On This Day
Sunday, May 8, 1949
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 15 | 4 | .789 | -- |
| Indians | 9 | 6 | .600 | 4.0 |
| Tigers | 10 | 7 | .588 | 4.0 |
| White Sox | 10 | 10 | .500 | 5.5 |
| Senators | 10 | 11 | .476 | 6.0 |
| Athletics | 10 | 11 | .476 | 6.0 |
| Red Sox | 8 | 9 | .471 | 6.0 |
| Browns | 3 | 17 | .150 | 12.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 12 | 7 | .632 | -- |
| Dodgers | 11 | 8 | .579 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 11 | 9 | .550 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 10 | 11 | .476 | 3.0 |
| Reds | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3.0 |
| Pirates | 9 | 11 | .450 | 3.5 |
| Cardinals | 7 | 10 | .412 | 4.0 |
| Cubs | 7 | 10 | .412 | 4.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 6 |
| 2 | Cass Michaels | 5 |
| 2 | Gus Zernial | 5 |
| 4 | Al Dark | 4 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Kokos | 2 |
| 2 | Jimmy Bloodworth | 1 |
| 2 | Bobby Doerr | 1 |
| 2 | Bob Elliott | 1 |
| 2 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Elliott | 5 |
| 1 | Bill Nicholson | 5 |
| 3 | Yogi Berra | 4 |
| 3 | Danny Murtaugh | 4 |
| 3 | Ed Stevens | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Dente | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Dobson | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Groth | 1 |
| 1 | Cliff Mapes | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 0.62 |
| 2 | Tommy Byrne | 0.57 |
| 3 | Curt Simmons | 0.50 |
| 4 | Howie Judson | 0.40 |
| 5 | Ray Scarborough | 0.36 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Byrne | 1 |
| 1 | Hugh Casey | 1 |
| 1 | Cliff Chambers | 1 |
| 1 | Randy Gumpert | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 5 |
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 5 |
| 3 | Tommy Byrne | 4 |
| 3 | Howie Judson | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Fowler | 1 |
| 1 | Tex Hughson | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Muncrief | 1 |
| 1 | Elmer Riddle | 1 |
| 1 | Preacher Roe | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Walker | .377 |
| 2 | Roy Campanella | .375 |
| 3 | Ralph Kiner | .370 |
| 4 | Whitey Lockman | .368 |
| 5 | Willard Marshall | .367 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Graham | 7 |
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 7 |
| 3 | Sid Gordon | 6 |
| 4 | Joe Gordon | 5 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 23 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 22 |
| 3 | Johnny Groth | 21 |
| 4 | Roy Campanella | 18 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 17 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Lockman | 4 |
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 4 |
| 4 | Eddie Bockman | 3 |
| 4 | Birdie Tebbetts | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dizzy Trout | 1.35 |
| 2 | Mel Parnell | 1.45 |
| 3 | Rip Sewell | 1.50 |
| 4 | Bill Werle | 1.69 |
| 5 | Tommy Byrne | 1.74 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Branca | 4 |
| 1 | Clint Hartung | 4 |
| 1 | Ken Heintzelman | 4 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 4 |
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 29 |
| 2 | Ralph Branca | 26 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
| 3 | Virgil Trucks | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 3 |
| 2 | Hugh Casey | 2 |
| 2 | Max Surkont | 2 |
| 2 | Ken Trinkle | 2 |
| 2 | Dizzy Trout | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .365 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | .361 |
| 3 | Dale Mitchell | .345 |
| 4 | Lou Boudreau | .343 |
| 5 | Richie Ashburn | .332 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 41 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 40 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 39 |
| 4 | Joe DiMaggio | 36 |
| 5 | Joe Gordon | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 151 |
| 2 | Joe DiMaggio | 144 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | 134 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 130 |
| 5 | Johnny Mize | 129 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 33 |
| 2 | Bob Dillinger | 29 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | 26 |
| 4 | Pee Wee Reese | 25 |
| 5 | Stan Rojek | 24 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preacher Roe | 2.48 |
| 2 | Gene Bearden | 2.55 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 2.57 |
| 4 | Dutch Leonard | 2.60 |
| 5 | Johnny Sain | 2.77 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 25 |
| 2 | Gene Bearden | 23 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 23 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 23 |
| 5 | Harry Brecheen | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 158 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 155 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 149 |
| 4 | Harry Brecheen | 145 |
| 5 | Vic Raschi | 137 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Gumbert | 17 |
| 2 | Russ Christopher | 16 |
| 2 | Joe Page | 16 |
| 4 | Ted Wilks | 13 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 9 |