On This Day
Friday, April 23, 1954
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 5 | 3 | .625 | -- |
| Senators | 5 | 3 | .625 | -- |
| 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 | -- |
| 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 |