On This Day
Thursday, April 15, 1954
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 2 | 1 | .667 | -- |
| Yankees | 2 | 1 | .667 | -- |
| Indians | 2 | 1 | .667 | -- |
| Orioles | 2 | 1 | .667 | -- |
| Athletics | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Red Sox | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Senators | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 0 | 3 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlegs | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Dodgers | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Phillies | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Giants | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Jackson | 4 |
| 1 | Sammy White | 4 |
| 3 | Joe Adcock | 3 |
| 3 | Bill Bruton | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Adcock | 1 |
| 1 | Hank Bauer | 1 |
| 1 | Gus Bell | 1 |
| 1 | Roy Campanella | 1 |
| 1 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Adcock | 4 |
| 1 | Jim Greengrass | 4 |
| 3 | Gus Bell | 3 |
| 3 | Roy Campanella | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Bolling | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
| 1 | Red Schoendienst | 1 |
| 1 | Roy Sievers | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Antonelli | 1.00 |
| 1 | Bob Rush | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bob Turley | 0.75 |
| 4 | Bill Henry | 0.67 |
| 5 | Fred Baczewski | 0.54 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Baczewski | 1 |
| 1 | Ralph Branca | 1 |
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Henry | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Turley | 9 |
| 2 | Fred Baczewski | 7 |
| 3 | Bill Henry | 6 |
| 3 | Bob Rush | 6 |
| 5 | Johnny Antonelli | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Hughes | 1 |
| 1 | Herm Wehmeier | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Jones | .750 |
| 1 | Sammy White | .750 |
| 3 | Jim Greengrass | .667 |
| 3 | Spook Jacobs | .667 |
| 5 | Randy Jackson | .600 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Campanella | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Gilliam | 2 |
| 2 | Eddie Mathews | 2 |
| 2 | Wally Westlake | 2 |
| 2 | Sammy White | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Bell | 6 |
| 1 | Jim Greengrass | 6 |
| 3 | Roy Campanella | 5 |
| 3 | Sammy White | 5 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dee Fondy | 2 |
| 2 | Frank Bolling | 1 |
| 2 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
| 2 | Jerry Coleman | 1 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 1 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Gromek | 0.00 |
| 1 | Tom Morgan | 0.00 |
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 0.00 |
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 0.00 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Baczewski | 1 |
| 1 | Ralph Branca | 1 |
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 1 |
| 1 | Sonny Dixon | 1 |
| 1 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Gromek | 9 |
| 1 | Bob Turley | 9 |
| 3 | Fred Baczewski | 7 |
| 4 | Bill Henry | 6 |
| 4 | Bob Rush | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marv Grissom | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Hetki | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Hughes | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Furillo | .346 |
| 2 | Red Schoendienst | .341 |
| 3 | Al Rosen | .340 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | .339 |
| 5 | Duke Snider | .334 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Mathews | 49 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 44 |
| 3 | Roy Campanella | 43 |
| 3 | Gus Zernial | 43 |
| 5 | Duke Snider | 41 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Rosen | 147 |
| 2 | Roy Campanella | 144 |
| 3 | Eddie Mathews | 137 |
| 4 | Del Ennis | 125 |
| 5 | Gil Hodges | 124 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 26 |
| 2 | Minnie Minoso | 25 |
| 3 | Pee Wee Reese | 22 |
| 3 | Jim Rivera | 22 |
| 5 | Jim Gilliam | 21 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 2.19 |
| 2 | Eddie Lopat | 2.37 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 2.77 |
| 4 | Billy Pierce | 2.79 |
| 5 | Johnny Sain | 2.95 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 23 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 23 |
| 3 | Bob Porterfield | 22 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 21 |
| 4 | Mel Parnell | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 199 |
| 2 | Billy Pierce | 191 |
| 3 | Carl Erskine | 188 |
| 4 | Vinegar Bend Mizell | 173 |
| 5 | Harvey Haddix | 167 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 27 |
| 2 | Al Brazle | 18 |
| 3 | Fritz Dorish | 17 |
| 4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 15 |
| 5 | Allie Reynolds | 13 |