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⚾Baseball Guide
TPL - WEEK 4 - Monday, May 6, 1946 through Sunday May 12, 1946
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AL Player of the Week
Philadelphia pitcher
Spud Chandler was picked AL Player of the Week for his peerless pitching performance over the past seven days.
The 38-year-old hurler racked up a 2-0 record and an ERA of 0.00. Spinning 18 innings, he held opposing teams to a .098 average, yielded 6 hits, fanned 10 and walked 3.
This year in 7 starts, Chandler has recorded 3 wins and absorbed 3 losses. He has pitched 60.2 innings, allowed 49 hits, struck out 30 and has a 2.67 ERA.
NL Player of the Week
It was an extraordinary week for
Pete Reiser of the Brooklyn Dodgers. First he goes on a hot hitting streak, batting .407, then he is voted the Player of the Week in the NL. Last week Reiser went 11-for-27, racked up 1 home run and 6 RBIs and scored 6 runs. It was a heck of a week for the Brooklyn third baseman.
Currently Reiser has 3 home runs and a .311 batting average.
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The Players League Standings Snapshot – As of May 13, 1946
American League (AL)
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Detroit Tigers (15-10) still lead the AL in standings but have dropped two straight and slid to #5 in power rankings (106.0, --). Their margin in one-run games (6-4) is keeping them afloat.
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New York Yankees (15-11) are surging with 3 straight wins and a 7-2 one-run record. They now sit 3rd in power rankings (108.9, ++), the highest AL team.
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Philadelphia Athletics (16-13) hold steady in both standings and power, ranked #7 (103.4, o). Their strong home record (12-10) continues to sustain them.
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St. Louis Browns (14-12) are fading slightly despite their standings position, falling to #8 in power (99.8, --).
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Chicago White Sox (11-12) are trending up both on the field and in the rankings, now #9 in power (90.0, +).
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Cleveland Guardians (11-13) are consistent but unspectacular, reflected in a neutral power rating (#11, 81.4, o).
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Washington Senators (12-14) are struggling recently and falling in power (#12, 79.2, --) despite a strong Pythagorean record.
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Boston Red Sox (9-18) are bottom of both standings and power rankings (#16, 52.9, o), with little sign of turning things around.
National League (NL)
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New York Giants (16-10) now top both the standings and power rankings (#1, 111.7, +), thanks to an elite 13-5 road record and balanced play.
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Chicago Cubs (15-10) are hot on their heels, ranked #2 in power (109.0, ++), and have one of the best one-run records (6-2).
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Pittsburgh Pirates (16-11) have cooled off, dropping to #6 in power (103.7, --) despite a strong record.
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St. Louis Cardinals (14-12) are the biggest risers in the NL, winning 7 straight and vaulting to #4 in power rankings (107.8, ++).
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Brooklyn Dodgers (12-14) fall to #10 in power (82.2, -), a reflection of inconsistency.
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Philadelphia Phillies (10-14) drop to #13 (72.1, -), matching their 3-7 recent record.
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Cincinnati Reds (12-17) continue to drop, both in standings and rankings (#14, 70.5, -), hurt by an 0-10 road record.
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Boston Braves (10-17) hold steady near the bottom at #15 (67.6, o), ahead of only the Red Sox.
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The Players League Batting & Pitching Analysis – As of May 13, 1946
American League Batting Highlights
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Chicago White Sox lead the AL in runs per game (5.0) and OPS (.738), combining power (18 HR) and contact (.275 AVG).
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Philadelphia maintains the highest batting average at .279 with a solid on-base presence (.332 OBP).
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Cleveland quietly ranks 3rd in both runs per game (4.7) and total hits (238), thanks to a balanced .273 AVG and .381 SLG.
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New York Yankees lead the league in home runs (22), helping boost their SLG and OPS despite a modest .255 AVG.
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Boston Red Sox rank last in R/G (3.6) but walk more than any AL team (108), showing discipline but limited slugging (.347).
American League Pitching Insights
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Detroit Tigers lead the AL in ERA (3.07) and have held batters to a .251 average despite a high walk count (113).
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New York Yankees boast the lowest WHIP (1.26) and strong strikeout numbers (113), holding opponents to a .251 AVG.
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Boston has allowed the most runs (145) and home runs (28), with the worst ERA (4.63) and second-highest WHIP (1.44).
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St. Louis leads the league in complete games (13), showing durability and effectiveness (3.28 ERA).
- Overall, league ERA is 3.75 with an average opponent batting average of .265.
National League Batting Highlights
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Pittsburgh Pirates lead the NL in runs per game (4.5), OPS (.719), and home runs (16), maintaining top-tier offensive production.
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Cincinnati leads in hits (252) and doubles (47) but sits mid-pack in OPS (.676), pointing to low HR totals (8).
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New York Giants are solid across the board (.259 AVG, 13 HR, .689 OPS) and top the league in stolen bases (14).
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St. Louis Cardinals boast the highest AVG in the NL at .274 but are last in runs per game (3.5), showing a lack of power (6 HR).
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Brooklyn Dodgers struggle in OBP (.298) and OPS (.636), despite respectable power numbers.
National League Pitching Insights
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Chicago Cubs dominate on the mound: NL-best ERA (2.68), WHIP (1.23), and opponent average (.236), with 15 complete games and 5 shutouts.
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Pittsburgh Pirates are right behind (2.84 ERA, 14 CG), thriving on efficiency and weak contact (.246 OAVG).
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Boston Braves continue to suffer on the mound—worst ERA (5.44), WHIP (1.73), and opponent AVG (.317), allowing 167 runs.
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St. Louis Cardinals lead in strikeouts (128) and are among the best in ERA (2.74), despite high walk totals (99).
- League-wide ERA is 3.51, with WHIP at 1.36 and opponent average at .261.
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