On This Day
Thursday, June 15, 1950
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 34 | 15 | .694 | -- |
| Yankees | 34 | 18 | .654 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 31 | 25 | .554 | 6.5 |
| Indians | 27 | 24 | .529 | 8.0 |
| Senators | 23 | 29 | .442 | 12.5 |
| White Sox | 21 | 31 | .404 | 14.5 |
| Browns | 18 | 31 | .367 | 16.0 |
| Athletics | 19 | 34 | .358 | 17.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 32 | 17 | .653 | -- |
| Dodgers | 28 | 20 | .583 | 3.5 |
| Phillies | 28 | 21 | .571 | 4.0 |
| Braves | 27 | 23 | .540 | 5.5 |
| Cubs | 24 | 22 | .522 | 6.5 |
| Giants | 21 | 25 | .457 | 9.5 |
| Pirates | 19 | 32 | .373 | 14.0 |
| Reds | 15 | 34 | .306 | 17.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sid Gordon | 5 |
| 2 | Johnny Groth | 3 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
| 2 | George Kell | 3 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chico Carrasquel | 1 |
| 1 | Sam Chapman | 1 |
| 1 | Sid Gordon | 1 |
| 1 | Ted Kluszewski | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherm Lollar | 4 |
| 2 | Owen Friend | 3 |
| 2 | Sid Gordon | 3 |
| 2 | Buddy Kerr | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 2 |
| 2 | George Kell | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 1.17 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 0.78 |
| 3 | Walt Masterson | 0.38 |
| 4 | Eddie Lopat | 0.27 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 0.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fritz Dorish | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Hogue | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Hutchinson | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 7 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 7 |
| 3 | Eddie Lopat | 3 |
| 3 | Walt Masterson | 3 |
| 3 | Frank Smith | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Kell | .386 |
| 2 | Walt Dropo | .368 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .366 |
| 4 | Hoot Evers | .361 |
| 5 | Larry Doby | .356 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 19 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 17 |
| 3 | Walt Dropo | 14 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 14 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 13 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 64 |
| 1 | Ted Williams | 64 |
| 3 | Walt Dropo | 57 |
| 4 | Vic Wertz | 56 |
| 5 | Al Rosen | 48 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 12 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 8 |
| 3 | Pee Wee Reese | 6 |
| 3 | Wayne Terwilliger | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Miller | 1.67 |
| 2 | Howie Pollet | 2.20 |
| 3 | Joe Ostrowski | 2.51 |
| 4 | Harry Brecheen | 2.67 |
| 5 | Connie Marrero | 2.76 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 8 |
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 8 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 8 |
| 4 | Tommy Byrne | 7 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 70 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 66 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 63 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 56 |
| 5 | Larry Jansen | 53 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 9 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 6 |
| 3 | Mickey Harris | 5 |
| 3 | Bill Werle | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Doerr | .483 |
| 2 | Hoot Evers | .452 |
| 3 | George Kell | .439 |
| 4 | Sid Gordon | .424 |
| 5 | Eddie Stanky | .420 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 8 |
| 2 | Del Ennis | 7 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 7 |
| 4 | Bobby Doerr | 6 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Doerr | 26 |
| 2 | Walt Dropo | 24 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | 23 |
| 4 | Hoot Evers | 18 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 17 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 7 |
| 2 | Al Dark | 3 |
| 3 | Ray Coleman | 2 |
| 3 | Bob Ramazzotti | 2 |
| 3 | Eddie Yost | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howie Pollet | 0.67 |
| 2 | Mickey McDermott | 1.42 |
| 3 | Don Newcombe | 1.63 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 1.82 |
| 5 | Ted Gray | 2.01 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fritz Dorish | 3 |
| 1 | Mike Garcia | 3 |
| 1 | Ned Garver | 3 |
| 1 | Fred Hutchinson | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 28 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 24 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 19 |
| 3 | Curt Simmons | 19 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Hansen | 2 |
| 1 | Bobby Hogue | 2 |
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 2 |
| 1 | Gerry Staley | 2 |
| 1 | Al Widmar | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Kell | .456 |
| 2 | Enos Slaughter | .407 |
| 3 | Sid Gordon | .382 |
| 4 | Al Zarilla | .374 |
| 5 | Duke Snider | .371 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 10 |
| 1 | Ted Williams | 10 |
| 3 | Al Rosen | 9 |
| 4 | Roy Campanella | 8 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 42 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 36 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 35 |
| 4 | Vic Wertz | 34 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 30 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 8 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 5 |
| 3 | Larry Doby | 4 |
| 3 | Wayne Terwilliger | 4 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Miller | 1.52 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 2.05 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 2.08 |
| 4 | Don Newcombe | 2.11 |
| 5 | Larry Jansen | 2.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Byrne | 5 |
| 1 | Fred Hutchinson | 5 |
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 5 |
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 5 |
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 48 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 40 |
| 3 | Don Newcombe | 33 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 32 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 31 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 5 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
| 3 | Bob Cain | 2 |
| 3 | Andy Hansen | 2 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .361 |
| 2 | George Kell | .360 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | .346 |
| 4 | Enos Slaughter | .346 |
| 5 | Jackie Robinson | .338 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 53 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 48 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 38 |
| 4 | Hank Sauer | 36 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | 31 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 168 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 167 |
| 3 | Vic Wertz | 139 |
| 4 | Bobby Doerr | 135 |
| 5 | Ralph Kiner | 131 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 27 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 22 |
| 3 | Bob Dillinger | 17 |
| 3 | Phil Rizzuto | 17 |
| 5 | Elmer Valo | 15 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howie Pollet | 2.57 |
| 2 | Mike Garcia | 2.80 |
| 3 | Dave Koslo | 3.07 |
| 4 | Preacher Roe | 3.17 |
| 5 | Virgil Trucks | 3.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 25 |
| 2 | Mel Parnell | 22 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 4 | Ellis Kinder | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 173 |
| 2 | Don Newcombe | 158 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 155 |
| 4 | Allie Reynolds | 146 |
| 5 | Ellis Kinder | 134 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 30 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 11 |
| 3 | Al Benton | 9 |
| 4 | Gerry Staley | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |