickey Harris | 2 |
3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .363 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | .351 |
3 | Ted Williams | .344 |
4 | Enos Slaughter | .337 |
5 | George Kell | .331 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 55 |
2 | Ted Williams | 45 |
3 | Stan Musial | 35 |
3 | Vern Stephens | 35 |
5 | Hank Sauer | 30 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Stephens | 163 |
2 | Ted Williams | 161 |
3 | Vic Wertz | 136 |
4 | Ralph Kiner | 128 |
5 | Stan Musial | 127 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | 33 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | 31 |
3 | Bob Dillinger | 21 |
4 | Phil Rizzuto | 17 |
5 | Elmer Valo | 15 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Howie Pollet | 2.51 |
2 | Mike Garcia | 2.52 |
3 | Preacher Roe | 2.72 |
4 | Dave Koslo | 2.82 |
5 | Jack Banta | 2.93 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mel Parnell | 25 |
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 | Warren Spahn | 153 |
3 | Virgil Trucks | 152 |
4 | Bob Lemon | 148 |
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 |