On This Day
Monday, May 7, 1951
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 14 | 5 | .737 | -- |
Senators | 12 | 6 | .667 | 1.5 |
Indians | 11 | 6 | .647 | 2.0 |
White Sox | 10 | 7 | .588 | 3.0 |
Red Sox | 10 | 9 | .526 | 4.0 |
Tigers | 7 | 8 | .467 | 5.0 |
Browns | 5 | 15 | .250 | 9.5 |
Athletics | 3 | 16 | .158 | 11.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 10 | 6 | .625 | -- |
Braves | 13 | 9 | .591 | 0.0 |
Dodgers | 11 | 9 | .550 | 1.0 |
Pirates | 9 | 8 | .529 | 1.5 |
Phillies | 10 | 10 | .500 | 2.0 |
Cubs | 8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 |
Reds | 7 | 11 | .389 | 4.0 |
Giants | 8 | 14 | .364 | 5.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Dale Mitchell | 4 |
2 | Gil Coan | 3 |
2 | Larry Doby | 3 |
2 | Cass Michaels | 3 |
2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Doby | 2 |
2 | Gene Bearden | 1 |
2 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
2 | Allie Clark | 1 |
2 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Doby | 4 |
2 | Allie Clark | 3 |
2 | Sam Dente | 3 |
4 | Yogi Berra | 2 |
4 | 7 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Mantle | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Willard Nixon | 1.00 |
2 | Ned Garver | 0.50 |
3 | Gerry Staley | 0.44 |
4 | Preacher Roe | 0.33 |
5 | Tommy Byrne | 0.30 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Bearden | 1 |
1 | Mickey Harris | 1 |
1 | Willard Nixon | 1 |
1 | Preacher Roe | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Gerry Staley | 7 |
2 | Willard Nixon | 6 |
3 | Gene Bearden | 4 |
3 | Ned Garver | 4 |
3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
None |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | .400 |
2 | Dick Sisler | .397 |
3 | Bob Elliott | .397 |
4 | Jim Busby | .388 |
5 | Pee Wee Reese | .359 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Gil Hodges | 8 |
2 | Sam Jethroe | 6 |
2 | Andy Pafko | 6 |
2 | Duke Snider | 6 |
5 | 2 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Pafko | 19 |
2 | Larry Doby | 17 |
2 | Bobby Doerr | 17 |
2 | Bob Elliott | 17 |
2 | 2 others tied | 17 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Busby | 9 |
2 | Bobby Avila | 3 |
2 | Chico Carrasquel | 3 |
2 | Dee Fondy | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Lopat | 0.25 |
2 | Ken Holcombe | 0.50 |
3 | Gerry Staley | 0.76 |
4 | Connie Marrero | 1.00 |
5 | Bob Feller | 1.33 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Bickford | 4 |
1 | Eddie Lopat | 4 |
1 | Vic Raschi | 4 |
1 | Preacher Roe | 4 |
5 | 15 tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 26 |
2 | Mel Queen | 22 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 20 |
3 | Early Wynn | 20 |
5 | 3 tied | 19 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Werle | 4 |
2 | Lou Brissie | 2 |
2 | Sheldon Jones | 2 |
2 | Clyde King | 2 |
2 | 2 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Goodman | .345 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | .339 |
3 | George Kell | .337 |
4 | Stan Musial | .336 |
5 | Yogi Berra | .326 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 46 |
2 | Andy Pafko | 39 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 37 |
3 | Al Rosen | 37 |
5 | Hank Sauer | 35 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Walt Dropo | 144 |
2 | Vern Stephens | 129 |
3 | Bobby Doerr | 125 |
4 | Yogi Berra | 124 |
5 | Al Rosen | 123 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 34 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | 15 |
3 | Dom DiMaggio | 14 |
3 | Duke Snider | 14 |
3 | Earl Torgeson | 14 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 2.61 |
2 | Jim Konstanty | 2.75 |
3 | Eddie Lopat | 2.78 |
4 | Jim Hearn | 2.91 |
5 | Warren Spahn | 3.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Lemon | 24 |
2 | Vern Bickford | 23 |
2 | Vic Raschi | 23 |
4 | Preacher Roe | 21 |
5 | 4 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ewell Blackwell | 199 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 195 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 171 |
4 | Bob Lemon | 166 |
5 | Vic Raschi | 160 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Konstanty | 21 |
2 | Mickey Harris | 14 |
3 | Tom Ferrick | 12 |
4 | Bill Werle | 11 |
5 | 3 tied | 10 |