On This Day
Saturday, May 15, 1954
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
White Sox | 18 | 10 | .643 | -- |
Yankees | 16 | 10 | .615 | 1.0 |
Indians | 16 | 10 | .615 | 1.0 |
Tigers | 12 | 9 | .571 | 2.5 |
Orioles | 10 | 13 | .435 | 5.5 |
Athletics | 10 | 15 | .400 | 6.5 |
Senators | 8 | 16 | .333 | 8.0 |
Red Sox | 6 | 13 | .316 | 7.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 15 | 10 | .600 | -- |
Dodgers | 15 | 11 | .577 | 0.5 |
Giants | 15 | 12 | .556 | 1.0 |
Cardinals | 14 | 13 | .519 | 2.0 |
Redlegs | 15 | 14 | .517 | 2.0 |
Braves | 12 | 13 | .480 | 3.0 |
Cubs | 10 | 13 | .435 | 4.0 |
Pirates | 9 | 19 | .321 | 7.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Busby | 4 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | 3 |
2 | Ernie Banks | 3 |
2 | Nellie Fox | 3 |
2 | Dick Hall | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Avila | 1 |
1 | Jim Busby | 1 |
1 | Del Ennis | 1 |
1 | Jim Hearn | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gus Bell | 3 |
1 | Del Ennis | 3 |
3 | Toby Atwell | 2 |
3 | Dick Cole | 2 |
3 | 10 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Baumholtz | 1 |
1 | Dee Fondy | 1 |
1 | Minnie Minoso | 1 |
1 | Jim Pendleton | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Carl Erskine | 1.67 |
2 | Tom Poholsky | 1.00 |
3 | Johnny Klippstein | 0.83 |
4 | Early Wynn | 0.70 |
5 | Tex Clevenger | 0.60 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Coleman | 1 |
1 | Carl Erskine | 1 |
1 | Whitey Ford | 1 |
1 | Johnny Klippstein | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Early Wynn | 7 |
2 | Carl Erskine | 5 |
2 | Johnny Klippstein | 5 |
4 | Whitey Ford | 4 |
5 | 4 tied | 3 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Sain | 1 |
1 | Marlin Stuart | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .385 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | .368 |
3 | Granny Hamner | .365 |
4 | Don Mueller | .364 |
5 | 3 tied | .360 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | 11 |
2 | Ted Kluszewski | 10 |
2 | Hank Sauer | 10 |
4 | Del Ennis | 7 |
4 | 3 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | 31 |
2 | Gus Bell | 29 |
3 | Del Ennis | 28 |
3 | Al Rosen | 28 |
5 | Tom Alston | 27 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Bruton | 6 |
2 | Johnny Temple | 5 |
3 | Dee Fondy | 4 |
3 | Jackie Jensen | 4 |
3 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ned Garver | 0.98 |
2 | Curt Simmons | 1.50 |
3 | Bob Keegan | 1.66 |
4 | Allie Reynolds | 1.71 |
5 | Bob Turley | 1.76 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Gromek | 5 |
1 | Bob Lemon | 5 |
1 | Eddie Lopat | 5 |
1 | Sal Maglie | 5 |
5 | 14 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Turley | 53 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 49 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 39 |
4 | Robin Roberts | 36 |
5 | Harvey Haddix | 35 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Sain | 7 |
2 | Johnny Hetki | 4 |
2 | Jim Hughes | 4 |
2 | Frank Smith | 4 |
5 | Al Brazle | 3 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank House | .457 |
2 | Stan Musial | .429 |
3 | Don Mueller | .420 |
4 | Jim Busby | .415 |
5 | Cass Michaels | .400 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | 8 |
2 | Ted Kluszewski | 6 |
2 | Hank Sauer | 6 |
4 | Yogi Berra | 4 |
4 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Alston | 19 |
1 | Stan Musial | 19 |
3 | Del Ennis | 17 |
3 | Al Rosen | 17 |
5 | Hank Sauer | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Bruton | 5 |
2 | Al Dark | 2 |
2 | Chuck Harmon | 2 |
2 | Jackie Jensen | 2 |
2 | 5 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Murry Dickson | 0.49 |
2 | Lew Burdette | 0.50 |
2 | Gene Conley | 0.50 |
4 | Tom Poholsky | 0.59 |
5 | Russ Meyer | 0.60 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Johnson | 3 |
1 | Vic Raschi | 3 |
1 | Allie Reynolds | 3 |
1 | Early Wynn | 3 |
5 | 20 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Pierce | 26 |
2 | Early Wynn | 23 |
3 | Bob Turley | 21 |
4 | Warren Spahn | 20 |
5 | Virgil Trucks | 18 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Sain | 5 |
2 | Al Brazle | 2 |
2 | Marlin Stuart | 2 |
4 | Sandy Consuegra | 1 |
4 | 9 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .355 |
2 | Don Mueller | .350 |
3 | Duke Snider | .343 |
4 | Jackie Robinson | .338 |
5 | Al Rosen | .335 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Mathews | 46 |
2 | Ted Kluszewski | 45 |
3 | Al Rosen | 42 |
3 | Gus Zernial | 42 |
5 | Duke Snider | 41 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Rosen | 157 |
2 | Stan Musial | 139 |
3 | Gil Hodges | 137 |
4 | Del Ennis | 132 |
5 | Eddie Mathews | 129 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Bruton | 26 |
2 | Minnie Minoso | 21 |
3 | Pee Wee Reese | 20 |
3 | Jackie Robinson | 20 |
5 | Jackie Jensen | 19 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 2.34 |
2 | Eddie Lopat | 2.36 |
3 | Robin Roberts | 2.57 |
4 | Johnny Sain | 2.62 |
5 | Billy Pierce | 2.83 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 24 |
2 | Bob Lemon | 23 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 23 |
4 | Bob Porterfield | 22 |
5 | 3 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 207 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 204 |
3 | Carl Erskine | 185 |
4 | Warren Spahn | 181 |
5 | Harvey Haddix | 174 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Kinder | 27 |
2 | Al Brazle | 18 |
3 | Johnny Sain | 15 |
4 | Fritz Dorish | 14 |
5 | 2 tied | 13 |