On This Day
Wednesday, May 2, 1951
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senators | 9 | 3 | .750 | -- |
| Indians | 9 | 3 | .750 | -- |
| Yankees | 10 | 4 | .714 | -- |
| Red Sox | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Tigers | 4 | 6 | .400 | 4.0 |
| Browns | 4 | 10 | .286 | 6.0 |
| Athletics | 2 | 13 | .133 | 8.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 11 | 6 | .647 | -- |
| Cardinals | 7 | 4 | .636 | 1.0 |
| Pirates | 7 | 5 | .583 | 1.5 |
| Dodgers | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2.0 |
| Cubs | 5 | 7 | .417 | 3.5 |
| Reds | 5 | 8 | .385 | 4.0 |
| Giants | 5 | 12 | .294 | 6.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Del Ennis | 4 |
| 1 | Harry Simpson | 4 |
| 3 | Johnny Bero | 3 |
| 3 | Pete Castiglione | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Boudreau | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Castiglione | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Coleman | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Limmer | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Wyrostek | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Boudreau | 3 |
| 2 | Lou Brissie | 2 |
| 2 | Pete Castiglione | 2 |
| 2 | Al Dark | 2 |
| 2 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 1 |
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 0.55 |
| 2 | Murry Dickson | 0.44 |
| 3 | Sandy Consuegra | 0.43 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 0.20 |
| 5 | Ken Heintzelman | 0.18 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 1 |
| 1 | Sandy Consuegra | 1 |
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Herbert | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 6 |
| 2 | Murry Dickson | 4 |
| 3 | Sandy Consuegra | 3 |
| 4 | Ewell Blackwell | 2 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 2 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brissie | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Smith | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | .413 |
| 2 | Del Ennis | .396 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | .390 |
| 4 | Bob Elliott | .388 |
| 5 | Chico Carrasquel | .382 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 6 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 5 |
| 3 | Ray Coleman | 4 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 4 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Coleman | 15 |
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 15 |
| 3 | Andy Pafko | 14 |
| 4 | Larry Doby | 13 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 6 |
| 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 | 0.75 |
| 3 | Sandy Consuegra | 1.00 |
| 3 | Connie Marrero | 1.00 |
| 5 | Mickey McDermott | 1.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 3 |
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 3 |
| 1 | Sandy Consuegra | 3 |
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 3 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 2 | Mel Queen | 17 |
| 3 | Joe Hatten | 16 |
| 3 | Don Newcombe | 16 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 16 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Werle | 3 |
| 2 | Sheldon Jones | 2 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 2 |
| 2 | Frank Smith | 2 |
| 5 | 15 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Goodman | .352 |
| 2 | George Kell | .344 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .340 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | .336 |
| 5 | Larry Doby | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 47 |
| 2 | Andy Pafko | 38 |
| 3 | Gil Hodges | 36 |
| 3 | Al Rosen | 36 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 144 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 130 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 126 |
| 4 | Bobby Doerr | 121 |
| 5 | Gil Hodges | 120 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 36 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 15 |
| 2 | Dom DiMaggio | 15 |
| 4 | Pee Wee Reese | 14 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 2.56 |
| 2 | Sal Maglie | 2.67 |
| 3 | Jim Hearn | 2.79 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 2.99 |
| 5 | Eddie Lopat | 3.04 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 25 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 23 |
| 3 | Vern Bickford | 22 |
| 4 | Don Newcombe | 20 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 201 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 191 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 171 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 170 |
| 5 | Vic Raschi | 165 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 24 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 15 |
| 3 | Tom Ferrick | 12 |
| 4 | Joe Page | 11 |
| 4 | Bill Werle | 11 |