On This Day
Wednesday, April 18, 1951
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Senators | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -0.5 |
| Yankees | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -0.5 |
| Indians | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -0.5 |
| Browns | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 |
| Tigers | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 |
| Athletics | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Cubs | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 |
| Giants | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Dodgers | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 |
| Reds | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Hegan | 4 |
| 2 | Al Dark | 3 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 3 |
| 2 | Mickey Vernon | 3 |
| 5 | 18 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Jones | 2 |
| 2 | Walker Cooper | 1 |
| 2 | Jim Hegan | 1 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 1 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walker Cooper | 3 |
| 1 | Billy Hitchcock | 3 |
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
| 4 | Bob Elliott | 2 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Avila | 1 |
| 1 | Dale Mitchell | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 1.20 |
| 2 | Early Wynn | 0.55 |
| 3 | Preacher Roe | 0.50 |
| 4 | Sal Maglie | 0.43 |
| 5 | Lou Brissie | 0.18 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Kuzava | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 1 |
| 1 | Preacher Roe | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Wilson | 1 |
| 1 | Early Wynn | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 6 |
| 1 | Early Wynn | 6 |
| 3 | Preacher Roe | 4 |
| 4 | Lou Brissie | 3 |
| 4 | Sal Maglie | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Harris | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Easter | .667 |
| 1 | Eddie Robinson | .667 |
| 3 | Jim Busby | .600 |
| 4 | Jerry Coleman | .571 |
| 4 | George Metkovich | .571 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Jones | 2 |
| 2 | Walker Cooper | 1 |
| 2 | Murry Dickson | 1 |
| 2 | Del Ennis | 1 |
| 2 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dee Fondy | 4 |
| 1 | Irv Noren | 4 |
| 1 | Al Zarilla | 4 |
| 1 | Gus Zernial | 4 |
| 5 | 12 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Avila | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Kennedy | 1 |
| 1 | Dale Mitchell | 1 |
| 1 | Don Mueller | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 0.00 |
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 0.00 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bill Werle | 0.00 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Chambers | 1 |
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Hiller | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 6 |
| 1 | Connie Marrero | 6 |
| 1 | Hal Newhouser | 6 |
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 6 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Werle | 2 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Goodman | .350 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .346 |
| 3 | George Kell | .340 |
| 4 | Dom DiMaggio | .328 |
| 5 | Jackie Robinson | .328 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 47 |
| 2 | Andy Pafko | 37 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 37 |
| 4 | Walt Dropo | 34 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 144 |
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 144 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 129 |
| 4 | Yogi Berra | 125 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 123 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 35 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 17 |
| 3 | Duke Snider | 16 |
| 4 | Dom DiMaggio | 15 |
| 4 | Earl Torgeson | 15 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 2.59 |
| 2 | Sal Maglie | 2.72 |
| 3 | Bubba Church | 2.76 |
| 4 | Robin Roberts | 2.96 |
| 5 | Larry Jansen | 2.98 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 24 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 22 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 21 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 192 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 191 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 174 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 166 |
| 5 | Vic Raschi | 161 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 22 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 16 |
| 3 | Joe Page | 13 |
| 4 | Tom Ferrick | 11 |
| 5 | Bill Werle | 10 |