On This Day
Saturday, May 2, 1953
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 11 | 5 | .688 | -- |
| White Sox | 10 | 6 | .625 | 1.0 |
| Indians | 8 | 5 | .615 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 8 | 6 | .571 | 2.0 |
| Athletics | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2.5 |
| Browns | 7 | 8 | .467 | 3.5 |
| Senators | 6 | 10 | .375 | 5.0 |
| Tigers | 3 | 14 | .176 | 8.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 10 | 5 | .667 | -- |
| Phillies | 9 | 5 | .643 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 7 | 4 | .636 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 7 | 5 | .583 | 1.5 |
| Cubs | 5 | 5 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Pirates | 7 | 9 | .438 | 3.5 |
| Giants | 5 | 10 | .333 | 5.0 |
| Redlegs | 2 | 9 | .182 | 6.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Bernier | 4 |
| 2 | Ferris Fain | 3 |
| 2 | Dick Gernert | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Greengrass | 3 |
| 2 | Johnny Temple | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Clark | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Elliott | 1 |
| 1 | Ferris Fain | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Greengrass | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Bernier | 3 |
| 1 | Allie Clark | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Collins | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Elliott | 3 |
| 1 | Ferris Fain | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cal Abrams | 1 |
| 1 | Carlos Bernier | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Busby | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Collins | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Gray | 0.86 |
| 2 | Hal Brown | 0.62 |
| 3 | Spec Shea | 0.56 |
| 4 | Paul LaPalme | 0.29 |
| 5 | Don Larsen | 0.21 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Brown | 1 |
| 1 | Earl Harrist | 1 |
| 1 | Paul LaPalme | 1 |
| 1 | Morrie Martin | 1 |
| 1 | Spec Shea | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Gray | 6 |
| 2 | Hal Brown | 5 |
| 2 | Spec Shea | 5 |
| 4 | Paul LaPalme | 4 |
| 5 | Don Larsen | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Wyrostek | .455 |
| 2 | Gene Woodling | .444 |
| 3 | Jim Greengrass | .405 |
| 4 | George Kell | .400 |
| 5 | Dave Philley | .387 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Mathews | 6 |
| 2 | Roy Campanella | 5 |
| 3 | Pete Castiglione | 4 |
| 3 | Jack Dittmer | 4 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Campanella | 22 |
| 2 | Bob Elliott | 17 |
| 3 | Eddie Mathews | 16 |
| 4 | Duke Snider | 15 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gilliam | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Rivera | 5 |
| 3 | Bill Bruton | 4 |
| 3 | Duke Snider | 4 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.00 |
| 2 | Alex Kellner | 1.03 |
| 3 | Charlie Bishop | 1.20 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 1.29 |
| 4 | Marv Grissom | 1.29 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Kellner | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 3 |
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 3 |
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 21 |
| 1 | Virgil Trucks | 21 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 20 |
| 3 | Curt Simmons | 20 |
| 5 | Bobby Shantz | 19 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fritz Dorish | 4 |
| 2 | Al Brazle | 3 |
| 3 | Tom Gorman | 2 |
| 3 | Ellis Kinder | 2 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferris Fain | .339 |
| 2 | Stan Musial | .337 |
| 3 | George Kell | .327 |
| 4 | Gene Woodling | .323 |
| 5 | Dale Mitchell | .322 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 38 |
| 2 | Hank Sauer | 34 |
| 3 | Larry Doby | 33 |
| 3 | Gus Zernial | 33 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Del Ennis | 109 |
| 1 | Bobby Thomson | 109 |
| 3 | Larry Doby | 108 |
| 4 | Hank Sauer | 107 |
| 5 | Roy Campanella | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 31 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 25 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | 25 |
| 4 | Minnie Minoso | 23 |
| 4 | Jim Rivera | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 2.05 |
| 2 | Joe Black | 2.17 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2.19 |
| 4 | Warren Hacker | 2.52 |
| 5 | Bob Lemon | 2.54 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 28 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 24 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 23 |
| 4 | Mike Garcia | 22 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 173 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 159 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 158 |
| 3 | Curt Simmons | 158 |
| 5 | Allie Reynolds | 156 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Black | 16 |
| 1 | Al Brazle | 16 |
| 3 | Fritz Dorish | 13 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 13 |
| 5 | Dutch Leonard | 12 |