On This Day
Tuesday, July 22, 1952
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 56 | 34 | .622 | -- |
| Red Sox | 50 | 38 | .568 | 5.0 |
| Senators | 49 | 40 | .551 | 6.5 |
| Indians | 49 | 42 | .538 | 7.5 |
| White Sox | 48 | 44 | .522 | 9.0 |
| Athletics | 40 | 42 | .488 | 12.0 |
| Browns | 35 | 57 | .380 | 22.0 |
| Tigers | 29 | 59 | .330 | 26.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 60 | 22 | .732 | -- |
| Giants | 54 | 31 | .635 | 7.5 |
| Cardinals | 51 | 40 | .560 | 13.5 |
| Cubs | 45 | 43 | .511 | 18.0 |
| Phillies | 45 | 45 | .500 | 19.0 |
| Braves | 38 | 50 | .432 | 25.0 |
| Reds | 36 | 54 | .400 | 28.0 |
| Pirates | 25 | 69 | .266 | 41.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Collins | 5 |
| 1 | Clyde McCullough | 5 |
| 3 | Yogi Berra | 4 |
| 3 | Bobby Del Greco | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Astroth | 1 |
| 1 | Hank Bauer | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Dyck | 1 |
| 1 | Del Ennis | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Del Ennis | 5 |
| 1 | Johnny Wyrostek | 5 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | 4 |
| 3 | Dee Fondy | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Jensen | 1 |
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 2.50 |
| 2 | Herm Wehmeier | 0.75 |
| 3 | Walt Masterson | 0.71 |
| 4 | Paul Minner | 0.56 |
| 5 | Gerry Staley | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 1 |
| 1 | Karl Drews | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Koslo | 1 |
| 1 | Billy Loes | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 10 |
| 2 | Herm Wehmeier | 6 |
| 3 | Marv Grissom | 5 |
| 3 | Walt Masterson | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Hansen | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Morgan | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Scarborough | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Goodman | .336 |
| 2 | Ferris Fain | .328 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .322 |
| 4 | George Kell | .321 |
| 5 | Ted Kluszewski | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 24 |
| 2 | Yogi Berra | 20 |
| 3 | Ralph Kiner | 19 |
| 4 | Gil Hodges | 18 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 17 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 76 |
| 2 | Bobby Thomson | 68 |
| 3 | Walt Dropo | 61 |
| 3 | Gil Hodges | 61 |
| 5 | Al Rosen | 60 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 18 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 15 |
| 3 | Phil Rizzuto | 13 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | 13 |
| 5 | Jackie Jensen | 12 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 1.64 |
| 2 | Mike Garcia | 1.76 |
| 3 | Allie Reynolds | 1.77 |
| 4 | Spec Shea | 2.08 |
| 5 | Billy Loes | 2.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 17 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 14 |
| 3 | Mike Garcia | 13 |
| 4 | Allie Reynolds | 12 |
| 4 | Gerry Staley | 12 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 110 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 99 |
| 3 | Billy Pierce | 96 |
| 4 | Allie Reynolds | 93 |
| 5 | Mike Garcia | 90 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 11 |
| 2 | Satchel Paige | 9 |
| 3 | Joe Black | 8 |
| 3 | Fritz Dorish | 8 |
| 5 | Frank Smith | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | .488 |
| 2 | Walt Dropo | .484 |
| 3 | Ted Kluszewski | .431 |
| 4 | Pee Wee Reese | .429 |
| 5 | Dee Fondy | .390 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Collins | 6 |
| 1 | Dick Gernert | 6 |
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 6 |
| 4 | Yogi Berra | 5 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Gernert | 19 |
| 2 | Walt Dropo | 16 |
| 2 | Del Ennis | 16 |
| 4 | Richie Ashburn | 15 |
| 5 | Joe Collins | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Jensen | 4 |
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 4 |
| 3 | Billy Cox | 3 |
| 3 | Hector Rodriguez | 3 |
| 3 | Connie Ryan | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spec Shea | 0.47 |
| 2 | Julio Moreno | 0.50 |
| 3 | Johnny Kucab | 0.75 |
| 4 | Bobby Shantz | 1.00 |
| 5 | Tom Morgan | 1.35 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Bickford | 3 |
| 1 | Karl Drews | 3 |
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 3 |
| 1 | Vic Raschi | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 18 |
| 2 | Mel Parnell | 15 |
| 2 | Curt Simmons | 15 |
| 2 | Virgil Trucks | 15 |
| 5 | Mickey McDermott | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 4 |
| 2 | Joe Black | 3 |
| 2 | Sandy Consuegra | 3 |
| 2 | Andy Hansen | 3 |
| 2 | Johnny Sain | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | .412 |
| 2 | Andy Pafko | .403 |
| 3 | Billy Goodman | .363 |
| 4 | Gene Woodling | .361 |
| 5 | Ferris Fain | .361 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Collins | 9 |
| 1 | Gus Zernial | 9 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 8 |
| 3 | Eddie Robinson | 8 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Zernial | 28 |
| 2 | Dick Gernert | 26 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 26 |
| 4 | Del Ennis | 25 |
| 4 | Eddie Robinson | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Cox | 6 |
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 6 |
| 1 | Connie Ryan | 6 |
| 4 | Jackie Jensen | 5 |
| 4 | Sam Jethroe | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Brecheen | 1.13 |
| 2 | Max Lanier | 1.44 |
| 3 | Bobby Shantz | 1.58 |
| 4 | Karl Drews | 1.62 |
| 5 | Billy Pierce | 1.84 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 6 |
| 2 | Harry Brecheen | 5 |
| 2 | Karl Drews | 5 |
| 2 | Vic Raschi | 5 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 36 |
| 2 | Curt Simmons | 32 |
| 3 | Vinegar Bend Mizell | 31 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 30 |
| 4 | Virgil Trucks | 30 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 5 |
| 2 | Joe Black | 4 |
| 2 | Fritz Dorish | 4 |
| 2 | Andy Hansen | 4 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .327 |
| 2 | Dale Mitchell | .319 |
| 3 | George Kell | .317 |
| 4 | Billy Goodman | .314 |
| 5 | Gene Woodling | .309 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 39 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 37 |
| 3 | Yogi Berra | 33 |
| 4 | Bobby Thomson | 31 |
| 5 | Gil Hodges | 30 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Thomson | 117 |
| 2 | Roy Campanella | 111 |
| 2 | Hank Sauer | 111 |
| 4 | Gus Zernial | 107 |
| 5 | Gil Hodges | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 33 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 29 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | 27 |
| 4 | Minnie Minoso | 24 |
| 5 | Jackie Robinson | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 1.91 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 2.17 |
| 3 | Al Brazle | 2.35 |
| 4 | Billy Pierce | 2.54 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 2.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 27 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 23 |
| 3 | Mike Garcia | 21 |
| 3 | Sal Maglie | 21 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 191 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 157 |
| 3 | Bob Rush | 156 |
| 4 | Robin Roberts | 154 |
| 5 | Sal Maglie | 152 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 15 |
| 1 | Satchel Paige | 15 |
| 3 | Ellis Kinder | 12 |
| 4 | Ted Wilks | 11 |
| 5 | Carl Scheib | 10 |