On This Day
Saturday, April 14, 1928
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Yankees | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 |
| Indians | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| Senators | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1.0 |
| Red Sox | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2.0 |
| White Sox | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.5 |
| Athletics | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.5 |
| Tigers | 0 | 4 | .000 | 3.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Reds | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.0 |
| Cardinals | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Phillies | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Robins | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Cubs | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
| Pirates | 0 | 3 | .000 | 2.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freddie Maguire | 4 |
| 2 | George Burns | 3 |
| 2 | Sam Langford | 3 |
| 4 | Ethan Allen | 2 |
| 4 | 11 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Burns | 1 |
| 1 | Charlie Grimm | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Burns | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Sewell | 2 |
| 3 | Ethan Allen | 1 |
| 3 | Kiki Cuyler | 1 |
| 3 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hughie Critz | 1 |
| 1 | Luke Sewell | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheriff Blake | 0.40 |
| 2 | Herb Bradley | 0.33 |
| 3 | Fred Frankhouse | 0.18 |
| 4 | Red Lucas | 0.17 |
| 5 | Johnny Miljus | 0.09 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheriff Blake | 1 |
| 1 | Willis Hudlin | 1 |
| 1 | Red Lucas | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Smith | 6 |
| 2 | Sheriff Blake | 4 |
| 3 | Fred Frankhouse | 2 |
| 4 | Herb Bradley | 1 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Meusel | .625 |
| 2 | Frankie Frisch | .600 |
| 3 | George Grantham | .583 |
| 3 | Ken Williams | .583 |
| 5 | Joe Sewell | .571 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Frisch | 2 |
| 1 | Joe Hauser | 2 |
| 1 | Harvey Hendrick | 2 |
| 1 | Phil Todt | 2 |
| 5 | 12 tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Frisch | 6 |
| 2 | George Burns | 5 |
| 2 | Andy Cohen | 5 |
| 2 | Wally Roettger | 5 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ossie Bluege | 2 |
| 2 | Clyde Barnhart | 1 |
| 2 | Jim Bottomley | 1 |
| 2 | Hughie Critz | 1 |
| 2 | 11 others tied | 1 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Lucas | 0.00 |
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 0.00 |
| 1 | Sheriff Blake | 0.00 |
| 1 | Art Nehf | 0.00 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Benton | 1 |
| 1 | Sheriff Blake | 1 |
| 1 | Ben Cantwell | 1 |
| 1 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firpo Marberry | 8 |
| 2 | George Smith | 7 |
| 3 | Ray Benge | 6 |
| 3 | Dazzy Vance | 6 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Blaeholder | 1 |
| 1 | Garland Braxton | 1 |
| 1 | Dutch Henry | 1 |
| 1 | Waite Hoyt | 1 |
| 1 | Red Lucas | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Heilmann | .393 |
| 2 | Paul Waner | .382 |
| 3 | Lou Gehrig | .375 |
| 4 | Rogers Hornsby | .359 |
| 5 | Ty Cobb | .358 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 60 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 48 |
| 3 | Hack Wilson | 30 |
| 4 | Cy Williams | 29 |
| 5 | Rogers Hornsby | 25 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | 171 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | 166 |
| 3 | Paul Waner | 130 |
| 3 | Hack Wilson | 130 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 125 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Frisch | 50 |
| 2 | Max Carey | 29 |
| 3 | Harvey Hendrick | 28 |
| 3 | George Sisler | 28 |
| 5 | Sparky Adams | 26 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Alexander | 2.27 |
| 2 | Wilcy Moore | 2.30 |
| 3 | Dazzy Vance | 2.50 |
| 4 | Waite Hoyt | 2.66 |
| 5 | Ray Kremer | 2.72 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Root | 25 |
| 2 | Jesse Haines | 24 |
| 3 | Pete Alexander | 22 |
| 3 | Carmen Hill | 22 |
| 3 | Ted Lyons | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 188 |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 168 |
| 3 | Charlie Root | 145 |
| 4 | Rube Walberg | 135 |
| 5 | Jakie May | 122 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilcy Moore | 13 |
| 2 | Garland Braxton | 11 |
| 3 | Lefty Grove | 9 |
| 4 | Firpo Marberry | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |