On This Day
Saturday, September 29, 1951
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 97 | 56 | .634 | -- |
| Indians | 93 | 60 | .608 | 4.0 |
| Red Sox | 87 | 66 | .569 | 10.0 |
| White Sox | 81 | 72 | .529 | 16.0 |
| Tigers | 72 | 81 | .471 | 25.0 |
| Athletics | 69 | 83 | .454 | 27.5 |
| Senators | 61 | 91 | .401 | 35.5 |
| Browns | 51 | 102 | .333 | 46.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 95 | 58 | .621 | -- |
| Dodgers | 95 | 58 | .621 | -- |
| Cardinals | 80 | 72 | .526 | 14.5 |
| Braves | 76 | 77 | .497 | 19.0 |
| Phillies | 73 | 80 | .477 | 22.0 |
| Reds | 68 | 85 | .444 | 27.0 |
| Pirates | 63 | 90 | .412 | 32.0 |
| Cubs | 61 | 91 | .401 | 33.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Easter | 4 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 3 |
| 2 | Floyd Baker | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Brideweser | 3 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Easter | 2 |
| 2 | Hank Edwards | 1 |
| 2 | Andy Pafko | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Easter | 5 |
| 2 | Bud Sheely | 4 |
| 3 | Billy Hitchcock | 2 |
| 3 | Tom Morgan | 2 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Jensen | 2 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 2 |
| 3 | Joe Collins | 1 |
| 3 | Tommy Glaviano | 1 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 1.00 |
| 2 | Lou Kretlow | 0.89 |
| 3 | Murry Dickson | 0.73 |
| 3 | Mickey McDermott | 0.73 |
| 5 | Ewell Blackwell | 0.71 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Brissie | 1 |
| 1 | Jackie Collum | 1 |
| 1 | Alex Kellner | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 8 |
| 1 | Lou Kretlow | 8 |
| 1 | Mickey McDermott | 8 |
| 4 | Bob Cain | 7 |
| 5 | Don Newcombe | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Bokelmann | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Kuzava | 1 |
| 1 | Ernie Nevel | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Smith | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .357 |
| 2 | Ferris Fain | .344 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | .342 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | .335 |
| 5 | Roy Campanella | .327 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 41 |
| 2 | Gil Hodges | 39 |
| 3 | Roy Campanella | 33 |
| 3 | Gus Zernial | 33 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Zernial | 129 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 126 |
| 3 | Monte Irvin | 119 |
| 4 | Eddie Robinson | 117 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | 109 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 35 |
| 2 | Minnie Minoso | 31 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | 29 |
| 4 | Jim Busby | 26 |
| 5 | Jackie Robinson | 25 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saul Rogovin | 2.78 |
| 2 | Chet Nichols | 2.88 |
| 3 | Eddie Lopat | 2.91 |
| 4 | Preacher Roe | 2.92 |
| 5 | Sal Maglie | 2.95 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 23 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 22 |
| 2 | Preacher Roe | 22 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 164 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 164 |
| 3 | Don Newcombe | 159 |
| 4 | Sal Maglie | 140 |
| 5 | Larry Jansen | 138 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 16 |
| 2 | Ted Wilks | 13 |
| 3 | Carl Scheib | 11 |
| 3 | Frank Smith | 11 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 9 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferris Fain | .486 |
| 2 | Bobby Thomson | .417 |
| 3 | Dave Philley | .405 |
| 4 | Nellie Fox | .404 |
| 5 | Minnie Minoso | .382 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Easter | 4 |
| 1 | Willie Jones | 4 |
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 4 |
| 1 | Vic Wertz | 4 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Easter | 13 |
| 1 | Willie Jones | 13 |
| 3 | Monte Irvin | 12 |
| 3 | Jack Merson | 12 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
| 2 | Nellie Fox | 3 |
| 2 | Carl Furillo | 3 |
| 2 | Randy Jackson | 3 |
| 2 | Ted Kluszewski | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 0.50 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 0.67 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 0.67 |
| 4 | Dizzy Trout | 0.67 |
| 5 | Tommy Byrne | 0.95 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ned Garver | 3 |
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 3 |
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 3 |
| 1 | Ken Raffensberger | 3 |
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 23 |
| 2 | Murry Dickson | 17 |
| 2 | Don Newcombe | 17 |
| 4 | Chet Nichols | 16 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Wilks | 3 |
| 2 | Carl Scheib | 2 |
| 3 | Ewell Blackwell | 1 |
| 3 | Dick Bokelmann | 1 |
| 3 | 14 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Thomson | .416 |
| 2 | Ferris Fain | .400 |
| 3 | Roy Campanella | .397 |
| 4 | Richie Ashburn | .371 |
| 5 | Elmer Valo | .370 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 8 |
| 1 | Vic Wertz | 8 |
| 3 | Luke Easter | 7 |
| 3 | Willie Jones | 7 |
| 3 | Hank Sauer | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 27 |
| 2 | Monte Irvin | 26 |
| 3 | Luke Easter | 24 |
| 3 | Willie Jones | 24 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 6 |
| 2 | Randy Jackson | 5 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 5 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 5 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 0.64 |
| 2 | Ellis Kinder | 0.69 |
| 3 | Billy Pierce | 1.10 |
| 4 | Ted Wilks | 1.38 |
| 5 | Virgil Trucks | 1.52 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 6 |
| 2 | Preacher Roe | 5 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 5 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 5 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Gray | 39 |
| 2 | Bob Rush | 38 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 33 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 31 |
| 5 | Allie Reynolds | 30 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Wilks | 5 |
| 2 | Ellis Kinder | 4 |
| 2 | Carl Scheib | 4 |
| 4 | Bob Kuzava | 3 |
| 4 | Satchel Paige | 3 |