On This Day
Saturday, May 10, 1924
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 14 | 6 | .700 | -- |
| Red Sox | 10 | 8 | .556 | 3.0 |
| Tigers | 11 | 9 | .550 | 3.0 |
| Browns | 11 | 10 | .524 | 3.5 |
| White Sox | 9 | 10 | .474 | 4.5 |
| Senators | 10 | 12 | .455 | 5.0 |
| Indians | 8 | 11 | .421 | 5.5 |
| Athletics | 6 | 13 | .316 | 7.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 14 | 6 | .700 | -- |
| Reds | 13 | 6 | .684 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 13 | 10 | .565 | 2.5 |
| Robins | 10 | 10 | .500 | 4.0 |
| Braves | 8 | 10 | .444 | 5.0 |
| Pirates | 10 | 13 | .435 | 5.5 |
| Cardinals | 6 | 13 | .316 | 7.5 |
| Phillies | 5 | 11 | .313 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Bancroft | 4 |
| 2 | Ty Cobb | 3 |
| 2 | Jimmy Johnston | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Judge | 3 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bottomley | 1 |
| 1 | George Burns | 1 |
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Smith | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Burns | 2 |
| 1 | Mike Gonzalez | 2 |
| 1 | Tommy Griffith | 2 |
| 1 | Denver Grigsby | 2 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maurice Archdeacon | 1 |
| 1 | George Burns | 1 |
| 1 | Rogers Hornsby | 1 |
| 1 | Heinie Mueller | 1 |
| 1 | Pie Traynor | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Martina | 0.58 |
| 2 | Hooks Dauss | 0.55 |
| 3 | Sad Sam Jones | 0.44 |
| 4 | Eddie Rommel | 0.33 |
| 5 | Sloppy Thurston | 0.29 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 1 |
| 1 | Jesse Barnes | 1 |
| 1 | James Edwards | 1 |
| 1 | Jesse Haines | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Martina | 7 |
| 2 | Hooks Dauss | 6 |
| 3 | Sad Sam Jones | 4 |
| 3 | Eddie Rommel | 4 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Doak | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Heilmann | .472 |
| 2 | Rogers Hornsby | .438 |
| 3 | Zack Wheat | .427 |
| 4 | Joe Harris | .417 |
| 5 | Ken Williams | .407 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 7 |
| 2 | Jack Fournier | 5 |
| 2 | Gabby Hartnett | 5 |
| 2 | Harry Heilmann | 5 |
| 2 | Cy Williams | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Heilmann | 25 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | 20 |
| 2 | Bobby Veach | 20 |
| 4 | Marty McManus | 19 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 18 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Carey | 8 |
| 1 | Pie Traynor | 8 |
| 3 | Bill Barrett | 7 |
| 4 | Eddie Collins | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Barnes | 1.54 |
| 2 | Howard Ehmke | 1.68 |
| 3 | Elmer Jacobs | 1.79 |
| 4 | Ernie Wingard | 1.88 |
| 5 | Virgil Barnes | 2.03 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 4 |
| 1 | Waite Hoyt | 4 |
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 4 |
| 1 | Ray Kremer | 4 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 36 |
| 2 | Dazzy Vance | 26 |
| 3 | Bob Shawkey | 24 |
| 4 | Burleigh Grimes | 23 |
| 5 | John Martina | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Doak | 2 |
| 1 | Howard Ehmke | 2 |
| 1 | Slim Harriss | 2 |
| 1 | Firpo Marberry | 2 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 1 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Harris | .550 |
| 2 | Bobby Veach | .500 |
| 3 | Ken Williams | .476 |
| 4 | Harry Heilmann | .463 |
| 5 | Bob Meusel | .452 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Fournier | 4 |
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 4 |
| 1 | Zack Wheat | 4 |
| 1 | Cy Williams | 4 |
| 1 | Ken Williams | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Williams | 16 |
| 2 | Joe Harris | 15 |
| 3 | Harry Heilmann | 14 |
| 3 | High Pockets Kelly | 14 |
| 5 | Bobby Veach | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Barrett | 5 |
| 1 | Pie Traynor | 5 |
| 3 | Max Carey | 4 |
| 4 | Carson Bigbee | 3 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard Ehmke | 1.10 |
| 2 | Elmer Jacobs | 1.21 |
| 3 | Jesse Barnes | 1.50 |
| 4 | Vic Aldridge | 1.59 |
| 5 | James Edwards | 1.71 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 3 |
| 1 | Dave Danforth | 3 |
| 1 | Ray Kremer | 3 |
| 4 | Jesse Barnes | 2 |
| 4 | 17 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 18 |
| 2 | Tony Kaufmann | 15 |
| 3 | Howard Ehmke | 13 |
| 3 | Johnny Morrison | 13 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 12 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard Ehmke | 2 |
| 1 | Firpo Marberry | 2 |
| 3 | Sarge Connally | 1 |
| 3 | Bill Doak | 1 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Heilmann | .401 |
| 2 | Rogers Hornsby | .389 |
| 3 | Babe Ruth | .386 |
| 4 | Tris Speaker | .373 |
| 5 | Ken Williams | .367 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 46 |
| 2 | Cy Williams | 37 |
| 3 | Jack Fournier | 27 |
| 4 | Ken Williams | 26 |
| 5 | Harry Heilmann | 22 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 136 |
| 2 | Harry Heilmann | 133 |
| 3 | Irish Meusel | 126 |
| 4 | Jack Fournier | 119 |
| 5 | Tris Speaker | 118 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Carey | 54 |
| 2 | Eddie Collins | 46 |
| 3 | George Grantham | 44 |
| 4 | Johnny Mostil | 38 |
| 5 | Pie Traynor | 37 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolf Luque | 1.96 |
| 2 | Eppa Rixey | 2.53 |
| 3 | Sloppy Thurston | 2.86 |
| 4 | Bill Doak | 2.89 |
| 5 | Red Faber | 2.93 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolf Luque | 28 |
| 2 | George Uhle | 25 |
| 3 | Pete Alexander | 24 |
| 4 | Johnny Morrison | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 198 |
| 2 | Walter Johnson | 154 |
| 3 | Dolf Luque | 145 |
| 4 | Bob Shawkey | 124 |
| 5 | Burleigh Grimes | 123 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slim Harriss | 8 |
| 1 | Jack Quinn | 8 |
| 3 | Claude Jonnard | 7 |
| 3 | Allen Russell | 7 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |