On This Day
Thursday, July 14, 1949
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 51 | 27 | .654 | -- |
| Indians | 45 | 32 | .584 | 5.5 |
| Athletics | 44 | 36 | .550 | 8.0 |
| Red Sox | 43 | 36 | .544 | 8.5 |
| Tigers | 41 | 40 | .506 | 11.5 |
| Senators | 33 | 43 | .434 | 17.0 |
| White Sox | 34 | 47 | .420 | 18.5 |
| Browns | 24 | 54 | .308 | 27.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 48 | 31 | .608 | -- |
| Cardinals | 47 | 33 | .588 | 1.5 |
| Braves | 43 | 37 | .538 | 5.5 |
| Phillies | 42 | 38 | .525 | 6.5 |
| Giants | 39 | 38 | .506 | 8.0 |
| Pirates | 35 | 43 | .449 | 12.5 |
| Reds | 31 | 46 | .403 | 16.0 |
| Cubs | 31 | 50 | .383 | 18.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dom DiMaggio | 3 |
| 1 | Stan Musial | 3 |
| 1 | Johnny Pesky | 3 |
| 1 | Gene Woodling | 3 |
| 5 | 24 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Boone | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Doby | 1 |
| 1 | Del Ennis | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Hopp | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Snider | 4 |
| 2 | Ray Boone | 3 |
| 2 | Johnny Hopp | 3 |
| 2 | George Metkovich | 3 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Appling | 1 |
| 1 | Al Evans | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Kennedy | 1 |
| 1 | Sam Mele | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 1.67 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 1.00 |
| 3 | Max Lanier | 0.67 |
| 4 | Howie Fox | 0.50 |
| 4 | Dutch Leonard | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Dobson | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Heintzelman | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 10 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 7 |
| 3 | Vern Bickford | 6 |
| 3 | Alex Kellner | 6 |
| 5 | Art Houtteman | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | .362 |
| 2 | George Kell | .344 |
| 3 | Dom DiMaggio | .341 |
| 4 | Red Schoendienst | .331 |
| 5 | Ralph Kiner | .330 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 23 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 20 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 20 |
| 4 | Eddie Joost | 18 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 16 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 87 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 86 |
| 3 | Vic Wertz | 81 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | 66 |
| 5 | Gil Hodges | 65 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 20 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 15 |
| 3 | Bob Dillinger | 9 |
| 4 | Gil Coan | 8 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Koslo | 1.83 |
| 2 | Gerry Staley | 2.42 |
| 3 | Bob Chipman | 2.51 |
| 4 | Ken Heintzelman | 2.52 |
| 5 | Howie Pollet | 2.60 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 13 |
| 2 | Alex Kellner | 12 |
| 3 | Vern Bickford | 11 |
| 3 | Ken Heintzelman | 11 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 11 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 99 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 76 |
| 3 | Lou Brissie | 75 |
| 4 | Vic Raschi | 70 |
| 5 | Vern Bickford | 69 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 9 |
| 2 | Nels Potter | 7 |
| 3 | Ted Wilks | 6 |
| 4 | Al Benton | 4 |
| 4 | Hugh Casey | 4 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Mize | .525 |
| 2 | Lou Boudreau | .468 |
| 3 | Harry Walker | .418 |
| 4 | Willard Marshall | .415 |
| 5 | Hank Sauer | .411 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Graham | 6 |
| 2 | Sam Chapman | 5 |
| 2 | Walker Cooper | 5 |
| 2 | Hank Sauer | 5 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 16 |
| 2 | Sam Chapman | 15 |
| 3 | Phil Cavarretta | 14 |
| 3 | George Metkovich | 14 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
| 2 | Gil Coan | 3 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 3 |
| 4 | Jerry Coleman | 2 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 0.50 |
| 2 | Erv Palica | 0.56 |
| 3 | Allie Reynolds | 1.13 |
| 4 | Howie Pollet | 1.29 |
| 5 | Ken Heintzelman | 1.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Heintzelman | 3 |
| 1 | Art Houtteman | 3 |
| 1 | Erv Palica | 3 |
| 4 | Vern Bickford | 2 |
| 4 | 19 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 19 |
| 2 | Art Houtteman | 17 |
| 3 | Allie Reynolds | 15 |
| 4 | Joe Hatten | 13 |
| 4 | Vic Raschi | 13 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monk Dubiel | 2 |
| 1 | Satchel Paige | 2 |
| 1 | Nels Potter | 2 |
| 4 | Jack Banta | 1 |
| 4 | 16 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | .388 |
| 2 | Johnny Pesky | .380 |
| 3 | Dom DiMaggio | .377 |
| 4 | Hank Sauer | .364 |
| 5 | Lou Boudreau | .360 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 11 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 9 |
| 3 | Sam Chapman | 7 |
| 3 | Walker Cooper | 7 |
| 3 | Dino Restelli | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 33 |
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 33 |
| 1 | Ted Williams | 33 |
| 4 | Vic Wertz | 32 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 9 |
| 2 | Gil Coan | 4 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 4 |
| 4 | Luke Appling | 3 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerry Staley | 1.88 |
| 2 | Dave Koslo | 2.14 |
| 3 | Allie Reynolds | 2.25 |
| 4 | Ken Heintzelman | 2.28 |
| 5 | Tiny Bonham | 2.31 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiny Bonham | 5 |
| 1 | Bob Feller | 5 |
| 1 | Ken Heintzelman | 5 |
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 5 |
| 1 | Howie Pollet | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 29 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 29 |
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 29 |
| 4 | Vern Bickford | 28 |
| 4 | Bob Feller | 28 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monk Dubiel | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Page | 3 |
| 1 | Nels Potter | 3 |
| 1 | Gerry Staley | 3 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Mitchell | .339 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | .336 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | .329 |
| 4 | Enos Slaughter | .327 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 40 |
| 2 | Johnny Mize | 36 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 34 |
| 4 | Tommy Henrich | 32 |
| 4 | Vern Stephens | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 150 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 141 |
| 3 | Hank Majeski | 119 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | 117 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 114 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 39 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 33 |
| 3 | Bob Dillinger | 27 |
| 4 | Gene Hermanski | 19 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 18 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preacher Roe | 2.56 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 2.79 |
| 3 | Dave Koslo | 2.91 |
| 4 | Hal Newhouser | 2.94 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 2.96 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 22 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 22 |
| 3 | Johnny Sain | 19 |
| 4 | Gene Bearden | 18 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 159 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 139 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 138 |
| 4 | Rex Barney | 136 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 130 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 13 |
| 2 | Ted Wilks | 12 |
| 3 | Harry Gumbert | 9 |
| 4 | Nels Potter | 8 |
| 5 | Hank Behrman | 7 |