On This Day
Saturday, July 19, 1952
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 54 | 33 | .621 | -- |
| Red Sox | 48 | 38 | .558 | 5.5 |
| Indians | 49 | 39 | .557 | 5.5 |
| Senators | 47 | 39 | .547 | 6.5 |
| White Sox | 47 | 43 | .522 | 8.5 |
| Athletics | 38 | 42 | .475 | 12.5 |
| Browns | 35 | 54 | .393 | 20.0 |
| Tigers | 28 | 58 | .326 | 25.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 58 | 22 | .725 | -- |
| Giants | 52 | 31 | .627 | 7.5 |
| Cardinals | 50 | 39 | .562 | 12.5 |
| Cubs | 45 | 41 | .523 | 16.0 |
| Phillies | 42 | 44 | .488 | 19.0 |
| Braves | 37 | 49 | .430 | 24.0 |
| Reds | 35 | 52 | .402 | 26.5 |
| Pirates | 25 | 66 | .275 | 38.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 4 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 3 |
| 2 | Jack Dittmer | 3 |
| 2 | Dee Fondy | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Cox | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Dittmer | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Glynn | 1 |
| 1 | Granny Hamner | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Dittmer | 5 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 4 |
| 3 | Ferris Fain | 3 |
| 3 | Andy Pafko | 3 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dee Fondy | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Hacker | 1.17 |
| 2 | Bob Lemon | 0.71 |
| 3 | Billy Pierce | 0.64 |
| 4 | Steve Ridzik | 0.60 |
| 5 | Billy Hoeft | 0.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karl Drews | 1 |
| 1 | Carl Erskine | 1 |
| 1 | Warren Hacker | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Hooper | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Hacker | 7 |
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 7 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 5 |
| 4 | Billy Hoeft | 4 |
| 4 | Julio Moreno | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Goodman | .340 |
| 2 | Ferris Fain | .335 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .328 |
| 4 | George Kell | .316 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | .315 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 23 |
| 2 | Yogi Berra | 20 |
| 3 | Ralph Kiner | 19 |
| 4 | Gil Hodges | 18 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 17 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 74 |
| 2 | Bobby Thomson | 68 |
| 3 | Al Rosen | 60 |
| 4 | Walt Dropo | 59 |
| 4 | Gil Hodges | 59 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 18 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 15 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | 13 |
| 4 | Phil Rizzuto | 12 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 11 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 1.62 |
| 2 | Mike Garcia | 1.74 |
| 3 | Allie Reynolds | 1.79 |
| 4 | Spec Shea | 2.08 |
| 5 | Curt Simmons | 2.11 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 16 |
| 2 | Mike Garcia | 13 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 13 |
| 4 | Gerry Staley | 12 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 11 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 109 |
| 2 | Billy Pierce | 96 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 96 |
| 4 | Allie Reynolds | 90 |
| 5 | Mike Garcia | 88 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 11 |
| 2 | Satchel Paige | 9 |
| 3 | Joe Black | 7 |
| 3 | Fritz Dorish | 7 |
| 5 | Frank Smith | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | .475 |
| 2 | Andy Pafko | .457 |
| 3 | Pee Wee Reese | .405 |
| 4 | Ted Kluszewski | .400 |
| 5 | Nellie Fox | .381 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 7 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 6 |
| 3 | Yogi Berra | 5 |
| 3 | Joe Collins | 5 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Dropo | 16 |
| 1 | Dick Gernert | 16 |
| 3 | Hank Bauer | 13 |
| 3 | Billy Goodman | 13 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Cox | 4 |
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 4 |
| 1 | Hector Rodriguez | 4 |
| 4 | Larry Doby | 3 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julio Moreno | 1.04 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 1.23 |
| 3 | Spec Shea | 1.29 |
| 4 | Warren Hacker | 1.37 |
| 5 | Eddie Yuhas | 1.42 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 3 |
| 1 | Carl Erskine | 3 |
| 1 | Julio Moreno | 3 |
| 1 | Tom Morgan | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Erskine | 20 |
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 20 |
| 3 | Mickey McDermott | 16 |
| 4 | Mike Garcia | 14 |
| 4 | Vic Raschi | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Black | 3 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
| 3 | Al Benton | 2 |
| 3 | Sandy Consuegra | 2 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | .431 |
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | .431 |
| 3 | Ferris Fain | .382 |
| 4 | Gene Woodling | .373 |
| 5 | Billy Goodman | .365 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yogi Berra | 10 |
| 2 | Larry Doby | 9 |
| 2 | Gus Zernial | 9 |
| 4 | Joe Collins | 8 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Zernial | 28 |
| 2 | Yogi Berra | 27 |
| 3 | Eddie Robinson | 26 |
| 3 | Enos Slaughter | 26 |
| 5 | Eddie Joost | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 7 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 6 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 6 |
| 2 | Connie Ryan | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Lanier | 1.14 |
| 2 | Fritz Dorish | 1.27 |
| 3 | Harry Brecheen | 1.29 |
| 4 | Bobby Shantz | 1.42 |
| 5 | Karl Drews | 1.66 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 6 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 5 |
| 2 | Carl Erskine | 5 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 5 |
| 2 | Spec Shea | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinegar Bend Mizell | 39 |
| 2 | Billy Pierce | 36 |
| 3 | Bobby Shantz | 32 |
| 4 | Robin Roberts | 30 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 30 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fritz Dorish | 4 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 4 |
| 3 | Al Benton | 3 |
| 3 | Joe Black | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .329 |
| 2 | Dale Mitchell | .321 |
| 3 | Billy Goodman | .315 |
| 4 | George Kell | .310 |
| 5 | Jackie Robinson | .309 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 38 |
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 38 |
| 3 | Yogi Berra | 33 |
| 4 | Roy Campanella | 31 |
| 4 | Bobby Thomson | 31 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Thomson | 120 |
| 2 | Roy Campanella | 116 |
| 3 | Hank Sauer | 110 |
| 4 | Gus Zernial | 109 |
| 5 | Gil Hodges | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 35 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 29 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 29 |
| 4 | Minnie Minoso | 25 |
| 5 | Jackie Robinson | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 2.03 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 2.12 |
| 3 | Al Brazle | 2.47 |
| 4 | Robin Roberts | 2.49 |
| 5 | Mike Garcia | 2.49 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 26 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 23 |
| 3 | Mike Garcia | 22 |
| 3 | Sal Maglie | 22 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 197 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 160 |
| 3 | Bob Rush | 159 |
| 4 | Sal Maglie | 156 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 154 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 15 |
| 1 | Satchel Paige | 15 |
| 3 | Ellis Kinder | 12 |
| 4 | Ted Wilks | 11 |
| 5 | Carl Scheib | 10 |