On This Day
Wednesday, April 21, 1954
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 4 | 3 | .571 | -- |
| Tigers | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.0 |
| Senators | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.0 |
| Yankees | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.0 |
| Indians | 3 | 3 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Athletics | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.0 |
| Red Sox | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.0 |
| Orioles | 2 | 4 | .333 | 1.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 5 | 3 | .625 | -- |
| Redlegs | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.0 |
| Dodgers | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.5 |
| Braves | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Giants | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 |
| Cubs | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 4 |
| 2 | Yogi Berra | 3 |
| 2 | Smoky Burgess | 3 |
| 2 | Dee Fondy | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Adcock | 1 |
| 1 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Doby | 1 |
| 1 | Ted Kluszewski | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 4 |
| 1 | Eddie Mathews | 4 |
| 3 | Frank Thomas | 3 |
| 4 | Joe Adcock | 2 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Alston | 1 |
| 1 | Dee Fondy | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Piersall | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Temple | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Turley | 2.33 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 1.00 |
| 3 | Billy Loes | 0.50 |
| 4 | Bob Porterfield | 0.43 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 0.40 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 1 |
| 1 | Billy Loes | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Porterfield | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Turley | 14 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 11 |
| 3 | Billy Loes | 6 |
| 4 | Leo Kiely | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Hetki | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Hughes | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Glynn | .571 |
| 2 | Randy Jackson | .524 |
| 3 | Gene Baker | .476 |
| 4 | Granny Hamner | .464 |
| 5 | Joe Adcock | .458 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Jensen | 4 |
| 2 | Hank Bauer | 3 |
| 2 | Roy Campanella | 3 |
| 2 | Del Ennis | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Greengrass | 13 |
| 2 | Del Ennis | 10 |
| 3 | Joe Adcock | 9 |
| 3 | Hank Bauer | 9 |
| 3 | Gus Bell | 9 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dee Fondy | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Piersall | 2 |
| 3 | Tom Alston | 1 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | 1 |
| 3 | 21 others tied | 1 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ned Garver | 0.00 |
| 1 | Jim McDonald | 0.00 |
| 1 | Tom Morgan | 0.00 |
| 1 | Willard Nixon | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murry Dickson | 2 |
| 1 | Steve Gromek | 2 |
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 2 |
| 1 | Eddie Lopat | 2 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Turley | 23 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 14 |
| 3 | Johnny Antonelli | 12 |
| 3 | Steve Gromek | 12 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 12 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Hetki | 2 |
| 1 | Jim Hughes | 2 |
| 1 | Frank Smith | 2 |
| 1 | Herm Wehmeier | 2 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Furillo | .345 |
| 2 | Duke Snider | .338 |
| 3 | Red Schoendienst | .337 |
| 4 | Al Rosen | .337 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | .336 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Mathews | 49 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 44 |
| 3 | Gus Zernial | 43 |
| 4 | Roy Campanella | 42 |
| 4 | Duke Snider | 42 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Rosen | 147 |
| 2 | Eddie Mathews | 137 |
| 3 | Roy Campanella | 136 |
| 4 | Del Ennis | 130 |
| 5 | Gil Hodges | 128 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 24 |
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 24 |
| 3 | Pee Wee Reese | 23 |
| 4 | Jim Rivera | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 18 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 2.12 |
| 2 | Eddie Lopat | 2.26 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 2.74 |
| 4 | Billy Pierce | 2.88 |
| 5 | Lew Burdette | 2.98 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 24 |
| 2 | Bob Porterfield | 23 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 23 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 204 |
| 2 | Billy Pierce | 191 |
| 3 | Carl Erskine | 185 |
| 4 | Vinegar Bend Mizell | 173 |
| 5 | Harvey Haddix | 166 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 28 |
| 2 | Al Brazle | 17 |
| 2 | Fritz Dorish | 17 |
| 4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 14 |
| 5 | Allie Reynolds | 13 |