On This Day
Friday, September 26, 1952
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 94 | 58 | .618 | -- |
| Indians | 91 | 61 | .599 | 3.0 |
| White Sox | 80 | 72 | .526 | 14.0 |
| Athletics | 78 | 74 | .513 | 16.0 |
| Senators | 76 | 76 | .500 | 18.0 |
| Red Sox | 76 | 76 | .500 | 18.0 |
| Browns | 63 | 89 | .414 | 31.0 |
| Tigers | 50 | 102 | .329 | 44.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 96 | 56 | .632 | -- |
| Giants | 92 | 60 | .605 | 4.0 |
| Cardinals | 88 | 64 | .579 | 8.0 |
| Phillies | 85 | 67 | .559 | 11.0 |
| Cubs | 75 | 77 | .493 | 21.0 |
| Reds | 68 | 84 | .447 | 28.0 |
| Braves | 63 | 89 | .414 | 33.0 |
| Pirates | 41 | 111 | .270 | 55.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Collins | 4 |
| 2 | Solly Hemus | 3 |
| 2 | Johnny Logan | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Rivera | 3 |
| 5 | 23 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Cox | 1 |
| 1 | Al Dark | 1 |
| 1 | Solly Hemus | 1 |
| 1 | Ted Kluszewski | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Cox | 3 |
| 1 | Stan Musial | 3 |
| 3 | Sandy Amoros | 2 |
| 3 | Chico Carrasquel | 2 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Rivera | 2 |
| 2 | Billy Martin | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hersh Freeman | 0.67 |
| 1 | Saul Rogovin | 0.67 |
| 3 | Gerry Staley | 0.38 |
| 4 | Sal Maglie | 0.33 |
| 4 | Russ Meyer | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hersh Freeman | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Lehman | 1 |
| 1 | Sal Maglie | 1 |
| 1 | Bud Podbielan | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hersh Freeman | 4 |
| 1 | Saul Rogovin | 4 |
| 3 | Harry Byrd | 3 |
| 3 | Sal Maglie | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .336 |
| 2 | Ferris Fain | .328 |
| 3 | Dale Mitchell | .321 |
| 4 | Ted Kluszewski | .321 |
| 5 | George Kell | .311 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 37 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 36 |
| 3 | Gil Hodges | 32 |
| 4 | Larry Doby | 31 |
| 4 | Luke Easter | 31 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Sauer | 121 |
| 2 | Bobby Thomson | 107 |
| 3 | Al Rosen | 105 |
| 4 | Del Ennis | 104 |
| 5 | Eddie Robinson | 103 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 30 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 27 |
| 3 | Jackie Robinson | 23 |
| 4 | Jim Rivera | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 18 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 2.06 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2.39 |
| 3 | Mike Garcia | 2.40 |
| 4 | Bobby Shantz | 2.48 |
| 5 | Bob Lemon | 2.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 27 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 24 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 23 |
| 4 | Mike Garcia | 22 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 183 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 160 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 153 |
| 4 | Bobby Shantz | 152 |
| 5 | Bob Rush | 151 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Brazle | 16 |
| 2 | Joe Black | 15 |
| 3 | Fritz Dorish | 11 |
| 3 | Dutch Leonard | 11 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 11 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Yost | .538 |
| 2 | Frank Baumholtz | .395 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .392 |
| 4 | Joe Collins | .388 |
| 5 | Dick Groat | .368 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | 6 |
| 1 | Bob Nieman | 6 |
| 3 | Jim Greengrass | 5 |
| 4 | Al Dark | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Greengrass | 19 |
| 2 | Bob Nieman | 17 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 15 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 12 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Rivera | 6 |
| 2 | Gene Stephens | 4 |
| 3 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
| 4 | Brandy Davis | 2 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 0.62 |
| 2 | Billy Loes | 0.69 |
| 3 | Allie Reynolds | 0.79 |
| 4 | Billy Pierce | 1.06 |
| 5 | Joe Dobson | 1.10 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 3 |
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 3 |
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 3 |
| 1 | Early Wynn | 3 |
| 1 | Eddie Yuhas | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saul Rogovin | 25 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 25 |
| 3 | Curt Simmons | 19 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 18 |
| 4 | Early Wynn | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Black | 3 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
| 3 | Al Brazle | 2 |
| 3 | Allie Reynolds | 2 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Baumholtz | .385 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .374 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | .350 |
| 3 | Enos Slaughter | .350 |
| 3 | Duke Snider | .350 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Easter | 9 |
| 2 | Ralph Kiner | 8 |
| 3 | Al Dark | 7 |
| 3 | Walt Dropo | 7 |
| 3 | Bob Nieman | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Rosen | 28 |
| 2 | Luke Easter | 26 |
| 3 | Enos Slaughter | 24 |
| 4 | Duke Snider | 23 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 22 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Rivera | 9 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 6 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 6 |
| 4 | Jackie Robinson | 5 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Ridzik | 0.35 |
| 2 | Eddie Lopat | 1.10 |
| 3 | Mike Fornieles | 1.37 |
| 4 | Harry Perkowski | 1.43 |
| 5 | Joe Black | 1.51 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 7 |
| 1 | Early Wynn | 7 |
| 3 | Mike Garcia | 6 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early Wynn | 40 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 39 |
| 3 | Allie Reynolds | 38 |
| 4 | Saul Rogovin | 35 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 33 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aloma | 4 |
| 1 | Joe Black | 4 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 4 |
| 4 | Al Brazle | 3 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 2 |