On This Day
Friday, May 16, 1947
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 15 | 8 | .652 | -- |
| Red Sox | 15 | 10 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Indians | 10 | 9 | .526 | 3.0 |
| White Sox | 12 | 12 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Yankees | 10 | 11 | .476 | 4.0 |
| Athletics | 11 | 13 | .458 | 4.5 |
| Senators | 9 | 11 | .450 | 4.5 |
| Browns | 8 | 16 | .333 | 7.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 14 | 10 | .583 | -- |
| Braves | 14 | 11 | .560 | 0.5 |
| Giants | 12 | 10 | .545 | 1.0 |
| Dodgers | 13 | 11 | .542 | 1.0 |
| Pirates | 10 | 10 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 12 | 13 | .480 | 2.5 |
| Reds | 12 | 15 | .444 | 3.5 |
| Cardinals | 8 | 15 | .348 | 5.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmer Valo | 4 |
| 1 | Johnny Wyrostek | 4 |
| 3 | Ray Lamanno | 3 |
| 3 | Paul Lehner | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Lehner | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Mize | 1 |
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 1 |
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 1 |
| 1 | Ted Williams | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Lehner | 4 |
| 1 | Ted Williams | 4 |
| 1 | Johnny Wyrostek | 4 |
| 4 | George Binks | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nanny Fernandez | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Gordon | 1 |
| 1 | Phil Masi | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Miller | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Masterson | 1.25 |
| 2 | Ralph Branca | 1.00 |
| 3 | Red Munger | 0.43 |
| 4 | Monty Kennedy | 0.33 |
| 5 | Kirby Higbe | 0.27 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Branca | 1 |
| 1 | Al Brazle | 1 |
| 1 | Fritz Dorish | 1 |
| 1 | Monty Kennedy | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Munger | 6 |
| 2 | Walt Masterson | 5 |
| 3 | Ralph Branca | 4 |
| 3 | Monty Kennedy | 4 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugh Casey | 1 |
| 1 | Tommy Hughes | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Mullin | .429 |
| 2 | Bob Dillinger | .366 |
| 3 | Lou Boudreau | .362 |
| 4 | George McQuinn | .358 |
| 5 | Dixie Walker | .357 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Mize | 10 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 8 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 8 |
| 4 | Eddie Miller | 7 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 28 |
| 2 | Bobby Doerr | 21 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 21 |
| 4 | Bob Elliott | 20 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | 6 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
| 2 | Mickey Vernon | 4 |
| 2 | Taffy Wright | 4 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 1.37 |
| 2 | Dizzy Trout | 1.57 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 1.67 |
| 4 | Thornton Lee | 1.85 |
| 5 | Johnny Schmitz | 1.94 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schoolboy Rowe | 6 |
| 2 | Fred Hutchinson | 5 |
| 2 | Dutch Leonard | 5 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 5 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 44 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 40 |
| 3 | Ewell Blackwell | 29 |
| 3 | Ralph Branca | 29 |
| 5 | Phil Marchildon | 27 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugh Casey | 5 |
| 2 | Fred Sanford | 3 |
| 3 | Tiny Bonham | 2 |
| 3 | Russ Christopher | 2 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Mullin | .468 |
| 2 | Harry Walker | .429 |
| 3 | Johnny Mize | .412 |
| 4 | Lou Boudreau | .394 |
| 5 | Andy Pafko | .383 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 6 |
| 2 | Joe Gordon | 5 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 5 |
| 4 | Pat Mullin | 4 |
| 4 | Ron Northey | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 19 |
| 2 | Willard Marshall | 15 |
| 3 | Bobby Doerr | 14 |
| 4 | Pat Seerey | 13 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Binks | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | 3 |
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 3 |
| 4 | Floyd Baker | 2 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Masterson | 0.50 |
| 2 | Dizzy Trout | 0.86 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 1.04 |
| 4 | Joe Haynes | 1.56 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 3 |
| 1 | Fred Hutchinson | 3 |
| 1 | Dutch Leonard | 3 |
| 1 | Schoolboy Rowe | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 24 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 21 |
| 3 | Ralph Branca | 17 |
| 3 | Red Munger | 17 |
| 5 | Thornton Lee | 15 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Gumbert | 2 |
| 1 | Earl Johnson | 2 |
| 1 | Gordon Maltzberger | 2 |
| 1 | Ken Trinkle | 2 |
| 5 | 14 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Vernon | .341 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .340 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | .332 |
| 4 | George Kell | .321 |
| 5 | Dixie Walker | .318 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Greenberg | 44 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 40 |
| 3 | Charlie Keller | 31 |
| 4 | Pat Seerey | 30 |
| 5 | Johnny Mize | 25 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enos Slaughter | 126 |
| 2 | Hank Greenberg | 121 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | 118 |
| 4 | Rudy York | 117 |
| 5 | Dixie Walker | 114 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Reiser | 25 |
| 2 | George Case | 24 |
| 3 | Bert Haas | 19 |
| 3 | Johnny Hopp | 19 |
| 5 | Bobby Adams | 18 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 2.20 |
| 2 | Jesse Flores | 2.22 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 2.23 |
| 4 | Harry Brecheen | 2.25 |
| 5 | Dizzy Trout | 2.27 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 26 |
| 2 | Dave Ferriss | 23 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 23 |
| 4 | Johnny Sain | 20 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 321 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 274 |
| 3 | Fred Hutchinson | 159 |
| 4 | Virgil Trucks | 150 |
| 5 | Dizzy Trout | 149 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugh Casey | 10 |
| 1 | Bob Klinger | 10 |
| 3 | Earl Caldwell | 8 |
| 3 | Tom Ferrick | 8 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 6 |