On This Day
Thursday, May 9, 1946
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 20 | 3 | .870 | -- |
| Yankees | 15 | 7 | .682 | 4.5 |
| Tigers | 12 | 10 | .545 | 7.5 |
| Browns | 9 | 12 | .429 | 10.0 |
| Senators | 8 | 11 | .421 | 10.0 |
| White Sox | 7 | 11 | .389 | 10.5 |
| Indians | 6 | 13 | .316 | 12.0 |
| Athletics | 6 | 16 | .273 | 13.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 12 | 6 | .667 | -- |
| Dodgers | 11 | 7 | .611 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.5 |
| Giants | 10 | 10 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Cubs | 10 | 10 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Reds | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3.5 |
| Pirates | 9 | 11 | .450 | 4.0 |
| Phillies | 5 | 13 | .278 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Culberson | 3 |
| 1 | Russ Derry | 3 |
| 1 | Stew Hofferth | 3 |
| 1 | George Kell | 3 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Boudreau | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Doerr | 1 |
| 1 | Hank Edwards | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Graham | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Doerr | 3 |
| 1 | Grady Hatton | 3 |
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 3 |
| 1 | Max West | 3 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Holmes | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Hopp | 1 |
| 1 | Peanuts Lowrey | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Mayo | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Schmitz | 0.90 |
| 2 | Jean-Pierre Roy | 0.50 |
| 3 | Nels Potter | 0.40 |
| 3 | Bill Voiselle | 0.40 |
| 5 | Stubby Overmire | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Andrews | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Bagby | 1 |
| 1 | George Caster | 1 |
| 1 | Russ Christopher | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Schmitz | 9 |
| 2 | Bill Voiselle | 4 |
| 3 | Al Gettel | 3 |
| 3 | Steve Gromek | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mace Brown | 1 |
| 1 | Ed Heusser | 1 |
| 1 | Dizzy Trout | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Pesky | .427 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | .424 |
| 3 | Dario Lodigiani | .400 |
| 3 | Pee Wee Reese | .400 |
| 5 | Dom DiMaggio | .386 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Chapman | 5 |
| 1 | Joe DiMaggio | 5 |
| 1 | Johnny Mize | 5 |
| 1 | Ted Williams | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Doerr | 28 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 26 |
| 3 | Nick Etten | 17 |
| 3 | Rudy York | 17 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Reiser | 7 |
| 2 | Bert Haas | 5 |
| 3 | Johnny Hopp | 4 |
| 3 | Phil Rizzuto | 4 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Lanier | 0.50 |
| 2 | Spud Chandler | 0.60 |
| 3 | Johnny Schmitz | 0.83 |
| 4 | Al Jurisich | 1.19 |
| 5 | Bill Bevens | 1.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spud Chandler | 5 |
| 1 | Mickey Harris | 5 |
| 3 | Joe Dobson | 4 |
| 3 | Max Lanier | 4 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 59 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 34 |
| 3 | Tex Hughson | 30 |
| 4 | Spud Chandler | 29 |
| 4 | Mickey Harris | 29 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Haynes | 2 |
| 2 | Red Barrett | 1 |
| 2 | Herman Besse | 1 |
| 2 | Hi Bithorn | 1 |
| 2 | 18 others tied | 1 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Appling | .477 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | .469 |
| 3 | Pee Wee Reese | .459 |
| 4 | Johnny Pesky | .456 |
| 5 | Dario Lodigiani | .452 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Chapman | 4 |
| 1 | Johnny Mize | 4 |
| 1 | Ted Williams | 4 |
| 4 | Joe DiMaggio | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Doerr | 20 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 18 |
| 3 | Tommy Henrich | 12 |
| 3 | Rudy York | 12 |
| 5 | Grady Hatton | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Rizzuto | 4 |
| 2 | Bert Haas | 3 |
| 2 | Peanuts Lowrey | 3 |
| 4 | George Case | 2 |
| 4 | 11 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Wolff | 0.48 |
| 2 | Dave Koslo | 0.50 |
| 3 | Spud Chandler | 0.67 |
| 4 | Johnny Schmitz | 0.68 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spud Chandler | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Dobson | 3 |
| 1 | Dave Ferriss | 3 |
| 1 | Mickey Harris | 3 |
| 5 | 21 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 39 |
| 2 | Joe Dobson | 20 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 19 |
| 3 | Dizzy Trout | 19 |
| 5 | Tex Hughson | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herman Besse | 1 |
| 1 | Hi Bithorn | 1 |
| 1 | Mace Brown | 1 |
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Cavarretta | .361 |
| 2 | Tommy Holmes | .343 |
| 3 | Goody Rosen | .325 |
| 4 | Stan Hack | .318 |
| 5 | Augie Galan | .314 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Holmes | 28 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 23 |
| 2 | Chuck Workman | 23 |
| 4 | Whitey Kurowski | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixie Walker | 125 |
| 2 | Tommy Holmes | 118 |
| 3 | Andy Pafko | 117 |
| 4 | Nick Etten | 115 |
| 5 | Buster Adams | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snuffy Stirnweiss | 32 |
| 2 | George Myatt | 24 |
| 2 | Red Schoendienst | 24 |
| 4 | Johnny Barrett | 22 |
| 4 | George Case | 22 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 1.86 |
| 2 | Roger Wolff | 2.12 |
| 3 | Dutch Leonard | 2.18 |
| 4 | Nels Potter | 2.50 |
| 5 | Al Hollingsworth | 2.55 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 27 |
| 2 | Red Barrett | 23 |
| 3 | Dave Ferriss | 22 |
| 3 | Hank Wyse | 22 |
| 5 | Roger Wolff | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 223 |
| 2 | Preacher Roe | 148 |
| 3 | Bobo Newsom | 143 |
| 4 | Nels Potter | 128 |
| 5 | Hal Gregg | 126 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Karl | 15 |
| 2 | Ace Adams | 11 |
| 3 | Jim Turner | 9 |
| 4 | Xavier Rescigno | 8 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |