On This Day
Sunday, October 1, 1950
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1950 World Series
Upcoming Games
October 4, 1950
New York Yankees at Philadelphia Phillies
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Final Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 98 | 56 | .636 | -- |
Tigers | 95 | 59 | .617 | 3.0 |
Red Sox | 94 | 60 | .610 | 4.0 |
Indians | 92 | 62 | .597 | 6.0 |
Senators | 67 | 87 | .435 | 31.0 |
White Sox | 60 | 94 | .390 | 38.0 |
Browns | 58 | 96 | .377 | 40.0 |
Athletics | 52 | 102 | .338 | 46.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 91 | 63 | .591 | -- |
Dodgers | 89 | 65 | .578 | 2.0 |
Giants | 86 | 68 | .558 | 5.0 |
Braves | 83 | 71 | .539 | 8.0 |
Cardinals | 78 | 75 | .510 | 12.5 |
Reds | 66 | 87 | .431 | 24.5 |
Cubs | 64 | 89 | .418 | 26.5 |
Pirates | 57 | 96 | .373 | 33.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Adcock | 5 |
2 | Gil Coan | 4 |
2 | Dick Sisler | 4 |
2 | Tom Upton | 4 |
2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Zernial | 4 |
2 | Wally Westlake | 2 |
3 | Herb Conyers | 1 |
3 | Owen Friend | 1 |
3 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Zernial | 7 |
2 | Pat Mullin | 3 |
2 | Ray Murray | 3 |
2 | Stubby Overmire | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Bell | 2 |
2 | Herb Conyers | 1 |
2 | Jackie Jensen | 1 |
2 | Tom Upton | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Cliff Chambers | 0.67 |
2 | Bud Byerly | 0.33 |
2 | Bill Wight | 0.33 |
4 | Murry Dickson | 0.29 |
5 | 2 tied | 0.25 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Cliff Chambers | 1 |
1 | Eddie Erautt | 1 |
1 | Steve Gromek | 1 |
1 | Johnny Kucab | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Marv Rotblatt | 8 |
2 | Jack Bruner | 6 |
3 | Dave Cole | 5 |
4 | Cliff Chambers | 4 |
4 | Murry Dickson | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Bruner | 1 |
1 | Warren Hacker | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Goodman | .354 |
2 | Stan Musial | .346 |
3 | George Kell | .340 |
4 | Dom DiMaggio | .328 |
5 | Jackie Robinson | .328 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 47 |
2 | Al Rosen | 37 |
3 | Andy Pafko | 36 |
4 | Walt Dropo | 34 |
5 | 3 tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Walt Dropo | 144 |
1 | Vern Stephens | 144 |
3 | Del Ennis | 126 |
4 | Yogi Berra | 124 |
5 | Vic Wertz | 123 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 35 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | 17 |
3 | Duke Snider | 16 |
4 | Dom DiMaggio | 15 |
4 | Earl Torgeson | 15 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Konstanty | 2.55 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 2.71 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 2.99 |
4 | Ewell Blackwell | 3.03 |
5 | Larry Jansen | 3.08 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Lemon | 23 |
2 | Vic Raschi | 21 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
4 | Robin Roberts | 20 |
4 | Johnny Sain | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 191 |
2 | Ewell Blackwell | 189 |
3 | Bob Lemon | 170 |
4 | Larry Jansen | 162 |
5 | Allie Reynolds | 160 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Konstanty | 22 |
2 | Mickey Harris | 15 |
3 | Joe Page | 13 |
4 | Tom Ferrick | 11 |
5 | Ellis Kinder | 9 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Thomson | .439 |
2 | Joe Adcock | .404 |
3 | Dale Mitchell | .389 |
4 | Tommy Brown | .375 |
4 | Gil Coan | .375 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Yogi Berra | 6 |
1 | Tommy Brown | 6 |
1 | Gil Hodges | 6 |
1 | Gus Zernial | 6 |
5 | 2 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gil Hodges | 20 |
2 | Bobby Thomson | 16 |
3 | Yogi Berra | 15 |
3 | Duke Snider | 15 |
3 | Gus Zernial | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Pee Wee Reese | 4 |
1 | Hank Thompson | 4 |
3 | Gus Bell | 3 |
3 | Gil Coan | 3 |
3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Early Wynn | 0.78 |
2 | Ewell Blackwell | 1.00 |
2 | Bob Feller | 1.00 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 1.00 |
5 | Red Munger | 1.20 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Erv Palica | 4 |
1 | Hal White | 4 |
3 | Carl Erskine | 3 |
3 | Howie Fox | 3 |
3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Erv Palica | 22 |
2 | Bob Kuzava | 20 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 20 |
4 | Bob Lemon | 19 |
5 | 2 tied | 18 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dan Bankhead | 2 |
1 | Mickey Harris | 2 |
1 | Ellis Kinder | 2 |
4 | Jack Bruner | 1 |
4 | 12 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe DiMaggio | .362 |
2 | Wally Westlake | .361 |
3 | Gil Coan | .358 |
4 | Monte Irvin | .356 |
5 | Hoot Evers | .348 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Yogi Berra | 9 |
1 | Joe DiMaggio | 9 |
1 | Gil Hodges | 9 |
1 | Johnny Mize | 9 |
5 | 2 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe DiMaggio | 30 |
2 | Gil Hodges | 29 |
2 | Wally Westlake | 29 |
4 | Monte Irvin | 25 |
4 | Johnny Mize | 25 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 6 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | 5 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | 4 |
3 | Gil Coan | 4 |
3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ewell Blackwell | 1.01 |
2 | Jim Hearn | 1.59 |
2 | Bob Feller | 1.59 |
4 | Al Brazle | 1.91 |
5 | Steve Gromek | 2.08 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Carl Erskine | 5 |
1 | Howie Fox | 5 |
1 | Larry Jansen | 5 |
1 | Sal Maglie | 5 |
1 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ewell Blackwell | 40 |
2 | Bob Lemon | 38 |
3 | Vern Bickford | 32 |
3 | Erv Palica | 32 |
5 | 3 tied | 31 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Kinder | 5 |
2 | Luis Aloma | 2 |
2 | Dan Bankhead | 2 |
2 | Ralph Branca | 2 |
2 | 2 others tied | 2 |