On This Day
Tuesday, September 25, 1951
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 93 | 55 | .628 | -- |
| Indians | 92 | 60 | .605 | 3.0 |
| Red Sox | 87 | 60 | .592 | 5.5 |
| White Sox | 78 | 72 | .520 | 16.0 |
| Tigers | 72 | 78 | .480 | 22.0 |
| Athletics | 67 | 83 | .447 | 27.0 |
| Senators | 59 | 90 | .396 | 34.5 |
| Browns | 49 | 99 | .331 | 44.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 93 | 56 | .624 | -- |
| Giants | 93 | 58 | .616 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 79 | 72 | .523 | 15.0 |
| Braves | 75 | 75 | .500 | 18.5 |
| Phillies | 72 | 78 | .480 | 21.5 |
| Reds | 66 | 85 | .437 | 28.0 |
| Pirates | 63 | 88 | .417 | 31.0 |
| Cubs | 61 | 90 | .404 | 33.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Addis | 4 |
| 1 | Buddy Kerr | 4 |
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 4 |
| 4 | Dick Cole | 3 |
| 4 | Sibby Sisti | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Dark | 1 |
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Jones | 1 |
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 6 |
| 2 | Johnny Pramesa | 4 |
| 3 | Buddy Kerr | 3 |
| 3 | Wally Post | 3 |
| 5 | 9 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chico Carrasquel | 1 |
| 1 | Irv Noren | 1 |
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Gray | 1.43 |
| 2 | Ken Raffensberger | 0.57 |
| 2 | Jim Wilson | 0.57 |
| 4 | Jim Hearn | 0.56 |
| 4 | Mel Queen | 0.56 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Gray | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Hearn | 1 |
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Porterfield | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Gray | 10 |
| 2 | Ken Raffensberger | 8 |
| 3 | Jim Hearn | 5 |
| 3 | Mel Queen | 5 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 1 |
| 1 | Ted Wilks | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .357 |
| 2 | Ferris Fain | .347 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | .341 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | .335 |
| 5 | Minnie Minoso | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 41 |
| 2 | Gil Hodges | 39 |
| 3 | Roy Campanella | 32 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 32 |
| 3 | Gus Zernial | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Zernial | 127 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 126 |
| 3 | Monte Irvin | 115 |
| 4 | Eddie Robinson | 112 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | 108 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 35 |
| 2 | Minnie Minoso | 31 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | 29 |
| 4 | Jim Busby | 26 |
| 5 | Jackie Robinson | 24 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saul Rogovin | 2.78 |
| 2 | Preacher Roe | 2.87 |
| 3 | Chet Nichols | 2.94 |
| 4 | Eddie Lopat | 2.99 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 3.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Feller | 22 |
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 22 |
| 1 | Preacher Roe | 22 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 161 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 159 |
| 3 | Don Newcombe | 148 |
| 4 | Sal Maglie | 138 |
| 5 | Larry Jansen | 135 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 16 |
| 2 | Ted Wilks | 13 |
| 3 | Carl Scheib | 11 |
| 4 | Frank Smith | 10 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 9 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferris Fain | .476 |
| 2 | Nellie Fox | .405 |
| 3 | Bobby Thomson | .391 |
| 4 | Dave Philley | .375 |
| 5 | Randy Jackson | .367 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Jones | 5 |
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 5 |
| 1 | Vic Wertz | 5 |
| 4 | Walt Dropo | 4 |
| 4 | Bobby Thomson | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Torgeson | 16 |
| 2 | Willie Jones | 15 |
| 3 | Andy Pafko | 14 |
| 3 | Vic Wertz | 14 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 4 |
| 2 | Nellie Fox | 3 |
| 2 | Carl Furillo | 3 |
| 2 | Randy Jackson | 3 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 0.50 |
| 2 | Fred Hutchinson | 0.63 |
| 3 | Bob Porterfield | 0.67 |
| 4 | Satchel Paige | 0.67 |
| 5 | Herm Wehmeier | 0.95 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Hooper | 3 |
| 1 | Dave Koslo | 3 |
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Porterfield | 3 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Gray | 20 |
| 2 | Virgil Trucks | 18 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 17 |
| 3 | Allie Reynolds | 17 |
| 5 | Tom Poholsky | 16 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Wilks | 4 |
| 2 | Satchel Paige | 2 |
| 2 | Carl Scheib | 2 |
| 2 | George Spencer | 2 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Thomson | .394 |
| 2 | Ferris Fain | .390 |
| 3 | Billy Hitchcock | .377 |
| 4 | Roy Campanella | .366 |
| 5 | Gil McDougald | .350 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 8 |
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 8 |
| 1 | Vic Wertz | 8 |
| 4 | Willie Jones | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enos Slaughter | 28 |
| 2 | Monte Irvin | 25 |
| 2 | Willie Jones | 25 |
| 2 | Earl Torgeson | 25 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Jackson | 6 |
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 6 |
| 3 | Sam Jethroe | 5 |
| 4 | Richie Ashburn | 4 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 0.64 |
| 2 | Ellis Kinder | 0.67 |
| 3 | Saul Rogovin | 1.43 |
| 4 | Billy Pierce | 1.48 |
| 5 | Herm Wehmeier | 1.66 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preacher Roe | 6 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 6 |
| 1 | Early Wynn | 6 |
| 4 | Cliff Chambers | 5 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Rush | 44 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 41 |
| 3 | Ted Gray | 39 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 37 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 35 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 5 |
| 1 | Ted Wilks | 5 |
| 3 | Carl Scheib | 4 |
| 4 | Satchel Paige | 3 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 2 |