On This Day
Sunday, August 31, 1919
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 75 | 42 | .641 | -- |
| Indians | 68 | 47 | .591 | 6.0 |
| Tigers | 68 | 48 | .586 | 6.5 |
| Yankees | 64 | 51 | .557 | 10.0 |
| Browns | 60 | 56 | .517 | 14.5 |
| Red Sox | 53 | 62 | .461 | 21.0 |
| Senators | 44 | 72 | .379 | 30.5 |
| Athletics | 30 | 84 | .263 | 43.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 81 | 36 | .692 | -- |
| Giants | 72 | 42 | .632 | 7.5 |
| Cubs | 62 | 50 | .554 | 16.5 |
| Pirates | 56 | 57 | .496 | 23.0 |
| Robins | 57 | 59 | .491 | 23.5 |
| Braves | 46 | 65 | .414 | 32.0 |
| Cardinals | 40 | 72 | .357 | 38.5 |
| Phillies | 40 | 73 | .354 | 39.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Gardner | 3 |
| 1 | Jack Graney | 3 |
| 1 | Clyde Milan | 3 |
| 4 | Home Run Baker | 2 |
| 4 | 24 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duffy Lewis | 3 |
| 1 | Bill Wambsganss | 3 |
| 3 | George Burns | 2 |
| 3 | Bobby Veach | 2 |
| 5 | 26 tied | 1 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chick Fewster | 2 |
| 1 | Buck Herzog | 2 |
| 3 | Frank Ellerbe | 1 |
| 3 | Rogers Hornsby | 1 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 0.67 |
| 2 | Stan Coveleski | 0.60 |
| 3 | Carl Mays | 0.38 |
| 4 | Jesse Barnes | 0.36 |
| 5 | Dutch Ruether | 0.30 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 1 |
| 1 | Doc Ayers | 1 |
| 1 | Jesse Barnes | 1 |
| 1 | Hal Carlson | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Coveleski | 6 |
| 2 | Jesse Barnes | 4 |
| 2 | Grover Lowdermilk | 4 |
| 4 | Sad Sam Jones | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ty Cobb | .375 |
| 2 | George Sisler | .357 |
| 3 | Bobby Veach | .355 |
| 4 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | .344 |
| 5 | Baby Doll Jacobson | .341 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 23 |
| 2 | Gavvy Cravath | 11 |
| 3 | Home Run Baker | 10 |
| 4 | Benny Kauff | 9 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 90 |
| 2 | Bobby Veach | 83 |
| 3 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | 81 |
| 4 | George Sisler | 78 |
| 5 | Happy Felsch | 75 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Burns | 30 |
| 1 | George Cutshaw | 30 |
| 3 | Jack Smith | 29 |
| 4 | George Sisler | 27 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 26 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 1.54 |
| 2 | Allan Sothoron | 1.62 |
| 3 | Pete Alexander | 1.69 |
| 4 | Dutch Ruether | 1.69 |
| 5 | Hippo Vaughn | 1.72 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Cicotte | 26 |
| 2 | Jesse Barnes | 22 |
| 3 | Stan Coveleski | 21 |
| 3 | Lefty Williams | 21 |
| 5 | Hooks Dauss | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 139 |
| 2 | Hod Eller | 117 |
| 3 | Jim Shaw | 111 |
| 4 | Lefty Williams | 105 |
| 5 | Bob Shawkey | 97 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Shawkey | 5 |
| 2 | Stan Coveleski | 4 |
| 2 | Hod Eller | 4 |
| 2 | Allen Russell | 4 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 3 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | .500 |
| 2 | Irish Meusel | .438 |
| 3 | Charlie Deal | .429 |
| 4 | Charlie Hollocher | .426 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 5 |
| 2 | Cy Williams | 3 |
| 3 | Baby Doll Jacobson | 2 |
| 3 | Duffy Lewis | 2 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Veach | 17 |
| 2 | Happy Felsch | 16 |
| 2 | Cy Williams | 16 |
| 4 | Babe Ruth | 15 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irish Meusel | 8 |
| 2 | Eddie Collins | 6 |
| 2 | Cliff Heathcote | 6 |
| 2 | Harry Hooper | 6 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Mamaux | 0.00 |
| 1 | Elmer Myers | 0.00 |
| 1 | George Uhle | 0.00 |
| 4 | Hal Carlson | 0.36 |
| 5 | Ray Fisher | 0.45 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Cicotte | 4 |
| 1 | Stan Coveleski | 4 |
| 3 | Pete Alexander | 3 |
| 3 | Jesse Barnes | 3 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Coveleski | 22 |
| 1 | Lee Meadows | 22 |
| 3 | Larry Cheney | 20 |
| 4 | Allan Sothoron | 19 |
| 5 | Dutch Leonard | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Carter | 1 |
| 1 | Hod Eller | 1 |
| 1 | Dana Fillingim | 1 |
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ty Cobb | .432 |
| 2 | Baby Doll Jacobson | .383 |
| 3 | Larry Gardner | .379 |
| 4 | Stuffy McInnis | .379 |
| 5 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | .370 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 7 |
| 2 | Baby Doll Jacobson | 4 |
| 2 | Wally Pipp | 4 |
| 4 | Harry Heilmann | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Veach | 28 |
| 2 | Happy Felsch | 26 |
| 3 | Babe Ruth | 24 |
| 4 | Rogers Hornsby | 23 |
| 4 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irish Meusel | 12 |
| 2 | Frankie Frisch | 11 |
| 3 | George Burns | 10 |
| 3 | Cliff Heathcote | 10 |
| 3 | Jimmy Johnston | 10 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Uhle | 0.61 |
| 2 | Hal Carlson | 0.76 |
| 3 | Ray Fisher | 0.89 |
| 4 | Al Mamaux | 1.17 |
| 5 | Pete Alexander | 1.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Cicotte | 7 |
| 1 | Stan Coveleski | 7 |
| 3 | Jesse Barnes | 6 |
| 3 | Hooks Dauss | 6 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 46 |
| 2 | Lee Meadows | 39 |
| 3 | Stan Coveleski | 35 |
| 4 | Hod Eller | 34 |
| 5 | Dutch Leonard | 30 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen Russell | 3 |
| 2 | Hod Eller | 2 |
| 2 | Jimmy Ring | 2 |
| 4 | Jesse Barnes | 1 |
| 4 | 15 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ty Cobb | .389 |
| 2 | George Sisler | .356 |
| 3 | Bobby Veach | .351 |
| 4 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | .344 |
| 5 | Edd Roush | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 23 |
| 2 | Gavvy Cravath | 12 |
| 3 | Home Run Baker | 11 |
| 4 | Benny Kauff | 9 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 90 |
| 2 | Bobby Veach | 88 |
| 3 | Shoeless Joe Jackson | 81 |
| 4 | George Sisler | 79 |
| 5 | Home Run Baker | 77 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Burns | 31 |
| 2 | George Cutshaw | 30 |
| 3 | Jack Smith | 29 |
| 4 | Carson Bigbee | 28 |
| 4 | George Sisler | 28 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 1.53 |
| 2 | Allan Sothoron | 1.62 |
| 3 | Pete Alexander | 1.69 |
| 4 | Hippo Vaughn | 1.69 |
| 5 | Dutch Ruether | 1.69 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Cicotte | 26 |
| 2 | Jesse Barnes | 22 |
| 3 | Stan Coveleski | 21 |
| 3 | Lefty Williams | 21 |
| 5 | Hooks Dauss | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 140 |
| 2 | Hod Eller | 123 |
| 3 | Jim Shaw | 122 |
| 4 | Lefty Williams | 105 |
| 5 | Bob Shawkey | 97 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Shawkey | 5 |
| 2 | Stan Coveleski | 4 |
| 2 | Hod Eller | 4 |
| 2 | Allen Russell | 4 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 3 |