On This Day
Tuesday, April 29, 1952
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 9 | 2 | .818 | -- |
Indians | 9 | 4 | .692 | 1.0 |
Browns | 7 | 5 | .583 | 2.5 |
Senators | 4 | 4 | .500 | 3.5 |
White Sox | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3.5 |
Yankees | 4 | 5 | .444 | 4.0 |
Tigers | 2 | 8 | .200 | 6.5 |
Athletics | 1 | 8 | .111 | 7.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 8 | 1 | .889 | -- |
Reds | 8 | 4 | .667 | 1.5 |
Cubs | 8 | 4 | .667 | 1.5 |
Giants | 6 | 4 | .600 | 2.5 |
Cardinals | 5 | 7 | .417 | 4.5 |
Phillies | 4 | 6 | .400 | 4.5 |
Braves | 5 | 8 | .385 | 5.0 |
Pirates | 2 | 12 | .143 | 8.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Fridley | 6 |
2 | Solly Hemus | 4 |
2 | Al Rosen | 4 |
2 | Harry Simpson | 4 |
2 | Elmer Valo | 4 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 3 |
2 | Harry Chiti | 1 |
2 | Hank Edwards | 1 |
2 | Hank Majeski | 1 |
2 | Birdie Tebbetts | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 7 |
2 | Hank Majeski | 4 |
3 | Birdie Tebbetts | 3 |
4 | Smoky Burgess | 2 |
4 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 2 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | 1 |
2 | Willie Jones | 1 |
2 | Bob Thorpe | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 1.75 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 1.10 |
3 | Ewell Blackwell | 0.50 |
4 | Joe Presko | 0.42 |
5 | Curt Simmons | 0.38 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Feller | 1 |
1 | Sal Maglie | 1 |
1 | Preacher Roe | 1 |
1 | Curt Simmons | 1 |
1 | Warren Spahn | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 11 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 7 |
3 | Ewell Blackwell | 5 |
3 | Joe Presko | 5 |
5 | 3 tied | 3 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
None |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Elmer Valo | .429 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | .423 |
3 | Carl Furillo | .412 |
4 | Jerry Coleman | .394 |
5 | Frank Baumholtz | .388 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 6 |
2 | Andy Pafko | 5 |
3 | Randy Jackson | 4 |
3 | Hank Sauer | 4 |
5 | 2 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Kluszewski | 17 |
2 | Hank Sauer | 16 |
3 | Roy Campanella | 13 |
4 | Al Rosen | 12 |
5 | Frank Baumholtz | 11 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
1 | Jim Rivera | 3 |
1 | Phil Rizzuto | 3 |
4 | Granny Hamner | 2 |
4 | 7 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Dobson | 0.35 |
2 | Bob Cain | 0.50 |
3 | Sal Maglie | 0.67 |
4 | Mike Garcia | 0.75 |
5 | Johnny Sain | 0.77 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 3 |
1 | Ken Raffensberger | 3 |
1 | Preacher Roe | 3 |
1 | Gerry Staley | 3 |
1 | Early Wynn | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 23 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 21 |
3 | Joe Dobson | 18 |
4 | Chris Van Cuyk | 17 |
5 | 3 tied | 16 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Brazle | 3 |
2 | Ike Delock | 2 |
2 | Dave Koslo | 2 |
2 | Johnny Sain | 2 |
5 | 13 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .352 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | .337 |
3 | Roy Campanella | .336 |
4 | Richie Ashburn | .333 |
5 | Elmer Valo | .319 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 41 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 36 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 34 |
3 | Stan Musial | 34 |
5 | 2 tied | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Zernial | 127 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 118 |
3 | Ted Williams | 117 |
4 | Eddie Robinson | 115 |
5 | Monte Irvin | 114 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 36 |
2 | Minnie Minoso | 31 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | 29 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | 24 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 2.74 |
2 | Chet Nichols | 2.79 |
3 | Sal Maglie | 2.79 |
4 | Mike Garcia | 2.84 |
4 | Preacher Roe | 2.84 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 26 |
2 | Larry Jansen | 23 |
2 | Preacher Roe | 23 |
4 | Bob Feller | 22 |
4 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 160 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 159 |
3 | Vic Raschi | 158 |
4 | Don Newcombe | 154 |
5 | Bob Rush | 143 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Kinder | 15 |
2 | Ted Wilks | 14 |
3 | Carl Scheib | 11 |
3 | Frank Smith | 11 |
5 | Al Brazle | 10 |