On This Day
Thursday, May 3, 1951
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senators | 10 | 3 | .769 | -- |
| Indians | 9 | 3 | .750 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 11 | 4 | .733 | 0.0 |
| Red Sox | 8 | 6 | .571 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 6 | 7 | .462 | 4.0 |
| Tigers | 4 | 7 | .364 | 5.0 |
| Browns | 4 | 11 | .267 | 7.0 |
| Athletics | 2 | 13 | .133 | 9.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 8 | 4 | .667 | -- |
| Pirates | 8 | 5 | .615 | 0.5 |
| Braves | 11 | 7 | .611 | 0.0 |
| Dodgers | 9 | 7 | .563 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 8 | 8 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Cubs | 6 | 7 | .462 | 2.5 |
| Reds | 5 | 9 | .357 | 4.0 |
| Giants | 5 | 13 | .278 | 6.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Castiglione | 3 |
| 1 | Jackie Jensen | 3 |
| 1 | Peanuts Lowrey | 3 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Collins | 1 |
| 1 | Billy Cox | 1 |
| 1 | Carl Furillo | 1 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil McDougald | 6 |
| 2 | Walt Dropo | 4 |
| 2 | Andy Pafko | 4 |
| 4 | Steve Bilko | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dee Fondy | 1 |
| 1 | Gil McDougald | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 0.62 |
| 2 | Ted Gray | 0.50 |
| 2 | Preacher Roe | 0.50 |
| 2 | Herm Wehmeier | 0.50 |
| 5 | Connie Marrero | 0.36 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connie Marrero | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Presko | 1 |
| 1 | Mel Queen | 1 |
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Gray | 5 |
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 5 |
| 1 | Mel Queen | 5 |
| 1 | Herm Wehmeier | 5 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Werle | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peanuts Lowrey | .405 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | .403 |
| 3 | Jim Busby | .400 |
| 4 | Bob Elliott | .396 |
| 5 | Del Ennis | .393 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 6 |
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 6 |
| 3 | Andy Pafko | 5 |
| 4 | Ray Coleman | 4 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 18 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 17 |
| 3 | Ray Coleman | 15 |
| 3 | Sam Jethroe | 15 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 6 |
| 2 | Chico Carrasquel | 3 |
| 2 | Jackie Jensen | 3 |
| 4 | Ray Coleman | 2 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 0.33 |
| 2 | Gerry Staley | 0.75 |
| 3 | Sandy Consuegra | 1.00 |
| 3 | Connie Marrero | 1.00 |
| 5 | Mickey McDermott | 1.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 3 |
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 3 |
| 1 | Sandy Consuegra | 3 |
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 3 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Queen | 22 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 3 | Larry Jansen | 20 |
| 4 | Connie Marrero | 19 |
| 5 | Billy Pierce | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Werle | 4 |
| 2 | Sheldon Jones | 2 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 2 |
| 2 | Frank Smith | 2 |
| 5 | 15 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Goodman | .355 |
| 2 | George Kell | .343 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | .338 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | .338 |
| 5 | Bob Elliott | .329 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 47 |
| 2 | Andy Pafko | 39 |
| 3 | Gil Hodges | 36 |
| 3 | Al Rosen | 36 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 146 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 129 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 126 |
| 4 | Bobby Doerr | 121 |
| 5 | Yogi Berra | 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 | Sal Maglie | 2.67 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 2.79 |
| 3 | Jim Hearn | 2.79 |
| 4 | Larry Jansen | 3.01 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 3.03 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 25 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 23 |
| 3 | Vern Bickford | 22 |
| 4 | Don Newcombe | 20 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 200 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 191 |
| 3 | Larry Jansen | 175 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 171 |
| 5 | Vic Raschi | 165 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 24 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 15 |
| 3 | Tom Ferrick | 12 |
| 3 | Bill Werle | 12 |
| 5 | Joe Page | 11 |