On This Day
Thursday, September 5, 1901
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 71 | 45 | .612 | -- |
| Americans | 67 | 48 | .583 | 3.5 |
| Tigers | 61 | 55 | .526 | 10.0 |
| Athletics | 60 | 55 | .522 | 10.5 |
| Orioles | 57 | 54 | .514 | 11.5 |
| Senators | 51 | 62 | .451 | 18.5 |
| Blues | 48 | 66 | .421 | 22.0 |
| Brewers | 43 | 73 | .371 | 28.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 69 | 41 | .627 | -- |
| Phillies | 67 | 47 | .588 | 4.0 |
| Superbas | 65 | 50 | .565 | 6.5 |
| Cardinals | 61 | 55 | .526 | 11.0 |
| Beaneaters | 55 | 59 | .482 | 16.0 |
| Reds | 44 | 63 | .411 | 23.5 |
| Orphans | 48 | 70 | .407 | 25.0 |
| Giants | 43 | 67 | .391 | 26.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claude Ritchey | 6 |
| 1 | Socks Seybold | 6 |
| 1 | Honus Wagner | 6 |
| 4 | Ginger Beaumont | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Anderson | 1 |
| 1 | Jesse Burkett | 1 |
| 1 | George Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Gene DeMontreville | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honus Wagner | 6 |
| 2 | Kitty Bransfield | 5 |
| 2 | Gene DeMontreville | 5 |
| 4 | Ginger Beaumont | 4 |
| 4 | Claude Ritchey | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Isbell | 2 |
| 1 | Honus Wagner | 2 |
| 3 | Jesse Burkett | 1 |
| 3 | Doc Casey | 1 |
| 3 | 20 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Patterson | 0.75 |
| 2 | Cy Young | 0.67 |
| 3 | Bill Bernhard | 0.36 |
| 3 | Casey Patten | 0.36 |
| 5 | Pete Dowling | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Bernhard | 1 |
| 1 | Jimmy Callahan | 1 |
| 1 | Ed Doheny | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Dowling | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Bernhard | 4 |
| 1 | Ned Garvin | 4 |
| 1 | Roscoe Miller | 4 |
| 1 | Casey Patten | 4 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deacon Phillippe | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nap Lajoie | .415 |
| 2 | Jesse Burkett | .367 |
| 3 | Buck Freeman | .357 |
| 4 | Honus Wagner | .355 |
| 5 | Topsy Hartsel | .351 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Crawford | 15 |
| 2 | Nap Lajoie | 12 |
| 3 | Buck Freeman | 11 |
| 4 | Jimmy Sheckard | 9 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nap Lajoie | 104 |
| 2 | Buck Freeman | 103 |
| 3 | Ed Delahanty | 96 |
| 4 | Sam Crawford | 92 |
| 5 | Honus Wagner | 89 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Isbell | 44 |
| 1 | Honus Wagner | 44 |
| 3 | Sam Mertes | 42 |
| 4 | Topsy Hartsel | 38 |
| 5 | Fielder Jones | 34 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cy Young | 1.73 |
| 2 | Deacon Phillippe | 2.12 |
| 3 | Al Orth | 2.21 |
| 4 | Christy Mathewson | 2.28 |
| 5 | Jesse Tannehill | 2.32 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cy Young | 28 |
| 2 | Bill Donovan | 23 |
| 3 | Clark Griffith | 22 |
| 3 | Joe McGinnity | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christy Mathewson | 199 |
| 2 | Bill Donovan | 198 |
| 3 | Noodles Hahn | 197 |
| 4 | Tom Hughes | 178 |
| 5 | Rube Waddell | 173 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Hoffer | 3 |
| 1 | Jack Powell | 3 |
| 3 | Frank Kitson | 2 |
| 4 | Bill Donovan | 1 |
| 4 | 16 others tied | 1 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Crawford | .444 |
| 2 | Honus Wagner | .431 |
| 3 | Roy Thomas | .418 |
| 4 | Bill Dahlen | .413 |
| 5 | Jesse Burkett | .404 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Anderson | 2 |
| 1 | Sam Crawford | 2 |
| 1 | Pop Foster | 2 |
| 4 | Jimmy Barrett | 1 |
| 4 | 27 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitty Bransfield | 18 |
| 1 | Honus Wagner | 18 |
| 3 | Fred Hartman | 15 |
| 3 | Jimmy Sheckard | 15 |
| 5 | Claude Ritchey | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Mertes | 10 |
| 1 | Honus Wagner | 10 |
| 3 | Elmer Flick | 8 |
| 4 | Charlie Dexter | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Kitson | 0.00 |
| 2 | Bill Carrick | 0.97 |
| 3 | Bill Reidy | 1.00 |
| 3 | Jack Cronin | 1.00 |
| 5 | Ed Doheny | 1.09 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Patterson | 6 |
| 2 | Cy Young | 5 |
| 3 | Noodles Hahn | 4 |
| 3 | Bill Reidy | 4 |
| 5 | 9 tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Patterson | 34 |
| 2 | Tom Hughes | 32 |
| 3 | Kid Nichols | 20 |
| 4 | Cy Young | 19 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 17 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Lewis | 1 |
| 1 | Win Mercer | 1 |
| 1 | Deacon Phillippe | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Thomas | .411 |
| 2 | Nap Lajoie | .383 |
| 3 | Sam Crawford | .383 |
| 4 | Honus Wagner | .380 |
| 5 | Jimmy Sheckard | .377 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Crawford | 6 |
| 2 | Nap Lajoie | 5 |
| 3 | Harry Davis | 4 |
| 3 | Chick Stahl | 4 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Davis | 30 |
| 2 | Nap Lajoie | 29 |
| 3 | Jimmy Sheckard | 27 |
| 3 | Honus Wagner | 27 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Mertes | 17 |
| 2 | Doc Casey | 12 |
| 3 | Elmer Flick | 11 |
| 3 | Dave Fultz | 11 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 11 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Kitson | 1.01 |
| 2 | Tom Hughes | 1.50 |
| 2 | Ed Doheny | 1.50 |
| 4 | Cy Young | 1.52 |
| 5 | Jack Chesbro | 1.53 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chick Fraser | 7 |
| 1 | Roy Patterson | 7 |
| 1 | Snake Wiltse | 7 |
| 1 | Cy Young | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Hughes | 54 |
| 2 | Roy Patterson | 52 |
| 3 | Bill Donovan | 42 |
| 4 | Christy Mathewson | 41 |
| 5 | Cy Young | 38 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Lewis | 1 |
| 1 | Win Mercer | 1 |
| 1 | Deacon Phillippe | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nap Lajoie | .415 |
| 2 | Jesse Burkett | .367 |
| 3 | Buck Freeman | .357 |
| 4 | Honus Wagner | .355 |
| 5 | Topsy Hartsel | .351 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Crawford | 15 |
| 2 | Nap Lajoie | 12 |
| 3 | Buck Freeman | 11 |
| 4 | Jimmy Sheckard | 9 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nap Lajoie | 104 |
| 2 | Buck Freeman | 103 |
| 3 | Ed Delahanty | 96 |
| 4 | Sam Crawford | 92 |
| 5 | Honus Wagner | 89 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Isbell | 44 |
| 1 | Honus Wagner | 44 |
| 3 | Sam Mertes | 42 |
| 4 | Topsy Hartsel | 38 |
| 5 | Fielder Jones | 34 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cy Young | 1.73 |
| 2 | Deacon Phillippe | 2.12 |
| 3 | Al Orth | 2.21 |
| 4 | Christy Mathewson | 2.28 |
| 5 | Jesse Tannehill | 2.32 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cy Young | 28 |
| 2 | Bill Donovan | 23 |
| 3 | Clark Griffith | 22 |
| 3 | Joe McGinnity | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christy Mathewson | 199 |
| 2 | Bill Donovan | 198 |
| 3 | Noodles Hahn | 197 |
| 4 | Tom Hughes | 178 |
| 5 | Rube Waddell | 173 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Hoffer | 3 |
| 1 | Jack Powell | 3 |
| 3 | Frank Kitson | 2 |
| 4 | Bill Donovan | 1 |
| 4 | 16 others tied | 1 |