On This Day
Friday, May 21, 1948
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 16 | 7 | .696 | -- |
| Athletics | 17 | 9 | .654 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 15 | 10 | .600 | 2.0 |
| Tigers | 14 | 15 | .483 | 5.0 |
| Browns | 11 | 12 | .478 | 5.0 |
| Red Sox | 12 | 14 | .462 | 5.5 |
| Senators | 11 | 15 | .423 | 6.5 |
| White Sox | 5 | 19 | .208 | 11.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 16 | 8 | .667 | -- |
| Giants | 14 | 11 | .560 | 2.5 |
| Pirates | 15 | 12 | .556 | 2.5 |
| Braves | 14 | 12 | .538 | 3.0 |
| Phillies | 14 | 13 | .519 | 3.5 |
| Cubs | 11 | 14 | .440 | 5.5 |
| Dodgers | 11 | 16 | .407 | 6.5 |
| Reds | 10 | 19 | .345 | 8.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Gustine | 5 |
| 2 | Hank Schenz | 4 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 4 |
| 4 | Dom DiMaggio | 3 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarence Maddern | 2 |
| 2 | Larry Doby | 1 |
| 2 | Frankie Gustine | 1 |
| 2 | Les Layton | 1 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarence Maddern | 4 |
| 2 | Matt Batts | 3 |
| 2 | Hank Majeski | 3 |
| 2 | Eddie Waitkus | 3 |
| 2 | Max West | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Russell | 1 |
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Whitman | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 1.00 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bill Wight | 0.57 |
| 4 | Sam Zoldak | 0.44 |
| 5 | Ray Scarborough | 0.40 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Coleman | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Dobson | 1 |
| 1 | Fritz Ostermueller | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Schmitz | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 9 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 6 |
| 3 | Joe Dobson | 5 |
| 3 | Tom Ferrick | 5 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Gregg | 1 |
| 1 | Nels Potter | 1 |
| 1 | Al Widmar | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankie Gustine | .425 |
| 2 | Lou Boudreau | .422 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .408 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | .389 |
| 5 | Carl Furillo | .388 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Keltner | 12 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 9 |
| 2 | Hank Sauer | 9 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | 8 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 33 |
| 2 | Hank Majeski | 27 |
| 3 | Ken Keltner | 26 |
| 4 | Joe DiMaggio | 25 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 6 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 5 |
| 2 | Mickey Vernon | 5 |
| 4 | Gil Coan | 4 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Heintzelman | 0.34 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 0.64 |
| 3 | Dave Koslo | 1.09 |
| 4 | Johnny Schmitz | 1.68 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 1.79 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 5 |
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 5 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 4 |
| 3 | Joe Coleman | 4 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 33 |
| 1 | Johnny Schmitz | 33 |
| 3 | Virgil Trucks | 32 |
| 4 | Harry Brecheen | 31 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 29 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Christopher | 4 |
| 1 | Joe Page | 4 |
| 1 | Ken Trinkle | 4 |
| 4 | Hugh Casey | 2 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .447 |
| 2 | Eddie Waitkus | .435 |
| 3 | Enos Slaughter | .432 |
| 4 | Jerry Priddy | .426 |
| 5 | Johnny Blatnik | .422 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Keltner | 6 |
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 6 |
| 3 | Larry Doby | 4 |
| 3 | Joe Gordon | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vic Wertz | 18 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 17 |
| 3 | Joe Gordon | 16 |
| 4 | Nippy Jones | 15 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 5 |
| 2 | Danny Murtaugh | 4 |
| 2 | Mickey Vernon | 4 |
| 4 | Bob Dillinger | 3 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 0.53 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 0.99 |
| 3 | Johnny Sain | 1.00 |
| 4 | Gene Bearden | 1.02 |
| 5 | Vic Raschi | 1.07 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howie Pollet | 4 |
| 2 | Joe Coleman | 3 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 3 |
| 2 | Russ Meyer | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 22 |
| 2 | Johnny Schmitz | 19 |
| 3 | Russ Meyer | 17 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 16 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 15 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russ Christopher | 3 |
| 2 | Steve Gromek | 2 |
| 2 | Stubby Overmire | 2 |
| 2 | Ken Trinkle | 2 |
| 5 | 14 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | .352 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .351 |
| 3 | Harry Walker | .338 |
| 4 | George Kell | .328 |
| 5 | Johnny Pesky | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 57 |
| 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 | 140 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 134 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | 122 |
| 4 | Walker Cooper | 116 |
| 5 | Joe DiMaggio | 108 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | 32 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 25 |
| 3 | Dave Philley | 16 |
| 4 | Pete Reiser | 14 |
| 4 | Earl Torgeson | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 2.43 |
| 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 | 152 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 145 |
| 5 | Johnny Sain | 135 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 21 |
| 2 | Ed Klieman | 16 |
| 3 | Hugh Casey | 14 |
| 4 | Russ Christopher | 13 |
| 5 | Ken Trinkle | 11 |