On This Day
Wednesday, May 14, 1952
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 18 | 9 | .667 | -- |
Senators | 14 | 9 | .609 | 2.0 |
Red Sox | 14 | 11 | .560 | 3.0 |
White Sox | 15 | 13 | .536 | 3.5 |
Yankees | 12 | 12 | .500 | 4.5 |
Browns | 13 | 15 | .464 | 5.5 |
Athletics | 9 | 14 | .391 | 7.0 |
Tigers | 6 | 18 | .250 | 10.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 17 | 5 | .773 | -- |
Dodgers | 15 | 7 | .682 | 2.0 |
Reds | 14 | 11 | .560 | 4.5 |
Cubs | 14 | 11 | .560 | 4.5 |
Cardinals | 12 | 14 | .462 | 7.0 |
Phillies | 10 | 13 | .435 | 7.5 |
Braves | 10 | 14 | .417 | 8.0 |
Pirates | 5 | 22 | .185 | 14.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Mathews | 4 |
2 | Clint Courtney | 3 |
2 | Johnny Groth | 3 |
2 | Granny Hamner | 3 |
2 | Marty Marion | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Bauer | 1 |
1 | Gus Bell | 1 |
1 | George Crowe | 1 |
1 | Granny Hamner | 1 |
1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Bauer | 4 |
1 | Willie Jones | 4 |
3 | Solly Hemus | 3 |
3 | Jim Rivera | 3 |
5 | 13 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Bartirome | 1 |
1 | Hank Bauer | 1 |
1 | Bobby Del Greco | 1 |
1 | Dom DiMaggio | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Max Surkont | 0.50 |
2 | Russ Meyer | 0.42 |
3 | Bill Henry | 0.33 |
4 | Johnny Sain | 0.25 |
5 | 2 tied | 0.20 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Bearden | 1 |
1 | Art Houtteman | 1 |
1 | Sal Maglie | 1 |
1 | Russ Meyer | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Max Surkont | 8 |
2 | Russ Meyer | 5 |
3 | Frank Hiller | 4 |
4 | Bill Henry | 3 |
4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Satchel Paige | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | .375 |
2 | Dale Mitchell | .361 |
3 | Del Ennis | .351 |
4 | Phil Rizzuto | .346 |
5 | Dom DiMaggio | .343 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Pafko | 8 |
1 | Al Rosen | 8 |
3 | Eddie Mathews | 7 |
3 | Hank Sauer | 7 |
5 | Vic Wertz | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Sauer | 29 |
2 | Ted Kluszewski | 26 |
3 | Bobby Thomson | 21 |
4 | Al Rosen | 20 |
5 | Ray Boone | 19 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Rizzuto | 6 |
2 | Bobby Avila | 5 |
3 | Dom DiMaggio | 4 |
3 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
3 | Pee Wee Reese | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Garcia | 1.17 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 1.18 |
3 | Joe Dobson | 1.61 |
4 | Allie Reynolds | 1.64 |
5 | Karl Drews | 1.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 6 |
1 | Gerry Staley | 6 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 5 |
3 | Bobby Shantz | 5 |
5 | 5 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 36 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 33 |
3 | Allie Reynolds | 29 |
4 | Bobby Shantz | 28 |
5 | 2 tied | 27 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Brazle | 4 |
1 | Frank Smith | 4 |
3 | Lew Burdette | 3 |
3 | Bill Kennedy | 3 |
5 | 10 tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Adcock | .395 |
2 | Jack Merson | .392 |
3 | Dale Mitchell | .388 |
4 | Del Ennis | .382 |
5 | 2 tied | .367 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Mathews | 5 |
2 | Vic Wertz | 4 |
3 | Joe Adcock | 3 |
3 | Hank Bauer | 3 |
3 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Thomson | 15 |
2 | Ray Boone | 14 |
2 | Willie Jones | 14 |
4 | Dale Mitchell | 13 |
4 | Hank Sauer | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Avila | 5 |
2 | Pee Wee Reese | 4 |
3 | Bobby Adams | 3 |
3 | Roy Campanella | 3 |
3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 0.67 |
2 | Tom Ferrick | 0.75 |
3 | Bob Rush | 0.95 |
4 | Alex Kellner | 1.00 |
4 | Robin Roberts | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Shantz | 4 |
2 | Mike Garcia | 3 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 3 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 3 |
2 | Gerry Staley | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 22 |
2 | Bobby Shantz | 21 |
3 | Harry Perkowski | 17 |
4 | Connie Marrero | 15 |
4 | 2 others tied | 15 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Smith | 3 |
2 | Lew Burdette | 2 |
2 | Bill Kennedy | 2 |
2 | Satchel Paige | 2 |
2 | George Spencer | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .349 |
2 | Ted Williams | .336 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | .334 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | .329 |
5 | Roy Campanella | .327 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 39 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 35 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 34 |
3 | Gus Zernial | 34 |
5 | Stan Musial | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Zernial | 133 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 118 |
3 | Eddie Robinson | 115 |
4 | Stan Musial | 113 |
4 | Ted Williams | 113 |
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 | 2.28 |
2 | Mike Garcia | 2.61 |
3 | Al Brazle | 2.61 |
4 | Robin Roberts | 2.63 |
5 | Sal Maglie | 2.69 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 25 |
2 | Larry Jansen | 23 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 23 |
4 | Mike Garcia | 22 |
4 | 2 others tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 157 |
2 | Vic Raschi | 154 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 154 |
4 | Allie Reynolds | 147 |
5 | Bob Rush | 144 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Kinder | 15 |
1 | Ted Wilks | 15 |
3 | Frank Smith | 13 |
4 | Al Brazle | 11 |
5 | Carl Scheib | 10 |