On This Day
Sunday, April 26, 1953
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 7 | 2 | .778 | -- |
Yankees | 9 | 3 | .750 | -0.5 |
White Sox | 7 | 4 | .636 | 1.0 |
Athletics | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2.0 |
Browns | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2.0 |
Red Sox | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3.5 |
Senators | 3 | 8 | .273 | 5.0 |
Tigers | 2 | 11 | .154 | 7.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 9 | 2 | .818 | -- |
Cubs | 4 | 2 | .667 | 2.5 |
Dodgers | 6 | 5 | .545 | 3.0 |
Cardinals | 4 | 4 | .500 | 3.5 |
Braves | 4 | 4 | .500 | 3.5 |
Giants | 4 | 7 | .364 | 5.0 |
Redlegs | 2 | 4 | .333 | 4.5 |
Pirates | 3 | 8 | .273 | 6.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Connie Ryan | 5 |
1 | Johnny Wyrostek | 5 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | 4 |
3 | Jim Busby | 4 |
5 | 15 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Busby | 2 |
2 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 1 |
2 | Bob Elliott | 1 |
2 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Busby | 5 |
2 | Bob Elliott | 4 |
2 | Al Rosen | 4 |
4 | Carl Furillo | 3 |
4 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Lemon | 1 |
1 | Sam Mele | 1 |
1 | Dale Mitchell | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Dobson | 1.50 |
2 | Dick Littlefield | 0.75 |
3 | Ted Gray | 0.60 |
4 | Bob Feller | 0.56 |
5 | Billy Pierce | 0.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Dobson | 1 |
1 | Karl Drews | 1 |
1 | Bob Feller | 1 |
1 | Johnny Klippstein | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Dobson | 9 |
2 | Ted Gray | 6 |
3 | Bob Feller | 5 |
3 | Connie Marrero | 5 |
3 | Billy Pierce | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Marlin Stuart | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Wyrostek | .500 |
2 | Gene Woodling | .472 |
3 | Dave Philley | .426 |
4 | George Kell | .395 |
5 | Al Rosen | .393 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Mathews | 6 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 4 |
2 | Del Ennis | 4 |
2 | Dick Gernert | 4 |
5 | 4 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Campanella | 18 |
2 | Eddie Mathews | 16 |
3 | Del Ennis | 13 |
4 | Walt Dropo | 11 |
4 | Carl Furillo | 11 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Gilliam | 5 |
2 | Bill Bruton | 4 |
3 | Jim Rivera | 3 |
3 | Connie Ryan | 3 |
3 | Duke Snider | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.00 |
1 | Gene Bearden | 0.00 |
3 | Alex Kellner | 0.67 |
4 | Johnny Hetki | 0.79 |
5 | Charlie Bishop | 1.20 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Kellner | 3 |
1 | Bob Lemon | 3 |
1 | Robin Roberts | 3 |
1 | Curt Simmons | 3 |
5 | 12 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Simmons | 17 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 16 |
3 | Virgil Trucks | 14 |
4 | Sal Maglie | 13 |
4 | 3 others tied | 13 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Brazle | 3 |
1 | Fritz Dorish | 3 |
3 | Tom Gorman | 2 |
3 | Satchel Paige | 2 |
3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .335 |
2 | Ferris Fain | .333 |
3 | George Kell | .323 |
4 | Gene Woodling | .323 |
5 | Dale Mitchell | .320 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Kiner | 38 |
2 | Hank Sauer | 35 |
3 | Yogi Berra | 32 |
3 | Larry Doby | 32 |
3 | 2 others tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Del Ennis | 117 |
2 | Hank Sauer | 114 |
3 | Al Rosen | 110 |
3 | Bobby Thomson | 110 |
5 | Eddie Robinson | 109 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Pee Wee Reese | 31 |
2 | Sam Jethroe | 27 |
3 | Jackie Robinson | 25 |
4 | Minnie Minoso | 23 |
5 | Jim Rivera | 22 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Allie Reynolds | 2.02 |
2 | Joe Black | 2.18 |
3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2.24 |
4 | Bob Lemon | 2.52 |
5 | Billy Pierce | 2.54 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 30 |
2 | Bobby Shantz | 24 |
3 | Bob Lemon | 23 |
4 | Mike Garcia | 22 |
4 | Allie Reynolds | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 181 |
2 | Allie Reynolds | 161 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 161 |
4 | Bobby Shantz | 158 |
4 | Curt Simmons | 158 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Brazle | 16 |
2 | Joe Black | 15 |
3 | Fritz Dorish | 14 |
4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 13 |
5 | Satchel Paige | 12 |