On This Day
Sunday, May 21, 1950
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 20 | 8 | .714 | -- |
Tigers | 16 | 9 | .640 | 2.5 |
Senators | 16 | 11 | .593 | 3.5 |
Red Sox | 20 | 14 | .588 | 3.0 |
Indians | 15 | 13 | .536 | 5.0 |
Athletics | 10 | 19 | .345 | 10.5 |
Browns | 7 | 16 | .304 | 10.5 |
White Sox | 6 | 20 | .231 | 13.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 17 | 10 | .630 | -- |
Phillies | 18 | 11 | .621 | 0.0 |
Cardinals | 15 | 13 | .536 | 2.5 |
Braves | 15 | 13 | .536 | 2.5 |
Pirates | 15 | 15 | .500 | 3.5 |
Cubs | 12 | 13 | .480 | 4.0 |
Giants | 10 | 15 | .400 | 6.0 |
Reds | 7 | 19 | .269 | 9.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Coleman | 5 |
1 | Joe Collins | 5 |
1 | Joe DiMaggio | 5 |
1 | Larry Doby | 5 |
1 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe DiMaggio | 2 |
2 | Phil Cavarretta | 1 |
2 | Walker Cooper | 1 |
2 | Bob Dillinger | 1 |
2 | 21 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe DiMaggio | 8 |
2 | Bob Dillinger | 4 |
2 | Ralph Kiner | 4 |
2 | Sherm Lollar | 4 |
2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Wayne Terwilliger | 2 |
2 | Luis Olmo | 1 |
2 | Johnny Pesky | 1 |
2 | Sibby Sisti | 1 |
2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Kinder | 0.67 |
1 | Connie Marrero | 0.67 |
3 | Allie Reynolds | 0.60 |
4 | Preacher Roe | 0.56 |
5 | Billy Pierce | 0.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Bickford | 1 |
1 | Cliff Chambers | 1 |
1 | Bob Chesnes | 1 |
1 | Bob Hooper | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 9 |
2 | Herm Wehmeier | 8 |
3 | Billy Pierce | 7 |
4 | Bob Feller | 5 |
4 | Preacher Roe | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brissie | 1 |
1 | Howie Pollet | 1 |
1 | Bill Werle | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .439 |
2 | Larry Doby | .415 |
3 | Paul Lehner | .411 |
4 | Dick Sisler | .371 |
5 | Phil Rizzuto | .368 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 11 |
2 | Walt Dropo | 9 |
3 | Sid Gordon | 8 |
3 | Willie Jones | 8 |
3 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 36 |
2 | Vern Stephens | 35 |
3 | Vic Wertz | 29 |
4 | Del Ennis | 27 |
5 | 2 tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Pee Wee Reese | 5 |
2 | Bob Dillinger | 4 |
2 | Tommy Glaviano | 4 |
2 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
2 | 3 others tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Cain | 1.67 |
2 | Ewell Blackwell | 1.91 |
3 | Joe Ostrowski | 2.01 |
4 | Bob Miller | 2.05 |
5 | Harry Brecheen | 2.25 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Sain | 6 |
2 | Cliff Chambers | 5 |
2 | Art Houtteman | 5 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 5 |
2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 37 |
2 | Allie Reynolds | 36 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 33 |
4 | Howie Pollet | 32 |
4 | Herm Wehmeier | 32 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Page | 4 |
1 | Bill Werle | 4 |
3 | Mickey Harris | 3 |
3 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
3 | Carl Scheib | 3 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Doby | .463 |
2 | Sam Mele | .452 |
3 | Stan Musial | .440 |
4 | Enos Slaughter | .422 |
5 | Paul Lehner | .412 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Walt Dropo | 8 |
2 | Al Rosen | 6 |
3 | Ted Williams | 5 |
4 | Ralph Kiner | 4 |
5 | 13 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 19 |
2 | Walt Dropo | 17 |
2 | Enos Slaughter | 17 |
2 | Ted Williams | 17 |
5 | 3 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Adams | 2 |
1 | Herb Adams | 2 |
1 | Richie Ashburn | 2 |
1 | Ted Beard | 2 |
1 | 11 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Rex Barney | 0.69 |
2 | Howie Judson | 0.73 |
3 | Mel Parnell | 1.38 |
3 | Bob Chesnes | 1.38 |
5 | Ray Scarborough | 1.59 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy Byrne | 3 |
1 | Allie Reynolds | 3 |
1 | Bob Rush | 3 |
1 | Johnny Sain | 3 |
1 | Curt Simmons | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 26 |
2 | Herm Wehmeier | 22 |
3 | Ewell Blackwell | 18 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 18 |
5 | 2 tied | 17 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Carl Scheib | 3 |
1 | Bill Werle | 3 |
3 | Jack Banta | 2 |
3 | Joe Dobson | 2 |
5 | 20 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .368 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | .350 |
3 | Ted Williams | .340 |
4 | Enos Slaughter | .336 |
5 | George Kell | .335 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 55 |
2 | Ted Williams | 46 |
3 | Vern Stephens | 36 |
4 | Stan Musial | 35 |
5 | Hank Sauer | 30 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Stephens | 167 |
2 | Ted Williams | 163 |
3 | Vic Wertz | 134 |
4 | Ralph Kiner | 130 |
5 | Stan Musial | 129 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | 33 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | 29 |
3 | Bob Dillinger | 20 |
4 | Phil Rizzuto | 16 |
5 | Elmer Valo | 14 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Garcia | 2.49 |
2 | Howie Pollet | 2.55 |
3 | Dave Koslo | 2.64 |
4 | Preacher Roe | 2.89 |
5 | Virgil Trucks | 3.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Lemon | 24 |
1 | Mel Parnell | 24 |
3 | Ellis Kinder | 23 |
4 | Howie Pollet | 22 |
5 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Newcombe | 166 |
2 | Bob Lemon | 151 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 151 |
4 | Virgil Trucks | 146 |
5 | Ellis Kinder | 139 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Page | 28 |
2 | Jim Konstanty | 10 |
3 | Al Benton | 9 |
4 | Ted Wilks | 7 |
5 | 4 tied | 6 |