On This Day
Tuesday, May 1, 1951
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senators | 8 | 3 | .727 | -- |
| Indians | 8 | 3 | .727 | 0.0 |
| Yankees | 9 | 4 | .692 | 0.0 |
| Red Sox | 7 | 5 | .583 | 1.5 |
| White Sox | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2.0 |
| Tigers | 3 | 6 | .333 | 4.0 |
| Browns | 4 | 9 | .308 | 5.0 |
| Athletics | 2 | 12 | .143 | 7.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 7 | 3 | .700 | -- |
| Braves | 10 | 6 | .625 | 0.0 |
| Dodgers | 8 | 6 | .571 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 8 | 6 | .571 | 1.0 |
| Pirates | 6 | 5 | .545 | 1.5 |
| Cubs | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Reds | 4 | 8 | .333 | 4.0 |
| Giants | 4 | 12 | .250 | 6.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Marsh | 4 |
| 1 | Cass Michaels | 4 |
| 3 | Al Dark | 3 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 3 |
| 3 | Pete Reiser | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Adcock | 1 |
| 1 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Bilko | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Coleman | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Dark | 4 |
| 2 | Joe Adcock | 3 |
| 2 | Ray Coleman | 3 |
| 2 | Larry Doby | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Bero | 1 |
| 1 | Jerry Coleman | 1 |
| 1 | Hoot Evers | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Suder | 1 |
| 1 | Elmer Valo | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Chambers | 0.64 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 0.57 |
| 3 | Johnny Sain | 0.50 |
| 4 | Tom Poholsky | 0.38 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Chambers | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Feller | 1 |
| 1 | Mickey Harris | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Hearn | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Chambers | 7 |
| 1 | Bob Ross | 7 |
| 3 | Mickey Harris | 6 |
| 4 | Chet Nichols | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Ferrick | 1 |
| 1 | Sheldon Jones | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | .419 |
| 2 | Bob Elliott | .400 |
| 3 | Eddie Robinson | .394 |
| 4 | Chico Carrasquel | .392 |
| 5 | Jackie Robinson | .382 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 6 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 5 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 4 |
| 3 | Andy Pafko | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Coleman | 14 |
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 14 |
| 3 | Larry Doby | 13 |
| 3 | Andy Pafko | 13 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 5 |
| 2 | Chico Carrasquel | 3 |
| 2 | Jackie Jensen | 3 |
| 4 | Ray Coleman | 2 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 0.33 |
| 2 | Gerry Staley | 0.50 |
| 3 | Sandy Consuegra | 1.00 |
| 3 | Connie Marrero | 1.00 |
| 5 | Mickey McDermott | 1.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Feller | 3 |
| 1 | Ned Garver | 3 |
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 20 |
| 2 | Mel Queen | 17 |
| 3 | Joe Hatten | 16 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 16 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 15 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Werle | 3 |
| 2 | Sheldon Jones | 2 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 2 |
| 4 | Hal Brown | 1 |
| 4 | 14 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Goodman | .354 |
| 2 | George Kell | .342 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .339 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | .335 |
| 5 | Dom DiMaggio | .327 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 47 |
| 2 | Andy Pafko | 38 |
| 3 | Gil Hodges | 36 |
| 3 | Al Rosen | 36 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 144 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 130 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 124 |
| 4 | Bobby Doerr | 121 |
| 5 | Gil Hodges | 120 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 36 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 15 |
| 2 | Dom DiMaggio | 15 |
| 4 | Pee Wee Reese | 14 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 2.58 |
| 2 | Sal Maglie | 2.67 |
| 3 | Jim Hearn | 2.79 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 2.99 |
| 5 | Eddie Lopat | 3.04 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 24 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 23 |
| 3 | Vern Bickford | 22 |
| 4 | Don Newcombe | 20 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 199 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 189 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 171 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 170 |
| 5 | Vic Raschi | 165 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 24 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 15 |
| 3 | Tom Ferrick | 12 |
| 4 | Joe Page | 11 |
| 4 | Bill Werle | 11 |