On This Day
Friday, August 17, 1951
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 72 | 42 | .632 | -- |
| Indians | 72 | 42 | .632 | 0.0 |
| Red Sox | 68 | 46 | .596 | 4.0 |
| White Sox | 63 | 51 | .553 | 9.0 |
| Tigers | 53 | 59 | .473 | 18.0 |
| Senators | 47 | 66 | .416 | 24.5 |
| Athletics | 45 | 72 | .385 | 28.5 |
| Browns | 35 | 77 | .313 | 36.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 73 | 40 | .646 | -- |
| Giants | 66 | 51 | .564 | 9.0 |
| Phillies | 58 | 58 | .500 | 16.5 |
| Cardinals | 54 | 56 | .491 | 17.5 |
| Braves | 54 | 58 | .482 | 18.5 |
| Reds | 52 | 61 | .460 | 21.0 |
| Cubs | 50 | 62 | .446 | 22.5 |
| Pirates | 47 | 68 | .409 | 27.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Dark | 4 |
| 1 | Carl Furillo | 4 |
| 1 | Eddie Robinson | 4 |
| 1 | Duke Snider | 4 |
| 1 | Wes Westrum | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Coleman | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Hatfield | 1 |
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Coleman | 5 |
| 2 | Bill Nicholson | 4 |
| 3 | Jack Phillips | 3 |
| 3 | Al Zarilla | 3 |
| 5 | 16 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Batts | 1 |
| 1 | Carl Furillo | 1 |
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 1 |
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Erskine | 1.00 |
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 1.00 |
| 3 | Mel Queen | 0.90 |
| 4 | Ted Gray | 0.50 |
| 5 | Stubby Overmire | 0.45 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aloma | 1 |
| 1 | Carl Erskine | 1 |
| 1 | Ted Gray | 1 |
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Queen | 9 |
| 2 | Billy Pierce | 7 |
| 3 | Carl Erskine | 6 |
| 4 | Ted Gray | 5 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Wilson | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .361 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | .344 |
| 3 | Minnie Minoso | .341 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | .338 |
| 5 | Ferris Fain | .334 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 34 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 32 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 28 |
| 4 | Duke Snider | 27 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 25 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 100 |
| 2 | Gus Zernial | 97 |
| 3 | Eddie Robinson | 92 |
| 4 | Monte Irvin | 89 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 86 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 26 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 22 |
| 2 | Jim Busby | 22 |
| 2 | Minnie Minoso | 22 |
| 5 | Jackie Robinson | 20 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Garcia | 2.68 |
| 2 | Ralph Branca | 2.70 |
| 3 | Mickey McDermott | 2.96 |
| 4 | Eddie Lopat | 2.97 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 2.99 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 19 |
| 2 | Sal Maglie | 17 |
| 3 | Murry Dickson | 16 |
| 3 | Mike Garcia | 16 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 16 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 121 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 121 |
| 3 | Mickey McDermott | 116 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 111 |
| 5 | Early Wynn | 108 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Smith | 10 |
| 2 | Ellis Kinder | 9 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 9 |
| 4 | Lou Brissie | 8 |
| 4 | Ted Wilks | 8 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Robinson | .432 |
| 2 | Hank Bauer | .419 |
| 2 | Larry Doby | .419 |
| 4 | Hank Sauer | .400 |
| 5 | Hank Edwards | .394 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Campanella | 7 |
| 2 | Sid Gordon | 5 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 5 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | 5 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Campanella | 18 |
| 2 | Monte Irvin | 16 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 15 |
| 3 | Al Rosen | 15 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Jackson | 5 |
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 5 |
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 5 |
| 4 | Richie Ashburn | 4 |
| 4 | George Kell | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Hatten | 0.61 |
| 2 | Dave Koslo | 0.71 |
| 3 | Al Brazle | 0.73 |
| 4 | Monk Dubiel | 1.13 |
| 5 | Johnny Sain | 1.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 3 |
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 3 |
| 1 | Carl Erskine | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Feller | 3 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Gray | 26 |
| 2 | Willie Ramsdell | 22 |
| 3 | Mel Queen | 21 |
| 4 | Ralph Branca | 18 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 2 |
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 2 |
| 1 | Joe Ostrowski | 2 |
| 1 | Carl Scheib | 2 |
| 5 | 21 tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Bauer | .391 |
| 2 | Dale Mitchell | .387 |
| 3 | Pete Runnels | .366 |
| 4 | Minnie Minoso | .354 |
| 5 | Hank Majeski | .351 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Campanella | 14 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 12 |
| 3 | Clyde Vollmer | 11 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | 10 |
| 5 | Sid Gordon | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Campanella | 36 |
| 2 | Clyde Vollmer | 34 |
| 3 | Sid Gordon | 32 |
| 4 | Gus Zernial | 31 |
| 5 | Ralph Kiner | 30 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 13 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 12 |
| 3 | Bobby Avila | 7 |
| 3 | Minnie Minoso | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Gromek | 1.01 |
| 2 | Sandy Consuegra | 1.78 |
| 3 | Cal McLish | 1.90 |
| 4 | Joe Dobson | 1.95 |
| 5 | Mel Queen | 1.98 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 6 |
| 2 | Murry Dickson | 5 |
| 2 | Carl Erskine | 5 |
| 2 | Mike Garcia | 5 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 37 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 36 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 35 |
| 4 | Mike Garcia | 32 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 31 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 3 |
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Ostrowski | 3 |
| 1 | Carl Scheib | 3 |
| 1 | Ted Wilks | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .346 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | .337 |
| 3 | Gil Coan | .333 |
| 4 | Ferris Fain | .331 |
| 5 | George Kell | .329 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 48 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 45 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 39 |
| 4 | Duke Snider | 37 |
| 5 | Gus Zernial | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Zernial | 129 |
| 2 | Duke Snider | 123 |
| 3 | Monte Irvin | 122 |
| 4 | Eddie Robinson | 116 |
| 5 | Gil Hodges | 115 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 32 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 30 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | 23 |
| 4 | Jim Busby | 22 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 22 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Garcia | 2.71 |
| 2 | Sal Maglie | 2.72 |
| 3 | Eddie Lopat | 2.86 |
| 4 | Ewell Blackwell | 3.01 |
| 5 | Don Newcombe | 3.06 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 24 |
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 24 |
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 24 |
| 4 | Vic Raschi | 23 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 164 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 163 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 151 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 150 |
| 5 | Bob Lemon | 139 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 17 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 12 |
| 3 | Frank Smith | 11 |
| 4 | Lou Brissie | 9 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 8 |