On This Day
Tuesday, May 4, 1926
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 13 | 5 | .722 | -- |
| White Sox | 14 | 7 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Indians | 12 | 7 | .632 | 1.5 |
| Senators | 12 | 9 | .571 | 2.5 |
| Tigers | 8 | 11 | .421 | 5.5 |
| Athletics | 8 | 12 | .400 | 6.0 |
| Red Sox | 6 | 13 | .316 | 7.5 |
| Browns | 6 | 15 | .286 | 8.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robins | 12 | 6 | .667 | -- |
| Cubs | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1.5 |
| Giants | 10 | 8 | .556 | 2.0 |
| Reds | 10 | 8 | .556 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3.5 |
| Cardinals | 9 | 11 | .450 | 4.0 |
| Pirates | 8 | 11 | .421 | 4.5 |
| Braves | 6 | 13 | .316 | 6.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl McNeely | 4 |
| 1 | Earl Sheely | 4 |
| 1 | Freddy Spurgeon | 4 |
| 4 | John Bischoff | 3 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Cochrane | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Cochrane | 4 |
| 1 | Freddy Spurgeon | 4 |
| 3 | Phil Todt | 3 |
| 4 | Les Bell | 2 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Burns | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Butler | 1 |
| 1 | Earl McNeely | 1 |
| 1 | Bing Miller | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Quinn | 0.36 |
| 2 | George Uhle | 0.31 |
| 3 | Bullet Joe Bush | 0.30 |
| 4 | Howard Ehmke | 0.28 |
| 5 | Jesse Petty | 0.25 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hi Bell | 1 |
| 1 | Alex Ferguson | 1 |
| 1 | Ted Lyons | 1 |
| 1 | Jesse Petty | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard Ehmke | 5 |
| 1 | Jack Quinn | 5 |
| 1 | George Uhle | 5 |
| 4 | Garland Braxton | 4 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firpo Marberry | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Dugan | .441 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | .426 |
| 3 | Goose Goslin | .420 |
| 4 | Jimmy Dykes | .404 |
| 5 | George Burns | .385 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Fournier | 5 |
| 2 | Jim Bottomley | 4 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | 4 |
| 2 | Cy Williams | 4 |
| 2 | Ken Williams | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 25 |
| 1 | Hack Wilson | 25 |
| 3 | Jim Bottomley | 22 |
| 4 | Joe Dugan | 18 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 18 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiki Cuyler | 5 |
| 1 | Frankie Frisch | 5 |
| 1 | Bob Meusel | 5 |
| 1 | Heinie Mueller | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Petty | 0.57 |
| 2 | Jack Quinn | 0.87 |
| 3 | Bunny Hearn | 0.93 |
| 4 | Jack Wisner | 1.29 |
| 5 | Red Lucas | 1.51 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Petty | 5 |
| 2 | Ted Blankenship | 4 |
| 2 | Waite Hoyt | 4 |
| 2 | Walter Johnson | 4 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Grove | 25 |
| 1 | George Uhle | 25 |
| 3 | Bob Shawkey | 23 |
| 4 | Charlie Root | 22 |
| 5 | Walter Johnson | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firpo Marberry | 3 |
| 2 | Hooks Dauss | 2 |
| 2 | Jack Knight | 2 |
| 2 | Sloppy Thurston | 2 |
| 5 | 16 tied | 1 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | .500 |
| 2 | Goose Goslin | .491 |
| 3 | Joe Dugan | .469 |
| 4 | Ty Cobb | .448 |
| 5 | Johnny Bassler | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Fournier | 4 |
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 4 |
| 1 | Ken Williams | 4 |
| 4 | Goose Goslin | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 20 |
| 2 | Hack Wilson | 17 |
| 3 | Bibb Falk | 15 |
| 3 | Goose Goslin | 15 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Meusel | 4 |
| 2 | Earle Combs | 3 |
| 2 | Kiki Cuyler | 3 |
| 2 | Al Simmons | 3 |
| 2 | Hack Wilson | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Petty | 1.00 |
| 1 | Jack Quinn | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bunny Hearn | 1.17 |
| 4 | Virgil Barnes | 1.20 |
| 5 | Jack Wisner | 1.29 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Blankenship | 3 |
| 1 | Waite Hoyt | 3 |
| 1 | Walter Johnson | 3 |
| 1 | Jesse Petty | 3 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Uhle | 18 |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 17 |
| 2 | Bob Shawkey | 17 |
| 4 | Charlie Root | 14 |
| 4 | Earl Whitehill | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hooks Dauss | 2 |
| 1 | Jack Knight | 2 |
| 1 | Firpo Marberry | 2 |
| 1 | Sloppy Thurston | 2 |
| 5 | 12 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogers Hornsby | .394 |
| 2 | Al Simmons | .387 |
| 3 | Harry Heilmann | .383 |
| 4 | Tris Speaker | .362 |
| 5 | Bill Lamar | .359 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogers Hornsby | 36 |
| 2 | Bob Meusel | 34 |
| 3 | Babe Ruth | 29 |
| 4 | Ken Williams | 26 |
| 5 | Jim Bottomley | 23 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogers Hornsby | 150 |
| 2 | Harry Heilmann | 147 |
| 3 | Bob Meusel | 144 |
| 4 | Jim Bottomley | 136 |
| 5 | Jack Fournier | 127 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Carey | 46 |
| 2 | Kiki Cuyler | 44 |
| 3 | Johnny Mostil | 33 |
| 4 | Sam Rice | 29 |
| 5 | Frankie Frisch | 26 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Coveleski | 2.70 |
| 2 | Dolf Luque | 2.84 |
| 3 | Ted Lyons | 2.96 |
| 4 | Eppa Rixey | 2.98 |
| 5 | Herb Pennock | 3.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Lyons | 25 |
| 2 | Walter Johnson | 22 |
| 3 | Ted Blankenship | 21 |
| 4 | Stan Coveleski | 20 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 219 |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 130 |
| 3 | Dolf Luque | 123 |
| 4 | Walter Johnson | 122 |
| 5 | Howard Ehmke | 111 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firpo Marberry | 18 |
| 2 | Jess Doyle | 8 |
| 3 | Waite Hoyt | 7 |
| 3 | Rube Walberg | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |