On This Day
Friday, May 4, 1956
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 6 | 3 | .667 | -- |
| Yankees | 10 | 5 | .667 | -1.0 |
| Indians | 8 | 6 | .571 | 0.5 |
| Red Sox | 7 | 6 | .538 | 1.0 |
| Senators | 8 | 8 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Athletics | 5 | 8 | .385 | 3.0 |
| Orioles | 6 | 10 | .375 | 3.5 |
| Tigers | 5 | 9 | .357 | 3.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 6 | 3 | .667 | -- |
| Cardinals | 8 | 5 | .615 | 0.0 |
| Redlegs | 8 | 6 | .571 | 0.5 |
| Dodgers | 8 | 7 | .533 | 1.0 |
| Giants | 7 | 7 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 7 | 8 | .467 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 5 | 8 | .385 | 3.0 |
| Cubs | 4 | 9 | .308 | 4.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvey Kuenn | 4 |
| 2 | Don Buddin | 3 |
| 2 | Al Kaline | 3 |
| 4 | Bobby Avila | 2 |
| 4 | 29 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
| 1 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Lemon | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 2 |
| 1 | Yogi Berra | 2 |
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 2 |
| 1 | Don Buddin | 2 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 1 |
| 1 | Harry Simpson | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 0.86 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 0.60 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 0.50 |
| 3 | Jim Wilson | 0.50 |
| 5 | Bob Rush | 0.44 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 1 |
| 1 | Art Fowler | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Grim | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Jolly | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 7 |
| 2 | Dick Donovan | 6 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 6 |
| 4 | Roy Face | 5 |
| 4 | Jim Wilson | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Sisler | 1 |
| 1 | George Zuverink | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | .460 |
| 2 | Lee Walls | .432 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | .411 |
| 4 | Vic Wertz | .388 |
| 5 | Wally Moon | .380 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Post | 8 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 7 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 7 |
| 4 | Yogi Berra | 6 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 20 |
| 2 | Yogi Berra | 19 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 16 |
| 4 | Jim Lemon | 15 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | 4 |
| 2 | Hank Bauer | 2 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 2 |
| 2 | Solly Drake | 2 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Brewer | 0.72 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bob Chakales | 1.06 |
| 4 | Jack Harshman | 1.10 |
| 5 | Early Wynn | 1.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Friend | 3 |
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 3 |
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 36 |
| 2 | Herb Score | 33 |
| 3 | Billy Pierce | 24 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 20 |
| 4 | Bob Friend | 20 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 4 |
| 1 | George Zuverink | 4 |
| 3 | Jim Konstanty | 2 |
| 4 | Hersh Freeman | 1 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Kell | .331 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | .327 |
| 3 | Al Kaline | .326 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | .323 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 51 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 45 |
| 3 | Wally Post | 44 |
| 4 | Eddie Mathews | 43 |
| 5 | Ted Kluszewski | 42 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 125 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 118 |
| 3 | Yogi Berra | 116 |
| 3 | Wally Post | 116 |
| 5 | Duke Snider | 115 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 25 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 24 |
| 3 | Jim Rivera | 23 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 20 |
| 5 | Johnny Temple | 17 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 2.21 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 2.41 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 2.59 |
| 4 | Herb Score | 2.65 |
| 5 | Frank Sullivan | 2.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 23 |
| 2 | Don Newcombe | 21 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 19 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 18 |
| 4 | Frank Sullivan | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herb Score | 238 |
| 2 | Bob Turley | 187 |
| 3 | Sam Jones | 180 |
| 4 | Billy Pierce | 160 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 154 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Kinder | 19 |
| 2 | Ray Narleski | 18 |
| 3 | Tom Gorman | 16 |
| 3 | Jack Meyer | 16 |
| 5 | Jim Konstanty | 14 |