On This Day
Thursday, May 8, 1952
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 14 | 6 | .700 | -- |
Indians | 15 | 7 | .682 | 0.0 |
Senators | 11 | 7 | .611 | 2.0 |
Browns | 11 | 12 | .478 | 4.5 |
White Sox | 10 | 12 | .455 | 5.0 |
Yankees | 8 | 11 | .421 | 5.5 |
Athletics | 7 | 11 | .389 | 6.0 |
Tigers | 4 | 14 | .222 | 9.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 13 | 4 | .765 | -- |
Giants | 14 | 5 | .737 | 0.0 |
Reds | 12 | 8 | .600 | 2.5 |
Cubs | 12 | 8 | .600 | 2.5 |
Cardinals | 10 | 11 | .476 | 5.0 |
Braves | 8 | 13 | .381 | 7.0 |
Phillies | 6 | 12 | .333 | 7.5 |
Pirates | 4 | 18 | .182 | 11.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Ferris Fain | 3 |
1 | Dee Fondy | 3 |
1 | Bob Kennedy | 3 |
1 | Whitey Lockman | 3 |
1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Boone | 1 |
1 | Jim Rivera | 1 |
1 | Harry Simpson | 1 |
1 | Bud Stewart | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Boone | 5 |
2 | Willard Marshall | 4 |
3 | Bob Kennedy | 3 |
3 | Gus Zernial | 3 |
5 | 7 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Avila | 1 |
1 | George Lerchen | 1 |
1 | Bob Ramazzotti | 1 |
1 | Bud Souchock | 1 |
1 | Earl Torgeson | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Lopat | 0.62 |
2 | Saul Rogovin | 0.60 |
3 | Gerry Staley | 0.54 |
4 | Bob Feller | 0.33 |
5 | Marlin Stuart | 0.30 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Feller | 1 |
1 | Dave Koslo | 1 |
1 | Satchel Paige | 1 |
1 | Saul Rogovin | 1 |
1 | Jim Wilson | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Gerry Staley | 7 |
2 | Saul Rogovin | 6 |
3 | Eddie Lopat | 5 |
4 | Bob Feller | 4 |
5 | 4 tied | 3 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Lew Burdette | 1 |
1 | Bob Lemon | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | .426 |
2 | Al Rosen | .361 |
3 | Eddie Joost | .347 |
4 | Harry Simpson | .347 |
5 | Bob Nieman | .346 |
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 | Bobby Avila | 4 |
1 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
3 | Dom DiMaggio | 3 |
3 | Granny Hamner | 3 |
3 | 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 |
4 | Gerry Staley | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Brazle | 4 |
1 | Frank Smith | 4 |
3 | Lew Burdette | 3 |
4 | Ike Delock | 2 |
4 | 7 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Solly Hemus | .426 |
2 | Del Ennis | .415 |
3 | Hank Edwards | .387 |
4 | Al Rosen | .385 |
5 | 2 tied | .381 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 5 |
2 | Vic Wertz | 4 |
3 | Hank Edwards | 3 |
3 | Eddie Mathews | 3 |
3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 15 |
2 | Hank Sauer | 13 |
3 | Hank Majeski | 12 |
4 | Ray Boone | 11 |
4 | 3 others tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Avila | 4 |
2 | Granny Hamner | 3 |
2 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | 3 |
5 | 6 tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Gromek | 0.00 |
2 | Johnny Klippstein | 0.75 |
2 | Tom Ferrick | 0.75 |
4 | Robin Roberts | 1.00 |
4 | Allie Reynolds | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 3 |
1 | Robin Roberts | 3 |
1 | Gerry Staley | 3 |
4 | Ike Delock | 2 |
4 | 17 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 20 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 17 |
2 | Gerry Staley | 17 |
4 | Joe Dobson | 16 |
4 | Early Wynn | 16 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Smith | 4 |
2 | Al Brazle | 2 |
2 | Lew Burdette | 2 |
2 | Fritz Dorish | 2 |
2 | George Spencer | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .350 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | .337 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | .336 |
4 | Ferris Fain | .334 |
5 | Roy Campanella | .331 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 40 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 35 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 34 |
3 | Gus Zernial | 34 |
5 | Stan Musial | 32 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Zernial | 132 |
2 | Ted Williams | 116 |
3 | Roy Campanella | 115 |
4 | Eddie Robinson | 113 |
5 | Stan Musial | 110 |
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 | 2.49 |
2 | Al Brazle | 2.68 |
3 | Sal Maglie | 2.70 |
4 | Robin Roberts | 2.73 |
5 | Mike Garcia | 2.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 26 |
2 | Larry Jansen | 23 |
3 | Bob Feller | 22 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 22 |
3 | Early Wynn | 22 |
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 |