On This Day
Monday, May 15, 1933
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 17 | 10 | .630 | -- |
| Yankees | 15 | 9 | .625 | 0.5 |
| Senators | 16 | 11 | .593 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 14 | 11 | .560 | 2.0 |
| Athletics | 11 | 13 | .458 | 4.5 |
| Tigers | 11 | 14 | .440 | 5.0 |
| Browns | 10 | 17 | .370 | 7.0 |
| Red Sox | 7 | 16 | .304 | 8.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 16 | 8 | .667 | -- |
| Giants | 15 | 8 | .652 | 0.5 |
| Reds | 13 | 11 | .542 | 3.0 |
| Cardinals | 14 | 12 | .538 | 3.0 |
| Dodgers | 10 | 11 | .476 | 4.5 |
| Braves | 12 | 16 | .429 | 6.0 |
| Cubs | 11 | 15 | .423 | 6.0 |
| Phillies | 8 | 18 | .308 | 9.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lloyd Waner | 3 |
| 2 | Sugar Cain | 2 |
| 2 | Chuck Klein | 2 |
| 2 | Hal Lee | 2 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freddie Lindstrom | 3 |
| 2 | Doc Cramer | 1 |
| 2 | Eddie Delker | 1 |
| 2 | Jumbo Elliott | 1 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Cissell | 1 |
| 1 | Chuck Klein | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jumbo Elliott | 0.40 |
| 2 | Willis Hudlin | 0.31 |
| 2 | Heinie Meine | 0.31 |
| 4 | Sugar Cain | 0.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar Cain | 1 |
| 1 | Heinie Meine | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jumbo Elliott | 4 |
| 1 | Willis Hudlin | 4 |
| 1 | Heinie Meine | 4 |
| 4 | Sugar Cain | 2 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Schulte | .392 |
| 2 | Sam West | .373 |
| 3 | Ben Chapman | .371 |
| 4 | Gabby Hartnett | .370 |
| 5 | Evar Swanson | .367 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Berger | 7 |
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | 7 |
| 3 | Gabby Hartnett | 6 |
| 3 | Chuck Klein | 6 |
| 3 | Tony Lazzeri | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Klein | 28 |
| 2 | Tony Lazzeri | 25 |
| 3 | Gabby Hartnett | 23 |
| 4 | Lou Gehrig | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiddo Davis | 6 |
| 2 | Jake Flowers | 4 |
| 3 | Ben Chapman | 3 |
| 3 | Chuck Klein | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ownie Carroll | 1.18 |
| 2 | Lon Warneke | 1.36 |
| 3 | Roy Parmelee | 1.38 |
| 4 | Oral Hildebrand | 1.39 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 1.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tex Carleton | 5 |
| 1 | Oral Hildebrand | 5 |
| 1 | Red Lucas | 5 |
| 1 | Heinie Meine | 5 |
| 5 | 14 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Hubbell | 41 |
| 2 | Red Ruffing | 40 |
| 3 | Dizzy Dean | 31 |
| 4 | Lon Warneke | 30 |
| 5 | Oral Hildebrand | 29 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Heving | 3 |
| 1 | Chief Hogsett | 3 |
| 3 | Huck Betts | 2 |
| 3 | Dizzy Dean | 2 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Averill | .447 |
| 2 | Ben Chapman | .444 |
| 3 | Chuck Klein | .442 |
| 4 | Al Simmons | .432 |
| 5 | Luke Sewell | .425 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabby Hartnett | 5 |
| 1 | Chuck Klein | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Boken | 3 |
| 3 | Chick Hafey | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Klein | 17 |
| 2 | Gabby Hartnett | 12 |
| 3 | Ossie Bluege | 10 |
| 3 | Bob Boken | 10 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 10 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiddo Davis | 4 |
| 2 | Ben Chapman | 2 |
| 2 | Babe Herman | 2 |
| 2 | Chuck Klein | 2 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Kolp | 0.00 |
| 2 | Sugar Cain | 0.36 |
| 3 | Willis Hudlin | 0.53 |
| 4 | Burleigh Grimes | 0.69 |
| 5 | Ownie Carroll | 0.95 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Harder | 3 |
| 1 | Si Johnson | 3 |
| 1 | Heinie Meine | 3 |
| 4 | George Blaeholder | 2 |
| 4 | 17 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dizzy Dean | 19 |
| 2 | Red Ruffing | 16 |
| 3 | Lon Warneke | 15 |
| 4 | Tommy Bridges | 13 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 12 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huck Betts | 1 |
| 1 | Don Brennan | 1 |
| 1 | Sarge Connally | 1 |
| 1 | General Crowder | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty O'Doul | .362 |
| 2 | Heinie Manush | .349 |
| 3 | Chuck Klein | .348 |
| 4 | Lou Gehrig | .346 |
| 5 | Jimmie Foxx | .345 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Foxx | 53 |
| 2 | Chuck Klein | 40 |
| 2 | Babe Ruth | 40 |
| 4 | Mel Ott | 39 |
| 5 | Lou Gehrig | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Foxx | 164 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 155 |
| 3 | Chuck Klein | 145 |
| 3 | Al Simmons | 145 |
| 5 | Babe Ruth | 133 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Chapman | 36 |
| 2 | Gee Walker | 32 |
| 3 | Kiddo Davis | 21 |
| 4 | Bill Cissell | 20 |
| 5 | Tony Piet | 19 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lon Warneke | 2.28 |
| 2 | Carl Hubbell | 2.35 |
| 3 | Bill Hallahan | 2.74 |
| 4 | Ben Cantwell | 2.79 |
| 5 | Huck Betts | 2.84 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Crowder | 24 |
| 2 | Lefty Gomez | 23 |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 23 |
| 4 | Wes Ferrell | 21 |
| 4 | Lon Warneke | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Ruffing | 203 |
| 2 | Dizzy Dean | 199 |
| 3 | Lefty Gomez | 166 |
| 3 | Lefty Grove | 166 |
| 5 | Carl Hubbell | 163 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Hogsett | 9 |
| 2 | Lefty Grove | 8 |
| 2 | Firpo Marberry | 8 |
| 2 | Wilcy Moore | 8 |
| 2 | Jack Quinn | 8 |