On This Day
Saturday, May 5, 1956
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 11 | 5 | .688 | -- |
| White Sox | 6 | 4 | .600 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 9 | 6 | .600 | 1.5 |
| Senators | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.5 |
| Red Sox | 7 | 7 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Tigers | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4.5 |
| Athletics | 5 | 9 | .357 | 5.0 |
| Orioles | 6 | 11 | .353 | 5.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 6 | 3 | .667 | -- |
| Cardinals | 9 | 5 | .643 | -0.5 |
| Redlegs | 9 | 6 | .600 | 0.0 |
| Giants | 7 | 7 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Dodgers | 8 | 8 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 7 | 9 | .438 | 2.5 |
| Phillies | 5 | 8 | .385 | 3.0 |
| Cubs | 4 | 9 | .308 | 4.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Maxwell | 4 |
| 1 | Bill Tuttle | 4 |
| 3 | Billy Hoeft | 3 |
| 3 | Jim Lemon | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 2 |
| 2 | Hank Bauer | 1 |
| 2 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 1 |
| 2 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 4 |
| 1 | Harvey Kuenn | 4 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 3 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 3 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Hegan | 1 |
| 1 | Al Kaline | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Poholsky | 1.25 |
| 2 | Don Ferrarese | 1.18 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 0.67 |
| 4 | Mickey McDermott | 0.50 |
| 5 | Ike Delock | 0.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Hoeft | 1 |
| 1 | Paul LaPalme | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 1 |
| 1 | Mickey McDermott | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Ferrarese | 13 |
| 2 | Tom Poholsky | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 4 |
| 3 | Mickey McDermott | 4 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Larsen | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | .463 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | .433 |
| 3 | Lee Walls | .405 |
| 4 | Jim Lemon | .400 |
| 5 | Vic Wertz | .377 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 9 |
| 1 | Wally Post | 9 |
| 3 | Yogi Berra | 7 |
| 3 | Frank Thomas | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 23 |
| 2 | Yogi Berra | 20 |
| 3 | Jim Lemon | 16 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | 16 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 15 |
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 | 2 tied | 1.29 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Friend | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Lemon | 3 |
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 3 |
| 1 | 4 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 | 11 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Kell | .333 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | .327 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | .327 |
| 4 | Al Kaline | .325 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | .320 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 51 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 45 |
| 2 | Wally Post | 45 |
| 4 | Ted Kluszewski | 43 |
| 4 | Eddie Mathews | 43 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 125 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 118 |
| 3 | Yogi Berra | 117 |
| 3 | Wally Post | 117 |
| 5 | Duke Snider | 116 |
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 |