On This Day
Thursday, May 17, 1928
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 22 | 5 | .815 | -- |
| Athletics | 16 | 8 | .667 | 4.5 |
| Indians | 19 | 13 | .594 | 5.5 |
| Red Sox | 13 | 15 | .464 | 9.5 |
| Browns | 14 | 18 | .438 | 10.5 |
| Senators | 11 | 16 | .407 | 11.0 |
| White Sox | 11 | 20 | .355 | 13.0 |
| Tigers | 12 | 23 | .343 | 14.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 20 | 12 | .625 | -- |
| Cardinals | 18 | 12 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Reds | 19 | 13 | .594 | 1.0 |
| Giants | 13 | 11 | .542 | 3.0 |
| Robins | 15 | 13 | .536 | 3.0 |
| Pirates | 13 | 14 | .481 | 4.5 |
| Braves | 9 | 18 | .333 | 8.5 |
| Phillies | 6 | 20 | .231 | 11.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Barnes | 3 |
| 1 | Lew Fonseca | 3 |
| 1 | Harry Heilmann | 3 |
| 1 | Tony Lazzeri | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lu Blue | 1 |
| 1 | Ossie Bluege | 1 |
| 1 | Otis Brannan | 1 |
| 1 | Lew Fonseca | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Uhle | 4 |
| 2 | Harry Heilmann | 3 |
| 3 | Ossie Bluege | 2 |
| 3 | Bill Hunnefield | 2 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hughie Critz | 1 |
| 1 | Chick Galloway | 1 |
| 1 | Harry Rice | 1 |
| 1 | Jigger Statz | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Malone | 0.57 |
| 2 | Dazzy Vance | 0.43 |
| 3 | Ossie Orwoll | 0.40 |
| 4 | Joe Genewich | 0.33 |
| 5 | George Uhle | 0.30 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Coveleski | 1 |
| 1 | Pat Malone | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Russell | 1 |
| 1 | Tommy Thomas | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Malone | 4 |
| 1 | Ossie Orwoll | 4 |
| 3 | George Uhle | 3 |
| 3 | Dazzy Vance | 3 |
| 3 | Hal Wiltse | 3 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Grantham | .423 |
| 2 | Red Kress | .396 |
| 3 | Rogers Hornsby | .380 |
| 4 | Paul Waner | .380 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .375 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 12 |
| 2 | Joe Hauser | 8 |
| 3 | Del Bissonette | 6 |
| 3 | Lou Gehrig | 6 |
| 5 | Hack Wilson | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 29 |
| 2 | Frankie Frisch | 27 |
| 2 | Bob Meusel | 27 |
| 4 | Harry Heilmann | 26 |
| 4 | Harry Rice | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Frisch | 8 |
| 2 | Bill Barrett | 6 |
| 2 | Hughie Critz | 6 |
| 2 | Earl McNeely | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheriff Blake | 1.01 |
| 2 | Bill Sherdel | 1.26 |
| 3 | Pat Malone | 1.41 |
| 4 | Jack Quinn | 1.45 |
| 5 | Ray Kolp | 1.76 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Uhle | 7 |
| 2 | Sam Gray | 6 |
| 2 | Red Lucas | 6 |
| 2 | Herb Pennock | 6 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Grove | 38 |
| 2 | Pat Malone | 36 |
| 2 | Dazzy Vance | 36 |
| 4 | George Pipgras | 35 |
| 4 | Charlie Root | 35 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garland Braxton | 5 |
| 2 | Bill Doak | 3 |
| 2 | Ted Lyons | 3 |
| 4 | James Edwards | 2 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | .463 |
| 2 | Rogers Hornsby | .429 |
| 3 | Marty Callaghan | .421 |
| 4 | Harry Heilmann | .417 |
| 5 | Red Barnes | .413 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 7 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 4 |
| 2 | Joe Hauser | 4 |
| 4 | Chick Hafey | 3 |
| 4 | Sammy Hale | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammy Hale | 16 |
| 2 | Harry Heilmann | 14 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | 14 |
| 4 | Bob Fothergill | 13 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hughie Critz | 5 |
| 1 | Harry Rice | 5 |
| 3 | Ossie Bluege | 3 |
| 3 | Jim Bottomley | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Malone | 0.39 |
| 2 | Ray Kolp | 0.73 |
| 3 | Lefty Grove | 0.95 |
| 4 | Ed Morris | 1.00 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Malone | 3 |
| 1 | Ed Morris | 3 |
| 1 | George Pipgras | 3 |
| 1 | Jack Quinn | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Grove | 20 |
| 2 | Charlie Root | 19 |
| 3 | Pat Malone | 17 |
| 3 | George Pipgras | 17 |
| 3 | Dazzy Vance | 17 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Doak | 3 |
| 2 | Ted Lyons | 2 |
| 3 | Garland Braxton | 1 |
| 3 | Guy Bush | 1 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Heilmann | .385 |
| 2 | Paul Waner | .383 |
| 3 | Lloyd Waner | .368 |
| 4 | Babe Ruth | .365 |
| 5 | Lou Gehrig | .360 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 63 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 45 |
| 3 | Hack Wilson | 29 |
| 4 | Cy Williams | 26 |
| 5 | Rogers Hornsby | 22 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 173 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 157 |
| 3 | Harry Heilmann | 133 |
| 4 | Paul Waner | 124 |
| 5 | Hack Wilson | 123 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Frisch | 48 |
| 2 | Max Carey | 29 |
| 3 | Harvey Hendrick | 27 |
| 4 | Sparky Adams | 26 |
| 5 | Bill Barrett | 25 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilcy Moore | 2.36 |
| 2 | Pete Alexander | 2.43 |
| 3 | Garland Braxton | 2.44 |
| 4 | Doug McWeeny | 2.72 |
| 5 | Dazzy Vance | 2.77 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmen Hill | 25 |
| 1 | Charlie Root | 25 |
| 3 | Pete Alexander | 22 |
| 3 | Lefty Grove | 22 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 178 |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 174 |
| 3 | Charlie Root | 149 |
| 4 | Rube Walberg | 145 |
| 5 | Jakie May | 124 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilcy Moore | 13 |
| 2 | Garland Braxton | 12 |
| 3 | Lefty Grove | 7 |
| 3 | Bill Sherdel | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |