On This Day
Wednesday, May 7, 1952
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 14 | 5 | .737 | -- |
Indians | 14 | 7 | .667 | 1.0 |
Senators | 11 | 7 | .611 | 2.5 |
Browns | 10 | 12 | .455 | 5.5 |
Yankees | 8 | 10 | .444 | 5.5 |
White Sox | 9 | 12 | .429 | 6.0 |
Athletics | 7 | 10 | .412 | 6.0 |
Tigers | 4 | 14 | .222 | 9.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 13 | 4 | .765 | -- |
Giants | 13 | 5 | .722 | 0.5 |
Cubs | 12 | 7 | .632 | 2.0 |
Reds | 12 | 8 | .600 | 2.5 |
Cardinals | 10 | 10 | .500 | 4.5 |
Braves | 7 | 13 | .350 | 7.5 |
Phillies | 6 | 12 | .333 | 7.5 |
Pirates | 4 | 18 | .182 | 11.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Avila | 3 |
1 | Pete Castiglione | 3 |
1 | Gil Hodges | 3 |
4 | Hank Bauer | 2 |
4 | 18 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 1 |
1 | Connie Ryan | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Adams | 2 |
1 | Luke Easter | 2 |
1 | Billy Goodman | 2 |
1 | Mickey Grasso | 2 |
1 | 7 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Avila | 2 |
2 | Ted Lepcio | 1 |
2 | Irv Noren | 1 |
2 | Duke Snider | 1 |
2 | Sammy White | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 0.78 |
2 | Howie Pollet | 0.62 |
3 | Bill Henry | 0.50 |
4 | Alex Kellner | 0.43 |
5 | Sid Hudson | 0.38 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Garcia | 1 |
1 | Bill Henry | 1 |
1 | Sid Hudson | 1 |
1 | Alex Kellner | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 7 |
2 | Bill Henry | 5 |
2 | Howie Pollet | 5 |
4 | Harry Perkowski | 4 |
5 | 5 tied | 3 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Jansen | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | .426 |
2 | Al Rosen | .363 |
3 | Solly Hemus | .356 |
4 | Frank Baumholtz | .355 |
5 | Eddie Joost | .353 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 8 |
2 | Andy Pafko | 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 | 19 |
4 | Walt Dropo | 16 |
5 | 2 tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
2 | Bobby Avila | 3 |
2 | Dom DiMaggio | 3 |
2 | Granny Hamner | 3 |
2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Gromek | 0.82 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 1.02 |
3 | Mike Garcia | 1.20 |
4 | Johnny Klippstein | 1.30 |
5 | Duane Pillette | 1.36 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 5 |
1 | Gerry Staley | 5 |
3 | Bill Henry | 4 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 4 |
3 | Early Wynn | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 36 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 28 |
3 | Joe Dobson | 26 |
4 | Bob Rush | 23 |
5 | Mike Garcia | 22 |
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 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Solly Hemus | .451 |
2 | Del Ennis | .415 |
3 | Pete Runnels | .389 |
4 | Hank Edwards | .387 |
5 | Al Rosen | .373 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 5 |
2 | Eddie Mathews | 4 |
2 | Vic Wertz | 4 |
4 | Hank Edwards | 3 |
4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 15 |
2 | Hank Sauer | 13 |
3 | Del Ennis | 11 |
3 | Ted Kluszewski | 11 |
3 | 2 others tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Avila | 3 |
1 | Granny Hamner | 3 |
1 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
1 | Pee Wee Reese | 3 |
5 | 6 tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Gromek | 0.00 |
2 | Johnny Klippstein | 0.75 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 1.00 |
3 | Eddie Lopat | 1.00 |
5 | Sid Hudson | 1.23 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 3 |
1 | Robin Roberts | 3 |
1 | Gerry Staley | 3 |
1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
5 | 17 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 20 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 17 |
3 | Joe Dobson | 16 |
3 | Allie Reynolds | 16 |
3 | Early Wynn | 16 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Smith | 4 |
2 | Al Brazle | 2 |
2 | Fritz Dorish | 2 |
2 | George Spencer | 2 |
5 | 11 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .349 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | .337 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | .334 |
4 | Ted Williams | .331 |
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 | 116 |
3 | Roy Campanella | 115 |
4 | Eddie Robinson | 113 |
5 | Stan Musial | 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 | Sal Maglie | 2.70 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 2.73 |
4 | Al Brazle | 2.78 |
5 | Mike Garcia | 2.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 26 |
2 | Larry Jansen | 24 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 22 |
3 | Early Wynn | 22 |
5 | 5 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 164 |
2 | Vic Raschi | 157 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 156 |
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 |