On This Day
Saturday, July 8, 1950
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 49 | 24 | .671 | -- |
| Yankees | 46 | 30 | .605 | 4.5 |
| Indians | 44 | 32 | .579 | 6.5 |
| Red Sox | 42 | 34 | .553 | 8.5 |
| Senators | 34 | 40 | .459 | 15.5 |
| White Sox | 34 | 44 | .436 | 17.5 |
| Athletics | 26 | 48 | .351 | 23.5 |
| Browns | 26 | 49 | .347 | 24.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 44 | 28 | .611 | -- |
| Cardinals | 43 | 29 | .597 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 41 | 31 | .569 | 3.0 |
| Dodgers | 38 | 32 | .543 | 5.0 |
| Cubs | 33 | 36 | .478 | 9.5 |
| Giants | 34 | 39 | .466 | 10.5 |
| Reds | 27 | 44 | .380 | 16.5 |
| Pirates | 26 | 47 | .356 | 18.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Zernial | 6 |
| 2 | Red Schoendienst | 5 |
| 3 | Sherm Lollar | 4 |
| 3 | Eddie Robinson | 4 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 1 |
| 1 | Billy Cox | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Doby | 1 |
| 1 | Luke Easter | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owen Friend | 4 |
| 1 | Jack Phillips | 4 |
| 3 | Ray Coleman | 3 |
| 3 | Bill Nicholson | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Coleman | 1 |
| 1 | Dom DiMaggio | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Kokos | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Stanky | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brissie | 1.00 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bob Chipman | 0.83 |
| 4 | Ken Holcombe | 0.50 |
| 5 | Herm Wehmeier | 0.45 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aloma | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Brissie | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Chipman | 1 |
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 7 |
| 2 | Bob Chipman | 5 |
| 2 | Herm Wehmeier | 5 |
| 4 | Lou Brissie | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Scarborough | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Starr | 1 |
| 1 | Dizzy Trout | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Kell | .371 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | .367 |
| 3 | Larry Doby | .357 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | .347 |
| 5 | Walt Dropo | .345 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Rosen | 25 |
| 1 | Ted Williams | 25 |
| 3 | Ralph Kiner | 24 |
| 4 | Walt Dropo | 19 |
| 5 | Vern Stephens | 18 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 83 |
| 1 | Ted Williams | 83 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 82 |
| 4 | Vic Wertz | 75 |
| 5 | Al Rosen | 73 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 22 |
| 2 | Dom DiMaggio | 9 |
| 3 | Earl Torgeson | 8 |
| 4 | Pee Wee Reese | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Miller | 2.38 |
| 2 | Max Lanier | 2.66 |
| 3 | Howie Pollet | 2.86 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 2.98 |
| 5 | Preacher Roe | 3.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 12 |
| 2 | Art Houtteman | 11 |
| 2 | Bob Lemon | 11 |
| 2 | Preacher Roe | 11 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 10 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 108 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 86 |
| 2 | Curt Simmons | 86 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 85 |
| 4 | Robin Roberts | 85 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 11 |
| 1 | Joe Page | 11 |
| 3 | Mickey Harris | 10 |
| 4 | Bill Werle | 6 |
| 5 | Lou Brissie | 5 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Bauer | .462 |
| 2 | Andy Seminick | .415 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | .404 |
| 4 | Al Zarilla | .396 |
| 5 | Bill Howerton | .386 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 9 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 8 |
| 3 | Hank Sauer | 7 |
| 4 | Luke Easter | 6 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 22 |
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 22 |
| 3 | Al Rosen | 20 |
| 4 | Andy Pafko | 17 |
| 4 | Mickey Vernon | 17 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 5 |
| 2 | Dom DiMaggio | 4 |
| 2 | Dick Kokos | 4 |
| 4 | Willie Jones | 3 |
| 4 | Connie Ryan | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Lanier | 1.00 |
| 2 | Vern Bickford | 1.20 |
| 3 | Monk Dubiel | 1.91 |
| 4 | Walt Masterson | 2.00 |
| 5 | Art Houtteman | 2.18 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 3 |
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 3 |
| 1 | Ted Gray | 3 |
| 1 | Steve Gromek | 3 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 24 |
| 2 | Ted Gray | 23 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 22 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 20 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Harris | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 5 |
| 3 | Dizzy Trout | 3 |
| 4 | Al Benton | 2 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | .396 |
| 2 | Gene Hermanski | .391 |
| 3 | Whitey Lockman | .385 |
| 4 | Carl Furillo | .378 |
| 5 | Willie Jones | .376 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 14 |
| 1 | Al Rosen | 14 |
| 3 | Luke Easter | 12 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | 11 |
| 5 | Hoot Evers | 10 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 38 |
| 1 | Al Rosen | 38 |
| 3 | Ralph Kiner | 32 |
| 4 | Luke Easter | 31 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | 31 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 15 |
| 2 | Dom DiMaggio | 5 |
| 2 | Dick Kokos | 5 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 1.96 |
| 2 | Preacher Roe | 2.38 |
| 3 | Bob Chipman | 2.45 |
| 4 | Bill Wight | 2.61 |
| 5 | Monk Dubiel | 2.76 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 6 |
| 2 | Ted Gray | 5 |
| 2 | Art Houtteman | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Lemon | 5 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 52 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 42 |
| 3 | Ted Gray | 38 |
| 4 | Ewell Blackwell | 36 |
| 5 | Curt Simmons | 33 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Harris | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 5 |
| 3 | Lou Brissie | 4 |
| 4 | Al Benton | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .366 |
| 2 | George Kell | .354 |
| 3 | Enos Slaughter | .346 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | .346 |
| 5 | Jackie Robinson | .345 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 57 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 49 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 38 |
| 4 | Hank Sauer | 34 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 161 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 160 |
| 3 | Ralph Kiner | 142 |
| 4 | Bobby Doerr | 132 |
| 5 | Vic Wertz | 130 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 22 |
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 22 |
| 3 | Pee Wee Reese | 20 |
| 4 | Phil Rizzuto | 18 |
| 5 | Bob Dillinger | 16 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howie Pollet | 2.83 |
| 2 | Virgil Trucks | 2.99 |
| 3 | Preacher Roe | 3.02 |
| 4 | Mike Garcia | 3.02 |
| 5 | Max Lanier | 3.13 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 24 |
| 2 | Art Houtteman | 21 |
| 2 | Ellis Kinder | 21 |
| 2 | Mel Parnell | 21 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 190 |
| 2 | Don Newcombe | 163 |
| 3 | Allie Reynolds | 150 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 148 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 148 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 29 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 16 |
| 3 | Mickey Harris | 10 |
| 4 | Al Benton | 9 |
| 5 | Tom Ferrick | 7 |