On This Day
Friday, June 23, 1950
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 38 | 18 | .679 | -- |
| Yankees | 38 | 22 | .633 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 34 | 25 | .576 | 5.5 |
| Red Sox | 33 | 30 | .524 | 8.5 |
| Senators | 27 | 32 | .458 | 12.5 |
| White Sox | 26 | 33 | .441 | 13.5 |
| Browns | 20 | 37 | .351 | 18.5 |
| Athletics | 21 | 40 | .344 | 19.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 34 | 22 | .607 | -- |
| Phillies | 33 | 23 | .589 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 33 | 24 | .579 | 1.5 |
| Braves | 31 | 26 | .544 | 3.5 |
| Cubs | 28 | 25 | .528 | 4.5 |
| Giants | 28 | 28 | .500 | 6.0 |
| Pirates | 21 | 38 | .356 | 14.5 |
| Reds | 17 | 39 | .304 | 17.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Furillo | 4 |
| 1 | Billy Goodman | 4 |
| 3 | Ray Boone | 3 |
| 3 | Chico Carrasquel | 3 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Bauer | 2 |
| 1 | Luke Easter | 2 |
| 1 | Hoot Evers | 2 |
| 4 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
| 4 | 23 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Easter | 6 |
| 2 | Don Lenhardt | 4 |
| 2 | Dave Philley | 4 |
| 2 | Duke Snider | 4 |
| 2 | Dizzy Trout | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Boone | 1 |
| 1 | Billy Goodman | 1 |
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 1 |
| 1 | Connie Ryan | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 0.75 |
| 2 | Monty Kennedy | 0.42 |
| 3 | Bud Podbielan | 0.40 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 0.33 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Gumpert | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Hutchinson | 1 |
| 1 | Monty Kennedy | 1 |
| 1 | Doyle Lade | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 9 |
| 2 | Monty Kennedy | 5 |
| 2 | Curt Simmons | 5 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aloma | 1 |
| 1 | Paul Minner | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Kell | .373 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | .358 |
| 3 | Larry Doby | .357 |
| 4 | Walt Dropo | .353 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | .352 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 20 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 17 |
| 3 | Walt Dropo | 15 |
| 3 | Ralph Kiner | 15 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 15 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 68 |
| 1 | Ted Williams | 68 |
| 3 | Walt Dropo | 61 |
| 4 | Vic Wertz | 60 |
| 5 | Joe DiMaggio | 54 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 17 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 8 |
| 3 | Pee Wee Reese | 7 |
| 4 | Duke Snider | 6 |
| 4 | Wayne Terwilliger | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Miller | 1.63 |
| 2 | Connie Marrero | 2.66 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 2.75 |
| 4 | Howie Pollet | 2.81 |
| 5 | Larry Jansen | 2.83 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 9 |
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 9 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 9 |
| 4 | Tommy Byrne | 8 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 8 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 88 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 73 |
| 3 | Allie Reynolds | 69 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 66 |
| 5 | Larry Jansen | 65 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 9 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 6 |
| 2 | Bill Werle | 6 |
| 4 | Mickey Harris | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Furillo | .491 |
| 2 | Willie Jones | .429 |
| 3 | Roy Smalley | .405 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | .400 |
| 5 | Whitey Lockman | .391 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Campanella | 6 |
| 1 | Luke Easter | 6 |
| 1 | Hoot Evers | 6 |
| 1 | Jim Hegan | 6 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Hegan | 19 |
| 2 | Luke Easter | 18 |
| 2 | Duke Snider | 18 |
| 4 | Ted Kluszewski | 17 |
| 4 | Don Lenhardt | 17 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 10 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 3 |
| 3 | Yogi Berra | 2 |
| 3 | Ray Boone | 2 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 0.75 |
| 2 | Frank Smith | 1.13 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 1.50 |
| 4 | Sheldon Jones | 1.74 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 2.06 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 4 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 3 |
| 2 | Mike Garcia | 3 |
| 2 | Bob Lemon | 3 |
| 2 | Ray Scarborough | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 32 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 22 |
| 3 | Vern Bickford | 20 |
| 4 | Dan Bankhead | 17 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 17 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brissie | 2 |
| 1 | Tom Ferrick | 2 |
| 1 | Paul Minner | 2 |
| 1 | Gerry Staley | 2 |
| 5 | 14 tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Kell | .412 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | .381 |
| 3 | Whitey Lockman | .381 |
| 4 | Tommy Holmes | .379 |
| 5 | Bobby Doerr | .374 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Snider | 11 |
| 2 | Roy Campanella | 10 |
| 3 | Joe DiMaggio | 9 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 9 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 38 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 32 |
| 3 | Hoot Evers | 30 |
| 3 | Ted Kluszewski | 30 |
| 3 | Vic Wertz | 30 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 13 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 4 |
| 3 | Ray Coleman | 3 |
| 3 | Billy Cox | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Miller | 1.38 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 1.38 |
| 3 | Jim Konstanty | 1.78 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 2.19 |
| 5 | Sheldon Jones | 2.64 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Byrne | 5 |
| 1 | Bob Feller | 5 |
| 1 | Fred Hutchinson | 5 |
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 5 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 55 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 36 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 36 |
| 2 | Curt Simmons | 36 |
| 5 | Vic Raschi | 34 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 5 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
| 3 | Lou Brissie | 2 |
| 3 | Bob Cain | 2 |
| 3 | 11 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .361 |
| 2 | George Kell | .352 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | .345 |
| 4 | Enos Slaughter | .343 |
| 5 | Jackie Robinson | .337 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 54 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 46 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 38 |
| 4 | Hank Sauer | 35 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 29 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 162 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 158 |
| 3 | Vic Wertz | 137 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 134 |
| 5 | Bobby Doerr | 132 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 26 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 23 |
| 3 | Sam Jethroe | 17 |
| 4 | Bob Dillinger | 16 |
| 4 | Phil Rizzuto | 16 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Garcia | 2.67 |
| 2 | Howie Pollet | 2.77 |
| 3 | Preacher Roe | 3.01 |
| 4 | Dave Koslo | 3.04 |
| 5 | Harry Brecheen | 3.11 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 24 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 3 | Ellis Kinder | 21 |
| 3 | Mel Parnell | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 185 |
| 2 | Don Newcombe | 163 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 148 |
| 4 | Allie Reynolds | 144 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 138 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 29 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 11 |
| 3 | Al Benton | 7 |
| 3 | Gerry Staley | 7 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 6 |