On This Day
Wednesday, May 23, 1951
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 22 | 9 | .710 | -- |
White Sox | 18 | 9 | .667 | 2.0 |
Tigers | 16 | 12 | .571 | 4.5 |
Red Sox | 17 | 13 | .567 | 4.5 |
Senators | 15 | 14 | .517 | 6.0 |
Indians | 14 | 15 | .483 | 7.0 |
Athletics | 9 | 22 | .290 | 13.0 |
Browns | 8 | 25 | .242 | 15.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 20 | 13 | .606 | -- |
Cardinals | 17 | 15 | .531 | 2.5 |
Cubs | 17 | 15 | .531 | 2.5 |
Braves | 18 | 17 | .514 | 3.0 |
Giants | 17 | 19 | .472 | 4.5 |
Phillies | 16 | 18 | .471 | 4.5 |
Reds | 15 | 18 | .455 | 5.0 |
Pirates | 14 | 19 | .424 | 6.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Mel Parnell | 4 |
2 | Cal Abrams | 3 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | 3 |
2 | Lou Boudreau | 3 |
2 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Cox | 1 |
1 | Gil Hodges | 1 |
1 | Monte Irvin | 1 |
1 | Dick Sisler | 1 |
1 | Wally Westlake | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Boudreau | 4 |
1 | Billy Cox | 4 |
1 | Vern Stephens | 4 |
4 | Gil Hodges | 3 |
4 | Wally Westlake | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Adcock | 1 |
1 | Dee Fondy | 1 |
1 | Sam Jethroe | 1 |
1 | Connie Ryan | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Howie Pollet | 0.80 |
2 | Paul Minner | 0.60 |
3 | Ken Heintzelman | 0.57 |
4 | Don Newcombe | 0.40 |
5 | Sal Maglie | 0.36 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 1 |
1 | Don Newcombe | 1 |
1 | Mel Parnell | 1 |
1 | Tom Poholsky | 1 |
1 | Willie Ramsdell | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Paul Minner | 6 |
2 | Ken Heintzelman | 4 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 4 |
2 | Don Newcombe | 4 |
2 | Howie Pollet | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Max Lanier | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | .415 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | .384 |
3 | Ferris Fain | .379 |
4 | Bob Elliott | .364 |
5 | Jim Busby | .359 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Gil Hodges | 14 |
2 | Wally Westlake | 13 |
3 | Hank Sauer | 9 |
3 | Duke Snider | 9 |
5 | 5 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Duke Snider | 32 |
2 | Gil Hodges | 31 |
3 | Hank Sauer | 30 |
4 | Eddie Robinson | 28 |
4 | 2 others tied | 28 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Busby | 10 |
2 | Sam Jethroe | 7 |
3 | Minnie Minoso | 6 |
4 | Chico Carrasquel | 5 |
4 | Dee Fondy | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Lopat | 1.29 |
2 | Mickey McDermott | 1.35 |
3 | Bob Feller | 2.34 |
4 | Vern Bickford | 2.35 |
5 | Warren Spahn | 2.43 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Lopat | 7 |
1 | Vic Raschi | 7 |
3 | Vern Bickford | 6 |
3 | Sal Maglie | 6 |
3 | Gerry Staley | 6 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Vic Raschi | 38 |
1 | Warren Spahn | 38 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 37 |
4 | Mickey McDermott | 36 |
4 | Mel Queen | 36 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Werle | 5 |
2 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
2 | Frank Smith | 3 |
4 | Ralph Branca | 2 |
4 | 8 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Cal Abrams | .541 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | .474 |
3 | Ferris Fain | .458 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | .444 |
5 | Pee Wee Reese | .421 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Wally Westlake | 9 |
2 | Gus Zernial | 7 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 6 |
4 | Bob Elliott | 4 |
4 | 6 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Duke Snider | 20 |
2 | Hank Sauer | 17 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 16 |
3 | Wally Westlake | 16 |
5 | Pee Wee Reese | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 5 |
2 | Minnie Minoso | 4 |
3 | Duke Snider | 3 |
4 | Hank Arft | 2 |
4 | 8 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Harry Taylor | 0.00 |
2 | Johnny Klippstein | 0.98 |
3 | Vern Bickford | 1.35 |
4 | Mickey McDermott | 1.57 |
5 | Allie Reynolds | 1.64 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 4 |
2 | Joe Dobson | 3 |
2 | Clyde King | 3 |
2 | Dutch Leonard | 3 |
2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey McDermott | 22 |
2 | Vern Bickford | 19 |
2 | Vic Raschi | 19 |
4 | Ted Gray | 15 |
4 | Don Newcombe | 15 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Branca | 2 |
1 | Dave Koslo | 2 |
1 | Ken Raffensberger | 2 |
4 | Al Brazle | 1 |
4 | 14 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | .431 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | .396 |
3 | Ferris Fain | .379 |
4 | Richie Ashburn | .371 |
5 | Al Dark | .367 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Gil Hodges | 13 |
2 | Wally Westlake | 11 |
3 | Hank Sauer | 9 |
3 | Duke Snider | 9 |
5 | 2 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gil Hodges | 30 |
1 | Duke Snider | 30 |
3 | Hank Sauer | 29 |
4 | Al Rosen | 25 |
5 | Bob Elliott | 24 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Busby | 8 |
2 | Sam Jethroe | 6 |
2 | Minnie Minoso | 6 |
4 | Chico Carrasquel | 4 |
4 | Dee Fondy | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Lopat | 1.33 |
2 | Mickey McDermott | 1.50 |
3 | Vern Bickford | 1.71 |
4 | Warren Spahn | 2.20 |
5 | Sal Maglie | 2.48 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Lopat | 6 |
1 | Sal Maglie | 6 |
1 | Vic Raschi | 6 |
4 | Vern Bickford | 5 |
4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mel Queen | 36 |
2 | Mickey McDermott | 32 |
2 | Vic Raschi | 32 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 32 |
5 | Vern Bickford | 30 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
1 | Frank Smith | 3 |
1 | Bill Werle | 3 |
4 | Ralph Branca | 2 |
4 | 8 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | .346 |
2 | George Kell | .342 |
3 | Billy Goodman | .337 |
4 | Stan Musial | .327 |
5 | Dom DiMaggio | .326 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 47 |
2 | Gil Hodges | 42 |
3 | Hank Sauer | 39 |
4 | Andy Pafko | 38 |
5 | Duke Snider | 37 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Walt Dropo | 134 |
2 | Duke Snider | 126 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 124 |
4 | Yogi Berra | 122 |
5 | Vern Stephens | 121 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 38 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | 15 |
2 | Phil Rizzuto | 15 |
2 | Duke Snider | 15 |
5 | 4 tied | 13 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 2.55 |
2 | Eddie Lopat | 2.59 |
3 | Jim Konstanty | 2.79 |
4 | Jim Hearn | 2.91 |
5 | Warren Spahn | 2.92 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vic Raschi | 24 |
2 | Vern Bickford | 23 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 23 |
4 | Bob Lemon | 22 |
5 | 3 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 196 |
2 | Ewell Blackwell | 193 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 170 |
4 | Vic Raschi | 167 |
5 | Bob Lemon | 162 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Konstanty | 22 |
2 | Mickey Harris | 13 |
3 | Tom Ferrick | 11 |
4 | Ellis Kinder | 10 |
5 | 4 tied | 9 |