On This Day
Monday, May 5, 1952
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 12 | 5 | .706 | -- |
Indians | 12 | 7 | .632 | 1.0 |
Senators | 9 | 7 | .563 | 2.5 |
Yankees | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3.5 |
White Sox | 9 | 10 | .474 | 4.0 |
Browns | 9 | 11 | .450 | 4.5 |
Athletics | 6 | 9 | .400 | 5.0 |
Tigers | 4 | 12 | .250 | 7.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 12 | 4 | .750 | -- |
Dodgers | 11 | 4 | .733 | 0.5 |
Reds | 12 | 6 | .667 | 1.0 |
Cubs | 11 | 7 | .611 | 2.0 |
Cardinals | 9 | 9 | .500 | 4.0 |
Braves | 7 | 12 | .368 | 6.5 |
Phillies | 5 | 11 | .313 | 7.0 |
Pirates | 3 | 17 | .150 | 11.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Archie Wilson | 3 |
2 | Ray Boone | 2 |
2 | Jim Busby | 2 |
2 | Jim Delsing | 2 |
2 | 11 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Avila | 1 |
1 | Gil Hodges | 1 |
1 | Andy Pafko | 1 |
1 | Clyde Vollmer | 1 |
1 | Wes Westrum | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Archie Wilson | 5 |
2 | Gil Hodges | 3 |
2 | Mickey Vernon | 3 |
4 | Ray Boone | 2 |
4 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Dom DiMaggio | 1 |
1 | Whitey Lockman | 1 |
1 | Jim Piersall | 1 |
1 | Pee Wee Reese | 1 |
1 | Mickey Vernon | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Branca | 1.00 |
2 | Paul Minner | 0.86 |
3 | Spec Shea | 0.58 |
4 | Bob Lemon | 0.50 |
5 | Jim Hearn | 0.29 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Branca | 1 |
1 | Monty Kennedy | 1 |
1 | Spec Shea | 1 |
1 | Early Wynn | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Branca | 7 |
1 | Spec Shea | 7 |
3 | Paul Minner | 6 |
4 | Monty Kennedy | 5 |
4 | Early Wynn | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobo Newsom | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | .426 |
2 | Hector Rodriguez | .377 |
3 | Ted Kluszewski | .361 |
3 | Al Rosen | .361 |
5 | Elmer Valo | .357 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Pafko | 7 |
1 | Al Rosen | 7 |
3 | Eddie Mathews | 5 |
3 | Hank Sauer | 5 |
3 | Vic Wertz | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Kluszewski | 24 |
2 | Hank Sauer | 23 |
3 | Al Rosen | 17 |
4 | Walt Dropo | 15 |
5 | 4 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
2 | Dom DiMaggio | 3 |
2 | Granny Hamner | 3 |
2 | Willie Mays | 3 |
2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Dobson | 0.26 |
2 | Mike Garcia | 1.00 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 1.00 |
4 | Frank Hiller | 1.16 |
5 | Ken Raffensberger | 1.32 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Gerry Staley | 5 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 4 |
2 | Early Wynn | 4 |
4 | Bob Cain | 3 |
4 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 29 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 28 |
3 | Bob Rush | 23 |
4 | Joe Dobson | 20 |
4 | 3 others tied | 20 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Brazle | 4 |
1 | Frank Smith | 4 |
3 | Lew Burdette | 2 |
3 | Ike Delock | 2 |
3 | 6 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .351 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | .336 |
3 | Ferris Fain | .331 |
4 | Richie Ashburn | .330 |
5 | Ted Williams | .329 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 41 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 35 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 33 |
3 | Stan Musial | 33 |
3 | Gus Zernial | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Zernial | 129 |
2 | Ted Williams | 118 |
3 | Eddie Robinson | 116 |
4 | Roy Campanella | 114 |
5 | Stan Musial | 113 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 37 |
2 | Minnie Minoso | 32 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | 29 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | 24 |
5 | Pee Wee Reese | 22 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 2.66 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 2.75 |
3 | Mike Garcia | 2.81 |
4 | Larry Jansen | 2.85 |
5 | Al Brazle | 2.88 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 25 |
2 | Larry Jansen | 24 |
3 | Preacher Roe | 22 |
3 | Early Wynn | 22 |
5 | 5 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 160 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 157 |
3 | Vic Raschi | 154 |
4 | Don Newcombe | 148 |
4 | Bob Rush | 148 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Kinder | 15 |
1 | Ted Wilks | 15 |
3 | Frank Smith | 13 |
4 | Al Brazle | 11 |
4 | Carl Scheib | 11 |