On This Day
Friday, April 30, 1954
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
White Sox | 9 | 5 | .643 | -- |
Tigers | 7 | 4 | .636 | 0.5 |
Athletics | 6 | 5 | .545 | 1.5 |
Senators | 6 | 6 | .500 | 2.0 |
Indians | 6 | 6 | .500 | 2.0 |
Yankees | 6 | 7 | .462 | 2.5 |
Orioles | 5 | 8 | .385 | 3.5 |
Red Sox | 4 | 8 | .333 | 4.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 9 | 6 | .600 | -- |
Giants | 8 | 6 | .571 | 0.5 |
Redlegs | 9 | 7 | .563 | 0.5 |
Cardinals | 7 | 6 | .538 | 1.0 |
Phillies | 7 | 6 | .538 | 1.0 |
Cubs | 4 | 6 | .400 | 2.5 |
Braves | 5 | 8 | .385 | 3.0 |
Pirates | 6 | 10 | .375 | 3.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Doby | 4 |
2 | Bobby Adams | 3 |
2 | Ernie Banks | 3 |
2 | Ferris Fain | 3 |
2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Doby | 1 |
1 | Randy Jackson | 1 |
1 | Willie Mays | 1 |
1 | Andy Pafko | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Doby | 4 |
2 | Bill Renna | 3 |
2 | George Strickland | 3 |
4 | Grady Hatton | 2 |
4 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Dark | 1 |
1 | Grady Hatton | 1 |
1 | Monte Irvin | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Newcombe | 0.73 |
2 | Ned Garver | 0.67 |
2 | Bob Lemon | 0.67 |
2 | Duane Pillette | 0.67 |
5 | Bob Rush | 0.44 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Branca | 1 |
1 | Murry Dickson | 1 |
1 | Bob Keegan | 1 |
1 | Bob Lemon | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Newcombe | 8 |
1 | Duane Pillette | 8 |
3 | Ned Garver | 4 |
3 | Bob Lemon | 4 |
3 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Konstanty | 1 |
1 | George Zuverink | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jackson | .477 |
2 | Jackie Jensen | .386 |
3 | Bill Tuttle | .381 |
4 | Johnny Temple | .379 |
5 | Ray Jablonski | .375 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Gil Hodges | 5 |
1 | Randy Jackson | 5 |
3 | Gene Baker | 4 |
3 | Jim Gilliam | 4 |
3 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Bell | 16 |
1 | Jim Greengrass | 16 |
3 | Ferris Fain | 13 |
3 | Ray Jablonski | 13 |
5 | 5 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Dee Fondy | 3 |
1 | Jackie Robinson | 3 |
1 | Johnny Temple | 3 |
4 | Bobby Adams | 2 |
4 | 9 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Marv Grissom | 0.00 |
2 | Jim McDonald | 0.56 |
3 | Ned Garver | 0.64 |
4 | Curt Simmons | 0.69 |
4 | Fritz Dorish | 0.69 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Maglie | 4 |
2 | Murry Dickson | 3 |
2 | Steve Gromek | 3 |
2 | Bob Keegan | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Turley | 32 |
2 | Harvey Haddix | 26 |
3 | Billy Pierce | 23 |
4 | Sal Maglie | 21 |
5 | Robin Roberts | 20 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Hetki | 3 |
1 | Jim Hughes | 3 |
1 | Frank Smith | 3 |
4 | Johnny Sain | 2 |
4 | Herm Wehmeier | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Carl Furillo | .341 |
2 | Stan Musial | .339 |
3 | Don Mueller | .337 |
4 | Duke Snider | .337 |
5 | Al Rosen | .335 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Mathews | 45 |
2 | Al Rosen | 42 |
2 | Duke Snider | 42 |
2 | Gus Zernial | 42 |
5 | Ted Kluszewski | 41 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 146 |
2 | Gil Hodges | 133 |
3 | Roy Campanella | 128 |
3 | Eddie Mathews | 128 |
5 | Del Ennis | 123 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Minnie Minoso | 24 |
2 | Bill Bruton | 23 |
3 | Pee Wee Reese | 22 |
4 | Jackie Jensen | 20 |
4 | Jim Rivera | 20 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 2.33 |
2 | Eddie Lopat | 2.44 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 2.62 |
4 | Billy Pierce | 2.83 |
5 | Johnny Antonelli | 2.88 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 23 |
2 | Bob Porterfield | 22 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 22 |
4 | Bob Lemon | 21 |
4 | Virgil Trucks | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 202 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 196 |
3 | Carl Erskine | 184 |
4 | Harvey Haddix | 175 |
5 | Vinegar Bend Mizell | 166 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Kinder | 27 |
2 | Al Brazle | 16 |
3 | Fritz Dorish | 14 |
3 | Allie Reynolds | 14 |
3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 14 |