On This Day
Sunday, May 11, 1952
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 17 | 8 | .680 | -- |
Senators | 13 | 8 | .619 | 2.0 |
Red Sox | 14 | 9 | .609 | 2.0 |
Yankees | 11 | 11 | .500 | 4.5 |
White Sox | 13 | 13 | .500 | 4.5 |
Browns | 12 | 14 | .462 | 5.5 |
Athletics | 8 | 13 | .381 | 7.0 |
Tigers | 5 | 17 | .227 | 10.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 15 | 5 | .750 | -- |
Dodgers | 14 | 6 | .700 | 1.0 |
Reds | 14 | 9 | .609 | 2.5 |
Cubs | 14 | 9 | .609 | 2.5 |
Cardinals | 11 | 13 | .458 | 6.0 |
Phillies | 8 | 13 | .381 | 7.5 |
Braves | 8 | 14 | .364 | 8.0 |
Pirates | 5 | 20 | .200 | 12.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Merson | 5 |
2 | Dee Fondy | 4 |
2 | George Metkovich | 4 |
2 | Hector Rodriguez | 4 |
5 | 9 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Adcock | 2 |
2 | Minnie Minoso | 1 |
2 | Hank Sauer | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Sauer | 4 |
2 | George Metkovich | 3 |
2 | Bob Ramazzotti | 3 |
2 | Red Schoendienst | 3 |
5 | 8 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Adams | 1 |
1 | Bobby Avila | 1 |
1 | Roy Campanella | 1 |
1 | Del Ennis | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 4.00 |
2 | Bob Lemon | 0.83 |
3 | Ned Garver | 0.57 |
4 | Carl Erskine | 0.56 |
4 | Mel Parnell | 0.56 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Carl Erskine | 1 |
1 | Bob Friend | 1 |
1 | Mike Garcia | 1 |
1 | Ted Gray | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 8 |
2 | Harry Perkowski | 6 |
3 | Carl Erskine | 5 |
3 | Mike Garcia | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Saul Rogovin | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | .393 |
2 | Phil Rizzuto | .351 |
3 | Dom DiMaggio | .344 |
3 | Al Rosen | .344 |
5 | Del Ennis | .341 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 8 |
2 | Andy Pafko | 7 |
3 | Eddie Mathews | 6 |
3 | Hank Sauer | 6 |
5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Sauer | 27 |
2 | Ted Kluszewski | 24 |
3 | Al Rosen | 20 |
4 | Walt Dropo | 16 |
4 | Connie Ryan | 16 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Avila | 5 |
2 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | 4 |
2 | Phil Rizzuto | 4 |
5 | 10 tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Gromek | 0.82 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 1.02 |
3 | Mike Garcia | 1.17 |
4 | Duane Pillette | 1.36 |
5 | Joe Dobson | 1.61 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 5 |
1 | Robin Roberts | 5 |
1 | Gerry Staley | 5 |
4 | Joe Dobson | 4 |
4 | 5 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 36 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 29 |
2 | Allie Reynolds | 29 |
4 | Joe Dobson | 27 |
4 | Mike Garcia | 27 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Brazle | 4 |
1 | Frank Smith | 4 |
3 | Lew Burdette | 3 |
3 | Bill Kennedy | 3 |
5 | 9 tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Solly Hemus | .429 |
2 | Jackie Jensen | .405 |
3 | Del Ennis | .400 |
4 | Eddie Robinson | .391 |
5 | Dale Mitchell | .378 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 5 |
2 | Eddie Mathews | 4 |
3 | Joe Adcock | 3 |
3 | Hank Edwards | 3 |
3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 15 |
1 | Hank Sauer | 15 |
3 | Hank Majeski | 13 |
4 | Eddie Robinson | 12 |
4 | Hector Rodriguez | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Avila | 5 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | 4 |
3 | Bobby Adams | 3 |
3 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
5 | 9 tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Gromek | 0.00 |
2 | Allie Reynolds | 0.67 |
3 | Tom Ferrick | 0.75 |
4 | Robin Roberts | 1.00 |
4 | Duane Pillette | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Garcia | 3 |
1 | Sal Maglie | 3 |
1 | Robin Roberts | 3 |
1 | Bobby Shantz | 3 |
5 | 25 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 22 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 20 |
3 | Mike Garcia | 17 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 17 |
5 | Harry Perkowski | 16 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Smith | 3 |
2 | Lew Burdette | 2 |
2 | Fritz Dorish | 2 |
2 | Bill Kennedy | 2 |
2 | George Spencer | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .351 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | .338 |
3 | Jackie Robinson | .334 |
4 | Ted Williams | .331 |
5 | Ferris Fain | .329 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 40 |
2 | Gus Zernial | 36 |
3 | Roy Campanella | 35 |
4 | Gil Hodges | 33 |
5 | Stan Musial | 32 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Zernial | 136 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 116 |
2 | Ted Williams | 116 |
4 | Eddie Robinson | 113 |
5 | Stan Musial | 112 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 37 |
2 | Minnie Minoso | 30 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | 28 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | 24 |
5 | Pee Wee Reese | 23 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 2.39 |
2 | Al Brazle | 2.61 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 2.65 |
4 | Sal Maglie | 2.69 |
5 | Mike Garcia | 2.73 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 25 |
2 | Larry Jansen | 23 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 23 |
4 | Bob Feller | 22 |
4 | 2 others tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 160 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 159 |
3 | Vic Raschi | 157 |
4 | Allie Reynolds | 148 |
5 | Bob Rush | 144 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Kinder | 15 |
1 | Ted Wilks | 15 |
3 | Frank Smith | 13 |
4 | Al Brazle | 11 |
4 | Carl Scheib | 11 |