On This Day
Tuesday, May 1, 1923
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 10 | 4 | .714 | -- |
| Yankees | 9 | 4 | .692 | 0.5 |
| Tigers | 9 | 5 | .643 | 1.0 |
| Athletics | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2.5 |
| Red Sox | 5 | 7 | .417 | 4.0 |
| Senators | 4 | 8 | .333 | 5.0 |
| Browns | 4 | 8 | .333 | 5.0 |
| White Sox | 3 | 9 | .250 | 6.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 11 | 4 | .733 | -- |
| Cubs | 8 | 6 | .571 | 2.5 |
| Braves | 7 | 6 | .538 | 3.0 |
| Reds | 7 | 7 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Pirates | 7 | 7 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Phillies | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4.0 |
| Cardinals | 6 | 8 | .429 | 4.5 |
| Robins | 3 | 10 | .231 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Edwards | 4 |
| 1 | Goldie Rapp | 4 |
| 1 | Cy Williams | 4 |
| 4 | Tony Boeckel | 3 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cy Williams | 2 |
| 2 | Tony Boeckel | 1 |
| 2 | Max Carey | 1 |
| 2 | Joe Hauser | 1 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Parkinson | 4 |
| 1 | Cy Williams | 4 |
| 3 | Tony Boeckel | 3 |
| 3 | Bob Fothergill | 3 |
| 3 | Billy Southworth | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Duncan | 1 |
| 1 | Patsy Gharrity | 1 |
| 1 | George Grantham | 1 |
| 1 | High Pockets Kelly | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard Ehmke | 0.83 |
| 2 | Fred Johnson | 0.57 |
| 2 | Dixie Leverett | 0.57 |
| 4 | Burleigh Grimes | 0.50 |
| 5 | Ray Kolp | 0.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bullet Joe Bush | 1 |
| 1 | Wilbur Cooper | 1 |
| 1 | Nick Dumovich | 1 |
| 1 | Howard Ehmke | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard Ehmke | 10 |
| 2 | Burleigh Grimes | 5 |
| 3 | James Edwards | 4 |
| 3 | Fred Johnson | 4 |
| 3 | Dixie Leverett | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Heilmann | .509 |
| 2 | Charlie Grimm | .447 |
| 3 | Zack Wheat | .439 |
| 4 | George Burns | .404 |
| 4 | Eddie Collins | .404 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cy Williams | 5 |
| 1 | Ken Williams | 5 |
| 3 | Ray Blades | 4 |
| 3 | Gabby Hartnett | 4 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irish Meusel | 17 |
| 2 | Cy Williams | 16 |
| 3 | Charlie Grimm | 14 |
| 3 | Stuffy McInnis | 14 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Jamieson | 5 |
| 2 | Eddie Collins | 4 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | 4 |
| 2 | Jigger Statz | 4 |
| 2 | Bill Wambsganss | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hooks Dauss | 0.38 |
| 2 | Bob Hasty | 1.00 |
| 3 | Leo Dickerman | 1.06 |
| 4 | Stan Coveleski | 1.27 |
| 5 | Ray Kolp | 1.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Coveleski | 3 |
| 1 | Hooks Dauss | 3 |
| 1 | Pete Donohue | 3 |
| 1 | Sad Sam Jones | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard Ehmke | 22 |
| 2 | Bullet Joe Bush | 19 |
| 3 | Burleigh Grimes | 15 |
| 3 | Bob Shawkey | 15 |
| 5 | Dolf Luque | 13 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bagby | 1 |
| 1 | Jesse Barnes | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Bishop | 1 |
| 1 | Whitey Glazner | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Sisler | .413 |
| 2 | Ty Cobb | .405 |
| 3 | Rogers Hornsby | .402 |
| 4 | Harry Heilmann | .377 |
| 5 | Tris Speaker | .368 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogers Hornsby | 39 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | 37 |
| 2 | Tillie Walker | 37 |
| 4 | Ken Williams | 35 |
| 5 | Cy Williams | 28 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Williams | 149 |
| 2 | Irish Meusel | 137 |
| 3 | Rogers Hornsby | 136 |
| 4 | Bobby Veach | 128 |
| 5 | Marty McManus | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Carey | 50 |
| 2 | George Sisler | 39 |
| 3 | Frankie Frisch | 32 |
| 4 | George Burns | 29 |
| 5 | Ken Williams | 28 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herman Pillette | 2.85 |
| 2 | Rosy Ryan | 2.87 |
| 3 | Red Faber | 2.90 |
| 4 | Stan Coveleski | 2.92 |
| 5 | Wilbur Cooper | 2.93 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bullet Joe Bush | 25 |
| 1 | Eppa Rixey | 25 |
| 1 | Eddie Rommel | 25 |
| 4 | George Uhle | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Faber | 135 |
| 2 | Bob Shawkey | 130 |
| 2 | Urban Shocker | 130 |
| 4 | Wilbur Cooper | 128 |
| 5 | Howard Ehmke | 127 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sad Sam Jones | 8 |
| 2 | Hub Pruett | 7 |
| 3 | Lou North | 6 |
| 4 | Elam Vangilder | 5 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 4 |