On This Day
Sunday, September 30, 1951
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 98 | 56 | .636 | -- |
| Indians | 93 | 61 | .604 | 5.0 |
| Red Sox | 87 | 67 | .565 | 11.0 |
| White Sox | 81 | 73 | .526 | 17.0 |
| Tigers | 73 | 81 | .474 | 25.0 |
| Athletics | 70 | 84 | .455 | 28.0 |
| Senators | 62 | 92 | .403 | 36.0 |
| Browns | 52 | 102 | .338 | 46.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 96 | 58 | .623 | -- |
| Dodgers | 96 | 58 | .623 | -- |
| Cardinals | 81 | 73 | .526 | 15.0 |
| Braves | 76 | 78 | .494 | 20.0 |
| Phillies | 73 | 81 | .474 | 23.0 |
| Reds | 68 | 86 | .442 | 28.0 |
| Pirates | 64 | 90 | .416 | 32.0 |
| Cubs | 62 | 92 | .403 | 34.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 4 |
| 1 | Chuck Diering | 4 |
| 1 | Hal Jeffcoat | 4 |
| 4 | Allie Clark | 3 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Brown | 1 |
| 1 | Allie Clark | 1 |
| 1 | Joe DeMaestri | 1 |
| 1 | Ned Garver | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 4 |
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 4 |
| 3 | Allie Clark | 3 |
| 3 | Joe DeMaestri | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Dark | 1 |
| 1 | Randy Jackson | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Suder | 1 |
| 1 | Mickey Vernon | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 1.00 |
| 2 | Gerry Staley | 0.40 |
| 3 | Spec Shea | 0.38 |
| 4 | Bobby Shantz | 0.36 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ned Garver | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Hooper | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 1 |
| 1 | Bud Podbielan | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 6 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Hooper | 4 |
| 4 | Cliff Chambers | 3 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .355 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | .344 |
| 3 | Ferris Fain | .344 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | .335 |
| 5 | Roy Campanella | .327 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 42 |
| 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 | 120 |
| 4 | Eddie Robinson | 117 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 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 | Sal Maglie | 2.95 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 2.97 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 23 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 22 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 22 |
| 2 | Preacher Roe | 22 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 164 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 164 |
| 3 | Don Newcombe | 162 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 144 |
| 5 | Sal Maglie | 140 |
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 | Bobby Thomson | .429 |
| 2 | Ferris Fain | .417 |
| 3 | Nellie Fox | .404 |
| 4 | Dave Philley | .400 |
| 5 | Joe Collins | .394 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Easter | 4 |
| 1 | Willie Jones | 4 |
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 4 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 14 |
| 2 | Monte Irvin | 13 |
| 2 | Willie Jones | 13 |
| 2 | Irv Noren | 13 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Jackson | 4 |
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
| 3 | Nellie Fox | 3 |
| 3 | Carl Furillo | 3 |
| 3 | Ted Kluszewski | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 0.67 |
| 2 | Tommy Byrne | 0.95 |
| 3 | Larry Jansen | 1.00 |
| 4 | Ken Raffensberger | 1.16 |
| 5 | Bill Werle | 1.32 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ned Garver | 4 |
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 4 |
| 3 | Bob Hooper | 3 |
| 3 | Sal Maglie | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 23 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 20 |
| 2 | Don Newcombe | 20 |
| 4 | Murry Dickson | 17 |
| 5 | Chet Nichols | 16 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Scheib | 2 |
| 1 | Ted Wilks | 2 |
| 3 | Ewell Blackwell | 1 |
| 3 | Dick Bokelmann | 1 |
| 3 | 13 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Thomson | .433 |
| 2 | Ferris Fain | .404 |
| 3 | Roy Campanella | .387 |
| 4 | Richie Ashburn | .367 |
| 5 | Elmer Valo | .365 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 8 |
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 8 |
| 1 | Vic Wertz | 8 |
| 4 | Luke Easter | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 29 |
| 2 | Monte Irvin | 27 |
| 3 | Luke Easter | 23 |
| 3 | Enos Slaughter | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Jackson | 6 |
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 6 |
| 3 | Chico Carrasquel | 4 |
| 3 | Nellie Fox | 4 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 1.10 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 1.25 |
| 3 | Virgil Trucks | 1.44 |
| 4 | Ted Wilks | 1.48 |
| 5 | Saul Rogovin | 1.54 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 6 |
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 6 |
| 3 | Ned Garver | 5 |
| 3 | Larry Jansen | 5 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Rush | 39 |
| 2 | Ted Gray | 37 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 33 |
| 4 | Don Newcombe | 32 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 31 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Wilks | 5 |
| 2 | Ellis Kinder | 3 |
| 2 | Bob Kuzava | 3 |
| 2 | Satchel Paige | 3 |
| 2 | Carl Scheib | 3 |