On This Day
Saturday, May 13, 1944
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 11 | 6 | .647 | -- |
| Browns | 14 | 8 | .636 | -0.5 |
| Senators | 11 | 8 | .579 | 1.0 |
| Indians | 10 | 11 | .476 | 3.0 |
| Athletics | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3.0 |
| White Sox | 9 | 11 | .450 | 3.5 |
| Red Sox | 8 | 11 | .421 | 4.0 |
| Tigers | 7 | 14 | .333 | 6.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 15 | 6 | .714 | -- |
| Blue Jays | 12 | 6 | .667 | 1.5 |
| Reds | 11 | 8 | .579 | 3.0 |
| Giants | 10 | 11 | .476 | 5.0 |
| Dodgers | 9 | 10 | .474 | 5.0 |
| Pirates | 8 | 9 | .471 | 5.0 |
| Braves | 10 | 12 | .455 | 5.5 |
| Cubs | 2 | 15 | .118 | 11.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roland Gladu | 4 |
| 1 | Stew Hofferth | 4 |
| 1 | Joe Kuhel | 4 |
| 1 | Dee Phillips | 4 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Estalella | 1 |
| 1 | Ford Garrison | 1 |
| 1 | Phil Weintraub | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dee Phillips | 5 |
| 2 | Roland Gladu | 4 |
| 3 | Red Barrett | 3 |
| 4 | Bobby Estalella | 2 |
| 4 | 13 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Garrison | 1 |
| 1 | Max Macon | 1 |
| 1 | Stan Musial | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Sanders | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Barrett | 0.67 |
| 1 | Joe Page | 0.67 |
| 3 | Don Black | 0.50 |
| 4 | Emmett O'Neill | 0.36 |
| 5 | Roger Wolff | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ace Adams | 1 |
| 1 | Red Barrett | 1 |
| 1 | Don Black | 1 |
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Barrett | 4 |
| 1 | Don Black | 4 |
| 1 | Emmett O'Neill | 4 |
| 1 | Joe Page | 4 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Polli | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixie Walker | .389 |
| 2 | Nick Etten | .386 |
| 3 | Jimmy Wasdell | .379 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | .371 |
| 5 | Joe Medwick | .366 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Spence | 5 |
| 2 | Danny Litwhiler | 4 |
| 2 | Howie Schultz | 4 |
| 2 | Pat Seerey | 4 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howie Schultz | 23 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 20 |
| 2 | Phil Weintraub | 20 |
| 4 | Ernie Lombardi | 17 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Gutteridge | 5 |
| 1 | Joe Kuhel | 5 |
| 1 | Tony Lupien | 5 |
| 1 | Wally Moses | 5 |
| 1 | Snuffy Stirnweiss | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Borowy | 0.70 |
| 2 | Bucky Walters | 0.92 |
| 3 | Red Munger | 1.03 |
| 4 | Max Lanier | 1.20 |
| 5 | Al Jurisich | 1.24 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Kramer | 5 |
| 1 | Max Lanier | 5 |
| 3 | Hank Borowy | 4 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 4 |
| 3 | Bucky Walters | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Kramer | 30 |
| 2 | Al Javery | 29 |
| 3 | Bill Voiselle | 25 |
| 4 | Max Lanier | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Caster | 3 |
| 1 | Ed Klieman | 3 |
| 3 | Cookie Cuccurullo | 2 |
| 3 | Harry Feldman | 2 |
| 3 | Jim Turner | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snuffy Stirnweiss | .422 |
| 2 | Dixie Walker | .400 |
| 3 | Phil Weintraub | .392 |
| 4 | Tommy Holmes | .383 |
| 5 | Bud Metheny | .375 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Litwhiler | 4 |
| 1 | Stan Spence | 4 |
| 3 | Ron Northey | 3 |
| 3 | Pat Seerey | 3 |
| 3 | Phil Weintraub | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Weintraub | 19 |
| 2 | Howie Schultz | 14 |
| 3 | George Myatt | 12 |
| 3 | Dee Phillips | 12 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Moses | 5 |
| 2 | Max Macon | 4 |
| 3 | Tony Lupien | 3 |
| 3 | Johnny Rucker | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Borowy | 0.44 |
| 2 | Bucky Walters | 0.67 |
| 3 | Al Gerheauser | 0.90 |
| 4 | Al Javery | 0.95 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Davis | 3 |
| 1 | Hal Gregg | 3 |
| 1 | Max Lanier | 3 |
| 1 | Gordon Maltzberger | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Javery | 21 |
| 2 | Jack Kramer | 18 |
| 3 | Tex Hughson | 14 |
| 3 | Eddie Lopat | 14 |
| 3 | Joe Page | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Klieman | 3 |
| 2 | George Caster | 2 |
| 2 | Cookie Cuccurullo | 2 |
| 2 | Jim Turner | 2 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .362 |
| 2 | Billy Herman | .331 |
| 3 | Walker Cooper | .323 |
| 4 | Dick Wakefield | .321 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .320 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rudy York | 35 |
| 2 | Bill Nicholson | 30 |
| 3 | Charlie Keller | 28 |
| 4 | Vern Stephens | 24 |
| 5 | Mel Ott | 21 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Nicholson | 129 |
| 2 | Rudy York | 124 |
| 3 | Nick Etten | 105 |
| 4 | Bob Elliott | 101 |
| 5 | Vern Stephens | 97 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Case | 62 |
| 2 | Wally Moses | 59 |
| 3 | Luke Appling | 25 |
| 3 | Thurman Tucker | 25 |
| 5 | Pete Fox | 21 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Lanier | 1.70 |
| 2 | Spud Chandler | 1.77 |
| 3 | Mickey Haefner | 2.13 |
| 4 | Harry Brecheen | 2.31 |
| 5 | Nate Andrews | 2.40 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmer Riddle | 21 |
| 2 | Mort Cooper | 20 |
| 2 | Max Lanier | 20 |
| 2 | Rip Sewell | 20 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 167 |
| 2 | Johnny Vander Meer | 161 |
| 3 | Al Javery | 154 |
| 4 | Hal Newhouser | 151 |
| 5 | Max Lanier | 136 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordon Maltzberger | 15 |
| 2 | George Caster | 10 |
| 2 | Joe Heving | 10 |
| 4 | Mace Brown | 9 |
| 5 | Johnny Murphy | 8 |