On This Day
Thursday, April 19, 1951
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Senators | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| Yankees | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| Indians | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| Tigers | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
| Athletics | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
| Browns | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
| Red Sox | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Cubs | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| Dodgers | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Giants | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 |
| Reds | 0 | 3 | .000 | 2.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Elliott | 4 |
| 2 | Eddie Stanky | 4 |
| 4 | Chico Carrasquel | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 2 |
| 2 | Ray Coleman | 1 |
| 2 | Walker Cooper | 1 |
| 2 | Monte Irvin | 1 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monte Irvin | 6 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
| 2 | Eddie Robinson | 3 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 3 |
| 2 | Al Zarilla | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chico Carrasquel | 1 |
| 1 | Monte Irvin | 1 |
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Stanky | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 0.40 |
| 2 | Paul Minner | 0.25 |
| 3 | Willie Ramsdell | 0.22 |
| 4 | Jim Hearn | 0.20 |
| 5 | Jack Kramer | 0.17 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Hearn | 1 |
| 1 | Paul Minner | 1 |
| 1 | Chet Nichols | 1 |
| 1 | Marv Rotblatt | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 6 |
| 2 | Dave Koslo | 3 |
| 3 | Jim Hearn | 2 |
| 3 | Bill Kennedy | 2 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Brown | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | .714 |
| 1 | Eddie Robinson | .714 |
| 3 | Luke Easter | .667 |
| 4 | Jerry Coleman | .571 |
| 4 | George Metkovich | .571 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
| 2 | Walker Cooper | 2 |
| 2 | Willie Jones | 2 |
| 2 | Al Zarilla | 2 |
| 5 | 15 tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monte Irvin | 7 |
| 1 | Al Zarilla | 7 |
| 3 | Sam Jethroe | 6 |
| 4 | Jim Busby | 5 |
| 4 | Walker Cooper | 5 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Avila | 1 |
| 1 | Chico Carrasquel | 1 |
| 1 | Monte Irvin | 1 |
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 0.00 |
| 1 | Paul Minner | 0.00 |
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 0.00 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 0.00 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Chambers | 1 |
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Hearn | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Hiller | 1 |
| 1 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 6 |
| 1 | Connie Marrero | 6 |
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 6 |
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 6 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Werle | 2 |
| 2 | Hal Brown | 1 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Goodman | .351 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .345 |
| 3 | George Kell | .341 |
| 4 | Dom DiMaggio | .328 |
| 5 | Al Zarilla | .327 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 47 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 36 |
| 3 | Andy Pafko | 35 |
| 4 | Walt Dropo | 34 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 144 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 142 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 127 |
| 4 | Yogi Berra | 124 |
| 5 | Joe DiMaggio | 122 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 36 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 17 |
| 3 | Duke Snider | 16 |
| 3 | Earl Torgeson | 16 |
| 5 | Dom DiMaggio | 15 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 2.59 |
| 2 | Sal Maglie | 2.61 |
| 3 | Bubba Church | 2.76 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 2.84 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 3.02 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 24 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 22 |
| 3 | Larry Jansen | 20 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 20 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 192 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 191 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 171 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 162 |
| 5 | Vic Raschi | 161 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 22 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 15 |
| 3 | Joe Page | 12 |
| 4 | Tom Ferrick | 11 |
| 5 | Bill Werle | 10 |