On This Day
Tuesday, May 16, 1950
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 15 | 8 | .652 | -- |
| Tigers | 13 | 7 | .650 | 0.5 |
| Red Sox | 18 | 10 | .643 | -0.5 |
| Senators | 13 | 10 | .565 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 12 | 10 | .545 | 2.5 |
| Athletics | 8 | 15 | .348 | 7.0 |
| Browns | 5 | 14 | .263 | 8.0 |
| White Sox | 5 | 15 | .250 | 8.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 16 | 9 | .640 | -- |
| Dodgers | 13 | 9 | .591 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 13 | 10 | .565 | 2.0 |
| Cubs | 11 | 9 | .550 | 2.5 |
| Braves | 13 | 11 | .542 | 2.5 |
| Pirates | 12 | 13 | .480 | 4.0 |
| Giants | 6 | 13 | .316 | 7.0 |
| Reds | 6 | 16 | .273 | 8.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Rizzuto | 4 |
| 2 | Larry Doby | 3 |
| 2 | Luke Easter | 3 |
| 2 | Al Evans | 3 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 2 |
| 1 | Ted Williams | 2 |
| 3 | Larry Doby | 1 |
| 3 | Bob Elliott | 1 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Doby | 6 |
| 2 | Billy Johnson | 5 |
| 3 | Sam Mele | 4 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | 4 |
| 3 | Gus Zernial | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Kennedy | 1 |
| 1 | Stan Lopata | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 1.29 |
| 2 | Preacher Roe | 1.00 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 0.80 |
| 4 | Ewell Blackwell | 0.71 |
| 5 | Dave Koslo | 0.56 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Dobson | 1 |
| 1 | Lloyd Hittle | 1 |
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 1 |
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 9 |
| 2 | Ewell Blackwell | 5 |
| 2 | Art Houtteman | 5 |
| 2 | Dave Koslo | 5 |
| 2 | Preacher Roe | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .456 |
| 2 | Larry Doby | .414 |
| 3 | Andy Pafko | .382 |
| 4 | Dick Sisler | .370 |
| 5 | Bud Stewart | .367 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 11 |
| 2 | Sid Gordon | 8 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 8 |
| 4 | Willie Jones | 7 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 32 |
| 2 | Vern Stephens | 31 |
| 3 | Del Ennis | 26 |
| 4 | Willie Jones | 23 |
| 5 | Vic Wertz | 22 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pee Wee Reese | 5 |
| 2 | Sam Jethroe | 4 |
| 3 | Bobby Adams | 3 |
| 3 | Herb Adams | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewell Blackwell | 1.53 |
| 2 | Bob Cain | 1.54 |
| 3 | Bob Miller | 1.85 |
| 4 | Harry Brecheen | 1.85 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 1.95 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 5 |
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 5 |
| 3 | Joe Dobson | 4 |
| 3 | Art Houtteman | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 36 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 30 |
| 3 | Bob Lemon | 28 |
| 4 | Allie Reynolds | 27 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 26 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 4 |
| 2 | Mickey Harris | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
| 2 | Bill Werle | 3 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 2 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .469 |
| 2 | Sam Mele | .469 |
| 3 | Larry Doby | .429 |
| 4 | Dick Sisler | .420 |
| 5 | Bud Stewart | .412 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 8 |
| 2 | Walt Dropo | 6 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 6 |
| 4 | Sid Gordon | 5 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Williams | 20 |
| 2 | Walt Dropo | 15 |
| 2 | Al Rosen | 15 |
| 4 | Del Ennis | 13 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jethroe | 3 |
| 2 | Bobby Adams | 2 |
| 2 | Herb Adams | 2 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 2 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Stobbs | 0.57 |
| 2 | Frank Hiller | 1.50 |
| 3 | Al Brazle | 1.59 |
| 4 | Robin Roberts | 1.67 |
| 5 | Bob Cain | 1.93 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Rush | 3 |
| 1 | Johnny Sain | 3 |
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 3 |
| 1 | Early Wynn | 3 |
| 5 | 18 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jansen | 19 |
| 1 | Allie Reynolds | 19 |
| 3 | Mickey McDermott | 18 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 18 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 15 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Konstanty | 3 |
| 1 | Bill Werle | 3 |
| 3 | Jack Banta | 2 |
| 3 | Mickey Harris | 2 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .367 |
| 2 | Jackie Robinson | .352 |
| 3 | Ted Williams | .347 |
| 4 | Enos Slaughter | .334 |
| 5 | Carl Furillo | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Kiner | 55 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 47 |
| 3 | Vern Stephens | 37 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | 35 |
| 5 | Hank Sauer | 30 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Stephens | 165 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 164 |
| 3 | Vic Wertz | 129 |
| 4 | Ralph Kiner | 127 |
| 5 | Stan Musial | 126 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Robinson | 33 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Reese | 30 |
| 3 | Bob Dillinger | 19 |
| 4 | Phil Rizzuto | 16 |
| 5 | Elmer Valo | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howie Pollet | 2.49 |
| 2 | Mike Garcia | 2.52 |
| 3 | Preacher Roe | 2.65 |
| 4 | Dave Koslo | 2.78 |
| 5 | Fred Hutchinson | 2.84 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Parnell | 25 |
| 2 | Ellis Kinder | 23 |
| 2 | Bob Lemon | 23 |
| 4 | Howie Pollet | 22 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Newcombe | 159 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 153 |
| 3 | Virgil Trucks | 152 |
| 4 | Bob Lemon | 148 |
| 5 | Ellis Kinder | 140 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Page | 28 |
| 2 | Jim Konstanty | 10 |
| 3 | Al Benton | 9 |
| 4 | Erv Palica | 7 |
| 4 | Ted Wilks | 7 |