On This Day
Friday, April 19, 1929
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
Browns | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.0 |
Indians | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.0 |
Athletics | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
Senators | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
White Sox | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 |
Tigers | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 |
Red Sox | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
Braves | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | -0.5 |
Cardinals | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.0 |
Cubs | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
Pirates | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
Reds | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 |
Phillies | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Robins | 0 | 3 | .000 | 2.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | George Harper | 5 |
2 | Mel Ott | 4 |
3 | Jim Bottomley | 3 |
3 | Johnny Frederick | 3 |
3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Chick Hafey | 2 |
2 | Buck Crouse | 1 |
2 | George Harper | 1 |
2 | Alex Metzler | 1 |
2 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Chick Hafey | 4 |
2 | George Harper | 3 |
2 | Mel Ott | 3 |
2 | Edd Roush | 3 |
5 | 11 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ossie Bluege | 2 |
1 | Harvey Hendrick | 2 |
1 | Babe Herman | 2 |
4 | Red Barnes | 1 |
4 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Firpo Marberry | 0.75 |
2 | Ed Morris | 0.67 |
3 | Jack Quinn | 0.57 |
4 | Red Faber | 0.50 |
5 | Waite Hoyt | 0.33 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ed Brandt | 1 |
1 | Bill Doak | 1 |
1 | Dan Dugan | 1 |
1 | Wes Ferrell | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Firpo Marberry | 6 |
1 | Ed Morris | 6 |
3 | Red Faber | 4 |
3 | Jack Quinn | 4 |
5 | 2 tied | 3 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sarge Connally | 1 |
1 | Hal Haid | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | George Harper | .636 |
2 | Lu Blue | .600 |
3 | Charlie Jamieson | .583 |
4 | Babe Herman | .538 |
5 | 6 tied | .500 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Chick Hafey | 3 |
2 | Earl Averill | 2 |
2 | Charlie Grimm | 2 |
2 | Lefty O'Doul | 2 |
5 | 20 tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Chick Hafey | 9 |
2 | Dale Alexander | 7 |
2 | Charlie Grimm | 7 |
2 | Hack Wilson | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lew Fonseca | 3 |
2 | Ossie Bluege | 2 |
2 | Harvey Hendrick | 2 |
2 | Babe Herman | 2 |
2 | 3 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Sheriff Blake | 0.00 |
1 | Eddie Rommel | 0.00 |
1 | Hal Haid | 0.00 |
1 | Ad Liska | 0.00 |
1 | Fred Heimach | 0.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Pete Alexander | 1 |
1 | Sheriff Blake | 1 |
1 | Ed Brandt | 1 |
1 | General Crowder | 1 |
1 | 21 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Pat Malone | 6 |
1 | Firpo Marberry | 6 |
1 | Ed Morris | 6 |
1 | Bob Smith | 6 |
5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Benton | 1 |
1 | Sarge Connally | 1 |
1 | Johnny Cooney | 1 |
1 | Hal Haid | 1 |
1 | Fred Heimach | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rogers Hornsby | .390 |
2 | Heinie Manush | .376 |
3 | Lou Gehrig | .373 |
4 | Paul Waner | .366 |
5 | Freddie Lindstrom | .360 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Babe Ruth | 55 |
2 | Hack Wilson | 32 |
3 | Jim Bottomley | 31 |
4 | Chick Hafey | 30 |
5 | Lou Gehrig | 26 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Gehrig | 144 |
2 | Babe Ruth | 143 |
3 | Jim Bottomley | 139 |
4 | Hack Wilson | 127 |
5 | Pie Traynor | 124 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kiki Cuyler | 36 |
2 | Frankie Frisch | 28 |
2 | Buddy Myer | 28 |
4 | Johnny Mostil | 23 |
5 | Fresco Thompson | 21 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dazzy Vance | 2.13 |
2 | Sheriff Blake | 2.42 |
3 | Lefty Grove | 2.51 |
4 | Art Nehf | 2.55 |
5 | Herb Pennock | 2.63 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Burleigh Grimes | 25 |
2 | Lefty Grove | 24 |
2 | George Pipgras | 24 |
4 | Larry Benton | 23 |
4 | Waite Hoyt | 23 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dazzy Vance | 189 |
2 | Lefty Grove | 182 |
3 | Pat Malone | 158 |
4 | George Pipgras | 134 |
5 | Tommy Thomas | 128 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Waite Hoyt | 7 |
1 | Ted Lyons | 7 |
3 | Hal Haid | 6 |
3 | Willis Hudlin | 6 |
5 | 4 tied | 5 |