On This Day
Wednesday, May 19, 1948
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 15 | 6 | .714 | -- |
| Athletics | 16 | 8 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 14 | 9 | .609 | 2.0 |
| Tigers | 13 | 14 | .481 | 5.0 |
| Senators | 11 | 13 | .458 | 5.5 |
| Red Sox | 11 | 13 | .458 | 5.5 |
| Browns | 9 | 12 | .429 | 6.0 |
| White Sox | 4 | 18 | .182 | 11.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 15 | 7 | .682 | -- |
| Giants | 14 | 9 | .609 | 1.5 |
| Braves | 13 | 11 | .542 | 3.0 |
| Phillies | 14 | 12 | .538 | 3.0 |
| Pirates | 13 | 12 | .520 | 3.5 |
| Dodgers | 11 | 14 | .440 | 5.5 |
| Cubs | 9 | 14 | .391 | 6.5 |
| Reds | 9 | 19 | .321 | 9.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | 5 |
| 2 | Eddie Waitkus | 4 |
| 3 | Luke Appling | 3 |
| 3 | Lou Boudreau | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Holmes | 1 |
| 1 | Whitey Lockman | 1 |
| 1 | Pat Mullin | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Rigney | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nippy Jones | 4 |
| 2 | Yogi Berra | 3 |
| 2 | Whitey Kurowski | 3 |
| 2 | Ralph LaPointe | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Boudreau | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | 1 |
| 1 | Jake Early | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 1.00 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 0.67 |
| 3 | Larry Jansen | 0.62 |
| 4 | Vern Bickford | 0.44 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Feller | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 6 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 5 |
| 3 | Vern Bickford | 4 |
| 3 | Bob Feller | 4 |
| 3 | Nels Potter | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Boudreau | .439 |
| 2 | Carl Furillo | .400 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .393 |
| 4 | Frankie Gustine | .389 |
| 5 | Al Zarilla | .380 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Keltner | 12 |
| 2 | Hank Sauer | 9 |
| 3 | Ralph Kiner | 8 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | 7 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 30 |
| 2 | Ken Keltner | 24 |
| 2 | Hank Majeski | 24 |
| 4 | Hank Sauer | 23 |
| 5 | Ralph Kiner | 22 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 6 |
| 2 | Mickey Vernon | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Dillinger | 4 |
| 3 | Bert Haas | 4 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Heintzelman | 0.34 |
| 2 | Dave Koslo | 0.35 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 0.75 |
| 4 | Carl Scheib | 1.29 |
| 5 | Russ Meyer | 1.45 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 5 |
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 5 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 4 |
| 3 | Harry Gumbert | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 33 |
| 2 | Virgil Trucks | 32 |
| 3 | Johnny Schmitz | 30 |
| 4 | Lou Brissie | 29 |
| 5 | Hal Newhouser | 27 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Christopher | 4 |
| 1 | Joe Page | 4 |
| 1 | Ken Trinkle | 4 |
| 4 | Hugh Casey | 2 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Blatnik | .465 |
| 2 | Enos Slaughter | .429 |
| 3 | Lou Boudreau | .422 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | .421 |
| 5 | Eddie Waitkus | .419 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Keltner | 7 |
| 2 | Joe Gordon | 5 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 5 |
| 4 | Larry Doby | 3 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vic Wertz | 17 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 15 |
| 3 | Joe Gordon | 14 |
| 3 | Ken Keltner | 14 |
| 3 | Hank Majeski | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 5 |
| 2 | Danny Murtaugh | 4 |
| 2 | Mickey Vernon | 4 |
| 4 | Bob Dillinger | 3 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Meyer | 0.47 |
| 2 | Curt Simmons | 0.53 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 0.55 |
| 4 | Howie Pollet | 0.92 |
| 5 | Gene Bearden | 1.02 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 3 |
| 1 | Walt Masterson | 3 |
| 1 | Howie Pollet | 3 |
| 4 | Gene Bearden | 2 |
| 4 | 19 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 16 |
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 16 |
| 1 | Johnny Schmitz | 16 |
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 16 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 15 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Christopher | 3 |
| 2 | Steve Gromek | 2 |
| 2 | Stubby Overmire | 2 |
| 2 | Joe Page | 2 |
| 2 | Ken Trinkle | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | .350 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .346 |
| 3 | Harry Walker | .344 |
| 4 | Barney McCosky | .327 |
| 5 | George Kell | .325 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 56 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 46 |
| 3 | Walker Cooper | 36 |
| 4 | Willard Marshall | 31 |
| 5 | Ted Williams | 30 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 139 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 133 |
| 3 | Walker Cooper | 120 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | 120 |
| 5 | Bob Elliott | 107 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | 32 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 25 |
| 3 | Dave Philley | 19 |
| 4 | Pete Reiser | 14 |
| 5 | Earl Torgeson | 13 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 2.48 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 2.60 |
| 3 | Bob Feller | 2.67 |
| 4 | Dutch Leonard | 2.73 |
| 5 | Blix Donnelly | 2.81 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 23 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 21 |
| 2 | Johnny Sain | 21 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 20 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 181 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 170 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 153 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 145 |
| 5 | Johnny Sain | 137 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 21 |
| 2 | Ed Klieman | 17 |
| 3 | Hugh Casey | 14 |
| 3 | Russ Christopher | 14 |
| 5 | Ken Trinkle | 11 |