On This Day
Wednesday, September 29, 1937
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 101 | 49 | .673 | -- |
| Tigers | 87 | 63 | .580 | 14.0 |
| White Sox | 83 | 66 | .557 | 17.5 |
| Red Sox | 78 | 69 | .531 | 21.5 |
| Indians | 80 | 71 | .530 | 21.5 |
| Senators | 71 | 77 | .480 | 29.0 |
| Athletics | 50 | 96 | .342 | 49.0 |
| Browns | 45 | 104 | .302 | 55.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 92 | 55 | .626 | -- |
| Cubs | 90 | 60 | .600 | 3.5 |
| Pirates | 81 | 68 | .544 | 12.0 |
| Cardinals | 80 | 70 | .533 | 13.5 |
| Bees | 75 | 73 | .507 | 17.5 |
| Dodgers | 61 | 87 | .412 | 31.5 |
| Phillies | 60 | 89 | .403 | 33.0 |
| Reds | 56 | 93 | .376 | 37.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyn Lary | 5 |
| 2 | Jimmie Foxx | 4 |
| 2 | Johnny McCarthy | 4 |
| 2 | Skeeter Newsome | 4 |
| 2 | George Selkirk | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zeke Bonura | 1 |
| 1 | Harlond Clift | 1 |
| 1 | Fabian Gaffke | 1 |
| 1 | Gene Hasson | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Selkirk | 5 |
| 1 | Bucky Walters | 5 |
| 3 | Lou Gehrig | 3 |
| 3 | Jimmy Ripple | 3 |
| 3 | Joe Vosmik | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buddy Lewis | 2 |
| 2 | Dick Bartell | 1 |
| 2 | Pete Fox | 1 |
| 2 | Myril Hoag | 1 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Smith | 1.00 |
| 2 | Cliff Melton | 0.73 |
| 3 | Bill Cox | 0.60 |
| 4 | Whit Wyatt | 0.50 |
| 5 | Lefty Mills | 0.47 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tex Carleton | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Cox | 1 |
| 1 | Lefty Grove | 1 |
| 1 | Mel Harder | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Melton | 8 |
| 2 | Lefty Mills | 7 |
| 3 | Eddie Smith | 6 |
| 4 | Bill Dietrich | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mace Brown | 1 |
| 1 | Claude Passeau | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Medwick | .378 |
| 2 | Charlie Gehringer | .375 |
| 3 | Johnny Mize | .363 |
| 4 | Paul Waner | .357 |
| 5 | Lou Gehrig | .349 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe DiMaggio | 45 |
| 2 | Hank Greenberg | 38 |
| 3 | Jimmie Foxx | 36 |
| 3 | Lou Gehrig | 36 |
| 5 | Rudy York | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Greenberg | 176 |
| 2 | Joe DiMaggio | 159 |
| 3 | Lou Gehrig | 155 |
| 4 | Joe Medwick | 153 |
| 5 | Bill Dickey | 133 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Chapman | 34 |
| 2 | Billy Werber | 28 |
| 3 | Augie Galan | 23 |
| 3 | Gee Walker | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 18 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Gomez | 2.26 |
| 2 | Monty Stratton | 2.35 |
| 3 | Jim Turner | 2.51 |
| 4 | Johnny Allen | 2.65 |
| 5 | Cliff Melton | 2.66 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Gomez | 21 |
| 1 | Carl Hubbell | 21 |
| 3 | Cliff Melton | 20 |
| 4 | Red Ruffing | 19 |
| 4 | Jim Turner | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Gomez | 188 |
| 2 | Bobo Newsom | 162 |
| 3 | Lefty Grove | 151 |
| 4 | Carl Hubbell | 150 |
| 5 | Lee Grissom | 149 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clint Brown | 18 |
| 2 | Johnny Murphy | 10 |
| 3 | Mace Brown | 7 |
| 3 | Cliff Melton | 7 |
| 3 | Jack Wilson | 7 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Ripple | .491 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | .438 |
| 3 | Babe Phelps | .417 |
| 4 | Johnny McCarthy | .410 |
| 5 | Joe Medwick | .403 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolph Camilli | 3 |
| 1 | Tony Cuccinello | 3 |
| 1 | Joe DiMaggio | 3 |
| 1 | Jimmie Foxx | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Ripple | 17 |
| 2 | Gabby Hartnett | 16 |
| 2 | Joe Medwick | 16 |
| 4 | Lou Gehrig | 15 |
| 4 | Hank Greenberg | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gene Moore | 5 |
| 2 | Billy Werber | 4 |
| 3 | Mike Kreevich | 3 |
| 3 | Lyn Lary | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Gill | 0.50 |
| 1 | Jim Weaver | 0.50 |
| 3 | Lefty Gomez | 0.67 |
| 4 | Monte Pearson | 0.72 |
| 5 | Ted Kleinhans | 0.73 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Melton | 4 |
| 2 | Johnny Allen | 3 |
| 2 | Elden Auker | 3 |
| 2 | Tex Carleton | 3 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 28 |
| 2 | Lefty Gomez | 21 |
| 2 | Claude Passeau | 21 |
| 4 | Tommy Bridges | 20 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 17 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Smith | 2 |
| 2 | Ivy Andrews | 1 |
| 2 | Mace Brown | 1 |
| 2 | Guy Bush | 1 |
| 2 | 11 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buddy Myer | .435 |
| 2 | Babe Phelps | .409 |
| 3 | Pinky Higgins | .389 |
| 4 | Johnny Mize | .385 |
| 5 | Dolph Camilli | .376 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Greenberg | 9 |
| 1 | Moose Solters | 9 |
| 3 | Joe DiMaggio | 7 |
| 4 | Earl Averill | 6 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Greenberg | 35 |
| 2 | Lou Gehrig | 32 |
| 3 | Joe DiMaggio | 30 |
| 3 | Gabby Hartnett | 30 |
| 5 | Moose Solters | 28 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Werber | 14 |
| 2 | Buddy Lewis | 7 |
| 3 | Kiki Cuyler | 6 |
| 3 | Charlie Gehringer | 6 |
| 3 | Gene Moore | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefty Gomez | 1.40 |
| 2 | Bill Phebus | 1.51 |
| 3 | Jim Tobin | 1.53 |
| 4 | Ken Chase | 1.74 |
| 5 | Hal Schumacher | 1.76 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Melton | 7 |
| 2 | Johnny Allen | 6 |
| 2 | Elden Auker | 6 |
| 2 | George Gill | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 51 |
| 2 | Tex Carleton | 38 |
| 2 | Lefty Gomez | 38 |
| 4 | Tommy Bridges | 36 |
| 4 | Claude Passeau | 36 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clint Brown | 2 |
| 1 | Mace Brown | 2 |
| 1 | Roy Henshaw | 2 |
| 1 | Johnny Marcum | 2 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 2 |