On This Day
Monday, April 21, 1952
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 7 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Red Sox | 6 | 2 | .750 | 1.5 |
| Browns | 5 | 2 | .714 | 2.0 |
| Senators | 4 | 3 | .571 | 3.0 |
| Yankees | 3 | 3 | .500 | 3.5 |
| White Sox | 2 | 5 | .286 | 5.0 |
| Athletics | 1 | 6 | .143 | 6.0 |
| Tigers | 0 | 7 | .000 | 7.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 5 | 1 | .833 | -- |
| Reds | 4 | 2 | .667 | 1.0 |
| Cubs | 4 | 2 | .667 | 1.0 |
| Giants | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Cardinals | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Braves | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 |
| Phillies | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3.5 |
| Pirates | 2 | 6 | .250 | 4.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Baumholtz | 3 |
| 1 | Eddie Joost | 3 |
| 1 | Don Mueller | 3 |
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 3 |
| 5 | 16 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Merson | 1 |
| 1 | Don Mueller | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Thomson | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mueller | 4 |
| 2 | Frank Baumholtz | 2 |
| 2 | Granny Hamner | 2 |
| 2 | Jackie Jensen | 2 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Bauer | 1 |
| 1 | Gil McDougald | 1 |
| 1 | Hank Thompson | 1 |
| 1 | Gus Zernial | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Minner | 0.75 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 0.33 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 0.23 |
| 4 | Howie Fox | 0.14 |
| 4 | Julio Moreno | 0.14 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Hearn | 1 |
| 1 | Paul Minner | 1 |
| 1 | Julio Moreno | 1 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woody Main | 4 |
| 2 | Paul Minner | 3 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 3 |
| 4 | Dave Koslo | 2 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Koslo | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Kuzava | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Baumholtz | .478 |
| 2 | Grady Hatton | .462 |
| 3 | Jerry Coleman | .455 |
| 4 | Roy Campanella | .440 |
| 4 | Ted Kluszewski | .440 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 5 |
| 2 | Luke Easter | 3 |
| 3 | Bobby Adams | 2 |
| 3 | Joe Adcock | 2 |
| 3 | 14 others tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Kluszewski | 13 |
| 2 | Roy Campanella | 10 |
| 3 | Hank Sauer | 9 |
| 4 | Don Lenhardt | 8 |
| 5 | Andy Pafko | 7 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grady Hatton | 2 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 2 |
| 1 | Jim Rivera | 2 |
| 1 | Phil Rizzuto | 2 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ned Garver | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bob Friend | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ken Raffensberger | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bob Feller | 0.00 |
| 5 | Sal Maglie | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ned Garver | 2 |
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 2 |
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 2 |
| 1 | Julio Moreno | 2 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 16 |
| 2 | Ned Garver | 11 |
| 2 | Julio Moreno | 11 |
| 2 | Billy Pierce | 11 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 10 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 2 |
| 1 | Ike Delock | 2 |
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 2 |
| 4 | Lew Burdette | 1 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .352 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | .336 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | .336 |
| 4 | Ferris Fain | .333 |
| 5 | Roy Campanella | .332 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 43 |
| 2 | Gil Hodges | 40 |
| 3 | Roy Campanella | 35 |
| 4 | Andy Pafko | 34 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Zernial | 127 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 124 |
| 3 | Roy Campanella | 115 |
| 4 | Monte Irvin | 114 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 114 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 35 |
| 2 | Minnie Minoso | 31 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | 29 |
| 4 | Jim Busby | 24 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | 24 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 2.85 |
| 2 | Saul Rogovin | 2.85 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 2.90 |
| 4 | Allie Reynolds | 2.90 |
| 5 | Chet Nichols | 2.92 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 25 |
| 2 | Bob Feller | 22 |
| 2 | Larry Jansen | 22 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 22 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 164 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 163 |
| 3 | Don Newcombe | 160 |
| 4 | Sal Maglie | 159 |
| 5 | Larry Jansen | 140 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 16 |
| 2 | Ted Wilks | 14 |
| 3 | Carl Scheib | 11 |
| 3 | Frank Smith | 11 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 9 |