On This Day
Monday, July 14, 1952
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 49 | 31 | .613 | -- |
| Indians | 46 | 35 | .568 | 3.5 |
| White Sox | 47 | 38 | .553 | 4.5 |
| Red Sox | 44 | 37 | .543 | 5.5 |
| Senators | 42 | 38 | .525 | 7.0 |
| Athletics | 34 | 40 | .459 | 12.0 |
| Browns | 34 | 49 | .410 | 16.5 |
| Tigers | 26 | 54 | .325 | 23.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 54 | 22 | .711 | -- |
| Giants | 50 | 29 | .633 | 5.5 |
| Cardinals | 48 | 36 | .571 | 10.0 |
| Cubs | 43 | 39 | .524 | 14.0 |
| Phillies | 38 | 42 | .475 | 18.0 |
| Reds | 35 | 48 | .422 | 22.5 |
| Braves | 34 | 47 | .420 | 22.5 |
| Pirates | 23 | 62 | .271 | 35.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 5 |
| 2 | Whitey Lockman | 4 |
| 2 | Dave Philley | 4 |
| 2 | Bobby Thomson | 4 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dom DiMaggio | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Gernert | 1 |
| 1 | Jackie Jensen | 1 |
| 1 | Les Moss | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 3 |
| 1 | Dick Gernert | 3 |
| 1 | Mickey Grasso | 3 |
| 1 | Les Moss | 3 |
| 1 | Mickey Vernon | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Erskine | 1.25 |
| 2 | Cloyd Boyer | 0.33 |
| 2 | Sam Jones | 0.33 |
| 4 | Dave Madison | 0.27 |
| 5 | Jim Hearn | 0.21 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Byrd | 1 |
| 1 | Sandy Consuegra | 1 |
| 1 | Carl Erskine | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Hearn | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Erskine | 5 |
| 2 | Willard Nixon | 4 |
| 3 | Cloyd Boyer | 3 |
| 3 | Harry Byrd | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Harrist | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Haynes | 1 |
| 1 | Hal White | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Goodman | .346 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .329 |
| 3 | Ferris Fain | .324 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | .319 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | .316 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 23 |
| 2 | Yogi Berra | 18 |
| 2 | Gil Hodges | 18 |
| 4 | Al Rosen | 17 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 16 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 72 |
| 2 | Bobby Thomson | 65 |
| 3 | Gil Hodges | 58 |
| 4 | Al Rosen | 57 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 54 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 17 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 15 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | 13 |
| 4 | Phil Rizzuto | 12 |
| 5 | Bobby Avila | 11 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 1.46 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 1.65 |
| 3 | Mike Garcia | 1.66 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 2.03 |
| 5 | Joe Dobson | 2.22 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 15 |
| 2 | Mike Garcia | 13 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 12 |
| 3 | Gerry Staley | 12 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 11 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 101 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 90 |
| 3 | Billy Pierce | 89 |
| 4 | Allie Reynolds | 88 |
| 5 | Mike Garcia | 84 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 11 |
| 2 | Satchel Paige | 9 |
| 3 | Fritz Dorish | 7 |
| 4 | Frank Smith | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Goodman | .468 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | .459 |
| 3 | Bob Addis | .417 |
| 4 | Elmer Valo | .389 |
| 5 | Jack Merson | .370 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Adcock | 4 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 4 |
| 1 | Eddie Robinson | 4 |
| 1 | Al Rosen | 4 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 16 |
| 2 | Dick Gernert | 15 |
| 2 | Dave Philley | 15 |
| 4 | Enos Slaughter | 14 |
| 4 | Gus Zernial | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hector Rodriguez | 4 |
| 1 | Connie Ryan | 4 |
| 3 | Billy Cox | 3 |
| 3 | Grady Hatton | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saul Rogovin | 0.57 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 0.82 |
| 3 | Vic Raschi | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 1.00 |
| 5 | Virgil Jester | 1.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 3 |
| 1 | Sandy Consuegra | 3 |
| 1 | Clem Labine | 3 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Erskine | 20 |
| 2 | Alex Kellner | 17 |
| 3 | Joe Dobson | 16 |
| 3 | Bob Kuzava | 16 |
| 3 | Billy Pierce | 16 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fritz Dorish | 3 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
| 3 | Al Benton | 2 |
| 3 | Andy Hansen | 2 |
| 3 | Ted Wilks | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | .395 |
| 2 | Billy Goodman | .383 |
| 3 | Gene Woodling | .382 |
| 4 | Andy Pafko | .352 |
| 5 | Enos Slaughter | .351 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yogi Berra | 10 |
| 2 | Eddie Robinson | 9 |
| 2 | Gus Zernial | 9 |
| 4 | Gil Hodges | 8 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yogi Berra | 30 |
| 2 | Eddie Robinson | 28 |
| 2 | Enos Slaughter | 28 |
| 2 | Gus Zernial | 28 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 8 |
| 2 | Minnie Minoso | 7 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 7 |
| 4 | Pee Wee Reese | 6 |
| 4 | Connie Ryan | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 0.47 |
| 2 | Al Brazle | 0.85 |
| 3 | Fritz Dorish | 1.17 |
| 4 | Max Lanier | 1.34 |
| 5 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1.42 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Erskine | 5 |
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 5 |
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 5 |
| 1 | Spec Shea | 5 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 51 |
| 2 | Vinegar Bend Mizell | 37 |
| 3 | Max Surkont | 34 |
| 4 | Billy Pierce | 33 |
| 5 | Carl Erskine | 31 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fritz Dorish | 4 |
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 4 |
| 1 | Satchel Paige | 4 |
| 4 | Max Lanier | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .336 |
| 2 | Dale Mitchell | .322 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | .322 |
| 4 | Billy Goodman | .318 |
| 5 | George Kell | .309 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 40 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 37 |
| 3 | Yogi Berra | 33 |
| 4 | Roy Campanella | 32 |
| 4 | Bobby Thomson | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Campanella | 119 |
| 1 | Bobby Thomson | 119 |
| 3 | Gus Zernial | 116 |
| 4 | Hank Sauer | 114 |
| 5 | Sid Gordon | 107 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 38 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 30 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | 28 |
| 4 | Minnie Minoso | 24 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | 24 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 1.97 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 2.17 |
| 3 | Al Brazle | 2.28 |
| 4 | Mike Garcia | 2.44 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 2.47 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 25 |
| 2 | Mike Garcia | 23 |
| 3 | Sal Maglie | 22 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 22 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 192 |
| 2 | Bob Rush | 163 |
| 3 | Sal Maglie | 160 |
| 4 | Allie Reynolds | 159 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 152 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 17 |
| 2 | Satchel Paige | 15 |
| 3 | Ted Wilks | 13 |
| 4 | Ellis Kinder | 12 |
| 5 | Carl Scheib | 11 |