On This Day
Monday, May 13, 1929
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 13 | 7 | .650 | -- |
| Yankees | 13 | 7 | .650 | 0.0 |
| Browns | 13 | 9 | .591 | 1.0 |
| Tigers | 15 | 11 | .577 | 1.0 |
| Indians | 11 | 12 | .478 | 3.5 |
| Senators | 7 | 12 | .368 | 5.5 |
| White Sox | 8 | 15 | .348 | 6.5 |
| Red Sox | 7 | 14 | .333 | 6.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 14 | 7 | .667 | -- |
| Cardinals | 14 | 8 | .636 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 10 | 9 | .526 | 3.0 |
| Braves | 10 | 9 | .526 | 3.0 |
| Phillies | 9 | 10 | .474 | 4.0 |
| Reds | 10 | 12 | .455 | 4.5 |
| Giants | 7 | 10 | .412 | 5.0 |
| Robins | 6 | 15 | .286 | 8.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bottomley | 4 |
| 1 | Woody English | 4 |
| 1 | Bernie Friberg | 4 |
| 4 | Sparky Adams | 3 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elliot Bigelow | 1 |
| 1 | Bernie Friberg | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Koenig | 1 |
| 1 | Dolf Luque | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bottomley | 5 |
| 2 | Bernie Friberg | 4 |
| 3 | Earl Averill | 3 |
| 3 | Rube Bressler | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparky Adams | 1 |
| 1 | Woody English | 1 |
| 1 | George Grantham | 1 |
| 1 | Freddie Maguire | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willis Hudlin | 0.33 |
| 2 | Fred Heimach | 0.27 |
| 3 | Danny MacFayden | 0.25 |
| 4 | George Uhle | 0.22 |
| 5 | Larry French | 0.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry French | 1 |
| 1 | Willis Hudlin | 1 |
| 1 | Dolf Luque | 1 |
| 1 | Danny MacFayden | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry French | 3 |
| 1 | Fred Heimach | 3 |
| 1 | Willis Hudlin | 3 |
| 1 | Charlie Root | 3 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 2 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riggs Stephenson | .425 |
| 2 | Frankie Frisch | .413 |
| 3 | Charlie Jamieson | .402 |
| 4 | Taylor Douthit | .398 |
| 5 | Jimmie Foxx | .397 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | 7 |
| 1 | Mel Ott | 7 |
| 3 | Babe Ruth | 6 |
| 3 | Hack Wilson | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Heilmann | 30 |
| 2 | Dale Alexander | 26 |
| 3 | Chick Hafey | 23 |
| 4 | Charlie Gehringer | 22 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 22 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Flowers | 7 |
| 2 | Woody English | 6 |
| 2 | Evar Swanson | 6 |
| 4 | Ethan Allen | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Miller | 0.82 |
| 2 | George Uhle | 1.17 |
| 3 | Dazzy Vance | 1.80 |
| 3 | Dolf Luque | 1.80 |
| 5 | Ad Liska | 1.82 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Uhle | 6 |
| 2 | Pat Malone | 5 |
| 3 | Garland Braxton | 4 |
| 3 | Sam Gray | 4 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Grove | 32 |
| 2 | Dazzy Vance | 30 |
| 3 | Pat Malone | 24 |
| 4 | Charlie Root | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Haid | 3 |
| 2 | Mike Cvengros | 2 |
| 2 | Lou Koupal | 2 |
| 2 | Firpo Marberry | 2 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernie Friberg | .500 |
| 1 | Babe Ruth | .500 |
| 3 | Taylor Douthit | .471 |
| 4 | Jimmie Foxx | .452 |
| 5 | Buddy Myer | .429 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | 5 |
| 2 | Taylor Douthit | 4 |
| 2 | Chuck Klein | 4 |
| 2 | Mel Ott | 4 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 16 |
| 2 | Jim Bottomley | 15 |
| 2 | Harry Heilmann | 15 |
| 4 | Lou Gehrig | 14 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evar Swanson | 6 |
| 2 | Kiki Cuyler | 4 |
| 2 | Woody English | 4 |
| 4 | Hughie Critz | 3 |
| 4 | Roy Johnson | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Miller | 0.00 |
| 2 | Erv Brame | 0.73 |
| 3 | Red Lucas | 1.00 |
| 3 | Pat Malone | 1.00 |
| 5 | George Uhle | 1.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Root | 4 |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 3 |
| 2 | Bill Sherdel | 3 |
| 2 | George Uhle | 3 |
| 5 | 18 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 23 |
| 2 | Charlie Root | 21 |
| 3 | Lefty Grove | 20 |
| 4 | Sheriff Blake | 13 |
| 4 | Rube Walberg | 13 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Haid | 2 |
| 1 | Bill Shores | 2 |
| 3 | Ray Benge | 1 |
| 3 | Ben Cantwell | 1 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogers Hornsby | .379 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | .379 |
| 3 | Heinie Manush | .376 |
| 4 | Goose Goslin | .370 |
| 5 | Chick Hafey | .353 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 52 |
| 2 | Hack Wilson | 33 |
| 3 | Jim Bottomley | 31 |
| 4 | Lou Gehrig | 29 |
| 4 | Chick Hafey | 29 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | 146 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | 143 |
| 3 | Jim Bottomley | 140 |
| 4 | Al Simmons | 131 |
| 5 | Hack Wilson | 125 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiki Cuyler | 40 |
| 2 | Buddy Myer | 28 |
| 3 | Frankie Frisch | 25 |
| 4 | Johnny Mostil | 23 |
| 5 | Fresco Thompson | 22 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 1.81 |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 2.61 |
| 3 | Sheriff Blake | 2.67 |
| 4 | Tommy Thomas | 2.74 |
| 5 | Herb Pennock | 2.77 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waite Hoyt | 26 |
| 2 | Burleigh Grimes | 25 |
| 3 | Lefty Grove | 24 |
| 3 | Bill Sherdel | 24 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 23 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dazzy Vance | 199 |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 188 |
| 3 | Pat Malone | 151 |
| 4 | George Earnshaw | 129 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 123 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waite Hoyt | 8 |
| 2 | Hal Haid | 7 |
| 3 | Willis Hudlin | 6 |
| 3 | Ted Lyons | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |