On This Day
Monday, April 20, 1953
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | 5 | 1 | .833 | -- |
| Yankees | 4 | 2 | .667 | 1.0 |
| Red Sox | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.5 |
| White Sox | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Athletics | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Senators | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3.5 |
| Tigers | 1 | 5 | .167 | 4.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 4 | 1 | .800 | -- |
| Cardinals | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Giants | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 |
| Braves | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 |
| Redlegs | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2.0 |
| Pirates | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Gernert | 5 |
| 2 | Mickey Grasso | 4 |
| 2 | Eddie Yost | 4 |
| 4 | Milt Bolling | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Gernert | 3 |
| 2 | Steve Bilko | 1 |
| 2 | Jack Dittmer | 1 |
| 2 | Granny Hamner | 1 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Gernert | 6 |
| 2 | Steve Bilko | 4 |
| 3 | Tom Umphlett | 3 |
| 4 | Eddie Mathews | 2 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 0.62 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 0.60 |
| 3 | Connie Marrero | 0.50 |
| 4 | Mickey McDermott | 0.36 |
| 5 | Bob Porterfield | 0.17 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey McDermott | 1 |
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Presko | 1 |
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 5 |
| 2 | Connie Marrero | 4 |
| 2 | Mickey McDermott | 4 |
| 4 | Robin Roberts | 3 |
| 5 | Bob Porterfield | 2 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Holcombe | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Kennedy | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | .533 |
| 2 | Connie Ryan | .529 |
| 3 | Dave Philley | .500 |
| 3 | Johnny Wyrostek | .500 |
| 5 | Bill Bruton | .478 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Gernert | 3 |
| 2 | Roy Campanella | 2 |
| 2 | Pete Castiglione | 2 |
| 2 | Jim Delsing | 2 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Campanella | 12 |
| 2 | Duke Snider | 9 |
| 3 | Larry Doby | 7 |
| 3 | Walt Dropo | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Gilliam | 3 |
| 1 | Duke Snider | 3 |
| 4 | Johnny Groth | 2 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 1 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Kellner | 0.00 |
| 1 | Charlie Bishop | 0.00 |
| 1 | Harvey Haddix | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 0.00 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Kellner | 2 |
| 1 | Marlin Stuart | 2 |
| 3 | Charlie Bishop | 1 |
| 3 | Ewell Blackwell | 1 |
| 3 | 31 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 10 |
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 10 |
| 1 | Gerry Staley | 10 |
| 4 | Walt Masterson | 9 |
| 4 | Virgil Trucks | 9 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 2 |
| 1 | Satchel Paige | 2 |
| 3 | Bob Cain | 1 |
| 3 | Tom Gorman | 1 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .336 |
| 2 | Ferris Fain | .333 |
| 3 | George Kell | .322 |
| 4 | Dale Mitchell | .321 |
| 5 | Ted Kluszewski | .314 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 37 |
| 2 | Hank Sauer | 35 |
| 3 | Larry Doby | 32 |
| 3 | Gil Hodges | 32 |
| 5 | Gus Zernial | 31 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 113 |
| 2 | Del Ennis | 111 |
| 2 | Bobby Thomson | 111 |
| 4 | Larry Doby | 107 |
| 4 | Al Rosen | 107 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 30 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 28 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | 25 |
| 4 | Minnie Minoso | 23 |
| 5 | Jim Rivera | 20 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 1.99 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2.44 |
| 3 | Billy Pierce | 2.46 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 2.50 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 2.54 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 29 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 23 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 22 |
| 4 | Mike Garcia | 21 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 181 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 160 |
| 3 | Bobby Shantz | 157 |
| 4 | Bob Rush | 156 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 154 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 16 |
| 2 | Joe Black | 15 |
| 3 | Satchel Paige | 12 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 12 |
| 5 | Fritz Dorish | 11 |