On This Day
Thursday, May 18, 1950
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 16 | 8 | .667 | -- |
Tigers | 14 | 8 | .636 | 1.0 |
Red Sox | 19 | 11 | .633 | 0.0 |
Senators | 15 | 10 | .600 | 1.5 |
Indians | 13 | 11 | .542 | 3.0 |
Athletics | 9 | 16 | .360 | 7.5 |
Browns | 5 | 15 | .250 | 9.0 |
White Sox | 5 | 17 | .227 | 10.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 17 | 9 | .654 | -- |
Dodgers | 15 | 9 | .625 | 1.0 |
Cardinals | 13 | 12 | .520 | 3.5 |
Braves | 13 | 12 | .520 | 3.5 |
Cubs | 11 | 11 | .500 | 4.0 |
Pirates | 13 | 13 | .500 | 4.0 |
Giants | 8 | 13 | .381 | 6.5 |
Reds | 6 | 17 | .261 | 9.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Pesky | 4 |
2 | George Kell | 3 |
2 | Jim Russell | 3 |
2 | Bobby Thomson | 3 |
5 | 16 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Evans | 1 |
1 | Ferris Fain | 1 |
1 | Carl Furillo | 1 |
1 | Tommy Glaviano | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Monte Irvin | 5 |
1 | George Kell | 5 |
3 | Rube Walker | 4 |
4 | Al Evans | 3 |
4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Gil Coan | 1 |
1 | Dom DiMaggio | 1 |
1 | Joe Gordon | 1 |
1 | Al Rosen | 1 |
1 | Enos Slaughter | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Schmitz | 0.44 |
2 | Howie Pollet | 0.42 |
3 | Lou Brissie | 0.29 |
4 | Clint Hartung | 0.18 |
5 | Randy Gumpert | 0.17 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Benton | 1 |
1 | Ralph Branca | 1 |
1 | Clint Hartung | 1 |
1 | Sid Hudson | 1 |
1 | Al Papai | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Howie Pollet | 5 |
2 | Lou Brissie | 4 |
2 | Johnny Schmitz | 4 |
4 | Erv Palica | 3 |
5 | 3 tied | 2 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Dobson | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .459 |
2 | Larry Doby | .385 |
3 | Dick Sisler | .372 |
4 | Paul Lehner | .368 |
5 | Bud Stewart | .368 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 11 |
2 | Walt Dropo | 8 |
2 | Sid Gordon | 8 |
2 | Al Rosen | 8 |
5 | 2 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Stephens | 34 |
1 | Ted Williams | 34 |
3 | Del Ennis | 26 |
3 | Vic Wertz | 26 |
5 | Willie Jones | 24 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Pee Wee Reese | 5 |
2 | Bob Dillinger | 4 |
2 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
4 | Bobby Adams | 3 |
4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ewell Blackwell | 1.53 |
2 | Bob Cain | 1.54 |
3 | Bob Miller | 1.85 |
4 | Harry Brecheen | 1.85 |
5 | Joe Ostrowski | 1.95 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 5 |
1 | Johnny Sain | 5 |
3 | Cliff Chambers | 4 |
3 | Joe Dobson | 4 |
3 | 6 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 36 |
2 | Howie Pollet | 31 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 30 |
4 | Bob Lemon | 28 |
5 | Allie Reynolds | 27 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Page | 4 |
2 | Mickey Harris | 3 |
2 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
2 | Carl Scheib | 3 |
2 | Bill Werle | 3 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .471 |
2 | Dick Sisler | .444 |
3 | Bud Stewart | .436 |
4 | Sam Mele | .432 |
5 | Johnny Hopp | .425 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Walt Dropo | 7 |
1 | Ted Williams | 7 |
3 | Al Rosen | 6 |
4 | Sid Gordon | 5 |
5 | 5 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 21 |
2 | Al Rosen | 16 |
2 | Vic Wertz | 16 |
4 | Walt Dropo | 15 |
5 | Vern Stephens | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
2 | Bobby Adams | 2 |
2 | Herb Adams | 2 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | 2 |
2 | 9 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Chuck Stobbs | 0.57 |
2 | Al Brazle | 1.35 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 1.67 |
4 | Preacher Roe | 1.80 |
5 | Bob Cain | 1.93 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Simmons | 3 |
1 | Early Wynn | 3 |
3 | Tommy Byrne | 2 |
3 | Cliff Chambers | 2 |
3 | 20 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Jansen | 19 |
1 | Allie Reynolds | 19 |
3 | Johnny Schmitz | 18 |
4 | Warren Spahn | 17 |
5 | 2 tied | 16 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Carl Scheib | 3 |
1 | Bill Werle | 3 |
3 | Jack Banta | 2 |
3 | Joe Dobson | 2 |
3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .369 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | .350 |
3 | Ted Williams | .344 |
4 | Enos Slaughter | .332 |
5 | Carl Furillo | .328 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 54 |
2 | Ted Williams | 47 |
3 | Vern Stephens | 36 |
4 | Stan Musial | 35 |
5 | Hank Sauer | 30 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Stephens | 166 |
2 | Ted Williams | 165 |
3 | Vic Wertz | 132 |
4 | Stan Musial | 127 |
5 | Ralph Kiner | 125 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | 33 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | 30 |
3 | Bob Dillinger | 20 |
4 | Phil Rizzuto | 16 |
5 | Elmer Valo | 14 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Garcia | 2.52 |
2 | Howie Pollet | 2.55 |
3 | Preacher Roe | 2.65 |
4 | Dave Koslo | 2.78 |
5 | Jack Banta | 2.94 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mel Parnell | 24 |
2 | Ellis Kinder | 23 |
2 | Bob Lemon | 23 |
4 | Howie Pollet | 22 |
5 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Newcombe | 167 |
2 | Bob Lemon | 148 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 148 |
4 | Virgil Trucks | 146 |
5 | Ellis Kinder | 144 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Page | 28 |
2 | Jim Konstanty | 10 |
3 | Al Benton | 9 |
4 | Ted Wilks | 7 |
5 | 4 tied | 6 |