On This Day
Sunday, May 25, 1924
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 18 | 11 | .621 | -- |
| Yankees | 18 | 11 | .621 | 0.0 |
| Browns | 16 | 13 | .552 | 2.0 |
| Tigers | 17 | 15 | .531 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 13 | 15 | .464 | 4.5 |
| Senators | 13 | 17 | .433 | 5.5 |
| Indians | 12 | 16 | .429 | 5.5 |
| Athletics | 10 | 19 | .345 | 8.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 20 | 14 | .588 | -- |
| Cubs | 21 | 15 | .583 | 0.0 |
| Reds | 17 | 15 | .531 | 2.0 |
| Robins | 17 | 15 | .531 | 2.0 |
| Braves | 13 | 15 | .464 | 4.0 |
| Pirates | 15 | 18 | .455 | 4.5 |
| Cardinals | 14 | 17 | .452 | 4.5 |
| Phillies | 10 | 18 | .357 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy High | 4 |
| 1 | Joe Judge | 4 |
| 3 | Maurice Archdeacon | 3 |
| 3 | Ray Blades | 3 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ty Cobb | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Grimes | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Judge | 4 |
| 2 | Ray Grimes | 3 |
| 3 | Maurice Archdeacon | 2 |
| 3 | Ty Cobb | 2 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernie Friberg | 2 |
| 1 | Cliff Heathcote | 2 |
| 1 | Harry Hooper | 2 |
| 1 | Wally Pipp | 2 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eppa Rixey | 1.25 |
| 2 | John Martina | 0.70 |
| 3 | Dutch Ruether | 0.50 |
| 4 | Charlie Robertson | 0.36 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil Barnes | 1 |
| 1 | Sarge Connally | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Dyer | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Holloway | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Martina | 7 |
| 2 | Eppa Rixey | 5 |
| 3 | Charlie Robertson | 4 |
| 3 | Dutch Ruether | 4 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Heilmann | .457 |
| 2 | Rogers Hornsby | .442 |
| 3 | Ken Williams | .425 |
| 4 | Ike Boone | .415 |
| 5 | Joe Harris | .407 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 10 |
| 2 | Jack Fournier | 8 |
| 3 | Gabby Hartnett | 6 |
| 3 | Joe Hauser | 6 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Heilmann | 33 |
| 2 | Joe Harris | 31 |
| 3 | Ray Grimes | 30 |
| 3 | High Pockets Kelly | 30 |
| 3 | Del Pratt | 30 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Grantham | 10 |
| 2 | Max Carey | 9 |
| 2 | Pie Traynor | 9 |
| 4 | Carson Bigbee | 8 |
| 4 | Eddie Collins | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Wingard | 1.50 |
| 2 | Jack Quinn | 1.72 |
| 3 | Howard Ehmke | 1.83 |
| 4 | Jesse Barnes | 2.04 |
| 5 | Sloppy Thurston | 2.08 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 6 |
| 1 | Howard Ehmke | 6 |
| 1 | Lil Stoner | 6 |
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 6 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 53 |
| 2 | Dazzy Vance | 45 |
| 3 | Bob Shawkey | 38 |
| 4 | John Martina | 35 |
| 5 | Dolf Luque | 32 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Doak | 2 |
| 1 | Howard Ehmke | 2 |
| 1 | Slim Harriss | 2 |
| 1 | Ken Holloway | 2 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ike Boone | .568 |
| 2 | Rogers Hornsby | .449 |
| 3 | Babe Ruth | .444 |
| 4 | Harry Heilmann | .432 |
| 5 | Stuffy McInnis | .429 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Fournier | 3 |
| 1 | Johnny Mokan | 3 |
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 3 |
| 1 | Bill Terry | 3 |
| 1 | Aaron Ward | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Del Pratt | 17 |
| 2 | Ray Grimes | 14 |
| 3 | Joe Harris | 13 |
| 4 | Max Flack | 12 |
| 4 | High Pockets Kelly | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Grantham | 5 |
| 1 | Rabbit Maranville | 5 |
| 3 | Cliff Heathcote | 4 |
| 4 | Carson Bigbee | 3 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Quinn | 0.46 |
| 2 | Ernie Wingard | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bill Sherdel | 1.42 |
| 4 | Hal Carlson | 1.46 |
| 5 | Sloppy Thurston | 1.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Dyer | 3 |
| 1 | Howard Ehmke | 3 |
| 1 | Ken Holloway | 3 |
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 3 |
| 5 | 20 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 19 |
| 2 | Walter Johnson | 17 |
| 3 | Dolf Luque | 15 |
| 4 | John Martina | 14 |
| 4 | Bob Shawkey | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil Barnes | 1 |
| 1 | Hi Bell | 1 |
| 1 | Ted Blankenship | 1 |
| 1 | Hal Carlson | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogers Hornsby | .465 |
| 2 | Harry Heilmann | .461 |
| 3 | Ken Williams | .459 |
| 4 | Joe Harris | .459 |
| 5 | Bob Meusel | .392 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 8 |
| 2 | Jack Fournier | 7 |
| 3 | Gabby Hartnett | 5 |
| 3 | Zack Wheat | 5 |
| 3 | Ken Williams | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Harris | 29 |
| 2 | High Pockets Kelly | 26 |
| 3 | Harry Heilmann | 23 |
| 3 | Del Pratt | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Grantham | 7 |
| 1 | Pie Traynor | 7 |
| 3 | Carson Bigbee | 6 |
| 3 | Rabbit Maranville | 6 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Wingard | 1.50 |
| 2 | Howard Ehmke | 1.58 |
| 3 | Jack Quinn | 1.76 |
| 4 | James Edwards | 1.93 |
| 5 | Lee Meadows | 2.05 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 6 |
| 2 | Pete Alexander | 5 |
| 2 | Howard Ehmke | 5 |
| 2 | Ken Holloway | 5 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 39 |
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 39 |
| 3 | Dolf Luque | 28 |
| 4 | Howard Ehmke | 25 |
| 4 | Bob Shawkey | 25 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard Ehmke | 2 |
| 1 | Ken Holloway | 2 |
| 1 | Firpo Marberry | 2 |
| 1 | Jack Quinn | 2 |
| 5 | 16 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Heilmann | .406 |
| 2 | Rogers Hornsby | .403 |
| 3 | Babe Ruth | .392 |
| 4 | Tris Speaker | .383 |
| 5 | Ken Williams | .379 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 43 |
| 2 | Jack Fournier | 30 |
| 3 | Cy Williams | 29 |
| 4 | Ken Williams | 25 |
| 5 | Harry Heilmann | 21 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Heilmann | 132 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | 129 |
| 3 | Irish Meusel | 127 |
| 4 | Jack Fournier | 118 |
| 5 | Joe Sewell | 112 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Carey | 53 |
| 2 | George Grantham | 48 |
| 3 | Eddie Collins | 41 |
| 4 | Pie Traynor | 37 |
| 5 | Johnny Mostil | 34 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolf Luque | 2.20 |
| 2 | Eppa Rixey | 2.71 |
| 3 | Sloppy Thurston | 2.76 |
| 4 | George Mogridge | 2.77 |
| 5 | Bill Doak | 2.78 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolf Luque | 27 |
| 2 | Pete Alexander | 23 |
| 2 | George Uhle | 23 |
| 2 | Dazzy Vance | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 208 |
| 2 | Walter Johnson | 158 |
| 3 | Dolf Luque | 150 |
| 4 | Bob Shawkey | 127 |
| 5 | Burleigh Grimes | 120 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Quinn | 9 |
| 2 | Slim Harriss | 8 |
| 3 | Claude Jonnard | 7 |
| 4 | Bert Cole | 6 |
| 4 | Allen Russell | 6 |