On This Day
Monday, August 7, 1950
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 64 | 35 | .646 | -- |
Yankees | 62 | 39 | .614 | 3.0 |
Indians | 62 | 40 | .608 | 3.5 |
Red Sox | 59 | 44 | .573 | 7.0 |
Senators | 45 | 53 | .459 | 18.5 |
White Sox | 41 | 64 | .390 | 26.0 |
Browns | 36 | 64 | .360 | 28.5 |
Athletics | 36 | 66 | .353 | 29.5 |
Games
No GamesNational League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 63 | 42 | .600 | -- |
Braves | 57 | 44 | .564 | 4.0 |
Dodgers | 54 | 42 | .563 | 4.5 |
Cardinals | 56 | 46 | .549 | 5.5 |
Giants | 52 | 47 | .525 | 8.0 |
Cubs | 43 | 55 | .439 | 16.5 |
Reds | 41 | 58 | .414 | 19.0 |
Pirates | 34 | 66 | .340 | 26.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Thompson | 4 |
2 | Mike Goliat | 3 |
2 | Willie Jones | 3 |
2 | Don Mueller | 3 |
5 | 7 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Hartsfield | 1 |
1 | Willie Jones | 1 |
1 | Wes Westrum | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Goliat | 4 |
2 | Wes Westrum | 3 |
3 | Willie Jones | 2 |
3 | Don Mueller | 2 |
3 | Hank Thompson | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Stanky | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Johnson | 0.75 |
2 | Harry Brecheen | 0.14 |
3 | Vern Bickford | 0.12 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Johnson | 1 |
1 | Jack Kramer | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Johnson | 6 |
2 | Jack Kramer | 4 |
3 | Vern Bickford | 2 |
3 | Bob Hall | 2 |
3 | Ted Wilks | 2 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
None |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | .360 |
2 | Stan Musial | .360 |
3 | George Kell | .353 |
4 | Larry Doby | .350 |
5 | Hoot Evers | .332 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 29 |
1 | Al Rosen | 29 |
3 | Walt Dropo | 25 |
3 | Andy Pafko | 25 |
3 | Ted Williams | 25 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Walt Dropo | 106 |
2 | Vern Stephens | 105 |
3 | Vic Wertz | 100 |
4 | Del Ennis | 94 |
5 | Al Rosen | 88 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 29 |
2 | Dom DiMaggio | 12 |
3 | Earl Torgeson | 11 |
4 | Pee Wee Reese | 9 |
4 | 2 others tied | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Max Lanier | 2.83 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 2.90 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 3.12 |
4 | Sal Maglie | 3.20 |
5 | Art Houtteman | 3.22 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Lemon | 17 |
2 | Johnny Sain | 16 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 14 |
3 | Preacher Roe | 14 |
3 | 2 others tied | 14 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 138 |
2 | Ewell Blackwell | 120 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 119 |
4 | Curt Simmons | 112 |
5 | Bob Lemon | 106 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Konstanty | 16 |
2 | Joe Page | 12 |
3 | Mickey Harris | 11 |
4 | Tom Ferrick | 7 |
4 | Bill Werle | 7 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Hopp | .421 |
2 | Larry Doby | .419 |
3 | Johnny Groth | .419 |
4 | Walker Cooper | .417 |
5 | George Kell | .396 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Pafko | 8 |
1 | Vic Wertz | 8 |
3 | Larry Doby | 7 |
3 | Del Ennis | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Del Ennis | 26 |
2 | Sam Mele | 17 |
2 | Enos Slaughter | 17 |
4 | Vic Wertz | 16 |
5 | Larry Doby | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
2 | Eddie Stanky | 3 |
2 | Elmer Valo | 3 |
4 | Bobby Brown | 2 |
4 | 9 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Sanford | 0.00 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 0.67 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 1.33 |
3 | Dizzy Trout | 1.33 |
5 | Art Houtteman | 1.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Sain | 4 |
2 | Ewell Blackwell | 3 |
2 | Cloyd Boyer | 3 |
2 | Larry Jansen | 3 |
2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ewell Blackwell | 25 |
2 | Larry Jansen | 23 |
3 | Cloyd Boyer | 22 |
4 | Early Wynn | 21 |
5 | Erv Palica | 19 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
2 | Tom Ferrick | 2 |
2 | Mickey McDermott | 2 |
2 | Hal Newhouser | 2 |
5 | 12 tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .388 |
2 | Yogi Berra | .382 |
3 | Johnny Groth | .368 |
4 | Billy Goodman | .356 |
5 | Carl Furillo | .352 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Pafko | 12 |
2 | Johnny Mize | 10 |
2 | Vic Wertz | 10 |
4 | Del Ennis | 9 |
5 | 2 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Enos Slaughter | 37 |
2 | Del Ennis | 34 |
3 | Bobby Doerr | 27 |
3 | Earl Torgeson | 27 |
5 | 2 tied | 25 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 7 |
2 | Eddie Stanky | 5 |
3 | Dom DiMaggio | 4 |
3 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
5 | 6 tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Hearn | 1.23 |
2 | Dizzy Trout | 1.64 |
3 | Hal White | 1.78 |
4 | Robin Roberts | 1.80 |
5 | Cloyd Boyer | 2.09 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Lemon | 6 |
2 | Vern Bickford | 5 |
2 | Ellis Kinder | 5 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 5 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ewell Blackwell | 45 |
2 | Erv Palica | 38 |
3 | Bob Lemon | 36 |
4 | Tommy Byrne | 34 |
4 | Larry Jansen | 34 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Konstanty | 5 |
2 | Tom Ferrick | 3 |
2 | Bobby Hogue | 3 |
2 | Mickey McDermott | 3 |
5 | 2 tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .371 |
2 | George Kell | .354 |
3 | Carl Furillo | .353 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | .342 |
5 | Hoot Evers | .339 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 55 |
2 | Ted Williams | 42 |
3 | Vern Stephens | 37 |
4 | Del Ennis | 34 |
5 | Stan Musial | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Stephens | 154 |
2 | Vic Wertz | 141 |
3 | Ralph Kiner | 138 |
4 | Del Ennis | 135 |
4 | Ted Williams | 135 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 29 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | 20 |
3 | Pee Wee Reese | 18 |
4 | Bob Dillinger | 16 |
4 | Phil Rizzuto | 16 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Max Lanier | 2.94 |
2 | Preacher Roe | 3.18 |
3 | Art Houtteman | 3.23 |
4 | Warren Spahn | 3.31 |
5 | Larry Jansen | 3.31 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Lemon | 26 |
2 | Ellis Kinder | 22 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
4 | Art Houtteman | 20 |
4 | Preacher Roe | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 197 |
2 | Bob Lemon | 170 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 166 |
4 | Allie Reynolds | 154 |
5 | Ewell Blackwell | 151 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Page | 26 |
2 | Jim Konstanty | 20 |
3 | Mickey Harris | 11 |
4 | Tom Ferrick | 9 |
5 | 3 tied | 7 |