On This Day
Monday, May 22, 1950
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 21 | 8 | .724 | -- |
Tigers | 17 | 9 | .654 | 2.5 |
Senators | 16 | 12 | .571 | 4.5 |
Red Sox | 20 | 15 | .571 | 4.0 |
Indians | 15 | 14 | .517 | 6.0 |
Athletics | 10 | 19 | .345 | 11.0 |
Browns | 7 | 16 | .304 | 11.0 |
White Sox | 7 | 20 | .259 | 13.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 18 | 10 | .643 | -- |
Phillies | 18 | 11 | .621 | 0.5 |
Cardinals | 15 | 13 | .536 | 3.0 |
Braves | 15 | 13 | .536 | 3.0 |
Pirates | 15 | 15 | .500 | 4.0 |
Cubs | 12 | 13 | .480 | 4.5 |
Giants | 10 | 15 | .400 | 6.5 |
Reds | 7 | 20 | .259 | 10.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Lipon | 4 |
2 | Dom DiMaggio | 3 |
2 | Hank Majeski | 3 |
2 | Phil Masi | 3 |
2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Stephens | 2 |
2 | Dick Kryhoski | 1 |
2 | Gus Zernial | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Stephens | 5 |
2 | Dick Kryhoski | 3 |
2 | Hank Majeski | 3 |
4 | Joe DiMaggio | 2 |
4 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Dom DiMaggio | 1 |
1 | Joe Gordon | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Vic Raschi | 1.20 |
2 | Don Newcombe | 0.70 |
3 | Bob Kuzava | 0.44 |
4 | Howie Fox | 0.33 |
5 | Mickey McDermott | 0.25 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Cain | 1 |
1 | Don Newcombe | 1 |
1 | Hal Newhouser | 1 |
1 | Vic Raschi | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Newcombe | 7 |
2 | Vic Raschi | 6 |
3 | Bob Kuzava | 4 |
4 | Howie Fox | 3 |
4 | Mickey McDermott | 3 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
None |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .439 |
2 | Paul Lehner | .411 |
3 | Larry Doby | .407 |
4 | Dick Sisler | .371 |
5 | Birdie Tebbetts | .366 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | 11 |
2 | Walt Dropo | 9 |
3 | Sid Gordon | 8 |
3 | Willie Jones | 8 |
3 | 3 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Stephens | 40 |
2 | Ted Williams | 36 |
3 | Vic Wertz | 30 |
4 | Joe DiMaggio | 28 |
5 | Del Ennis | 27 |
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 | Ewell Blackwell | 1.91 |
2 | Joe Ostrowski | 2.01 |
3 | Bob Miller | 2.05 |
4 | Bob Cain | 2.23 |
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 | Sam Mele | .432 |
2 | Larry Doby | .429 |
3 | Paul Lehner | .426 |
4 | Stan Musial | .422 |
5 | Johnny Wyrostek | .412 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Walt Dropo | 8 |
2 | Ralph Kiner | 4 |
2 | Al Rosen | 4 |
2 | Vern Stephens | 4 |
2 | Ted Williams | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Walt Dropo | 17 |
2 | Al Rosen | 16 |
3 | Vern Stephens | 15 |
3 | Ted Williams | 15 |
5 | 2 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Gordon | 3 |
2 | Ted Beard | 2 |
2 | Gil Coan | 2 |
2 | Bob Dillinger | 2 |
2 | 4 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ned Garver | 0.46 |
2 | Johnny Sain | 0.67 |
3 | Howie Judson | 0.69 |
4 | Tommy Byrne | 1.00 |
5 | Mike Garcia | 1.35 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 3 |
1 | Bob Rush | 3 |
1 | Johnny Sain | 3 |
4 | Vern Bickford | 2 |
4 | 22 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 26 |
2 | Herm Wehmeier | 22 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 18 |
4 | Don Newcombe | 17 |
5 | 2 tied | 14 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Werle | 3 |
2 | Jack Banta | 2 |
2 | Joe Dobson | 2 |
2 | Carl Scheib | 2 |
5 | 17 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .369 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | .349 |
3 | Ted Williams | .337 |
4 | George Kell | .335 |
5 | Enos Slaughter | .334 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 55 |
2 | Ted Williams | 46 |
3 | Vern Stephens | 37 |
4 | Stan Musial | 35 |
5 | Hank Sauer | 30 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Stephens | 169 |
2 | Ted Williams | 163 |
3 | Vic Wertz | 133 |
4 | Ralph Kiner | 130 |
5 | Stan Musial | 129 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | 32 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | 28 |
3 | Bob Dillinger | 20 |
4 | Phil Rizzuto | 16 |
5 | Elmer Valo | 14 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Garcia | 2.44 |
2 | Howie Pollet | 2.55 |
3 | Dave Koslo | 2.64 |
4 | Preacher Roe | 2.89 |
5 | Murry Dickson | 2.97 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Lemon | 24 |
1 | Mel Parnell | 24 |
3 | Ellis Kinder | 23 |
4 | Howie Pollet | 22 |
5 | 4 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Newcombe | 173 |
2 | Bob Lemon | 151 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 147 |
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 |