On This Day
Saturday, May 17, 1952
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 19 | 10 | .655 | -- |
Senators | 15 | 11 | .577 | 2.5 |
Red Sox | 15 | 13 | .536 | 3.5 |
Yankees | 13 | 12 | .520 | 4.0 |
White Sox | 15 | 14 | .517 | 4.0 |
Browns | 15 | 16 | .484 | 5.0 |
Athletics | 10 | 14 | .417 | 6.5 |
Tigers | 7 | 19 | .269 | 10.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 18 | 7 | .720 | -- |
Dodgers | 18 | 7 | .720 | 0.0 |
Cubs | 16 | 12 | .571 | 3.5 |
Reds | 15 | 13 | .536 | 4.5 |
Cardinals | 13 | 15 | .464 | 6.5 |
Phillies | 12 | 14 | .462 | 6.5 |
Braves | 11 | 15 | .423 | 7.5 |
Pirates | 5 | 25 | .167 | 15.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Edwards | 5 |
2 | Dale Mitchell | 4 |
2 | Davey Williams | 4 |
4 | Bobby Avila | 3 |
4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Bell | 2 |
2 | Pete Castiglione | 1 |
2 | Larry Doby | 1 |
2 | Erv Dusak | 1 |
2 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | 4 |
2 | Gus Bell | 3 |
2 | Erv Dusak | 3 |
2 | Luke Easter | 3 |
2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Hermanski | 1 |
1 | Jackie Robinson | 1 |
1 | Faye Throneberry | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Ned Garver | 2.67 |
2 | Mel Parnell | 0.75 |
3 | Ben Wade | 0.73 |
4 | Cliff Chambers | 0.38 |
4 | Bob Lemon | 0.38 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Cliff Chambers | 1 |
1 | Frank Hiller | 1 |
1 | Max Lanier | 1 |
1 | Bob Lemon | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ben Wade | 11 |
2 | Ned Garver | 8 |
3 | Mel Parnell | 6 |
4 | Cliff Chambers | 3 |
4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dale Mitchell | .382 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | .368 |
3 | Phil Rizzuto | .351 |
4 | Del Ennis | .349 |
5 | Dom DiMaggio | .343 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Pafko | 8 |
1 | Al Rosen | 8 |
1 | Hank Sauer | 8 |
4 | Eddie Mathews | 7 |
4 | Vic Wertz | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Sauer | 33 |
2 | Ted Kluszewski | 26 |
3 | Duke Snider | 24 |
3 | Bobby Thomson | 24 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Rizzuto | 8 |
2 | Bobby Avila | 5 |
2 | Faye Throneberry | 5 |
4 | Dom DiMaggio | 4 |
4 | 4 others tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Loes | 0.64 |
2 | Mike Garcia | 1.17 |
3 | Sal Maglie | 1.18 |
4 | Allie Reynolds | 1.53 |
5 | Joe Dobson | 1.61 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 6 |
1 | Robin Roberts | 6 |
1 | Gerry Staley | 6 |
4 | Bobby Shantz | 5 |
5 | 9 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 38 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 36 |
3 | Mickey McDermott | 35 |
4 | Billy Pierce | 33 |
5 | Warren Spahn | 29 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Brazle | 5 |
2 | Frank Smith | 4 |
3 | Lew Burdette | 3 |
3 | Bill Kennedy | 3 |
5 | 10 tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Rizzuto | .423 |
2 | Dale Mitchell | .413 |
3 | Joe Adcock | .404 |
4 | Ferris Fain | .400 |
5 | Eddie Robinson | .392 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Adcock | 4 |
1 | Eddie Mathews | 4 |
1 | Hank Sauer | 4 |
4 | Hank Bauer | 3 |
4 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Boone | 14 |
1 | Bobby Thomson | 14 |
3 | Willie Jones | 13 |
3 | Dave Philley | 13 |
3 | 2 others tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Avila | 5 |
1 | Phil Rizzuto | 5 |
3 | Roy Campanella | 3 |
3 | Pee Wee Reese | 3 |
3 | Faye Throneberry | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 0.33 |
2 | Allie Reynolds | 0.67 |
3 | Spec Shea | 0.71 |
4 | Alex Kellner | 0.75 |
5 | Billy Loes | 0.90 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Kellner | 3 |
1 | Sal Maglie | 3 |
1 | Robin Roberts | 3 |
1 | Bob Rush | 3 |
1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 24 |
2 | Mickey McDermott | 22 |
3 | Spec Shea | 21 |
4 | Ben Wade | 19 |
5 | Robin Roberts | 17 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Brazle | 2 |
1 | Lew Burdette | 2 |
1 | Bill Kennedy | 2 |
1 | Frank Smith | 2 |
5 | 13 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .348 |
2 | Ted Williams | .337 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | .334 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | .326 |
5 | Roy Campanella | .324 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 38 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 35 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 32 |
3 | Stan Musial | 32 |
5 | 2 tied | 31 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Zernial | 125 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 119 |
3 | Stan Musial | 112 |
4 | Eddie Robinson | 111 |
5 | Ted Williams | 110 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 35 |
2 | Minnie Minoso | 30 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | 29 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | 25 |
5 | 2 tied | 23 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 2.32 |
2 | Al Brazle | 2.58 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 2.61 |
4 | Mike Garcia | 2.61 |
5 | Sal Maglie | 2.69 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 25 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 24 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 23 |
4 | Mike Garcia | 22 |
4 | Early Wynn | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 159 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 157 |
3 | Allie Reynolds | 150 |
4 | Mickey McDermott | 144 |
4 | 2 others tied | 144 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Kinder | 15 |
1 | Ted Wilks | 15 |
3 | Frank Smith | 12 |
4 | Al Brazle | 11 |
5 | Carl Scheib | 10 |