On This Day
Monday, August 1, 1949
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 60 | 35 | .632 | -- |
| Indians | 56 | 40 | .583 | 4.5 |
| Red Sox | 55 | 43 | .561 | 6.5 |
| Tigers | 54 | 46 | .540 | 8.5 |
| Athletics | 53 | 46 | .535 | 9.0 |
| White Sox | 41 | 57 | .418 | 20.5 |
| Senators | 36 | 59 | .379 | 24.0 |
| Browns | 34 | 63 | .351 | 27.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 58 | 38 | .604 | -- |
| Dodgers | 57 | 38 | .600 | 0.5 |
| Braves | 52 | 46 | .531 | 7.0 |
| Giants | 50 | 46 | .521 | 8.0 |
| Phillies | 50 | 47 | .515 | 8.5 |
| Pirates | 45 | 50 | .474 | 12.5 |
| Reds | 38 | 58 | .396 | 20.0 |
| Cubs | 36 | 63 | .364 | 23.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Thomson | 4 |
| 2 | Bob Dillinger | 3 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 3 |
| 2 | Paul Lehner | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Elliott | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Hegan | 1 |
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 1 |
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Sauer | 4 |
| 2 | Ray Mueller | 3 |
| 3 | Bob Elliott | 2 |
| 3 | Sid Gordon | 2 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Branca | 0.67 |
| 2 | Ray Scarborough | 0.55 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 0.44 |
| 4 | Harry Brecheen | 0.40 |
| 5 | Mel Parnell | 0.36 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Branca | 1 |
| 1 | Karl Drews | 1 |
| 1 | Clint Hartung | 1 |
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 1 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Scarborough | 6 |
| 2 | Ralph Branca | 4 |
| 2 | Mel Parnell | 4 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 4 |
| 5 | Clint Hartung | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | .367 |
| 2 | Dom DiMaggio | .342 |
| 3 | George Kell | .341 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | .340 |
| 5 | Enos Slaughter | .330 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 27 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 26 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 25 |
| 4 | Sid Gordon | 23 |
| 5 | Hank Sauer | 22 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 105 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 104 |
| 3 | Vic Wertz | 91 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | 82 |
| 5 | Gil Hodges | 76 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 25 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 18 |
| 3 | Gene Hermanski | 10 |
| 4 | Bob Dillinger | 9 |
| 4 | Duke Snider | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Koslo | 2.31 |
| 2 | Ken Heintzelman | 2.48 |
| 3 | Howie Pollet | 2.55 |
| 4 | Gerry Staley | 2.60 |
| 5 | Vic Raschi | 2.72 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 15 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 15 |
| 3 | Alex Kellner | 14 |
| 4 | Ken Heintzelman | 13 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 13 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 109 |
| 2 | Hal Newhouser | 89 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 89 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 83 |
| 5 | Joe Coleman | 82 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 12 |
| 2 | Nels Potter | 7 |
| 3 | Al Benton | 6 |
| 3 | Ted Wilks | 6 |
| 5 | Hugh Casey | 5 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enos Slaughter | .464 |
| 2 | Johnny Groth | .451 |
| 3 | Luke Appling | .420 |
| 4 | Whitey Lockman | .414 |
| 5 | Johnny Hopp | .411 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Elliott | 6 |
| 1 | Sid Gordon | 6 |
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 6 |
| 4 | Bobby Thomson | 5 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Sievers | 19 |
| 2 | Johnny Groth | 18 |
| 2 | Bobby Thomson | 18 |
| 4 | Bobby Doerr | 17 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 17 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Jeffcoat | 4 |
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
| 3 | Pee Wee Reese | 3 |
| 3 | Phil Rizzuto | 3 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Hutchinson | 0.36 |
| 2 | Kirby Higbe | 0.93 |
| 3 | Mike Garcia | 1.04 |
| 3 | Mickey McDermott | 1.04 |
| 5 | Russ Meyer | 1.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 3 |
| 1 | Fred Hutchinson | 3 |
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 3 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 3 |
| 5 | 29 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 23 |
| 2 | Ralph Branca | 18 |
| 2 | Mickey McDermott | 18 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 16 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 15 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 3 |
| 2 | Al Benton | 2 |
| 2 | Walt Masterson | 2 |
| 4 | Bob Chesnes | 1 |
| 4 | 16 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Appling | .414 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | .390 |
| 3 | Larry Doby | .388 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | .386 |
| 5 | Don Kolloway | .372 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 11 |
| 2 | Sid Gordon | 10 |
| 3 | Walker Cooper | 9 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 8 |
| 4 | Vern Stephens | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 31 |
| 2 | Sam Chapman | 30 |
| 2 | Roy Sievers | 30 |
| 4 | Walker Cooper | 29 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 29 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 8 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 6 |
| 3 | Hal Jeffcoat | 5 |
| 4 | Gene Hermanski | 4 |
| 4 | Dave Philley | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Garcia | 1.11 |
| 1 | Fred Hutchinson | 1.11 |
| 3 | Mickey McDermott | 1.29 |
| 4 | Ken Heintzelman | 1.66 |
| 5 | Eddie Lopat | 1.69 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erv Palica | 5 |
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 5 |
| 3 | Al Brazle | 4 |
| 3 | Bob Feller | 4 |
| 3 | 10 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 34 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 26 |
| 3 | Mickey McDermott | 25 |
| 4 | Ted Gray | 24 |
| 5 | Alex Kellner | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Satchel Paige | 4 |
| 2 | Joe Page | 3 |
| 3 | Al Benton | 2 |
| 3 | Monk Dubiel | 2 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Dillinger | .348 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | .342 |
| 3 | Enos Slaughter | .337 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | .335 |
| 5 | Dale Mitchell | .327 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 39 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 35 |
| 3 | Sid Gordon | 33 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 33 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 154 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 150 |
| 3 | Ralph Kiner | 117 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | 116 |
| 5 | Jackie Robinson | 114 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 41 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 36 |
| 3 | Gene Hermanski | 20 |
| 4 | Bob Dillinger | 18 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preacher Roe | 2.48 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 2.90 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 2.91 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 2.97 |
| 5 | Ken Heintzelman | 2.99 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 23 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 22 |
| 3 | Howie Pollet | 20 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 20 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 150 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 141 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 140 |
| 4 | Hal Newhouser | 139 |
| 5 | Bob Lemon | 131 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 16 |
| 2 | Ted Wilks | 11 |
| 3 | Harry Gumbert | 8 |
| 3 | Nels Potter | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |