On This Day
Saturday, May 29, 1937
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 21 | 11 | .656 | -- |
| Tigers | 19 | 15 | .559 | 3.0 |
| Indians | 16 | 13 | .552 | 3.5 |
| Red Sox | 15 | 13 | .536 | 4.0 |
| Athletics | 15 | 15 | .500 | 5.0 |
| White Sox | 15 | 17 | .469 | 6.0 |
| Senators | 14 | 20 | .412 | 8.0 |
| Browns | 10 | 21 | .323 | 10.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 21 | 11 | .656 | -- |
| Giants | 22 | 13 | .629 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 18 | 15 | .545 | 3.5 |
| Cubs | 19 | 16 | .543 | 3.5 |
| Dodgers | 15 | 16 | .484 | 5.5 |
| Bees | 14 | 17 | .452 | 6.5 |
| Phillies | 13 | 21 | .382 | 9.0 |
| Reds | 10 | 23 | .303 | 11.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Bartell | 5 |
| 1 | Woody Jensen | 5 |
| 1 | Lyn Lary | 5 |
| 1 | Rip Radcliff | 5 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Dickey | 2 |
| 1 | Woody Jensen | 2 |
| 1 | George Selkirk | 2 |
| 4 | Morrie Arnovich | 1 |
| 4 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Selkirk | 6 |
| 1 | Moose Solters | 6 |
| 3 | Johnny McCarthy | 5 |
| 3 | Sam West | 5 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hub Walker | 3 |
| 2 | Luke Appling | 1 |
| 2 | Tom Carey | 1 |
| 2 | Harlond Clift | 1 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Mungo | 1.00 |
| 2 | Freddie Fitzsimmons | 0.80 |
| 3 | Bob Weiland | 0.70 |
| 4 | Al Smith | 0.67 |
| 5 | Red Ruffing | 0.64 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Allen | 1 |
| 1 | Cy Blanton | 1 |
| 1 | Tex Carleton | 1 |
| 1 | Spud Chandler | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Mungo | 7 |
| 1 | Red Ruffing | 7 |
| 1 | Bob Weiland | 7 |
| 4 | Guy Bush | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Wilson | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Medwick | .421 |
| 2 | Lyn Lary | .411 |
| 3 | Joe Cronin | .392 |
| 4 | Beau Bell | .385 |
| 5 | Gee Walker | .380 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Bartell | 10 |
| 1 | George Selkirk | 10 |
| 3 | Joe Medwick | 9 |
| 4 | Hank Greenberg | 8 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Greenberg | 43 |
| 2 | Zeke Bonura | 39 |
| 3 | Joe Medwick | 37 |
| 4 | Frank Demaree | 36 |
| 5 | Gee Walker | 34 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Appling | 8 |
| 2 | Pepper Martin | 7 |
| 3 | Gibby Brack | 6 |
| 3 | Ben Chapman | 6 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Swift | 1.17 |
| 2 | Monty Stratton | 1.26 |
| 3 | Lefty Gomez | 1.30 |
| 4 | Spud Chandler | 1.54 |
| 5 | Joe Bowman | 1.65 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Hubbell | 8 |
| 1 | Roxie Lawson | 8 |
| 3 | Dizzy Dean | 6 |
| 3 | Van Mungo | 6 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Mungo | 65 |
| 2 | Dizzy Dean | 56 |
| 3 | Carl Hubbell | 48 |
| 4 | Wayne LaMaster | 44 |
| 4 | Cliff Melton | 44 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clint Brown | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Heving | 3 |
| 1 | Pat Malone | 3 |
| 1 | Cliff Melton | 3 |
| 1 | Bill Swift | 3 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | .462 |
| 2 | Buddy Hassett | .447 |
| 3 | Hank Greenberg | .433 |
| 4 | Sam West | .426 |
| 5 | Joe Marty | .425 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Foxx | 5 |
| 1 | George Selkirk | 5 |
| 3 | Hank Greenberg | 4 |
| 4 | Beau Bell | 3 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Greenberg | 23 |
| 2 | Harlond Clift | 16 |
| 3 | Lou Gehrig | 15 |
| 4 | Bill Dickey | 14 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Appling | 3 |
| 1 | Morrie Arnovich | 3 |
| 1 | Augie Galan | 3 |
| 1 | Tony Piet | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spud Chandler | 1.00 |
| 2 | Lefty Gomez | 1.04 |
| 2 | Cliff Melton | 1.04 |
| 4 | Monty Stratton | 1.17 |
| 5 | Monte Weaver | 1.21 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roxie Lawson | 4 |
| 2 | Spud Chandler | 3 |
| 2 | Lou Fette | 3 |
| 2 | Carl Hubbell | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Mungo | 26 |
| 2 | Lee Grissom | 21 |
| 3 | Wayne LaMaster | 18 |
| 4 | Tex Carleton | 17 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 17 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Melton | 3 |
| 2 | Clint Brown | 2 |
| 2 | Denny Galehouse | 2 |
| 2 | Joe Heving | 2 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyn Lary | .406 |
| 1 | Arky Vaughan | .406 |
| 3 | Joe Medwick | .400 |
| 4 | Joe Cronin | .398 |
| 5 | Buddy Hassett | .396 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Selkirk | 10 |
| 2 | Dick Bartell | 9 |
| 3 | Joe Medwick | 8 |
| 4 | Jimmie Foxx | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Greenberg | 38 |
| 2 | Frank Demaree | 34 |
| 3 | Joe Medwick | 31 |
| 4 | Zeke Bonura | 30 |
| 5 | Dick Bartell | 29 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Appling | 7 |
| 2 | Gibby Brack | 6 |
| 2 | Augie Galan | 6 |
| 2 | Cookie Lavagetto | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Gomez | 1.21 |
| 2 | Bill Swift | 1.25 |
| 3 | Monty Stratton | 1.30 |
| 4 | Spud Chandler | 1.54 |
| 5 | Lou Fette | 1.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Hubbell | 7 |
| 2 | Roxie Lawson | 6 |
| 3 | Joe Bowman | 5 |
| 3 | Harry Kelley | 5 |
| 3 | Van Mungo | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Mungo | 47 |
| 2 | Carl Hubbell | 43 |
| 3 | Dizzy Dean | 40 |
| 4 | Wayne LaMaster | 36 |
| 5 | Lefty Gomez | 34 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clint Brown | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Heving | 3 |
| 1 | Pat Malone | 3 |
| 1 | Cliff Melton | 3 |
| 1 | Bill Swift | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Waner | .384 |
| 2 | Earl Averill | .372 |
| 3 | Gee Walker | .368 |
| 4 | Luke Appling | .367 |
| 5 | Joe Medwick | .360 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | 47 |
| 2 | Hal Trosky | 36 |
| 3 | Jimmie Foxx | 35 |
| 4 | Mel Ott | 33 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 30 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Gehrig | 152 |
| 2 | Zeke Bonura | 149 |
| 3 | Hal Trosky | 138 |
| 4 | Joe Medwick | 134 |
| 5 | Jimmie Foxx | 129 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyn Lary | 40 |
| 2 | Ben Chapman | 25 |
| 3 | Pepper Martin | 23 |
| 4 | Gee Walker | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 19 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Hubbell | 2.29 |
| 2 | Cy Blanton | 2.61 |
| 3 | Bill Lee | 2.85 |
| 4 | Dizzy Dean | 2.89 |
| 5 | Danny MacFayden | 2.96 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Hubbell | 28 |
| 2 | Dizzy Dean | 23 |
| 3 | Tommy Bridges | 22 |
| 4 | Vern Kennedy | 21 |
| 5 | Red Ruffing | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Mungo | 245 |
| 2 | Dizzy Dean | 211 |
| 3 | Tommy Bridges | 157 |
| 4 | Bobo Newsom | 143 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 141 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dizzy Dean | 11 |
| 2 | Pat Malone | 9 |
| 3 | Clint Brown | 8 |
| 3 | Dick Coffman | 8 |
| 3 | Jack Knott | 8 |