On This Day
Wednesday, June 8, 1955
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 36 | 17 | .679 | -- |
White Sox | 29 | 19 | .604 | 4.5 |
Indians | 30 | 20 | .600 | 4.5 |
Tigers | 29 | 22 | .569 | 6.0 |
Senators | 22 | 28 | .440 | 12.5 |
Red Sox | 23 | 30 | .434 | 13.0 |
Athletics | 19 | 32 | .373 | 16.0 |
Orioles | 16 | 36 | .308 | 19.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 40 | 12 | .769 | -- |
Cubs | 31 | 21 | .596 | 9.0 |
Giants | 27 | 26 | .509 | 13.5 |
Braves | 26 | 26 | .500 | 14.0 |
Cardinals | 21 | 27 | .438 | 17.0 |
Redlegs | 21 | 28 | .429 | 17.5 |
Phillies | 22 | 31 | .415 | 18.5 |
Pirates | 18 | 35 | .340 | 22.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Piersall | 4 |
2 | Del Crandall | 3 |
2 | Nellie Fox | 3 |
2 | Jackie Robinson | 3 |
5 | 20 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Clint Courtney | 1 |
1 | Hoot Evers | 1 |
1 | Gail Harris | 1 |
1 | Ralph Kiner | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Stephens | 3 |
2 | Clint Courtney | 2 |
2 | Gail Harris | 2 |
2 | Johnny Logan | 2 |
2 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Baker | 1 |
1 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
1 | Ferris Fain | 1 |
1 | Willie Mays | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Newcombe | 1.75 |
2 | Bob Rush | 1.50 |
3 | Jack Harshman | 0.67 |
4 | Bob Lemon | 0.60 |
5 | Ron Kline | 0.58 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Cloyd Boyer | 1 |
1 | Don Johnson | 1 |
1 | Leo Kiely | 1 |
1 | Ron Kline | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Rush | 9 |
2 | Ron Kline | 7 |
2 | Don Newcombe | 7 |
4 | Jack Harshman | 6 |
4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Kinder | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Kaline | .372 |
2 | Harvey Kuenn | .363 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | .354 |
4 | Roy Campanella | .333 |
4 | Ted Kluszewski | .333 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Campanella | 17 |
1 | Duke Snider | 17 |
3 | Ted Kluszewski | 16 |
3 | Willie Mays | 16 |
5 | 2 tied | 14 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Duke Snider | 58 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 55 |
3 | Del Ennis | 40 |
3 | Ted Kluszewski | 40 |
5 | 4 tied | 39 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Boyer | 11 |
2 | Jim Gilliam | 9 |
3 | Minnie Minoso | 8 |
3 | Jim Rivera | 8 |
5 | Johnny Temple | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Consuegra | 1.37 |
2 | Luis Arroyo | 1.95 |
3 | Sal Maglie | 2.02 |
4 | Dick Donovan | 2.10 |
5 | Billy Pierce | 2.12 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Newcombe | 10 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 8 |
2 | Bob Turley | 8 |
4 | Gene Conley | 7 |
4 | 6 others tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Herb Score | 92 |
1 | Bob Turley | 92 |
3 | Sam Jones | 78 |
4 | Gene Conley | 64 |
5 | Robin Roberts | 59 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Morgan | 9 |
2 | Ed Roebuck | 7 |
3 | Marv Grissom | 6 |
3 | Jim Hughes | 6 |
3 | Ellis Kinder | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dale Long | .487 |
2 | Al Kaline | .404 |
3 | Jim Finigan | .400 |
4 | Jim Piersall | .396 |
5 | Duke Snider | .393 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | 8 |
2 | Roy Campanella | 7 |
2 | Norm Zauchin | 7 |
4 | Eddie Robinson | 6 |
4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Duke Snider | 21 |
2 | Norm Zauchin | 20 |
3 | Johnny Logan | 17 |
4 | Roy Campanella | 16 |
4 | 3 others tied | 16 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Boyer | 5 |
1 | Jim Rivera | 5 |
3 | Jim Gilliam | 3 |
4 | Gene Baker | 2 |
4 | 10 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Mossi | 0.00 |
2 | Art Schallock | 0.45 |
3 | Jim Konstanty | 0.67 |
4 | Howie Pollet | 0.96 |
5 | Nellie King | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Newcombe | 4 |
2 | Warren Hacker | 3 |
2 | Johnny Kucks | 3 |
2 | Frank Lary | 3 |
2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Newcombe | 28 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 25 |
3 | Bob Lemon | 22 |
4 | Bob Rush | 20 |
4 | Bob Turley | 20 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Meyer | 4 |
2 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
2 | Tom Morgan | 3 |
4 | Jim Hughes | 2 |
4 | 3 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Kluszewski | .398 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | .375 |
3 | Gene Stephens | .364 |
4 | Johnny Groth | .360 |
5 | Sandy Amoros | .353 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Campanella | 12 |
1 | Willie Mays | 12 |
3 | Ted Kluszewski | 9 |
3 | Eddie Mathews | 9 |
3 | 2 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Campanella | 29 |
1 | Duke Snider | 29 |
3 | Jackie Jensen | 27 |
4 | Yogi Berra | 26 |
4 | Willie Mays | 26 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Boyer | 7 |
2 | Jim Rivera | 6 |
3 | Gene Baker | 5 |
3 | Jim Gilliam | 5 |
3 | Wally Moon | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Pierce | 1.29 |
2 | Hal Jeffcoat | 1.52 |
3 | Sal Maglie | 1.61 |
4 | Don Newcombe | 1.62 |
5 | Mickey McDermott | 1.80 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Newcombe | 7 |
2 | Luis Arroyo | 5 |
2 | Warren Hacker | 5 |
2 | Sal Maglie | 5 |
2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Turley | 46 |
2 | Don Newcombe | 45 |
3 | Herb Score | 42 |
4 | Sam Jones | 38 |
5 | Robin Roberts | 35 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Morgan | 7 |
2 | Jack Meyer | 5 |
3 | Jim Konstanty | 4 |
3 | Ed Roebuck | 4 |
3 | Barney Schultz | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Williams | .339 |
2 | Harvey Kuenn | .338 |
3 | Willie Mays | .336 |
4 | Ted Kluszewski | .331 |
5 | Don Mueller | .330 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Kluszewski | 52 |
2 | Duke Snider | 46 |
3 | Willie Mays | 41 |
4 | Eddie Mathews | 40 |
5 | Gil Hodges | 38 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Duke Snider | 152 |
2 | Ted Kluszewski | 141 |
3 | Yogi Berra | 128 |
4 | Jackie Jensen | 123 |
5 | Carl Furillo | 119 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Bruton | 28 |
2 | Jackie Jensen | 22 |
3 | Minnie Minoso | 19 |
3 | Jim Rivera | 19 |
3 | Johnny Temple | 19 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Consuegra | 1.98 |
2 | Whitey Ford | 2.28 |
3 | Early Wynn | 2.33 |
4 | Steve Gromek | 2.39 |
5 | Johnny Antonelli | 2.70 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 24 |
1 | Early Wynn | 24 |
3 | Bob Lemon | 23 |
4 | Whitey Ford | 20 |
5 | 4 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Turley | 200 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 182 |
3 | Harvey Haddix | 175 |
4 | Carl Erskine | 164 |
5 | Jack Harshman | 162 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Hughes | 21 |
2 | Marv Grissom | 18 |
2 | Johnny Sain | 18 |
4 | Ellis Kinder | 15 |
5 | Ray Narleski | 14 |