On This Day
Wednesday, October 3, 1951
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1951 World Series
Upcoming Games
October 4, 1951
New York Giants at New York Yankees
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Final 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
No GamesNational League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 98 | 59 | .624 | -- |
Dodgers | 97 | 60 | .618 | 1.0 |
Cardinals | 81 | 73 | .526 | 15.5 |
Braves | 76 | 78 | .494 | 20.5 |
Phillies | 73 | 81 | .474 | 23.5 |
Reds | 68 | 86 | .442 | 28.5 |
Pirates | 64 | 90 | .416 | 32.5 |
Cubs | 62 | 92 | .403 | 34.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Thomson | 3 |
2 | Billy Cox | 2 |
2 | Whitey Lockman | 2 |
2 | Duke Snider | 2 |
5 | 7 tied | 1 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Thomson | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Thomson | 4 |
2 | Billy Cox | 1 |
2 | Whitey Lockman | 1 |
2 | Andy Pafko | 1 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | 1 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
None |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 0.50 |
2 | Don Newcombe | 0.22 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Jansen | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 6 |
2 | Don Newcombe | 2 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
None |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .355 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | .344 |
3 | Ferris Fain | .344 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | .338 |
5 | Minnie Minoso | .326 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 42 |
2 | Gil Hodges | 40 |
3 | Roy Campanella | 33 |
3 | Gus Zernial | 33 |
5 | 2 tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Zernial | 129 |
2 | Ted Williams | 126 |
3 | Monte Irvin | 121 |
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 | Robin Roberts | 2.97 |
5 | Warren Spahn | 2.98 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Jansen | 23 |
1 | Sal Maglie | 23 |
3 | Bob Feller | 22 |
3 | Preacher Roe | 22 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Newcombe | 164 |
1 | Vic Raschi | 164 |
1 | Warren Spahn | 164 |
4 | Sal Maglie | 146 |
5 | Larry Jansen | 144 |
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 | .472 |
2 | Eddie Yost | .439 |
3 | Bobby Adams | .419 |
4 | Willie Jones | .395 |
5 | 2 tied | .364 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Pafko | 5 |
2 | Luke Easter | 3 |
2 | Willie Jones | 3 |
2 | Bobby Thomson | 3 |
2 | Earl Torgeson | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Pafko | 16 |
2 | Irv Noren | 12 |
3 | Earl Torgeson | 11 |
4 | Roy Campanella | 10 |
4 | 4 others tied | 10 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
2 | Nellie Fox | 3 |
3 | Matt Batts | 2 |
3 | Carl Furillo | 2 |
3 | 9 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 0.50 |
1 | Virgil Trucks | 0.50 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 0.96 |
4 | Ewell Blackwell | 1.29 |
5 | Bob Porterfield | 1.33 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Jansen | 4 |
2 | Ned Garver | 3 |
2 | Bob Porterfield | 3 |
4 | Jackie Collum | 2 |
4 | 14 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Newcombe | 21 |
2 | Murry Dickson | 17 |
3 | Chet Nichols | 16 |
4 | Sal Maglie | 15 |
4 | Allie Reynolds | 15 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ewell Blackwell | 1 |
1 | Dick Bokelmann | 1 |
1 | Al Brazle | 1 |
1 | Sandy Consuegra | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Thomson | .424 |
2 | Ferris Fain | .404 |
3 | Roy Campanella | .366 |
4 | Elmer Valo | .365 |
5 | Richie Ashburn | .363 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Pafko | 10 |
2 | Hank Sauer | 8 |
2 | Vic Wertz | 8 |
4 | Monte Irvin | 7 |
4 | Bobby Thomson | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Pafko | 31 |
2 | Monte Irvin | 27 |
3 | Billy Hitchcock | 21 |
3 | Enos Slaughter | 21 |
3 | Vic Wertz | 21 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jackson | 6 |
1 | Minnie Minoso | 6 |
3 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
3 | Ted Kluszewski | 4 |
3 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Pierce | 1.10 |
2 | Bobby Shantz | 1.25 |
3 | Ted Wilks | 1.48 |
4 | Herm Wehmeier | 1.59 |
5 | Larry Jansen | 1.70 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Jansen | 6 |
2 | Ned Garver | 5 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 5 |
2 | Bobby Shantz | 5 |
2 | Virgil Trucks | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Gray | 37 |
2 | Don Newcombe | 30 |
2 | Allie Reynolds | 30 |
2 | Bob Rush | 30 |
5 | Vic Raschi | 29 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Wilks | 5 |
2 | Ellis Kinder | 3 |
2 | Bob Kuzava | 3 |
2 | Carl Scheib | 3 |
5 | 3 tied | 2 |