On This Day
Thursday, April 16, 1953
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Indians | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -0.5 |
| Yankees | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.0 |
| White Sox | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Browns | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Athletics | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 |
| Senators | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 |
| Tigers | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Braves | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| Giants | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Cubs | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Pirates | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
| Redlegs | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connie Ryan | 6 |
| 2 | Milt Bolling | 4 |
| 2 | George Kell | 4 |
| 2 | Cass Michaels | 4 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Boone | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Castiglione | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Doby | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Jones | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Doby | 5 |
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 5 |
| 3 | George Kell | 4 |
| 4 | Bill Nicholson | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Groth | 1 |
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 1 |
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 0.86 |
| 2 | Harvey Haddix | 0.83 |
| 3 | Johnny Sain | 0.67 |
| 4 | Warren Hacker | 0.43 |
| 5 | Howie Pollet | 0.36 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 1 |
| 1 | Harvey Haddix | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Holcombe | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Hooper | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 8 |
| 2 | Billy Pierce | 6 |
| 3 | Harvey Haddix | 5 |
| 4 | Ray Herbert | 4 |
| 4 | Howie Pollet | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connie Ryan | .692 |
| 2 | Dave Philley | .643 |
| 3 | Dee Fondy | .625 |
| 3 | Carl Furillo | .625 |
| 5 | Roy Campanella | .571 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Thomson | 2 |
| 2 | Bobby Avila | 1 |
| 2 | Ray Boone | 1 |
| 2 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
| 2 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Doby | 5 |
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 5 |
| 1 | Del Ennis | 5 |
| 4 | Allie Clark | 4 |
| 4 | George Kell | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Groth | 2 |
| 2 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
| 2 | Jim Busby | 1 |
| 2 | Minnie Minoso | 1 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 1 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvey Haddix | 0.00 |
| 1 | Alex Kellner | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 0.00 |
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 0.00 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Black | 1 |
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 1 |
| 1 | Harvey Haddix | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Holcombe | 1 |
| 1 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 8 |
| 2 | Russ Meyer | 7 |
| 3 | Billy Pierce | 6 |
| 3 | Gerry Staley | 6 |
| 5 | 9 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .334 |
| 2 | Dale Mitchell | .324 |
| 3 | Ferris Fain | .324 |
| 4 | George Kell | .317 |
| 5 | Ted Kluszewski | .316 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 36 |
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 36 |
| 3 | Larry Doby | 33 |
| 4 | Gil Hodges | 32 |
| 5 | Luke Easter | 31 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 117 |
| 2 | Del Ennis | 111 |
| 2 | Bobby Thomson | 111 |
| 4 | Larry Doby | 108 |
| 5 | Al Rosen | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 30 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 28 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | 24 |
| 4 | Minnie Minoso | 23 |
| 5 | Jim Rivera | 22 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 2.03 |
| 2 | Bob Lemon | 2.43 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2.43 |
| 4 | Billy Pierce | 2.46 |
| 5 | Bobby Shantz | 2.48 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 28 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 24 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 23 |
| 4 | Mike Garcia | 22 |
| 4 | Early Wynn | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 181 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 165 |
| 3 | Bob Rush | 162 |
| 4 | Bobby Shantz | 157 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 152 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Black | 15 |
| 1 | Al Brazle | 15 |
| 3 | Fritz Dorish | 11 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 11 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 10 |