On This Day
Tuesday, May 6, 1952
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 13 | 5 | .722 | -- |
Indians | 13 | 7 | .650 | 1.0 |
Senators | 10 | 7 | .588 | 2.5 |
Browns | 10 | 11 | .476 | 4.5 |
Yankees | 8 | 9 | .471 | 4.5 |
White Sox | 9 | 11 | .450 | 5.0 |
Athletics | 6 | 10 | .375 | 6.0 |
Tigers | 4 | 13 | .235 | 8.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 12 | 4 | .750 | -- |
Giants | 12 | 5 | .706 | 0.5 |
Reds | 12 | 7 | .632 | 1.5 |
Cubs | 12 | 7 | .632 | 1.5 |
Cardinals | 10 | 9 | .526 | 3.5 |
Phillies | 6 | 11 | .353 | 6.5 |
Braves | 7 | 13 | .350 | 7.0 |
Pirates | 3 | 18 | .143 | 11.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Joost | 4 |
1 | Clyde Vollmer | 4 |
3 | Del Ennis | 3 |
3 | Grady Hatton | 3 |
3 | Marty Marion | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Del Ennis | 2 |
1 | Clyde Vollmer | 2 |
3 | Clint Courtney | 1 |
3 | Walt Dropo | 1 |
3 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Clyde Vollmer | 6 |
2 | Del Ennis | 3 |
2 | Del Rice | 3 |
2 | Duke Snider | 3 |
5 | 5 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Beard | 1 |
1 | Jackie Jensen | 1 |
1 | Pee Wee Reese | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Klippstein | 1.75 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 1.50 |
3 | Allie Reynolds | 0.88 |
4 | Steve Gromek | 0.80 |
5 | 2 tied | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Gromek | 1 |
1 | Johnny Klippstein | 1 |
1 | Billy Loes | 1 |
1 | Connie Marrero | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Klippstein | 7 |
1 | Allie Reynolds | 7 |
3 | Joe Dobson | 6 |
3 | Connie Marrero | 6 |
3 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
None |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | .426 |
2 | Frank Baumholtz | .355 |
2 | Al Rosen | .355 |
4 | Eddie Joost | .354 |
4 | Hector Rodriguez | .354 |
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 | 16 |
5 | 2 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
2 | Dom DiMaggio | 3 |
2 | Granny Hamner | 3 |
2 | Willie Mays | 3 |
2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Gromek | 0.82 |
2 | Mike Garcia | 1.00 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 1.00 |
4 | Frank Hiller | 1.16 |
5 | Johnny Klippstein | 1.30 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Gerry Staley | 5 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 4 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 4 |
2 | Early Wynn | 4 |
5 | 11 tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 29 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 28 |
3 | Joe Dobson | 26 |
4 | Bob Rush | 23 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |
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 | .350 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | .337 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | .334 |
4 | Ted Williams | .332 |
5 | Ferris Fain | .331 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 41 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 35 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 34 |
4 | Stan Musial | 33 |
4 | Gus Zernial | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Zernial | 129 |
2 | Ted Williams | 117 |
3 | Roy Campanella | 114 |
4 | Stan Musial | 112 |
4 | Eddie Robinson | 112 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 37 |
2 | Minnie Minoso | 30 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | 29 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | 24 |
5 | Pee Wee Reese | 23 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 2.60 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 2.73 |
3 | Sal Maglie | 2.75 |
4 | Al Brazle | 2.77 |
5 | Mike Garcia | 2.81 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 25 |
2 | Larry Jansen | 24 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 22 |
3 | Preacher Roe | 22 |
3 | Early Wynn | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 157 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 156 |
3 | Vic Raschi | 154 |
4 | Bob Rush | 147 |
5 | Don Newcombe | 146 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Kinder | 15 |
1 | Ted Wilks | 15 |
3 | Frank Smith | 13 |
4 | Al Brazle | 11 |
4 | Carl Scheib | 11 |