On This Day
Friday, May 4, 1951
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 12 | 4 | .750 | -- |
| Senators | 10 | 4 | .714 | 1.0 |
| Indians | 9 | 4 | .692 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 8 | 7 | .533 | 3.5 |
| White Sox | 7 | 7 | .500 | 4.0 |
| Tigers | 5 | 7 | .417 | 5.0 |
| Browns | 4 | 12 | .250 | 8.0 |
| Athletics | 3 | 13 | .188 | 9.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 12 | 7 | .632 | -- |
| Cardinals | 8 | 5 | .615 | 1.0 |
| Pirates | 8 | 6 | .571 | 1.5 |
| Dodgers | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.0 |
| Cubs | 6 | 8 | .429 | 3.5 |
| Reds | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4.0 |
| Giants | 6 | 13 | .316 | 6.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Kryhoski | 4 |
| 2 | Gil Coan | 3 |
| 2 | Carl Furillo | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Ginsberg | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Elliott | 2 |
| 2 | Bobby Doerr | 1 |
| 2 | Joe Garagiola | 1 |
| 2 | Monte Irvin | 1 |
| 2 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Elliott | 4 |
| 2 | Dick Kryhoski | 3 |
| 2 | Jerry Priddy | 3 |
| 2 | Hank Sauer | 3 |
| 5 | 12 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Hitchcock | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Kryhoski | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Reiser | 1 |
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 0.83 |
| 2 | Alex Kellner | 0.67 |
| 3 | Al Sima | 0.56 |
| 4 | Vern Bickford | 0.50 |
| 4 | Early Wynn | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 1 |
| 1 | Alex Kellner | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 1 |
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Kellner | 6 |
| 1 | Duane Pillette | 6 |
| 3 | Vern Bickford | 5 |
| 3 | Sal Maglie | 5 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Hooper | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | .415 |
| 2 | Bob Elliott | .404 |
| 3 | Jim Busby | .400 |
| 4 | Peanuts Lowrey | .391 |
| 5 | Del Ennis | .390 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 6 |
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 6 |
| 3 | Andy Pafko | 5 |
| 3 | Duke Snider | 5 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 18 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 17 |
| 3 | Sam Jethroe | 16 |
| 4 | Ray Coleman | 15 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 6 |
| 2 | Chico Carrasquel | 3 |
| 2 | Jackie Jensen | 3 |
| 2 | Bobby Young | 3 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 0.25 |
| 2 | Gerry Staley | 0.75 |
| 3 | Sandy Consuegra | 1.00 |
| 3 | Connie Marrero | 1.00 |
| 5 | Mickey McDermott | 1.10 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 4 |
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 4 |
| 3 | Ewell Blackwell | 3 |
| 3 | Sandy Consuegra | 3 |
| 3 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Queen | 22 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 3 | Larry Jansen | 20 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 20 |
| 5 | Connie Marrero | 19 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Werle | 4 |
| 2 | Sheldon Jones | 2 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 2 |
| 2 | Frank Smith | 2 |
| 5 | 16 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Goodman | .352 |
| 2 | George Kell | .341 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | .341 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | .336 |
| 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 | Hank Sauer | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 143 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 130 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 126 |
| 4 | Bobby Doerr | 122 |
| 5 | Yogi Berra | 121 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 36 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 15 |
| 3 | Dom DiMaggio | 14 |
| 3 | Pee Wee Reese | 14 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 2.61 |
| 2 | Jim Hearn | 2.79 |
| 3 | Jim Konstanty | 2.81 |
| 4 | Eddie Lopat | 2.94 |
| 5 | Larry Jansen | 3.01 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 25 |
| 2 | Vern Bickford | 23 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 22 |
| 4 | Eddie Lopat | 20 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 200 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 191 |
| 3 | Larry Jansen | 175 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 171 |
| 5 | Early Wynn | 158 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 23 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 14 |
| 3 | Tom Ferrick | 12 |
| 3 | Bill Werle | 12 |
| 5 | Joe Page | 11 |