On This Day
Wednesday, May 21, 1952
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 21 | 11 | .656 | -- |
Senators | 17 | 13 | .567 | 3.0 |
Yankees | 16 | 13 | .552 | 3.5 |
Red Sox | 17 | 14 | .548 | 3.5 |
Browns | 17 | 18 | .486 | 5.5 |
White Sox | 16 | 17 | .485 | 5.5 |
Athletics | 11 | 16 | .407 | 7.5 |
Tigers | 8 | 21 | .276 | 11.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 20 | 7 | .741 | -- |
Giants | 20 | 8 | .714 | 0.5 |
Cubs | 16 | 13 | .552 | 5.0 |
Reds | 15 | 14 | .517 | 6.0 |
Cardinals | 15 | 16 | .484 | 7.0 |
Phillies | 13 | 15 | .464 | 7.5 |
Braves | 11 | 15 | .423 | 8.5 |
Pirates | 5 | 27 | .156 | 17.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | 4 |
1 | Chris Van Cuyk | 4 |
3 | Yogi Berra | 3 |
3 | Willie Jones | 3 |
3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Morgan | 2 |
2 | Jim Hegan | 1 |
2 | Dixie Howell | 1 |
2 | Sam Mele | 1 |
2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Morgan | 4 |
2 | Rube Walker | 3 |
3 | Yogi Berra | 2 |
3 | Jim Hegan | 2 |
3 | 7 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Chico Carrasquel | 1 |
1 | Bob Kennedy | 1 |
1 | Jim Piersall | 1 |
1 | Phil Rizzuto | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Chris Van Cuyk | 1.00 |
2 | Virgil Trucks | 0.83 |
3 | Ray Scarborough | 0.75 |
4 | Robin Roberts | 0.67 |
5 | Cliff Chambers | 0.57 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Cliff Chambers | 1 |
1 | Dave Koslo | 1 |
1 | Satchel Paige | 1 |
1 | Allie Reynolds | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 6 |
1 | Ray Scarborough | 6 |
1 | Early Wynn | 6 |
4 | Sid Hudson | 5 |
4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Garcia | 1 |
1 | Dick Littlefield | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | .358 |
2 | Stan Musial | .349 |
3 | Phil Rizzuto | .347 |
4 | Dom DiMaggio | .343 |
5 | Dale Mitchell | .342 |
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 | 34 |
2 | Bobby Thomson | 28 |
3 | Ted Kluszewski | 26 |
3 | Duke Snider | 26 |
5 | Al Rosen | 22 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Rizzuto | 9 |
2 | Bobby Avila | 5 |
2 | Dee Fondy | 5 |
2 | Faye Throneberry | 5 |
5 | 6 tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Loes | 0.79 |
2 | Mike Garcia | 0.97 |
3 | Sal Maglie | 1.01 |
4 | Allie Reynolds | 1.45 |
5 | Connie Marrero | 1.60 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 7 |
1 | Robin Roberts | 7 |
1 | Gerry Staley | 7 |
4 | Bobby Shantz | 6 |
5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 42 |
2 | Allie Reynolds | 41 |
3 | Billy Pierce | 36 |
4 | Mickey McDermott | 35 |
5 | 2 tied | 34 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Brazle | 6 |
2 | Frank Smith | 4 |
3 | Lew Burdette | 3 |
3 | Mike Garcia | 3 |
3 | Bill Kennedy | 3 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .463 |
2 | Joe Adcock | .410 |
3 | George Kell | .405 |
3 | Whitey Lockman | .405 |
5 | Bobby Thomson | .378 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Adcock | 4 |
1 | Gus Zernial | 4 |
3 | Hank Bauer | 3 |
3 | Gus Bell | 3 |
3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Thomson | 15 |
2 | Hank Bauer | 12 |
2 | Willie Jones | 12 |
2 | Duke Snider | 12 |
5 | 3 tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Rizzuto | 6 |
2 | Bobby Avila | 4 |
3 | Dee Fondy | 3 |
3 | Hal Jeffcoat | 3 |
5 | 11 tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Spec Shea | 0.50 |
2 | Karl Drews | 0.56 |
3 | Alex Kellner | 0.67 |
3 | Allie Reynolds | 0.67 |
5 | Dave Koslo | 0.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Cliff Chambers | 3 |
1 | Mike Garcia | 3 |
1 | Sal Maglie | 3 |
1 | Satchel Paige | 3 |
1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 20 |
2 | Billy Loes | 19 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 17 |
3 | Bobby Shantz | 17 |
3 | Ben Wade | 17 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Brazle | 2 |
1 | Bill Kennedy | 2 |
3 | Lew Burdette | 1 |
3 | Mike Garcia | 1 |
3 | 12 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | George Kell | .388 |
2 | Stan Musial | .371 |
3 | Del Ennis | .367 |
4 | Dom DiMaggio | .362 |
5 | Dale Mitchell | .351 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Mathews | 6 |
1 | Al Rosen | 6 |
1 | Hank Sauer | 6 |
1 | Vic Wertz | 6 |
5 | Willie Jones | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Thomson | 28 |
2 | Hank Sauer | 26 |
3 | Del Ennis | 20 |
3 | Willie Jones | 20 |
3 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Rizzuto | 7 |
2 | Bobby Avila | 5 |
3 | Dee Fondy | 4 |
3 | Pee Wee Reese | 4 |
3 | Faye Throneberry | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Spec Shea | 0.71 |
2 | Billy Loes | 0.95 |
3 | Mike Garcia | 1.00 |
4 | Robin Roberts | 1.17 |
5 | Allie Reynolds | 1.19 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 6 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 5 |
2 | Bobby Shantz | 5 |
2 | Gerry Staley | 5 |
5 | 6 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 36 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 30 |
3 | Mickey McDermott | 29 |
3 | Bobby Shantz | 29 |
5 | Early Wynn | 28 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Brazle | 4 |
1 | Frank Smith | 4 |
3 | Lew Burdette | 2 |
3 | Fritz Dorish | 2 |
3 | 6 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .356 |
2 | Ted Williams | .336 |
3 | Jackie Robinson | .326 |
4 | Richie Ashburn | .324 |
5 | Roy Campanella | .323 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 37 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 35 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 32 |
3 | Stan Musial | 32 |
5 | Luke Easter | 31 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Zernial | 126 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 118 |
3 | Bobby Thomson | 111 |
4 | Stan Musial | 110 |
5 | Luke Easter | 109 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jethroe | 33 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | 29 |
3 | Minnie Minoso | 27 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | 26 |
5 | Phil Rizzuto | 24 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 2.27 |
2 | Al Brazle | 2.44 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 2.58 |
4 | Mike Garcia | 2.58 |
5 | Sal Maglie | 2.59 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 25 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 24 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 23 |
3 | Early Wynn | 23 |
5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 160 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 159 |
3 | Allie Reynolds | 153 |
4 | Robin Roberts | 149 |
5 | Vic Raschi | 145 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Kinder | 16 |
2 | Ted Wilks | 15 |
3 | Al Brazle | 12 |
3 | Frank Smith | 12 |
5 | Carl Scheib | 10 |