On This Day
Sunday, May 25, 1952
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 24 | 13 | .649 | -- |
| Senators | 19 | 14 | .576 | 3.0 |
| Red Sox | 19 | 14 | .576 | 3.0 |
| Yankees | 16 | 14 | .533 | 4.5 |
| White Sox | 18 | 18 | .500 | 5.5 |
| Browns | 18 | 22 | .450 | 7.5 |
| Athletics | 12 | 17 | .414 | 8.0 |
| Tigers | 9 | 23 | .281 | 12.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 23 | 7 | .767 | -- |
| Giants | 23 | 8 | .742 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 19 | 15 | .559 | 6.0 |
| Reds | 17 | 16 | .515 | 7.5 |
| Cardinals | 16 | 19 | .457 | 9.5 |
| Phillies | 14 | 17 | .452 | 9.5 |
| Braves | 12 | 18 | .400 | 11.0 |
| Pirates | 6 | 30 | .167 | 20.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Zernial | 5 |
| 2 | Dee Fondy | 4 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 4 |
| 4 | Bobby Adams | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Kryhoski | 2 |
| 2 | Bob Borkowski | 1 |
| 2 | Larry Doby | 1 |
| 2 | Luke Easter | 1 |
| 2 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Kryhoski | 4 |
| 2 | Dee Fondy | 3 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 3 |
| 4 | Bob Borkowski | 2 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Avila | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Lipon | 1 |
| 1 | Dale Mitchell | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Rivera | 1 |
| 1 | Al Zarilla | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marv Grissom | 1.50 |
| 2 | Julio Moreno | 0.67 |
| 3 | Sam Jones | 0.62 |
| 4 | Joe Dobson | 0.50 |
| 5 | Lou Sleater | 0.45 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Dobson | 1 |
| 1 | Marv Grissom | 1 |
| 1 | Warren Hacker | 1 |
| 1 | Sam Jones | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marv Grissom | 6 |
| 2 | Sam Jones | 5 |
| 2 | Lou Sleater | 5 |
| 4 | Tommy Byrne | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Brissie | 1 |
| 1 | Dutch Leonard | 1 |
| 1 | Satchel Paige | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Del Ennis | .344 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | .341 |
| 3 | Dom DiMaggio | .340 |
| 4 | Phil Rizzuto | .339 |
| 5 | Al Rosen | .338 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Rosen | 10 |
| 2 | Hank Sauer | 9 |
| 3 | Andy Pafko | 8 |
| 4 | Joe Adcock | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 38 |
| 2 | Bobby Thomson | 29 |
| 3 | Roy Campanella | 27 |
| 4 | Ted Kluszewski | 26 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Rizzuto | 9 |
| 2 | Bobby Avila | 6 |
| 3 | Dee Fondy | 5 |
| 3 | Faye Throneberry | 5 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Loes | 0.62 |
| 2 | Mike Garcia | 1.24 |
| 3 | Sal Maglie | 1.26 |
| 4 | Allie Reynolds | 1.45 |
| 5 | Connie Marrero | 1.60 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 8 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 7 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 7 |
| 2 | Gerry Staley | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 45 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 41 |
| 3 | Mickey McDermott | 39 |
| 4 | Mike Garcia | 37 |
| 4 | Bobby Shantz | 37 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 7 |
| 2 | Frank Smith | 5 |
| 3 | Lew Burdette | 3 |
| 3 | Mike Garcia | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .415 |
| 2 | Al Dark | .378 |
| 3 | Whitey Lockman | .359 |
| 4 | George Kell | .341 |
| 5 | Larry Doby | .340 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Adcock | 4 |
| 1 | Larry Doby | 4 |
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 4 |
| 4 | Gus Bell | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 15 |
| 1 | Bobby Thomson | 15 |
| 3 | Roy Campanella | 13 |
| 3 | Larry Doby | 13 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Rizzuto | 6 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 3 |
| 2 | Pete Castiglione | 3 |
| 2 | Dee Fondy | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 0.00 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 0.33 |
| 3 | Billy Loes | 0.37 |
| 4 | Lou Sleater | 0.50 |
| 5 | Allie Reynolds | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Garcia | 3 |
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 3 |
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 3 |
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 3 |
| 1 | Ben Wade | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Wade | 22 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 20 |
| 2 | Curt Simmons | 20 |
| 4 | Billy Loes | 18 |
| 5 | Ned Garver | 17 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 3 |
| 2 | Satchel Paige | 2 |
| 3 | Lou Brissie | 1 |
| 3 | Tom Ferrick | 1 |
| 3 | 13 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Del Ennis | .383 |
| 2 | George Kell | .360 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .343 |
| 3 | Al Rosen | .343 |
| 5 | Jackie Jensen | .341 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Rosen | 7 |
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 7 |
| 3 | Vic Wertz | 6 |
| 4 | Joe Adcock | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 28 |
| 2 | Bobby Thomson | 23 |
| 3 | Al Rosen | 22 |
| 4 | Del Ennis | 20 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Avila | 6 |
| 1 | Phil Rizzuto | 6 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | 4 |
| 3 | Dee Fondy | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spec Shea | 0.71 |
| 2 | Billy Loes | 0.72 |
| 3 | Allie Reynolds | 0.80 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 0.93 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 1.17 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 6 |
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 6 |
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 6 |
| 4 | Joe Dobson | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 34 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 31 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 30 |
| 3 | Bobby Shantz | 30 |
| 5 | Sal Maglie | 29 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 5 |
| 1 | Frank Smith | 5 |
| 3 | Satchel Paige | 3 |
| 4 | Lew Burdette | 2 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .353 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | .330 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | .325 |
| 4 | Monte Irvin | .325 |
| 5 | Jackie Robinson | .322 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Campanella | 36 |
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 36 |
| 3 | Luke Easter | 33 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | 31 |
| 4 | Gus Zernial | 31 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Zernial | 127 |
| 2 | Roy Campanella | 121 |
| 3 | Luke Easter | 112 |
| 4 | Bobby Thomson | 111 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 32 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 30 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | 27 |
| 4 | Minnie Minoso | 26 |
| 5 | Phil Rizzuto | 24 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 2.16 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 2.37 |
| 3 | Al Brazle | 2.44 |
| 4 | Robin Roberts | 2.58 |
| 5 | Mike Garcia | 2.61 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 25 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 24 |
| 3 | Mike Garcia | 23 |
| 3 | Larry Jansen | 23 |
| 3 | Bobby Shantz | 23 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 162 |
| 2 | Sal Maglie | 159 |
| 3 | Allie Reynolds | 149 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 149 |
| 5 | Vic Raschi | 148 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 16 |
| 2 | Ted Wilks | 15 |
| 3 | Al Brazle | 13 |
| 3 | Frank Smith | 13 |
| 5 | Carl Scheib | 10 |