On This Day
Sunday, April 29, 1951
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Senators | 7 | 3 | .700 | -- |
Indians | 7 | 3 | .700 | 0.0 |
Yankees | 8 | 4 | .667 | 0.0 |
Red Sox | 7 | 4 | .636 | 0.5 |
White Sox | 6 | 4 | .600 | 1.0 |
Tigers | 3 | 5 | .375 | 3.0 |
Browns | 4 | 8 | .333 | 4.0 |
Athletics | 1 | 12 | .077 | 7.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 6 | 3 | .667 | -- |
Dodgers | 8 | 4 | .667 | -0.5 |
Braves | 10 | 5 | .667 | -1.0 |
Phillies | 7 | 6 | .538 | 1.0 |
Pirates | 5 | 5 | .500 | 1.5 |
Cubs | 5 | 5 | .500 | 1.5 |
Reds | 4 | 7 | .364 | 3.0 |
Giants | 2 | 12 | .143 | 6.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Coleman | 5 |
1 | Minnie Minoso | 5 |
1 | Al Rosen | 5 |
4 | Richie Ashburn | 4 |
4 | 5 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Doerr | 2 |
1 | Duke Snider | 2 |
3 | Jim Delsing | 1 |
3 | Dom DiMaggio | 1 |
3 | 20 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 6 |
2 | Ted Kluszewski | 4 |
2 | Les Moss | 4 |
4 | Johnny Berardino | 3 |
4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Nellie Fox | 2 |
2 | Ray Coleman | 1 |
2 | Gil McDougald | 1 |
2 | Ken Wood | 1 |
2 | Bobby Young | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Early Wynn | 0.88 |
2 | Mel Queen | 0.86 |
3 | Jocko Thompson | 0.75 |
4 | Bob Kuzava | 0.60 |
5 | Harry Brecheen | 0.56 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Bickford | 1 |
1 | Harry Brecheen | 1 |
1 | Leo Cristante | 1 |
1 | Murry Dickson | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Early Wynn | 7 |
2 | Bob Kuzava | 6 |
2 | Mel Queen | 6 |
4 | Harry Brecheen | 5 |
4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clyde King | 1 |
1 | Jim Konstanty | 1 |
1 | Sid Schacht | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Busby | .462 |
2 | Eddie Robinson | .448 |
3 | Nellie Fox | .400 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | .396 |
5 | Chico Carrasquel | .391 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Gil Hodges | 6 |
2 | Sam Jethroe | 5 |
3 | Del Ennis | 4 |
3 | Andy Pafko | 4 |
3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | 13 |
2 | Sam Jethroe | 12 |
2 | Andy Pafko | 12 |
2 | Al Zarilla | 12 |
5 | 5 tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Busby | 5 |
2 | Chico Carrasquel | 3 |
2 | Jackie Jensen | 3 |
4 | Ray Coleman | 2 |
4 | 4 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Lopat | 0.33 |
2 | Gerry Staley | 0.50 |
3 | Sandy Consuegra | 1.00 |
3 | Connie Marrero | 1.00 |
5 | Mickey McDermott | 1.20 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Bickford | 3 |
1 | Ned Garver | 3 |
1 | Eddie Lopat | 3 |
1 | Max Surkont | 3 |
5 | 18 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 20 |
2 | Mel Queen | 17 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 15 |
3 | Bob Lemon | 15 |
3 | 3 others tied | 15 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Werle | 3 |
2 | Jim Konstanty | 2 |
3 | Hal Brown | 1 |
3 | Fritz Dorish | 1 |
3 | 12 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Goodman | .357 |
2 | George Kell | .340 |
3 | Stan Musial | .339 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | .336 |
5 | Dom DiMaggio | .330 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 46 |
2 | Andy Pafko | 38 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 36 |
3 | Al Rosen | 36 |
5 | 2 tied | 34 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Walt Dropo | 144 |
2 | Vern Stephens | 133 |
3 | Del Ennis | 126 |
4 | Bobby Doerr | 124 |
5 | Ted Kluszewski | 122 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 37 |
2 | Earl Torgeson | 16 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | 15 |
3 | Dom DiMaggio | 15 |
5 | 2 tied | 14 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 2.57 |
2 | Jim Konstanty | 2.68 |
3 | Jim Hearn | 2.80 |
4 | Larry Jansen | 2.99 |
5 | Robin Roberts | 3.01 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Lemon | 24 |
2 | Vern Bickford | 22 |
2 | Vic Raschi | 22 |
4 | Don Newcombe | 20 |
4 | 3 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 199 |
2 | Ewell Blackwell | 195 |
3 | Bob Lemon | 174 |
4 | Larry Jansen | 170 |
5 | Vic Raschi | 161 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Konstanty | 24 |
2 | Mickey Harris | 15 |
3 | Tom Ferrick | 11 |
3 | Joe Page | 11 |
3 | Bill Werle | 11 |