On This Day
Thursday, May 17, 1951
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 19 | 8 | .704 | -- |
| White Sox | 14 | 9 | .609 | 3.0 |
| Tigers | 14 | 10 | .583 | 3.5 |
| Senators | 14 | 11 | .560 | 4.0 |
| Red Sox | 12 | 12 | .500 | 5.5 |
| Indians | 12 | 12 | .500 | 5.5 |
| Athletics | 8 | 19 | .296 | 11.0 |
| Browns | 8 | 20 | .286 | 11.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 15 | 12 | .556 | -- |
| Pirates | 14 | 13 | .519 | 1.0 |
| Cubs | 14 | 13 | .519 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 15 | 14 | .517 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 13 | 13 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Reds | 14 | 14 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Giants | 14 | 17 | .452 | 3.0 |
| Phillies | 13 | 16 | .448 | 3.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Mele | 4 |
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
| 3 | Frank Baumholtz | 3 |
| 3 | Joe Ginsberg | 3 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sid Gordon | 1 |
| 1 | Randy Jackson | 1 |
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 1 |
| 1 | Don Mueller | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 5 |
| 2 | Hank Sauer | 4 |
| 3 | Sid Gordon | 3 |
| 3 | Johnny Lipon | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Hartsfield | 1 |
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 1 |
| 1 | Irv Noren | 1 |
| 1 | Connie Ryan | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 0.46 |
| 2 | Willie Ramsdell | 0.38 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 0.29 |
| 4 | Joe Presko | 0.22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 0.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Hiller | 1 |
| 1 | Connie Marrero | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Presko | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 6 |
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 6 |
| 3 | Willie Ramsdell | 5 |
| 4 | Bill Kennedy | 4 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 2 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Smith | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | .417 |
| 2 | Bob Elliott | .386 |
| 3 | Ferris Fain | .386 |
| 4 | Jim Busby | .363 |
| 5 | Al Dark | .361 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 11 |
| 2 | Wally Westlake | 9 |
| 3 | Andy Pafko | 8 |
| 3 | Duke Snider | 8 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 26 |
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 26 |
| 3 | Duke Snider | 25 |
| 4 | Andy Pafko | 24 |
| 4 | Vic Wertz | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 10 |
| 2 | Chico Carrasquel | 4 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
| 2 | Eddie Stanky | 4 |
| 5 | 9 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 1.17 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 1.25 |
| 3 | Bob Schultz | 2.09 |
| 4 | Vern Bickford | 2.28 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 2.49 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 6 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 6 |
| 3 | Vern Bickford | 5 |
| 3 | Ewell Blackwell | 5 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 34 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 34 |
| 3 | Mel Queen | 32 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 32 |
| 5 | Ewell Blackwell | 29 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Werle | 5 |
| 2 | Frank Smith | 3 |
| 3 | Lou Brissie | 2 |
| 3 | Bob Hooper | 2 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Kryhoski | .488 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | .455 |
| 3 | Ferris Fain | .449 |
| 4 | Vic Wertz | .407 |
| 5 | Al Dark | .396 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Zernial | 7 |
| 2 | Hank Sauer | 6 |
| 3 | Gil Hodges | 5 |
| 3 | Hank Thompson | 5 |
| 3 | Wally Westlake | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 22 |
| 2 | Duke Snider | 18 |
| 2 | Vic Wertz | 18 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 17 |
| 5 | Ferris Fain | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 4 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 3 |
| 2 | Phil Rizzuto | 3 |
| 2 | Eddie Stanky | 3 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Klippstein | 0.00 |
| 1 | Marv Rotblatt | 0.00 |
| 3 | Ewell Blackwell | 0.69 |
| 4 | Vern Bickford | 1.38 |
| 5 | Bill Kennedy | 1.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 3 |
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 3 |
| 1 | Connie Marrero | 3 |
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Gray | 21 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 19 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 19 |
| 4 | Vern Bickford | 18 |
| 4 | Gerry Staley | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Hooper | 2 |
| 1 | Ken Raffensberger | 2 |
| 1 | Bill Werle | 2 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 1 |
| 4 | 14 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Kell | .344 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | .344 |
| 3 | Billy Goodman | .341 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | .331 |
| 5 | Bob Elliott | .328 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 46 |
| 2 | Gil Hodges | 40 |
| 3 | Andy Pafko | 38 |
| 4 | Hank Sauer | 37 |
| 5 | Duke Snider | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 140 |
| 2 | Vic Wertz | 125 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 124 |
| 4 | Yogi Berra | 122 |
| 4 | Gil Hodges | 122 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 35 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 15 |
| 2 | Dom DiMaggio | 15 |
| 2 | Phil Rizzuto | 15 |
| 2 | Duke Snider | 15 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 2.57 |
| 2 | Eddie Lopat | 2.66 |
| 3 | Jim Konstanty | 2.71 |
| 4 | Jim Hearn | 2.84 |
| 5 | Larry Jansen | 2.95 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 24 |
| 2 | Vern Bickford | 23 |
| 2 | Bob Lemon | 23 |
| 4 | Eddie Lopat | 21 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 195 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 195 |
| 3 | Larry Jansen | 170 |
| 4 | Vic Raschi | 167 |
| 5 | Bob Lemon | 162 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 21 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 13 |
| 3 | Tom Ferrick | 11 |
| 4 | Lou Brissie | 10 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 10 |