On This Day
Wednesday, May 11, 1955
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 19 | 7 | .731 | -- |
| White Sox | 15 | 9 | .625 | 3.0 |
| Yankees | 14 | 10 | .583 | 4.0 |
| Tigers | 15 | 11 | .577 | 4.0 |
| Athletics | 10 | 14 | .417 | 8.0 |
| Senators | 10 | 15 | .400 | 8.5 |
| Red Sox | 10 | 17 | .370 | 9.5 |
| Orioles | 8 | 18 | .308 | 11.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 22 | 3 | .880 | -- |
| Giants | 13 | 11 | .542 | 8.5 |
| Braves | 13 | 12 | .520 | 9.0 |
| Cubs | 13 | 14 | .481 | 10.0 |
| Cardinals | 10 | 12 | .455 | 10.5 |
| Pirates | 11 | 15 | .423 | 11.5 |
| Redlegs | 9 | 16 | .360 | 13.0 |
| Phillies | 9 | 17 | .346 | 13.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Adcock | 3 |
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 3 |
| 1 | Johnny Logan | 3 |
| 1 | Harry Malmberg | 3 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
| 1 | Andy Carey | 1 |
| 1 | Dee Fondy | 1 |
| 1 | Monte Irvin | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 4 |
| 2 | Dee Fondy | 3 |
| 2 | Whitey Lockman | 3 |
| 2 | Eddie Mathews | 3 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 1 |
| 1 | Ned Garver | 1 |
| 1 | Alex Grammas | 1 |
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Rivera | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Turley | 1.00 |
| 2 | Ned Garver | 0.80 |
| 3 | Larry Jackson | 0.67 |
| 4 | Joe Nuxhall | 0.50 |
| 4 | Frank Sullivan | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Ned Garver | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Hearn | 1 |
| 1 | Herb Moford | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Turley | 11 |
| 2 | Larry Jackson | 6 |
| 2 | Joe Nuxhall | 6 |
| 2 | Frank Sullivan | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 1 |
| 1 | Barney Schultz | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mueller | .421 |
| 2 | Al Kaline | .390 |
| 3 | Harvey Kuenn | .382 |
| 4 | Rip Repulski | .364 |
| 5 | Johnny Logan | .358 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Snider | 9 |
| 2 | Carl Furillo | 8 |
| 2 | Gus Zernial | 8 |
| 4 | Al Kaline | 7 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Snider | 31 |
| 2 | Roy Campanella | 28 |
| 3 | Mickey Vernon | 26 |
| 4 | Dee Fondy | 24 |
| 4 | Carl Furillo | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 8 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 5 |
| 3 | Jim Busby | 4 |
| 3 | Jim Gilliam | 4 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Consuegra | 1.23 |
| 2 | Carl Erskine | 1.43 |
| 3 | Dick Donovan | 1.55 |
| 4 | Warren Hacker | 1.67 |
| 5 | Mike Fornieles | 1.82 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 6 |
| 2 | Carl Erskine | 5 |
| 2 | Steve Gromek | 5 |
| 2 | Jim Hearn | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Turley | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Turley | 57 |
| 2 | Herb Score | 50 |
| 3 | Johnny Antonelli | 45 |
| 4 | Sam Jones | 40 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 31 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Hughes | 4 |
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 4 |
| 3 | Marv Grissom | 3 |
| 3 | Ray Moore | 3 |
| 3 | Ed Roebuck | 3 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mueller | .471 |
| 2 | Hoot Evers | .441 |
| 3 | Bill Virdon | .392 |
| 4 | Harvey Kuenn | .385 |
| 5 | Bill Renna | .382 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 5 |
| 1 | Sherm Lollar | 5 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 5 |
| 1 | Stan Musial | 5 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Vernon | 20 |
| 2 | Gus Zernial | 17 |
| 3 | Roy Campanella | 15 |
| 4 | Hoot Evers | 14 |
| 4 | Duke Snider | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 6 |
| 2 | Chuck Harmon | 4 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 3 |
| 3 | Jim Busby | 3 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 0.40 |
| 2 | Steve Gromek | 1.00 |
| 2 | Herb Score | 1.00 |
| 4 | Sandy Consuegra | 1.35 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 3 |
| 1 | Steve Gromek | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Hearn | 3 |
| 1 | Early Wynn | 3 |
| 5 | 25 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Turley | 30 |
| 2 | Herb Score | 26 |
| 3 | Johnny Antonelli | 23 |
| 4 | Joe Nuxhall | 21 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 19 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Friend | 2 |
| 1 | Tom Gorman | 2 |
| 1 | Marv Grissom | 2 |
| 1 | Jim Hughes | 2 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .353 |
| 2 | Don Mueller | .351 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | .345 |
| 4 | Bobby Avila | .337 |
| 5 | Duke Snider | .332 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Kluszewski | 47 |
| 2 | Duke Snider | 45 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 42 |
| 4 | Gil Hodges | 40 |
| 5 | Eddie Mathews | 38 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Snider | 147 |
| 2 | Ted Kluszewski | 137 |
| 3 | Yogi Berra | 125 |
| 3 | Gil Hodges | 125 |
| 5 | Larry Doby | 123 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 30 |
| 2 | Minnie Minoso | 25 |
| 3 | Jackie Jensen | 24 |
| 4 | Johnny Temple | 20 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 19 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Antonelli | 2.26 |
| 2 | Sandy Consuegra | 2.61 |
| 3 | Whitey Ford | 2.62 |
| 4 | Early Wynn | 2.65 |
| 5 | Mike Garcia | 2.72 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 25 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 23 |
| 2 | Early Wynn | 23 |
| 4 | Johnny Antonelli | 21 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Turley | 200 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 184 |
| 3 | Harvey Haddix | 178 |
| 4 | Johnny Antonelli | 170 |
| 5 | Carl Erskine | 169 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Hughes | 24 |
| 2 | Johnny Sain | 23 |
| 3 | Marv Grissom | 19 |
| 4 | Ellis Kinder | 17 |
| 5 | Frank Smith | 16 |