On This Day
Monday, May 4, 1914
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 13 | 5 | .722 | -- |
| Yankees | 7 | 5 | .583 | 3.0 |
| Browns | 9 | 7 | .563 | 3.0 |
| Athletics | 7 | 6 | .538 | 3.5 |
| Senators | 7 | 7 | .500 | 4.0 |
| White Sox | 8 | 10 | .444 | 5.0 |
| Red Sox | 5 | 8 | .385 | 5.5 |
| Naps | 4 | 12 | .250 | 8.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 13 | 2 | .867 | -- |
| Phillies | 8 | 4 | .667 | 3.5 |
| Giants | 6 | 5 | .545 | 5.0 |
| Robins | 6 | 5 | .545 | 5.0 |
| Reds | 7 | 9 | .438 | 6.5 |
| Cardinals | 7 | 11 | .389 | 7.5 |
| Cubs | 6 | 11 | .353 | 8.0 |
| Braves | 3 | 9 | .250 | 8.5 |
Games
Federal League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrapins | 9 | 4 | .692 | -- |
| Terriers | 11 | 5 | .688 | -0.5 |
| Tip-Tops | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2.0 |
| Chi-Feds | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.0 |
| Hoosiers | 8 | 8 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Buffeds | 5 | 7 | .417 | 3.5 |
| Packers | 6 | 10 | .375 | 4.5 |
| Rebels | 3 | 10 | .231 | 6.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nemo Leibold | 4 |
| 2 | Beals Becker | 3 |
| 2 | George Burns | 3 |
| 2 | Ty Cobb | 3 |
| 2 | 12 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Beck | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Connolly | 1 |
| 1 | Jake Daubert | 1 |
| 1 | Ed Lennox | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Connolly | 4 |
| 2 | George Burns | 3 |
| 2 | Larry Gardner | 3 |
| 2 | Ed Lennox | 3 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Cather | 2 |
| 1 | Roger Peckinpaugh | 2 |
| 3 | Roger Bresnahan | 1 |
| 3 | George Burns | 1 |
| 3 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Benz | 1.60 |
| 2 | Mike Prendergast | 1.25 |
| 3 | Jack Quinn | 1.00 |
| 4 | Dutch Leonard | 0.89 |
| 5 | Jimmy Lavender | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Baumgardner | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Henning | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Keating | 1 |
| 1 | Dutch Leonard | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Benz | 8 |
| 1 | Dutch Leonard | 8 |
| 3 | Pete Alexander | 6 |
| 3 | Doc Ayers | 6 |
| 3 | Bob Groom | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doc Watson | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Foster | .412 |
| 2 | Al Wickland | .370 |
| 3 | Jake Daubert | .366 |
| 4 | Jack Dalton | .364 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .354 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Wilson | 6 |
| 2 | Sherry Magee | 4 |
| 2 | Jimmy Walsh | 4 |
| 4 | Vin Campbell | 2 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherry Magee | 18 |
| 2 | Art Wilson | 15 |
| 3 | Ed Lennox | 13 |
| 3 | Zack Wheat | 13 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Barry | 8 |
| 2 | Donie Bush | 7 |
| 2 | Armando Marsans | 7 |
| 2 | Herbie Moran | 7 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Caldwell | 0.00 |
| 1 | Al Demaree | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ray Fisher | 0.00 |
| 4 | Bert Maxwell | 0.43 |
| 5 | Bob Shawkey | 0.45 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doc Crandall | 4 |
| 1 | Hooks Dauss | 4 |
| 1 | Claude Hendrix | 4 |
| 1 | George McQuillan | 4 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claude Hendrix | 38 |
| 2 | Bob Groom | 30 |
| 3 | Cy Falkenberg | 29 |
| 3 | Jack Quinn | 29 |
| 5 | Dutch Leonard | 27 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George McQuillan | 3 |
| 2 | Larry Cheney | 2 |
| 2 | Russ Ford | 2 |
| 4 | Babe Adams | 1 |
| 4 | 11 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Daubert | .357 |
| 2 | Sam Crawford | .332 |
| 3 | Honus Wagner | .307 |
| 4 | Jim Viox | .307 |
| 5 | Red Smith | .305 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gavvy Cravath | 19 |
| 2 | Fred Luderus | 18 |
| 3 | Sherry Magee | 14 |
| 4 | Vic Saier | 13 |
| 5 | Home Run Baker | 12 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gavvy Cravath | 113 |
| 2 | Sam Crawford | 101 |
| 3 | Home Run Baker | 89 |
| 3 | Heinie Zimmerman | 89 |
| 5 | Vic Saier | 85 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Carey | 64 |
| 2 | Clyde Milan | 63 |
| 3 | Hap Myers | 56 |
| 4 | Ty Cobb | 55 |
| 4 | Danny Moeller | 55 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 1.34 |
| 2 | Eddie Cicotte | 1.63 |
| 3 | Babe Adams | 1.97 |
| 4 | Reb Russell | 2.00 |
| 5 | Chief Bender | 2.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 33 |
| 2 | Tom Seaton | 26 |
| 3 | Pete Alexander | 24 |
| 3 | Christy Mathewson | 24 |
| 5 | Rube Marquard | 23 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 235 |
| 2 | Bob Groom | 174 |
| 3 | Jeff Tesreau | 172 |
| 4 | Pete Alexander | 171 |
| 4 | Cy Falkenberg | 171 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Bender | 12 |
| 2 | Larry Cheney | 10 |
| 3 | Doc Crandall | 6 |
| 3 | Tom Hughes | 6 |
| 5 | Mordecai Brown | 5 |