On This Day
Monday, April 23, 1951
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 5 | 1 | .833 | -- |
| White Sox | 4 | 1 | .800 | 0.5 |
| Senators | 4 | 1 | .800 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 4 | 2 | .667 | 1.0 |
| Red Sox | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Tigers | 2 | 4 | .333 | 3.0 |
| Athletics | 1 | 6 | .143 | 4.5 |
| Browns | 1 | 6 | .143 | 4.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 5 | 1 | .833 | -- |
| Cubs | 4 | 1 | .800 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Braves | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Giants | 2 | 6 | .250 | 4.0 |
| Reds | 1 | 5 | .167 | 4.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Ginsberg | 3 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 3 |
| 4 | Al Dark | 2 |
| 4 | 20 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Ginsberg | 1 |
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Limmer | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Lohrke | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Mullin | 3 |
| 1 | Vic Wertz | 3 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | 2 |
| 3 | Ray Coleman | 2 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Pellagrini | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Queen | 1.12 |
| 2 | Joe Hatten | 1.00 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 0.75 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 0.67 |
| 5 | Dizzy Trout | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Herbert | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Hiller | 1 |
| 1 | Clyde King | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Hatten | 9 |
| 1 | Mel Queen | 9 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 8 |
| 4 | Harry Brecheen | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | .524 |
| 2 | Jackie Jensen | .500 |
| 3 | Mickey Vernon | .474 |
| 4 | Johnny Wyrostek | .455 |
| 5 | Gus Bell | .429 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
| 1 | Willie Jones | 3 |
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 3 |
| 4 | Walker Cooper | 2 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 9 |
| 1 | Al Zarilla | 9 |
| 3 | Walker Cooper | 8 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 8 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | 8 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 2 |
| 2 | Bobby Avila | 1 |
| 2 | Johnny Berardino | 1 |
| 2 | Chico Carrasquel | 1 |
| 2 | 21 others tied | 1 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Gumpert | 0.00 |
| 1 | Paul Minner | 0.00 |
| 1 | Max Surkont | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bill Werle | 0.00 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Hiller | 2 |
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 2 |
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 2 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 2 |
| 1 | Early Wynn | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 14 |
| 2 | Billy Pierce | 12 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 10 |
| 4 | Mike Garcia | 9 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 9 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Werle | 2 |
| 2 | Hal Brown | 1 |
| 2 | George Estock | 1 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 1 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Goodman | .357 |
| 2 | George Kell | .341 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .339 |
| 4 | Dom DiMaggio | .329 |
| 5 | Al Zarilla | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 45 |
| 2 | Andy Pafko | 37 |
| 3 | Al Rosen | 35 |
| 4 | Walt Dropo | 34 |
| 5 | Del Ennis | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 144 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 136 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 127 |
| 4 | Vic Wertz | 122 |
| 5 | Yogi Berra | 121 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 36 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 16 |
| 2 | Duke Snider | 16 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 16 |
| 5 | Dom DiMaggio | 15 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 2.60 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 2.66 |
| 3 | Bubba Church | 2.83 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 2.92 |
| 5 | Early Wynn | 2.99 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 24 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 23 |
| 3 | Don Newcombe | 21 |
| 4 | Vern Bickford | 20 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 197 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 195 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 177 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 166 |
| 5 | Vic Raschi | 161 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 22 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 15 |
| 3 | Tom Ferrick | 11 |
| 3 | Joe Page | 11 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 10 |