On This Day
Friday, April 23, 1954
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 5 | 3 | .625 | -- |
Senators | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.0 |
Yankees | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.5 |
White Sox | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.0 |
Orioles | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.0 |
Athletics | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 |
Red Sox | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.0 |
Indians | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 5 | 3 | .625 | -- |
Phillies | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.0 |
Braves | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.5 |
Redlegs | 5 | 4 | .556 | 0.5 |
Cubs | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.0 |
Pirates | 4 | 6 | .400 | 2.0 |
Giants | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.0 |
Cardinals | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jackson | 5 |
1 | Wally Moon | 5 |
3 | Danny O'Connell | 4 |
3 | Bob Talbot | 4 |
5 | 6 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
1 | Gene Baker | 1 |
1 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
1 | Gil Hodges | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Bell | 3 |
1 | Jim Gilliam | 3 |
1 | Frank House | 3 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 2 |
4 | 8 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Robinson | 3 |
2 | Tom Alston | 1 |
2 | Sandy Amoros | 1 |
2 | Bob Boyd | 1 |
2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Pierce | 1.00 |
2 | Bob Rush | 0.67 |
3 | Russ Meyer | 0.57 |
4 | Vic Raschi | 0.36 |
5 | 2 tied | 0.33 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Coleman | 1 |
1 | Ned Garver | 1 |
1 | Dave Jolly | 1 |
1 | Connie Marrero | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Pierce | 9 |
2 | Bob Rush | 8 |
3 | Russ Meyer | 4 |
3 | Ray Narleski | 4 |
3 | Vic Raschi | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Crone | 1 |
1 | Johnny Schmitz | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jackson | .615 |
2 | Gene Baker | .478 |
3 | Granny Hamner | .464 |
4 | Bill Glynn | .444 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | .444 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Gil Hodges | 4 |
1 | Jackie Jensen | 4 |
3 | Gene Baker | 3 |
3 | Hank Bauer | 3 |
3 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Greengrass | 13 |
2 | Gus Bell | 12 |
3 | Del Ennis | 10 |
4 | Joe Adcock | 9 |
4 | 3 others tied | 9 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Dee Fondy | 3 |
1 | Jackie Robinson | 3 |
3 | Tom Alston | 2 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 2 |
3 | Jim Piersall | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Simmons | 0.00 |
1 | Jim McDonald | 0.00 |
1 | Tom Morgan | 0.00 |
1 | Willard Nixon | 0.00 |
5 | Ned Garver | 0.45 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Murry Dickson | 2 |
1 | Ned Garver | 2 |
1 | Steve Gromek | 2 |
1 | Bob Lemon | 2 |
1 | 6 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Turley | 23 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 20 |
3 | Bob Rush | 14 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 14 |
5 | 4 tied | 12 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Hetki | 2 |
1 | Jim Hughes | 2 |
1 | Frank Smith | 2 |
1 | Herm Wehmeier | 2 |
5 | 9 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Carl Furillo | .347 |
2 | Duke Snider | .337 |
3 | Monte Irvin | .337 |
4 | Don Mueller | .336 |
5 | Red Schoendienst | .335 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Mathews | 47 |
2 | Al Rosen | 44 |
3 | Gus Zernial | 43 |
4 | Roy Campanella | 42 |
4 | Duke Snider | 42 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 146 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 135 |
3 | Eddie Mathews | 131 |
4 | Gil Hodges | 129 |
5 | Del Ennis | 128 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Bruton | 24 |
1 | Minnie Minoso | 24 |
3 | Pee Wee Reese | 23 |
4 | Jim Rivera | 21 |
5 | 2 tied | 19 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 2.12 |
2 | Eddie Lopat | 2.26 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 2.74 |
4 | Billy Pierce | 2.85 |
5 | Lew Burdette | 2.98 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 24 |
2 | Bob Porterfield | 23 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 23 |
4 | Bob Lemon | 21 |
5 | 3 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 204 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 198 |
3 | Carl Erskine | 185 |
4 | Vinegar Bend Mizell | 166 |
5 | Harvey Haddix | 161 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Kinder | 28 |
2 | Al Brazle | 16 |
3 | Fritz Dorish | 15 |
4 | Allie Reynolds | 13 |
4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 13 |