On This Day
Tuesday, May 21, 1957
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 19 | 7 | .731 | -- |
| Indians | 18 | 10 | .643 | 2.0 |
| Yankees | 17 | 11 | .607 | 3.0 |
| Tigers | 17 | 15 | .531 | 5.0 |
| Red Sox | 15 | 16 | .484 | 6.5 |
| Athletics | 13 | 19 | .406 | 9.0 |
| Orioles | 11 | 18 | .379 | 9.5 |
| Senators | 10 | 24 | .294 | 13.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlegs | 21 | 10 | .677 | -- |
| Dodgers | 18 | 10 | .643 | 1.5 |
| Braves | 18 | 10 | .643 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 16 | 13 | .552 | 4.0 |
| Cardinals | 13 | 16 | .448 | 7.0 |
| Giants | 14 | 18 | .438 | 7.5 |
| Cubs | 8 | 18 | .308 | 10.5 |
| Pirates | 8 | 21 | .276 | 12.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Bolling | 3 |
| 1 | Chico Carrasquel | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Gilliam | 3 |
| 1 | Gil Hodges | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Amoros | 1 |
| 1 | Ed Bailey | 1 |
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Berberet | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chico Carrasquel | 4 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 3 |
| 3 | Sandy Amoros | 2 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 2 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
| 1 | Chico Fernandez | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Jones | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Katt | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 1.60 |
| 2 | Ryne Duren | 1.29 |
| 3 | Stu Miller | 1.17 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 0.92 |
| 5 | Don Cardwell | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Foytack | 1 |
| 1 | Turk Lown | 1 |
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 1 |
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 11 |
| 2 | Ryne Duren | 9 |
| 2 | Ray Moore | 9 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 8 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | .392 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | .363 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | .360 |
| 4 | Nellie Fox | .356 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .352 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 11 |
| 2 | Wally Moon | 9 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 9 |
| 4 | Roy Sievers | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 29 |
| 1 | Carl Furillo | 29 |
| 3 | Roy Sievers | 26 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 24 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 15 |
| 2 | Jim Landis | 8 |
| 3 | Jim Gilliam | 6 |
| 4 | Tito Francona | 5 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 0.88 |
| 2 | Jim Wilson | 1.05 |
| 3 | Tom Sturdivant | 1.15 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 1.38 |
| 5 | Clem Labine | 1.59 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruben Gomez | 6 |
| 1 | Duke Maas | 6 |
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 6 |
| 4 | Tom Acker | 5 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 45 |
| 2 | Early Wynn | 43 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 41 |
| 4 | Herb Score | 39 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 37 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Narleski | 6 |
| 2 | Clem Labine | 4 |
| 2 | Bob Miller | 4 |
| 4 | Ike Delock | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | .422 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | .409 |
| 3 | Chico Carrasquel | .400 |
| 3 | Dee Fondy | .400 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Moon | 6 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 5 |
| 2 | Tito Francona | 5 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 14 |
| 1 | Wally Moon | 14 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 13 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 13 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 8 |
| 2 | Tito Francona | 5 |
| 3 | Jim Piersall | 4 |
| 4 | Dee Fondy | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Wilson | 0.00 |
| 1 | Tom Sturdivant | 0.00 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bob Turley | 0.00 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 0.60 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Acker | 4 |
| 2 | Tom Brewer | 3 |
| 2 | Ruben Gomez | 3 |
| 2 | Duke Maas | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 27 |
| 2 | Connie Johnson | 24 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 24 |
| 4 | Early Wynn | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Narleski | 4 |
| 2 | Paul LaPalme | 2 |
| 2 | Don Mossi | 2 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 1 |
| 4 | 13 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | .354 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | .344 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | .340 |
| 4 | Gil McDougald | .322 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | .322 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 44 |
| 1 | Duke Snider | 44 |
| 3 | Joe Adcock | 42 |
| 4 | Eddie Mathews | 39 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Kaline | 124 |
| 2 | Larry Doby | 115 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 113 |
| 4 | Joe Adcock | 112 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 47 |
| 2 | Jim Gilliam | 25 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 23 |
| 4 | Jim Rivera | 21 |
| 5 | Bobby Avila | 16 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herb Score | 2.44 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 2.64 |
| 3 | Whitey Ford | 2.67 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 2.87 |
| 5 | Tom Sturdivant | 2.88 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 24 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 22 |
| 2 | Frank Lary | 22 |
| 2 | Billy Pierce | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herb Score | 242 |
| 2 | Billy Pierce | 202 |
| 3 | Sam Jones | 189 |
| 4 | Paul Foytack | 185 |
| 5 | Billy Hoeft | 174 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clem Labine | 20 |
| 2 | Hersh Freeman | 17 |
| 3 | Turk Lown | 13 |
| 4 | Ike Delock | 12 |
| 4 | Don Mossi | 12 |