On This Day
Thursday, September 30, 1943
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 95 | 56 | .629 | -- |
| Senators | 84 | 67 | .556 | 11.0 |
| Indians | 79 | 71 | .527 | 15.5 |
| White Sox | 80 | 72 | .526 | 15.5 |
| Tigers | 76 | 76 | .500 | 19.5 |
| Browns | 72 | 77 | .483 | 22.0 |
| Red Sox | 68 | 82 | .453 | 26.5 |
| Athletics | 49 | 102 | .325 | 46.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 102 | 49 | .675 | -- |
| Reds | 85 | 66 | .563 | 17.0 |
| Dodgers | 80 | 70 | .533 | 21.5 |
| Pirates | 80 | 72 | .526 | 22.5 |
| Cubs | 72 | 77 | .483 | 29.0 |
| Braves | 66 | 83 | .443 | 35.0 |
| Blue Jays | 62 | 90 | .408 | 40.5 |
| Giants | 55 | 95 | .367 | 46.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pafko | 4 |
| 2 | Max Marshall | 3 |
| 3 | Nate Andrews | 2 |
| 3 | Luke Appling | 2 |
| 3 | 18 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Hoover | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Andrews | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Hoover | 3 |
| 1 | Bill Nicholson | 3 |
| 4 | Billy Herman | 2 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Moses | 1 |
| 1 | Harry Walker | 1 |
| 1 | Skeeter Webb | 1 |
| 1 | Whitey Wietelmann | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stubby Overmire | 0.75 |
| 2 | Hank Wyse | 0.57 |
| 3 | Kirby Higbe | 0.54 |
| 4 | Howie Krist | 0.50 |
| 5 | Eddie Smith | 0.40 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Hanyzewski | 1 |
| 1 | Kirby Higbe | 1 |
| 1 | Howie Krist | 1 |
| 1 | Stubby Overmire | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Smith | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Hanyzewski | 7 |
| 1 | Kirby Higbe | 7 |
| 3 | Eddie Smith | 4 |
| 3 | Hank Wyse | 4 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal White | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .356 |
| 2 | Billy Herman | .333 |
| 3 | Luke Appling | .327 |
| 4 | Bob Elliott | .315 |
| 5 | Dick Wakefield | .315 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rudy York | 34 |
| 2 | Charlie Keller | 31 |
| 3 | Bill Nicholson | 28 |
| 4 | Vern Stephens | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 18 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Nicholson | 126 |
| 2 | Rudy York | 115 |
| 3 | Nick Etten | 105 |
| 4 | Bob Elliott | 101 |
| 5 | Billy Herman | 99 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Case | 56 |
| 2 | Wally Moses | 55 |
| 3 | Thurman Tucker | 28 |
| 4 | Luke Appling | 26 |
| 5 | Mickey Vernon | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spud Chandler | 1.64 |
| 2 | Max Lanier | 1.81 |
| 3 | Mort Cooper | 2.30 |
| 4 | Tommy Bridges | 2.35 |
| 5 | Mickey Haefner | 2.36 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mort Cooper | 21 |
| 1 | Elmer Riddle | 21 |
| 1 | Rip Sewell | 21 |
| 4 | Spud Chandler | 20 |
| 5 | Dizzy Trout | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Vander Meer | 161 |
| 2 | Allie Reynolds | 145 |
| 3 | Hal Newhouser | 144 |
| 4 | Mort Cooper | 142 |
| 5 | Spud Chandler | 134 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordon Maltzberger | 14 |
| 2 | Les Webber | 10 |
| 3 | Ace Adams | 9 |
| 3 | Mace Brown | 9 |
| 5 | George Caster | 8 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walker Cooper | .458 |
| 2 | Luke Appling | .394 |
| 3 | Ford Garrison | .390 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | .381 |
| 5 | Mark Christman | .375 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Nicholson | 6 |
| 2 | Charlie Keller | 4 |
| 2 | Coaker Triplett | 4 |
| 4 | Whitey Kurowski | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Nicholson | 20 |
| 2 | Ralph Hodgin | 12 |
| 2 | Jim Tabor | 12 |
| 4 | Walker Cooper | 11 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Moses | 9 |
| 2 | George Case | 8 |
| 3 | Guy Curtright | 5 |
| 3 | Skeeter Webb | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Beggs | 0.43 |
| 1 | Stubby Overmire | 0.43 |
| 3 | Howie Krist | 0.45 |
| 4 | Johnny Niggeling | 0.50 |
| 5 | Paul Derringer | 0.56 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Butcher | 3 |
| 1 | Orval Grove | 3 |
| 1 | Max Lanier | 3 |
| 1 | Eddie Smith | 3 |
| 5 | 27 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 28 |
| 1 | Johnny Vander Meer | 28 |
| 3 | Al Javery | 24 |
| 4 | Jesse Flores | 23 |
| 5 | Denny Galehouse | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Heving | 2 |
| 1 | Gordon Maltzberger | 2 |
| 1 | Johnnie Wittig | 2 |
| 4 | Johnny Allen | 1 |
| 4 | 16 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .374 |
| 2 | Dixie Walker | .351 |
| 3 | Milt Byrnes | .349 |
| 4 | Bob Elliott | .349 |
| 5 | Doc Cramer | .344 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Keller | 7 |
| 1 | Bill Nicholson | 7 |
| 3 | Ron Northey | 5 |
| 4 | Joe Gordon | 4 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Nicholson | 24 |
| 2 | Howie Schultz | 22 |
| 3 | Charlie Keller | 20 |
| 4 | Bob Elliott | 19 |
| 4 | George McQuinn | 19 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Moses | 13 |
| 2 | George Case | 12 |
| 3 | Luke Appling | 6 |
| 3 | Guy Curtright | 6 |
| 5 | Skeeter Webb | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howie Krist | 0.60 |
| 2 | Johnny Niggeling | 0.79 |
| 3 | Spud Chandler | 0.81 |
| 4 | Stubby Overmire | 0.98 |
| 5 | Joe Dobson | 0.98 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Borowy | 5 |
| 1 | Kirby Higbe | 5 |
| 1 | Whit Wyatt | 5 |
| 4 | Nate Andrews | 4 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Vander Meer | 48 |
| 2 | Max Lanier | 42 |
| 3 | Allie Reynolds | 39 |
| 4 | Kirby Higbe | 36 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 35 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Heving | 3 |
| 1 | Johnnie Wittig | 3 |
| 3 | Johnny Allen | 2 |
| 3 | Russ Christopher | 2 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 2 |