On This Day
Wednesday, May 18, 1949
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 18 | 9 | .667 | -- |
| Tigers | 15 | 12 | .556 | 3.0 |
| Senators | 15 | 14 | .517 | 4.0 |
| Athletics | 15 | 14 | .517 | 4.0 |
| White Sox | 14 | 14 | .500 | 4.5 |
| Red Sox | 12 | 13 | .480 | 5.0 |
| Indians | 10 | 12 | .455 | 5.5 |
| Browns | 9 | 20 | .310 | 10.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 16 | 11 | .593 | -- |
| Braves | 16 | 11 | .593 | 0.0 |
| Reds | 15 | 12 | .556 | 1.0 |
| Dodgers | 14 | 13 | .519 | 2.0 |
| Pirates | 13 | 15 | .464 | 3.5 |
| Phillies | 13 | 15 | .464 | 3.5 |
| Cardinals | 10 | 14 | .417 | 4.5 |
| Cubs | 10 | 16 | .385 | 5.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Kluszewski | 4 |
| 2 | Al Dark | 3 |
| 2 | Carl Furillo | 3 |
| 2 | Gordon Goldsberry | 3 |
| 2 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Henrich | 2 |
| 1 | Johnny Mize | 2 |
| 3 | Jimmy Bloodworth | 1 |
| 3 | Eddie Bockman | 1 |
| 3 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grady Hatton | 4 |
| 1 | Ray Mueller | 4 |
| 1 | Gus Zernial | 4 |
| 4 | Al Dark | 3 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Campbell | 1 |
| 1 | George Kell | 1 |
| 1 | Al Kozar | 1 |
| 1 | Buddy Lewis | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Calvert | 1.00 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bobby Shantz | 0.70 |
| 4 | Ellis Kinder | 0.64 |
| 5 | Harry Brecheen | 0.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Erautt | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Ferrick | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Hatten | 1 |
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 9 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 7 |
| 3 | Paul Calvert | 5 |
| 3 | Curt Simmons | 5 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugh Casey | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Zernial | .378 |
| 2 | Willard Marshall | .373 |
| 3 | Dale Mitchell | .365 |
| 4 | Dom DiMaggio | .362 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .359 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 9 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 8 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 8 |
| 4 | Roy Campanella | 7 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 31 |
| 2 | Vic Wertz | 28 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 27 |
| 4 | Sam Chapman | 25 |
| 4 | Hank Majeski | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 5 |
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Dillinger | 4 |
| 3 | Gene Hermanski | 4 |
| 3 | Whitey Lockman | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 1.41 |
| 2 | Rip Sewell | 1.74 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 2.05 |
| 4 | Mickey Haefner | 2.15 |
| 5 | Bill Werle | 2.29 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Branca | 6 |
| 2 | Mel Parnell | 5 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 5 |
| 2 | Virgil Trucks | 5 |
| 5 | 12 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Branca | 39 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 36 |
| 3 | Virgil Trucks | 33 |
| 4 | Mel Parnell | 32 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 32 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugh Casey | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Page | 3 |
| 1 | Dizzy Trout | 3 |
| 4 | Lou Brissie | 2 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Kluszewski | .421 |
| 1 | Gus Zernial | .421 |
| 3 | Willard Marshall | .410 |
| 4 | Dixie Walker | .407 |
| 5 | Eddie Robinson | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Mize | 7 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 5 |
| 2 | Dick Kokos | 5 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 5 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vic Wertz | 19 |
| 2 | Gil Hodges | 16 |
| 2 | Eddie Robinson | 16 |
| 4 | Johnny Mize | 15 |
| 4 | Ed Stevens | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gene Hermanski | 4 |
| 2 | Eddie Miksis | 3 |
| 2 | Duke Snider | 3 |
| 4 | Richie Ashburn | 2 |
| 4 | 12 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Benton | 1.13 |
| 2 | Mickey Haefner | 1.33 |
| 3 | Sheldon Jones | 1.38 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 1.38 |
| 5 | Bob Chipman | 1.42 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Gray | 3 |
| 1 | Mickey Haefner | 3 |
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 3 |
| 1 | Alex Kellner | 3 |
| 1 | Bill Wight | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 23 |
| 2 | Mel Parnell | 19 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 19 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 18 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 17 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Gumbert | 2 |
| 1 | Dizzy Trout | 2 |
| 1 | Ted Wilks | 2 |
| 4 | Al Benton | 1 |
| 4 | 18 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .360 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | .357 |
| 3 | Dale Mitchell | .346 |
| 4 | Al Dark | .336 |
| 5 | Lou Boudreau | .335 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Mize | 44 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 40 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 38 |
| 4 | Joe DiMaggio | 35 |
| 5 | Sid Gordon | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 150 |
| 2 | Joe DiMaggio | 138 |
| 3 | Johnny Mize | 134 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | 130 |
| 5 | Ralph Kiner | 126 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 30 |
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | 30 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | 27 |
| 4 | Pee Wee Reese | 25 |
| 5 | Stan Rojek | 24 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch Leonard | 2.44 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 2.60 |
| 3 | Preacher Roe | 2.61 |
| 4 | Hal Newhouser | 2.66 |
| 5 | Gene Bearden | 2.68 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 24 |
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 24 |
| 3 | Gene Bearden | 22 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 22 |
| 5 | Eddie Lopat | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 158 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 150 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 145 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 139 |
| 4 | Harry Brecheen | 139 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Gumbert | 17 |
| 2 | Joe Page | 15 |
| 3 | Ted Wilks | 14 |
| 4 | Russ Christopher | 13 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 9 |