On This Day
Sunday, April 24, 1932
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 9 | 3 | .750 | -- |
| Senators | 8 | 3 | .727 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 6 | 3 | .667 | 1.5 |
| Indians | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Browns | 5 | 7 | .417 | 4.0 |
| Athletics | 4 | 6 | .400 | 4.0 |
| White Sox | 4 | 8 | .333 | 5.0 |
| Red Sox | 2 | 8 | .200 | 6.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 8 | 2 | .800 | -- |
| Cubs | 8 | 3 | .727 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Giants | 5 | 6 | .455 | 3.5 |
| Phillies | 5 | 6 | .455 | 3.5 |
| Reds | 5 | 7 | .417 | 4.0 |
| Cardinals | 4 | 7 | .364 | 4.5 |
| Dodgers | 3 | 7 | .300 | 5.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Crosetti | 4 |
| 1 | Gee Walker | 4 |
| 3 | Earl Averill | 3 |
| 3 | Hughie Critz | 3 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Averill | 2 |
| 2 | Bill Cissell | 1 |
| 2 | Bob Fothergill | 1 |
| 2 | Charlie Gelbert | 1 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Averill | 7 |
| 2 | Carl Reynolds | 4 |
| 3 | Bill Dickey | 3 |
| 3 | Charlie Grimm | 3 |
| 3 | Billy Jurges | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lu Blue | 1 |
| 1 | Chick Fullis | 1 |
| 1 | Roy Johnson | 1 |
| 1 | Ed Morgan | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Pipgras | 2.00 |
| 2 | Carl Hubbell | 0.57 |
| 3 | Willis Hudlin | 0.45 |
| 4 | Ray Benge | 0.40 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Brandt | 1 |
| 1 | Art Herring | 1 |
| 1 | Carl Hubbell | 1 |
| 1 | Willis Hudlin | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Pipgras | 12 |
| 2 | Willis Hudlin | 5 |
| 3 | George Earnshaw | 4 |
| 3 | Carl Hubbell | 4 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Foxx | .474 |
| 2 | Roy Johnson | .426 |
| 3 | Hughie Critz | .418 |
| 4 | Lou Gehrig | .417 |
| 5 | Tom Oliver | .395 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Terry | 6 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | 5 |
| 3 | Samuel Byrd | 4 |
| 3 | Mickey Cochrane | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Gehringer | 16 |
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 16 |
| 1 | Bill Terry | 16 |
| 4 | Lou Gehrig | 12 |
| 4 | Babe Herman | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Chapman | 5 |
| 2 | Paul Waner | 4 |
| 3 | Frankie Frisch | 3 |
| 3 | Hal Rhyne | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Kolp | 0.00 |
| 1 | Steve Swetonic | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ray Phelps | 0.00 |
| 4 | Ivy Andrews | 0.60 |
| 5 | Si Johnson | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Brandt | 3 |
| 1 | Wes Ferrell | 3 |
| 1 | Monte Weaver | 3 |
| 1 | Whit Wyatt | 3 |
| 5 | 14 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Crowder | 19 |
| 2 | George Earnshaw | 17 |
| 3 | Lefty Gomez | 16 |
| 4 | Red Ruffing | 15 |
| 5 | Si Johnson | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Fischer | 1 |
| 1 | Sam Gray | 1 |
| 1 | Chief Hogsett | 1 |
| 1 | Dolf Luque | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Simmons | .386 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | .371 |
| 3 | Bill Terry | .359 |
| 4 | Chick Hafey | .352 |
| 5 | Mickey Cochrane | .349 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Ruth | 48 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 47 |
| 3 | Jimmie Foxx | 34 |
| 4 | Earl Averill | 32 |
| 5 | Chuck Klein | 29 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | 186 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | 168 |
| 3 | Earl Averill | 143 |
| 4 | Jimmie Foxx | 131 |
| 5 | Al Simmons | 128 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Chapman | 65 |
| 2 | Roy Johnson | 34 |
| 3 | Frankie Frisch | 30 |
| 4 | Jack Burns | 19 |
| 4 | Pepper Martin | 19 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Grove | 2.06 |
| 2 | Bill Walker | 2.50 |
| 3 | Carl Hubbell | 2.89 |
| 4 | Lefty Gomez | 2.91 |
| 5 | Ed Brandt | 2.92 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Grove | 30 |
| 2 | Lefty Gomez | 23 |
| 3 | George Earnshaw | 22 |
| 3 | Wes Ferrell | 22 |
| 5 | General Crowder | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Grove | 166 |
| 2 | George Earnshaw | 162 |
| 2 | Lefty Gomez | 162 |
| 4 | Bill Hallahan | 160 |
| 5 | Carl Hubbell | 156 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Quinn | 13 |
| 2 | Wilcy Moore | 9 |
| 3 | Firpo Marberry | 8 |
| 4 | Bump Hadley | 7 |
| 4 | Chad Kimsey | 7 |