On This Day
Sunday, May 3, 1953
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 12 | 5 | .706 | -- |
| Indians | 10 | 5 | .667 | 1.0 |
| Athletics | 10 | 7 | .588 | 2.0 |
| Red Sox | 9 | 7 | .563 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 10 | 8 | .556 | 2.5 |
| Browns | 8 | 9 | .471 | 4.0 |
| Senators | 6 | 12 | .333 | 6.5 |
| Tigers | 3 | 15 | .167 | 9.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 11 | 5 | .688 | -- |
| Phillies | 11 | 5 | .688 | -- |
| Cardinals | 7 | 5 | .583 | 2.0 |
| Braves | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2.5 |
| Pirates | 8 | 9 | .471 | 3.5 |
| Cubs | 5 | 7 | .417 | 4.0 |
| Giants | 5 | 10 | .333 | 5.5 |
| Redlegs | 2 | 9 | .182 | 6.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Kell | 5 |
| 1 | Al Rosen | 5 |
| 1 | Tom Umphlett | 5 |
| 4 | Ray Boone | 4 |
| 4 | Jim Piersall | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Kryhoski | 2 |
| 2 | Ray Boone | 1 |
| 2 | Allie Clark | 1 |
| 2 | Del Crandall | 1 |
| 2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Clark | 5 |
| 2 | George Kell | 4 |
| 3 | Pete Castiglione | 3 |
| 3 | Ferris Fain | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cass Michaels | 2 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 1 |
| 2 | Jim Dyck | 1 |
| 2 | Jackie Jensen | 1 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Loes | 1.60 |
| 2 | Early Wynn | 1.33 |
| 3 | Joe Dobson | 1.00 |
| 4 | Robin Roberts | 0.75 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.62 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Garcia | 1 |
| 1 | Sid Hudson | 1 |
| 1 | Alex Kellner | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Lindell | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Loes | 8 |
| 1 | Early Wynn | 8 |
| 3 | Joe Dobson | 7 |
| 4 | Warren Hacker | 6 |
| 4 | Robin Roberts | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 1 |
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Wyrostek | .451 |
| 2 | George Kell | .415 |
| 3 | Gene Woodling | .408 |
| 4 | Dave Philley | .380 |
| 5 | Al Rosen | .380 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Mathews | 6 |
| 2 | Roy Campanella | 5 |
| 3 | Pete Castiglione | 4 |
| 3 | Jack Dittmer | 4 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Campanella | 22 |
| 2 | Bob Elliott | 18 |
| 3 | Eddie Mathews | 16 |
| 3 | Duke Snider | 16 |
| 5 | Del Ennis | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gilliam | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Rivera | 5 |
| 3 | Bill Bruton | 4 |
| 3 | Cass Michaels | 4 |
| 3 | Duke Snider | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.00 |
| 2 | Curt Simmons | 1.19 |
| 3 | Charlie Bishop | 1.20 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 1.29 |
| 5 | Gene Bearden | 1.37 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Kellner | 4 |
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 4 |
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 4 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 3 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 26 |
| 2 | Curt Simmons | 25 |
| 3 | Bobby Shantz | 23 |
| 4 | Warren Hacker | 21 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fritz Dorish | 4 |
| 2 | Al Brazle | 3 |
| 3 | Tom Gorman | 2 |
| 3 | Ellis Kinder | 2 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .339 |
| 2 | Ferris Fain | .338 |
| 3 | George Kell | .329 |
| 4 | Gene Woodling | .320 |
| 5 | Dale Mitchell | .317 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 38 |
| 2 | Larry Doby | 34 |
| 2 | Hank Sauer | 34 |
| 4 | Gus Zernial | 33 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Del Ennis | 110 |
| 2 | Larry Doby | 108 |
| 3 | Hank Sauer | 107 |
| 3 | Bobby Thomson | 107 |
| 5 | Roy Campanella | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 30 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 25 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 25 |
| 4 | Minnie Minoso | 23 |
| 4 | Jim Rivera | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Black | 2.17 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 2.17 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2.20 |
| 4 | Warren Hacker | 2.51 |
| 5 | Bob Lemon | 2.54 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 29 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 25 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 23 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 173 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 164 |
| 3 | Bobby Shantz | 163 |
| 3 | Curt Simmons | 163 |
| 5 | Allie Reynolds | 159 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Black | 16 |
| 1 | Al Brazle | 16 |
| 3 | Fritz Dorish | 13 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 13 |
| 5 | Dutch Leonard | 12 |