On This Day
Thursday, April 26, 1956
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
White Sox | 4 | 1 | .800 | -- |
Yankees | 7 | 2 | .778 | -1.0 |
Indians | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.5 |
Senators | 4 | 5 | .444 | 2.0 |
Tigers | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
Red Sox | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
Athletics | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.5 |
Orioles | 3 | 6 | .333 | 3.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 5 | 2 | .714 | -- |
Braves | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 |
Cardinals | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.5 |
Cubs | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
Giants | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
Pirates | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
Phillies | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
Redlegs | 1 | 5 | .167 | 3.5 |
Games
No GamesDaily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Adams | 3 |
2 | Bobby Avila | 2 |
2 | Chico Carrasquel | 2 |
2 | Joe Collins | 2 |
2 | 6 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Avila | 1 |
1 | Chico Carrasquel | 1 |
1 | Billy Gardner | 1 |
1 | Harry Simpson | 1 |
1 | Gus Triandos | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Chico Carrasquel | 7 |
2 | Bobby Avila | 4 |
3 | Joe Collins | 3 |
4 | Vic Wertz | 2 |
5 | 10 tied | 1 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
None |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Early Wynn | 1.33 |
2 | Jim Wilson | 0.40 |
3 | Lou Kretlow | 0.09 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Wilson | 1 |
1 | Early Wynn | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Early Wynn | 8 |
2 | Jim Wilson | 4 |
3 | Tom Lasorda | 3 |
4 | Tom Morgan | 2 |
4 | George Zuverink | 2 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | George Zuverink | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Boyer | .500 |
2 | Clint Courtney | .435 |
3 | Bill Bruton | .429 |
3 | Dale Long | .429 |
3 | Bill Sarni | .429 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Jablonski | 5 |
2 | Yogi Berra | 4 |
2 | Mickey Mantle | 4 |
4 | Ken Boyer | 3 |
4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Yogi Berra | 13 |
1 | Mickey Mantle | 13 |
3 | Ray Jablonski | 11 |
4 | Stan Musial | 10 |
5 | 2 tied | 8 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Bauer | 2 |
1 | Jim Lemon | 2 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | 1 |
3 | Gene Baker | 1 |
3 | 24 others tied | 1 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Craig | 0.00 |
1 | Art Ditmar | 0.00 |
1 | Jack Harshman | 0.00 |
1 | Nellie King | 0.00 |
5 | 2 tied | 0.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Whitey Ford | 2 |
1 | Johnny Kucks | 2 |
1 | Vinegar Bend Mizell | 2 |
1 | Billy Pierce | 2 |
1 | 3 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Camilo Pascual | 18 |
1 | Herb Score | 18 |
3 | Whitey Ford | 14 |
4 | Bob Lemon | 12 |
4 | Billy Pierce | 12 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Kinder | 2 |
1 | George Zuverink | 2 |
3 | Marv Grissom | 1 |
3 | Dave Jolly | 1 |
3 | 4 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Richie Ashburn | .332 |
2 | Stan Musial | .323 |
3 | George Kell | .322 |
4 | Al Kaline | .322 |
5 | Ted Kluszewski | .316 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | 50 |
2 | Ted Kluszewski | 44 |
3 | Ernie Banks | 43 |
3 | Eddie Mathews | 43 |
5 | Wally Post | 40 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | 126 |
2 | Duke Snider | 120 |
3 | Ernie Banks | 115 |
3 | Del Ennis | 115 |
5 | 2 tied | 113 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Bruton | 26 |
2 | Willie Mays | 23 |
2 | Jim Rivera | 23 |
4 | Ken Boyer | 21 |
5 | 2 tied | 17 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Pierce | 1.76 |
2 | Herb Score | 2.56 |
3 | Whitey Ford | 2.72 |
4 | Early Wynn | 2.74 |
5 | Frank Sullivan | 2.89 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 23 |
2 | Don Newcombe | 19 |
2 | Early Wynn | 19 |
4 | Whitey Ford | 17 |
4 | 2 others tied | 17 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Herb Score | 239 |
2 | Sam Jones | 188 |
2 | Bob Turley | 188 |
4 | Billy Pierce | 163 |
5 | Robin Roberts | 160 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Gorman | 18 |
1 | Ellis Kinder | 18 |
1 | Ray Narleski | 18 |
4 | Jack Meyer | 16 |
5 | Jim Konstanty | 13 |