On This Day
Wednesday, May 9, 1951
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 15 | 6 | .714 | -- |
| Senators | 12 | 7 | .632 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 11 | 7 | .611 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 10 | 8 | .556 | 3.5 |
| Tigers | 9 | 8 | .529 | 4.0 |
| Red Sox | 10 | 9 | .526 | 4.0 |
| Athletics | 5 | 16 | .238 | 10.0 |
| Browns | 5 | 16 | .238 | 10.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 15 | 9 | .625 | -- |
| Cardinals | 10 | 8 | .556 | 2.0 |
| Dodgers | 12 | 10 | .545 | 2.0 |
| Pirates | 10 | 9 | .526 | 2.5 |
| Phillies | 11 | 11 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Cubs | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3.5 |
| Giants | 10 | 14 | .417 | 5.0 |
| Reds | 7 | 13 | .350 | 6.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Dark | 4 |
| 1 | Whitey Lockman | 4 |
| 1 | Ray Noble | 4 |
| 4 | Ferris Fain | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Noble | 2 |
| 2 | Eddie Joost | 1 |
| 2 | Eddie Lopat | 1 |
| 2 | Les Moss | 1 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 5 |
| 1 | Ray Noble | 5 |
| 3 | Al Dark | 4 |
| 4 | Whitey Lockman | 3 |
| 4 | Dick Sisler | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 1 |
| 1 | Monte Irvin | 1 |
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Stanky | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 2.25 |
| 2 | Sal Maglie | 0.62 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 0.57 |
| 4 | Eddie Lopat | 0.45 |
| 5 | Al Sima | 0.40 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 1 |
| 1 | Clyde King | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 9 |
| 2 | Eddie Lopat | 5 |
| 2 | Sal Maglie | 5 |
| 2 | Russ Meyer | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | .405 |
| 2 | Bob Elliott | .397 |
| 3 | Dick Sisler | .383 |
| 4 | Jim Busby | .380 |
| 5 | Al Dark | .364 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 8 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 6 |
| 2 | Andy Pafko | 6 |
| 2 | Duke Snider | 6 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 20 |
| 2 | Al Dark | 18 |
| 2 | Larry Doby | 18 |
| 2 | Monte Irvin | 18 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 17 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 9 |
| 2 | Eddie Stanky | 4 |
| 3 | Bobby Avila | 3 |
| 3 | Chico Carrasquel | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 0.60 |
| 2 | Gerry Staley | 0.76 |
| 3 | Connie Marrero | 1.00 |
| 4 | Bob Feller | 1.33 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 1.42 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 5 |
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 5 |
| 3 | Ray Herbert | 4 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 26 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 26 |
| 3 | Mel Queen | 25 |
| 4 | Vern Bickford | 23 |
| 4 | Sal Maglie | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Werle | 5 |
| 2 | Lou Brissie | 2 |
| 2 | Sheldon Jones | 2 |
| 2 | Clyde King | 2 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Kryhoski | .457 |
| 2 | Minnie Minoso | .441 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | .438 |
| 4 | Dick Sisler | .429 |
| 5 | Gil Coan | .424 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 6 |
| 2 | Hank Sauer | 5 |
| 2 | Duke Snider | 5 |
| 4 | Joe Adcock | 4 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Dark | 16 |
| 2 | Larry Doby | 15 |
| 3 | Granny Hamner | 13 |
| 3 | Phil Rizzuto | 13 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 6 |
| 2 | Eddie Stanky | 3 |
| 2 | Bobby Young | 3 |
| 4 | Richie Ashburn | 2 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Holcombe | 0.50 |
| 2 | Eddie Lopat | 0.67 |
| 3 | Gerry Staley | 0.68 |
| 4 | Frank Smith | 0.69 |
| 5 | Junior Walsh | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 4 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 3 |
| 2 | Ray Herbert | 3 |
| 2 | Eddie Lopat | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 20 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 18 |
| 3 | Mel Queen | 16 |
| 3 | Herm Wehmeier | 16 |
| 5 | Sal Maglie | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brissie | 2 |
| 1 | Sheldon Jones | 2 |
| 1 | Clyde King | 2 |
| 1 | Frank Smith | 2 |
| 1 | Bill Werle | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Goodman | .345 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | .338 |
| 3 | George Kell | .336 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | .332 |
| 5 | Bob Elliott | .328 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 46 |
| 2 | Andy Pafko | 39 |
| 3 | Gil Hodges | 37 |
| 4 | Hank Sauer | 36 |
| 5 | Al Rosen | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 144 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 127 |
| 3 | Yogi Berra | 123 |
| 4 | Bobby Doerr | 121 |
| 4 | Al Rosen | 121 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 34 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 15 |
| 3 | Dom DiMaggio | 14 |
| 3 | Earl Torgeson | 14 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 13 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 2.63 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 2.72 |
| 3 | Eddie Lopat | 2.76 |
| 4 | Jim Hearn | 2.91 |
| 5 | Larry Jansen | 2.95 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 24 |
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 24 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 23 |
| 4 | Eddie Lopat | 21 |
| 4 | Preacher Roe | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 195 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 195 |
| 3 | Larry Jansen | 177 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 169 |
| 5 | Vic Raschi | 158 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 21 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 14 |
| 3 | Tom Ferrick | 12 |
| 3 | Bill Werle | 12 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 10 |