On This Day
Tuesday, April 21, 1953
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | 5 | 2 | .714 | -- |
Yankees | 5 | 2 | .714 | 0.0 |
White Sox | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 |
Indians | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 |
Red Sox | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
Athletics | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
Senators | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2.5 |
Tigers | 1 | 6 | .143 | 4.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 4 | 2 | .667 | -- |
Cardinals | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 |
Phillies | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 |
Cubs | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
Redlegs | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
Pirates | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.5 |
Braves | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.5 |
Giants | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Harvey Kuenn | 3 |
1 | Minnie Minoso | 3 |
1 | Paul Smith | 3 |
1 | Wayne Terwilliger | 3 |
5 | 22 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Cal Abrams | 1 |
1 | Bobby Adams | 1 |
1 | Joe Collins | 1 |
1 | Del Ennis | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Jablonski | 3 |
2 | Dick Cole | 2 |
2 | Del Ennis | 2 |
2 | Sam Mele | 2 |
2 | 3 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Gilliam | 1 |
1 | Willy Miranda | 1 |
1 | Jim Rivera | 1 |
1 | Enos Slaughter | 1 |
1 | Tom Umphlett | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Simmons | 0.89 |
2 | Chuck Stobbs | 0.67 |
3 | Harvey Haddix | 0.50 |
4 | Marv Grissom | 0.43 |
5 | Bob Lemon | 0.38 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Friend | 1 |
1 | Bob Lemon | 1 |
1 | Harry Perkowski | 1 |
1 | Billy Pierce | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Simmons | 8 |
2 | Chuck Stobbs | 6 |
3 | Harvey Haddix | 5 |
3 | Bob Lemon | 5 |
5 | 2 tied | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Fritz Dorish | 1 |
1 | Frank Smith | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Wyrostek | .533 |
2 | Dick Cole | .500 |
3 | Dave Philley | .483 |
4 | Bill Bruton | .478 |
5 | Jackie Robinson | .474 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Gernert | 3 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 2 |
2 | Pete Castiglione | 2 |
2 | Jim Delsing | 2 |
2 | 7 others tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Campanella | 12 |
2 | Duke Snider | 9 |
3 | Walt Dropo | 8 |
4 | Larry Doby | 7 |
4 | Del Ennis | 7 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Gilliam | 4 |
2 | Bill Bruton | 3 |
2 | Duke Snider | 3 |
4 | Johnny Groth | 2 |
4 | Jim Rivera | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Kellner | 0.00 |
1 | Walt Masterson | 0.00 |
1 | Max Surkont | 0.00 |
1 | Lou Kretlow | 0.00 |
1 | Johnny Hetki | 0.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Kellner | 2 |
1 | Bob Lemon | 2 |
1 | Billy Pierce | 2 |
1 | Allie Reynolds | 2 |
1 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Simmons | 13 |
2 | Russ Meyer | 11 |
3 | Harvey Haddix | 10 |
3 | Larry Jansen | 10 |
3 | 2 others tied | 10 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Brazle | 2 |
1 | Satchel Paige | 2 |
3 | Bob Cain | 1 |
3 | Fritz Dorish | 1 |
3 | 8 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .337 |
2 | Ferris Fain | .335 |
3 | George Kell | .325 |
4 | Dale Mitchell | .323 |
5 | Gene Woodling | .312 |
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 | 112 |
3 | Bobby Thomson | 111 |
4 | Larry Doby | 106 |
4 | Al Rosen | 106 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Pee Wee Reese | 30 |
2 | Sam Jethroe | 27 |
3 | Jackie Robinson | 25 |
4 | Minnie Minoso | 23 |
5 | Jim Rivera | 21 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 1.92 |
2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2.41 |
3 | Billy Pierce | 2.50 |
4 | Bob Lemon | 2.53 |
5 | Robin Roberts | 2.54 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 28 |
2 | Bobby Shantz | 23 |
3 | Bob Lemon | 22 |
3 | Allie Reynolds | 22 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 181 |
2 | Allie Reynolds | 163 |
3 | Bobby Shantz | 157 |
4 | Bob Rush | 156 |
5 | Curt Simmons | 154 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Brazle | 16 |
2 | Joe Black | 15 |
3 | Fritz Dorish | 12 |
3 | Satchel Paige | 12 |
3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 12 |