On This Day
Saturday, May 12, 1956
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 15 | 8 | .652 | -- |
| Indians | 13 | 8 | .619 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 9 | 8 | .529 | 3.0 |
| Red Sox | 10 | 10 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Senators | 11 | 12 | .478 | 4.0 |
| Orioles | 11 | 13 | .458 | 4.5 |
| Athletics | 8 | 12 | .400 | 5.5 |
| Tigers | 8 | 14 | .364 | 6.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 9 | 4 | .692 | -- |
| Cardinals | 13 | 7 | .650 | -0.5 |
| Redlegs | 13 | 8 | .619 | -- |
| Dodgers | 11 | 9 | .550 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 10 | 10 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Giants | 9 | 12 | .429 | 4.0 |
| Cubs | 5 | 11 | .313 | 5.5 |
| Phillies | 5 | 14 | .263 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Gernert | 4 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 3 |
| 2 | Gene Freese | 3 |
| 2 | Dick Groat | 3 |
| 2 | 14 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Gernert | 2 |
| 1 | Pete Whisenant | 2 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
| 3 | Gus Bell | 1 |
| 3 | 19 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Gernert | 6 |
| 2 | Jerry Snyder | 5 |
| 3 | Pete Whisenant | 4 |
| 4 | Gene Freese | 3 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gene Baker | 1 |
| 1 | Tito Francona | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Jablonski | 1 |
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Ferrarese | 2.67 |
| 2 | Carl Erskine | 1.50 |
| 3 | Bob Turley | 0.82 |
| 4 | Early Wynn | 0.75 |
| 5 | Bob Friend | 0.42 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Erskine | 1 |
| 1 | Don Ferrarese | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Friend | 1 |
| 1 | Brooks Lawrence | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Turley | 9 |
| 2 | Don Ferrarese | 8 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 6 |
| 4 | Frank Baumann | 5 |
| 4 | Bob Friend | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Black | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Chakales | 1 |
| 1 | Sandy Consuegra | 1 |
| 1 | Nellie King | 1 |
| 1 | Vito Valentinetti | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rip Repulski | .440 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | .408 |
| 3 | Dale Long | .400 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | .400 |
| 5 | Dick Gernert | .393 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 11 |
| 2 | Yogi Berra | 10 |
| 3 | Wally Post | 9 |
| 4 | Dick Gernert | 8 |
| 4 | Frank Thomas | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 25 |
| 2 | Yogi Berra | 24 |
| 3 | Jim Lemon | 21 |
| 4 | Ray Jablonski | 20 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 19 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 5 |
| 1 | Wally Moon | 5 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | 4 |
| 4 | Gene Baker | 2 |
| 4 | 14 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Ferrarese | 0.78 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 1.00 |
| 3 | Tom Poholsky | 1.36 |
| 4 | Frank Sullivan | 1.38 |
| 5 | George Zuverink | 1.42 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Friend | 4 |
| 2 | Brooks Lawrence | 4 |
| 2 | Bob Lemon | 4 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 41 |
| 2 | Herb Score | 39 |
| 3 | Whitey Ford | 31 |
| 4 | Bob Friend | 30 |
| 5 | Billy Pierce | 29 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Zuverink | 7 |
| 2 | Ellis Kinder | 5 |
| 3 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
| 4 | Dave Jolly | 2 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rip Repulski | .439 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | .432 |
| 3 | Bob Boyd | .429 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | .417 |
| 5 | Harvey Kuenn | .414 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Gernert | 8 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 7 |
| 2 | Wally Post | 7 |
| 4 | Yogi Berra | 6 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Gernert | 18 |
| 2 | Roy McMillan | 14 |
| 3 | Harvey Kuenn | 13 |
| 3 | Jim Lemon | 13 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 5 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | 4 |
| 2 | Wally Moon | 4 |
| 4 | Harvey Kuenn | 2 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Keegan | 0.00 |
| 2 | Tom Poholsky | 0.35 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 0.53 |
| 4 | George Zuverink | 0.69 |
| 5 | Don Ferrarese | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Chakales | 3 |
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 3 |
| 1 | Hersh Freeman | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Friend | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Friend | 23 |
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 23 |
| 3 | Don Ferrarese | 21 |
| 3 | Herb Score | 21 |
| 5 | Early Wynn | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Zuverink | 5 |
| 2 | Ellis Kinder | 3 |
| 3 | Jim Konstanty | 2 |
| 3 | Dave Sisler | 2 |
| 5 | 19 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | .332 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | .329 |
| 3 | George Kell | .327 |
| 4 | Gus Bell | .321 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 48 |
| 2 | Ted Kluszewski | 47 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 45 |
| 4 | Eddie Mathews | 42 |
| 4 | Wally Post | 42 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 120 |
| 2 | Yogi Berra | 119 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 117 |
| 4 | Del Ennis | 113 |
| 5 | Roy Sievers | 112 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 28 |
| 2 | Bill Bruton | 25 |
| 3 | Jim Rivera | 22 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 19 |
| 5 | Johnny Temple | 18 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 2.10 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 2.20 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 2.64 |
| 4 | Frank Sullivan | 2.65 |
| 5 | Herb Score | 2.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 23 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 20 |
| 2 | Don Newcombe | 20 |
| 4 | Early Wynn | 18 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 17 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herb Score | 227 |
| 2 | Bob Turley | 172 |
| 3 | Sam Jones | 169 |
| 4 | Billy Pierce | 163 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 151 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 19 |
| 2 | Ray Narleski | 18 |
| 3 | Tom Gorman | 17 |
| 4 | Jack Meyer | 16 |
| 5 | Jim Konstanty | 14 |