Babe Ruth’s RBI Record with the Boston Red Sox (1914-1919) · Babe Ruth spent the first six seasons (1914-1919) of his major league baseball career with the Boston Red Sox. He was

Babe Ruth’s RBI Record with the Boston Red Sox (1914-1919)

By Herm Krabbenhoft

Babe Ruth spent the first six seasons (1914-1919) of his major league baseball career with the Boston Red Sox.He was primarily a pitcher during the 1914-1917 seasons. Because of his phenomenal batting and slugging skills,he played most of his games as regular outfielder during the 1918 and 1919 seasons.

Runs Batted In did not become an official statistic [i.e., recorded on the official day-by-day (DBD) ledgers] until the1920 season. Therefore, there are no “official” records for the RBIs that Ruth achieved during his tenure with theBoston Red Sox. However, RBIs were recorded “unofficially” by Ernie Lanigan of The Sporting News from 1907through 1919. Accordingly, in the first (1934) edition of “Daguerreotypes” Ruth is shown with the following RBIrecord for 1914-1919:

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1914 – 0 RBIs1915 – 20 RBIs1916 – 16 RBIs1917 – 10 RBIs1918 – 64 RBIs1919 – 112 RBIs

Total – 222 RBIs

However, over the years other numbers for Ruth’s RBIs have appeared in different publications or on Internetwebsites. I have not seen any explanation or justification for the changes. Here is a chart listing the minimum andmaximum numbers of RBIs for Ruth that have been reported; also included are the RBI numbers currently(September 24, 2012) shown on the official website of Major League Baseball (MLB.com):

Babe Ruth’s RBI Record (1914-1919)

Year RBIsFewest

RBIsMost

RBIsMLB.com

1914 0 2 21915 20 21 211916 15 16 151917 10 12 121918 64 66 661919 112 114 114Total 221 231 230

To my knowledge, when I initiated my research effort (in the Spring-2012), there was no presentation of Ruth’sRBI record on a day-by-day (game-by-game) basis for his 1914-1919 seasons. However, at that time, Retrosheetdid present an incomplete daily (game-by-game) record for Ruth’s 1918 and 1919 seasons. Upon completion ofmy research, I provided my comprehensive RBI information to Retrosheet. Working closely with Dave Smith andespecially Tom Ruane, we were able to resolve a few differences between our two independent efforts such thataccurate RBI statistics for Ruth’s 1916-1919 seasons were achieved and presented in Retrosheet’s daily recordfor Ruth (which was released on the Retrosheet website in the Summer-2012). In companion articles, I providethe comprehensive documentation that I assembled to ascertain the complete RBI record for Babe Ruth’s 1914-1919 seasons.

2-7I also made a research presentation on Babe Ruth’s RBI Record at the 2012 Retrosheet Board

Meeting during the SABR-42 Convention in Minneapolis.8

Here, then – according to my research – is the RBI record for Babe Ruth’s tenure with the Boston Red Sox (1914-1919):

1914 – 0 RBIs1915 – 20 RBIs1916 – 16 RBIs (Retrosheet concurs)1917 – 14 RBIs (Retrosheet concurs)1918 – 61 RBIs (Retrosheet concurs)1919 – 113 RBIs (Retrosheet concurs)

Total – 224 RBIs

Again, complete evidence in support of these RBI numbers is provided in the companion articles.2-7

It is anticipated (by me) that Retrosheet, after reviewing my research for Ruth’s 1914 and 1915 seasons,2,3

willconcur with my conclusions and include the information on Ruth’s daily pages for these seasons when they arereleased on the Retrosheet website.

Conclusion

According to my research, Babe Ruth achieved a total of 224 RBIs during his six seasons with the Boston RedSox. During the four seasons in which he was primarily a pitcher (1914, 1915, 1916, and 1917), he accumulated0, 20, 16, and 14 RBIs, respectively. For the two seasons in which he was primarily an outfielder (1918 and1919), he amassed 66 and 113 RBIs, respectively. In the 1919 season, The Bambino led the American League inmost runs batted in with 113 RBIs.

Acknowledgment

It is a pleasure to thank the following individuals for their outstanding help and cooperation in my quest toascertain the accurate RBI Record for Babe Ruth’s 1914-1919 seasons: Steve Boren, Keith Carlson, Tom Ruane,Dave Smith, Gary Stone, Rich Topp, Dixie Tourangeau, and Walt Wilson.

References

1. “Daguerreotypes of Great Stars of Baseball,” J.G.T. Spink, The Sporting News (1934).2. “Babe Ruth’s RBI Record – 1914,” H. Krabbenhoft, Retrosheet Research Papers.3. “Babe Ruth’s RBI Record – 1915,” H. Krabbenhoft, Retrosheet Research Papers.4. “Babe Ruth’s RBI Record – 1916,” H. Krabbenhoft, Retrosheet Research Papers.5. “Babe Ruth’s RBI Record – 1917,” H. Krabbenhoft, Retrosheet Research Papers.6. “Babe Ruth’s RBI Record – 1918,” H. Krabbenhoft, Retrosheet Research Papers.7. “Babe Ruth’s RBI Record – 1919,” H. Krabbenhoft, Retrosheet Research Papers.8. “Babe Ruth’s AL RBI Record,” H. Krabbenhoft, Retrosheet Research Papers.

Note: Items 2-7 follow and are not separate entries of the Retrosheet Research pageItem 8 is at http://www.retrosheet.org/Research/KrabbenhoftH/RuthRBIRecord.pdf

Babe Ruth’s RBI Record – 1914

By Herm Krabbenhoft

According to the official baseball records, Babe Ruth played in a total of 5 games for the Boston Red Sox in the1914 American League season. Runs batted in were not recorded in the official baseball records in 1914.Depending on where one looks, one can find that Ruth is credited with either 0 RBIs or 2 RBIs for his 1914statistical record. To my knowledge, there has not been a presentation which provides a game-by-gameaccounting of the RBIs credited to Ruth for his 1914 season. Therefore, I initiated a research program to ascertainthe RBIs that Babe Ruth actually achieved in 1914. In this report, I present the results of my research which showthat Ruth actually batted in a total of 0 runs in 1914.

R/RBI Details – Boston Red Sox – 1914 – Games in which Babe Ruth played

Presented here are the details for each run scored by the Boston Red Sox in each of the 5 games that Babe Ruthplayed in the 1914 season. The details were obtained from the accounts in the three major daily newspaperspublished in Boston – the Globe, the Herald, and the Post – and at least one major daily newspaper from the cityof the team that opposed the Red Sox. The details for each run include: (a) the inning the run was scored; (b) theidentity of the player who scored the run; (c) the run-scoring event; and (d) the identity of the batter whocompleted his plate appearance during the run-scoring event.

July 11 – Boston vs. Cleveland – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (first inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI triple by Gardner.

2 (fourth inning) – Gardner scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher during thestealing of second base by the runner (Yerkes) on first base.3 (fourth inning) – Yerkes scored on a 1-RBI single by Carrigan.

4 (seventh inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Speaker.

July 16 – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (seventh inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI single by Janvrin.2 (seventh inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI double by Yerkes.

October 02 – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 11 runs

1 (first inning) – Henriksen scored on a 1-RBI triple by Speaker.2 (first inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.

3 (fourth inning) – Cady scored on a 2-RBI double by Janvrin.4 (fourth inning) – Henriksen scored on a 2-RBI double by Janvrin.5 (fourth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI triple by Lewis.6 (fourth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI double by Hobhlitzel.

7 (sixth inning) – Henriksen scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice by Lewis.8 (sixth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 2-RBI single by Hoblitzel.9 (sixth inning) – Speaker scored a 2-RBI single by Hoblitzel.

10 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice by Janvrin.

11 (eighth inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.

October 05 – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (first inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Lewis.

2 (third inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI safe-on-a-fielder’s-choice by Lewis.

3 (ninth inning) – Gainer scored (from third base) on a 0-out fielding error (dropped flyball) by the right fielder;Gardner was the batter.

October 07 – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 4 runs.

1 (first inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI double by Speaker.

2 (second inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI double by Cady.

3 (sixth inning) – Speaker scored on a 2-RBI homer by Gardner.4 (sixth inning) – Gardner scored on a 2-RBI homer by Gardner.

Summary – RBIs achieved by Babe Ruth in 1914

Babe Ruth had 0 RBIs in 1914. This is in disagreement with Babe Ruth’s “player page” on theRetrosheet website – which shows Ruth with 2 RBIs in 1914.


By Herm Krabbenhoft



Presented here are the details for each run scored by the Boston Red Sox in each of the 42 games that BabeRuth played in the 1915 season. The details were obtained from the accounts in the three major daily newspaperspublished in Boston – the Globe, the Herald, and the Post – and at least one major daily newspaper from the cityof the team that opposed the Red Sox. The details for each run include: (a) the inning the run was scored; (b) theidentity of the player who scored the run; (c) the run-scoring event; and (d) the identity of the batter whocompleted his plate appearance during the run-scoring event.

April 16 – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 6 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Wagner.

2 (fourth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.

3 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Speaker.4 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Lewis.5 (fifth inning) – Speaker scored on a stolen base.6 (fifth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

April 24 – Boston vs. Philadelphia – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (first inning) – Wagner scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

2 (eighth inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI walk to Scott.

3 (ninth inning) – Haley scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (dropped fly ball) by the center fielder;Speaker was the batter.


1 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI single by Wagner.

2 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Wagner.3 (third inning) – Wagner scored on a 2-RBI triple by Gainer.4 (third inning) – Lewis scored on a 2-RBI triple by Gainer.5 (third inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

6 (fourth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Wagner.

7 (fifth inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Carrigan.

8 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored (from first base) on a 0-out fielding error (wild throw) by the pitcher; Wagner wasthe batter.9 (sixth inning) – Wagner scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Lewis.

April 29 – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (sixth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

2 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1RBI double by RUTH.

3 (ninth inning) – Rehg scored on a 1-RBI single by Speaker.4 (ninth inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.

May 06 – Boston at New York – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI homer by RUTH.

2 (seventh inning) – Carrigan scored on a 1-RBI single by Wagner.

3 (eighth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.

May 11 – Boston at Detroit – Boston scored 1 run

1 (fifth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.

May 16 – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (fourteenth inning) – Mays scored on a 2-RBI double by Wagner.2 (fourteenth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI double by Wagner.3 (fourteenth inning) – Wagner scored on a 1-RBI double by Lewis.


1 (ninth inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI double by Hoblitzel.2 (ninth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI walk to Gainer.

May 21 – Boston at Chicago – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (sixth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.

2 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Janvrin.


1 (fifth inning) – Wagner scored on a 1-RBI double by Speaker.

2 (ninth inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI triple by McNally.

3 (ninth inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI single by Speaker.

May 29 (first game) – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 1 run

1 (fourth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Janvrin.

June 02 – Boston at New York – Boston scored 7 runs

1 (first inning) – Wagner scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.

2 (second inning) – Thomas scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

4 (fourth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Hopper.

5 (sixth inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

6 (eighth inning) – Hooper scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher during thestealing of second base by the runner (Speaker) on first base.

7 (ninth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.

June 17 – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 11 runs

1 (first inning) – Wagner scored on a 1-RBI double by Lewis.2 (first inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Hoblitzel.

3 (second inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Thomas.

4 (third inning) – Speaker scored on a 2-RBI single by Gardner.5 (third inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 2-RBI single by Gardner.

6 (fifth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Thomas.7 (fifth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

8 (seventh inning) – Janvrin scored on a 2-RBI single by RUTH.9 (seventh inning) – Gardner scored on a 2-RBI single by RUTH.

10 (eighth inning) – Speaker scored on a 2-RBI single by Janvrin.11 (eighth inning) – Lewis scored on a 2-RBI single by Janvrin.


1 (first inning) – Wagner scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.

2 (sixth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.

3 (ninth inning) – Gainer scored on a 2-RBI single by Speaker.4 (ninth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Speaker.5 (ninth inning) – Rodgers scored on a wild pitch.

June 21 (first game) – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 8 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.2 (first inning) – Wagner scored on a fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher during the stealing of a base.

3 (third inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI single by Janvrin.

4 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Wagner.5 (seventh inning) – Wagner scored on a 1-RBI single by Janvrin.6 (seventh inning) – Hoblitzel scored (from first base) on a 2-out single by Janvrin coupled with a fielding error(poor throw-in) by the center fielder.7 (seventh inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.

8 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Speaker.

June 25 – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 9 runs

1 (second inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Thomas.2 (second inning) – Gardner scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (second inning) – Thomas scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.4 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.

5 (third inning) – Speaker scored on a 2-RBI single by Janvrin.6 (third inning) – Lewis scored on a 2-RBI single by Janvrin.7 (third inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Gardner.

8 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Speaker.

9 (seventh inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI single by Janvrin.

June 29 – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Speaker.

2 (seventh inning) – Janvrin scored (from first base) on a 2-out single by Gardner coupled with a fielding error(poor throw-in) by the right fielder.

3 (tenth inning) – Henriksen scored (from second base) on a 1-out groundout by Hooper coupled with a fieldingerror (dropped ball) by the catcher.4 (tenth inning) – Wagner scored on a 1-RBI single by Speaker.

July 03 (first game) – Boston vs. Philadelphia – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (second inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.2 (second inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI single by Thomas.

3 (ninth inning) – Henriksen scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (fumble) by the second baseman;Speaker was the batter and was safe on the fielding error.

July 05 (second game) – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 6 runs

1 (second inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Gardner.

2 (third inning) – Ruth scored (from third base) on a fielding error (dropped ball) by the catcher; Speaker, thebatter, had been retired for the second out on a flyball caught by the left fielder, who threw in time to nail Ruth atthe plate.3 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Hoblitzel.4 (third inning) – Janvrin scored on a 2-RBI single by Hoblitzel.

5 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

6 (eighth inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.

July 09 – Boston at Detroit – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (seventh inning) – Speaker scored on a 2-RBI single by Lewis.2 (seventh inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 2-RBI single by Lewis.

3 (ninth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI double by Barry.4 (ninth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Carrigan.

July 13 (first game) – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 7 runs

1 (second inning) – Gainer scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (wild throw) by the shortstop; Thomaswas the batter.2 (second inning) – Barry scored (from first base) on a 2-out fielding error (wild throw) by the shortstop; Thomaswas the batter.

3 (fifth inning) – Speaker scored on a 2-RBI single by Lewis.4 (fifth inning) – Gainer scored on a 2-RBI single by Lewis.

5 (ninth inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI safe-on-a-fielder’s-choice by Janvrin.6 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI single by Speaker.7 (ninth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 2-RBI single by Speaker.

July 21 – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 4 runs


2 (fourth inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.

3 (seventh inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.

4 (ninth inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.

July 25 (first game) – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 8 runs

1 (second inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Ruth.

2 (third inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI double by Gardner.3 (third inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI double by Thomas.

4 (fourth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Speaker.

5 (fifth inning) – Lewis scored the run according to the information in the boxscores (i.e., the text accountsprovided details for all of the Boston runs except the run scored in the fifth inning). With regard to how the fifth-inning run was scored, none of the newspaper accounts (BG-BH-BP-SLGD-SLPD-SLST) provide any information.Thus, it is not known if anyone batted in Lewis or if Lewis scored without being batted in. However, the newspaperaccounts do state that Ruth was knocked out of the game in the third inning – he was relieved by Mays with oneout in the third inning. Thus, if Lewis was batted in by a teammate in the fifth inning, he was not batted in by Ruth.

6 (eighth inning) – Gregg scored on a 2-RBI triple by Barry.7 (eighth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI triple by Barry.8 (eighth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Lewis.

August 10 (second game) – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 10 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored (from second base) on a 0-out bunt single by Speaker coupled with a fielding error(wild throw) by the catcher.

2 (third inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by Janvrin.3 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a passed ball.4 (third inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Hoblitzel.

5 (fourth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

6 (seventh inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.7 (seventh inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI safe-on-a-fielder’s-choice by Gardner.8 (seventh inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 2-RBI double by Thomas.9 (seventh inning) – Lewis scored on a 2-RBI double by Thomas.10 (seventh inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI groundout by RUTH.

August 14 – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (second inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI double by Barry.

2 (fifth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

3 (eighth inning) – Henriksen scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.4 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Hoblitzel.

August 19 – Boston at Chicago – Boston scored 1 run

1 (sixth inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Gardner.

August 21 – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (fourth inning) – Hooper scored (from third base) on a 0-out fielding error (dropped ball) by the catcher; Gainerwas the batter.2 (fourth inning) – Scott scored (from third base) on a 0-out fielding error (dropped ball) by the catcher; Lewis wasthe batter.3 (fourth inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice by Barry.

4 (eighth inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI double by Lewis.

August 25 – Boston at Detroit – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (seventh inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Thomas.

2 (thirteenth inning) – Leonard scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.

August 28 (first game) – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (first inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI triple by Hoblitzel.

2 (second inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by Thomas.

3 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI single by Henriksen.4 (fifth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 2-RBI single by Henriksen.

5 (seventh inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Lewis.

September 02 – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 8 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblirtzel.

2 (fourth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI double by Barry.3 (fourth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by Cady.4 (fourth inning) – Cady scored on a 1-RBI triple by Hooper.

5 (seventh inning) – Cady scored on a 1-RBI single by Speaker.6 (seventh inning) – Janvrin scored on a 2-RBI triple by Hoblitzel.7 (seventh inning) – Speaker scored on a 2-RBI triple by Hoblitzel.

8 (eighth Inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Cady.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Speaker.

2 (third inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.3 (third inning) – Hoblitzel scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (fumble) by the third baseman; Barrywas the batter.4 (third inning) – Lewis scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (fumble) by the third baseman; Barrywas the batter.5 (third inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Cady.6 (third inning) – Barry scored on a 2-RBI triple by Shore.7 (third inning) – Cady scored on a 2-RBI triple by Shore.

8 (fourth inning) – Speaker scored on a 2-RBI single by Barry.9 (fourth inning) – Lewis scored on a 2-RBI single by Barry.

10 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI hit-by-pitch by Lewis.

September 06 (second game) – Boston at New York – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Speaker.2 (first inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Lewis.

September 08 (first game) – Boston vs. Philadelphia – Boston scored 0 runs

September 10 – Boston vs. Philadelphia – Boston scored 7 runs

1 (first inning) – Henriksen scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.2 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.3 (first inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Hoblitzel.

4 (third inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.

5 (sixth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Barry.

6 (seventh inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Speaker.

7 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.

September 14 – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 2 runs [see also verbatim text accounts below – BG(T.H. Murnane); BH (no by-line); BP (Paul H. Shannon)]

1 (seventh inning) – Janvrin scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (dropped ball) by the first baseman;Henriksen was the batter.2 (seventh inning) – Wood scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.

BG – “The Boston Red Sox made it four straight yesterday from Chicago, winning by 2 to 1, although the scorestood 1 to 0 against Boston up to the seventh inning. In that session, with two down, the visitors made threemiscues and Babe Ruth smashed the ball against the left-field fence, sending home the winning run.”

BG – “The Red Sox ran into some good luck in the seventh. With two down, Wagner made two bases when [firstbaseman] John Collins failed to hold a high throw by Blackburne. Henriksen, batting for Thomas, was safe whenCollins made his second muff on a fast throw by [pitcher] Benz, close to the runner. Henriksen was slightly injuredin the collision at first and allowed Joe Wood to run for him, Janvrin taking Wagner’s place at second base. Ruththen delivered his blow that made the necessary two runs, sending a fine double to the left field bank, scoringJanvrin and Wood. Gainer was thrown out at first.”

BH – “He [Chicago pitcher Benz] went along for six rounds allowing but two hits, only to have Shano Collins, theoutstanding first baseman, make a couple of muffs that turned the game over to the Carrigans. Two errors by theformer Newton lad came at a time that helped materially and gave Ruth the opportunity to drive out his two-basebang which shot over Joe Wood, who had replace Pinch Hitter Olaf Henriksen as a base runner, with the winningrun.”

BH – “It was in Boston’s half [of the seventh] that the White Sox cracked. [Center fielder] Jackson made awonderful catch off Gardner. Lewis fouled to [catcher] Schalk. Wagner was safe when J. Collins droppedBlackburne’s somewhat high throw and made second base. Janvrin replaced Wagner. Henriksen, who had goneto bat for Thomas, sent a roller down the pitcher’s path. Benz raced in, and chucked to J. Collins. The ball hitHenriksen on the left wrist and J. Collins dropped the ball, Janvrin scoring the tying run. Joe Wood relievedHenriksen as a base runner. With the outfielders all playing over toward right, Ruth drove the ball down inside theleft field foul line for two bases, scoring Wood. Ruth pulled up at third after the relay in had failed to stop thewinning run. Hoblitzel went to bat. He had one ball on him when Russell was sent to the mound. ManagerCarrigan yanked Hoblitzel and sent Gainer to bat. Del was thrown out on a close play by E. Collins.”

BP – “He [Babe Ruth] didn’t put the sphere out of bounds in this hard-fought battle but he led his team in thebatting line and his double in the seventh when he drove over the run that put Boston in the lead and spelledvictory incidentally only added to the reputation that the big youngster has already established.”

BP – “When the Red Sox went to bat in the eventful seventh and the first two men went out, hope was nearlydead in the breasts of the Boston fans. However there was still Wagner to come up. The veteran hit a steamy oneto short and Shano Collins dropped the perfect throw. Before it [the ball] was recovered, Heinie was anchored onsecond base. Manager Carrigan sent Olaf Henriksen in to hit for Thomas and put Janvrin in to run for Wagner. Apassed ball let Janvrin reach third and then Henriksen hit a slow grounder to Benz that the latter fielded perfectlyand yet had to hurry in making the throw to first. The peg was perfect, but as Henriksen was tearing down the linelike a house afire, Collins once more became rattled, the ball dropping from his clutches, and Janvrin had scoredwith the run that tied the game up. Here Wood was put in to run for Henriksen who hurt himself in the collision atfirst, and it was Ruth who put the game on ice with a two-bagger to the score board.”

September 15 – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 1 run

1 (fifth inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Lewis.

September 20 – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.

2 (sixth inning) – Speaker scored on a 1-RBI triple by Lewis.3 (sixth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI safe-on-a-fielder’s-choice by Gardner.

September 24—Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (ninth inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI double by Haley.2 (ninth inning) – Haley scored on a 2-RBI triple by Hooper.3 (ninth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 2-RBI triple by Hooper.4 (ninth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Scott.

October 02 (first game) – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 1 run

1 (sixth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI walk to Thomas.

October 02 (second game) – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 3 runs [see also verbatim text accountsbelow – BG (T.H. Murnane); BH (no by-line); BP (Paul H. Shannon)]

1 (fifth inning) – Cady scored on a 2-RBI single by Scott or Cady scored on a 1-RBI double by Hooper.2 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Scott or Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

3 (sixth inning) – Shorten scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Gardner.

BG – “Boston tied the score in the fifth. With one down, Cady singled. Shore flied to center. Hooper hit for twobases, and both men scored on a single by Scott, who was thrown out trying for second.”

BH – “It was not until the fifth that the Sox got to Dumont for enough runs to tie the score. With one out Cadysingled, but Shore flied out. Dumont had two strikes and three balls on Hooper when the latter drove a double toright center scoring Cady. Scott then singled and brought Hooper home.”

BP – Nothing at all.

October 06 (second game) – Boston at New York – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI double by Speaker.

2 (seventh inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI double by Ruth.3 (seventh inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

4 (eighth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.


RBI # Month Day Game OPP Event Run-Scorer1 APR 29 --- NY 1-RBI double Hooper2 MAY 06 --- NY* 1-RBI homer Ruth3 MAY 11 --- DET* 1-RBI double Scott45

JUN 02 --- NY* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

ThomasRuth

678

JUN 17 --- STL 1-RBI single2-RBI single2-RBI single

GardnerJanvrinGardner

91011

JUN 25 --- NY 3-RBI homer3-RBI homer3-RBI homer

GardnerThomas

Ruth121314

JUL 21 --- STL* 1-RBI homer1-RBI double1-RBI double

RuthThomasThomas

15 JUL 25 1 STL* 1-RBI single Gardner1617

AUG 10 2 STL 1-RBI single1-RBI groundout

GardnerGardner

18 AUG 14 --- WAS 1-RBI single Gardner19 SEP 14 --- CHI 1-RBI double Wood20 OCT 06 2 NY* 1-RBI double Barry

Babe Ruth had 20 RBIs in 1915. This is in disagreement with Babe Ruth’s “player page” on theRetrosheet website – which shows Ruth with 21 RBIs in 1915.


By Herm Krabbenhoft

According to the official baseball records, Babe Ruth played in a total of 67 games for the Boston Red Sox in the1916 American League season. [However, the official (Day-by-Day) records do not show Ruth playing in thegame on August 01 (in which he appeared as a pinch hitter in an inning in which the Red Sox did not score).Thus, Ruth actually played in 68 games in the 1916 season.] Runs batted in were not recorded in the officialbaseball records in 1916. Depending on where one looks, one can find that Ruth is credited with either 15 RBIs or16 RBIs for his 1916 statistical record. To my knowledge, there has not been a presentation which provides agame-by-game accounting of the RBIs credited to Ruth for his 1916 season. Therefore, I initiated a researchprogram to ascertain the RBIs that Babe Ruth actually achieved in 1916. In this report, I present the results of myresearch which show that Ruth actually batted in a total of 16 runs in 1916.




1 (sixth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Shorten.

2 (seventh inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBIsacrifice fly by Scott.

April 17 – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (first inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI double by Hoblitzel.

2 (sixth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 2-RBI double by Gardner.3 (sixth inning) – Henriksen scored on a 2-RBI double by Gardner.4 (sixth inning) – Henriksen scored on a 2-RBI single by Barry.5 (sixth inning) – Gardner scored on a 2-RBI single by Barry.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Hoblitzel.2 (first inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI triple by Shorten.3 (first inning) – Henriksen scored on a 2-RBI triple by Shorten.

4 (first inning) – Shorten scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.

5 (sixth inning) – Henriksen scored on a 1-RBI safe-on-a-fielder’s-choice by Barry.

6 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.7 (seventh inning) – Hoblitzel scored (from second base) on flyout by Henriksen coupled with a fielding error(muffed ball) by the third baseman on the throw from the right fielder.

April 21 – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 1 run

1 (ninth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Shorten.


1 (second inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 2-RBI double by Barry.2 (second inning) – Gardner scored on a 2-RBI double by Barry.

April 25 – Boston at New York – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (sixth inning) – Henriksen scored on a 2-RBI single by Hoblitzel.2 (sixth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 2-RBI single by Hoblitzel.

3 (seventh inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by RUTH.

4 (tenth inning) – Henriksen scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.


April 29 – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 0 runs

May 01 – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (fourth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI hit-by-pitch by Agnew.2 (fourth inning) – Gardner scored on a 2-RBI single by RUTH.3 (fourth inning) – Barry scored on a 2-RBI single by RUTH.

May 05 – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (first inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI double by Hoblitzel.2 (first inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 2-RBI double by Gardner.3 (first inning) – Lewis scored on a 2-RBI double by Gardner.

4 (fourth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by Walker.

May 10 – Boston vs. Cleveland – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Janvrin.

2 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Janvrin.

May 19 – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 1 run

1 (ninth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI double by Thomas.

May 20 – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (fourth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI walk to Janvrin.2 (fourth inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Agnew.

3 (seventh inning) – Mays scored on a 1-RBI walk to Hoblitzel.

May 24 – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (third inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.

2 (fifth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI triple by Hooper.

3 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored (from first base) on a 0-out double by Hooper coupled with a fielding error (wildthrow) by the first baseman after receiving the throw-in from the right fielder.4 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Barry.


1 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI triple by Lewis.2 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI triple by Lewis.

June 01 – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 1 run

1 (eighth inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Hoblitzell.

June 05 – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (third inning) – Cady scored (from third base) on a 1-RBI grounder by McNally [who was safe on a fielding error(fumble) by the second baseman].2 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Lewis.3 (third inning) – McNally scored on a stolen base.

4 (fourth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.5 (fourth inning) – Cady scored on a 1-RBI single by Henriksen.

June 09 – Boston at Detroit – Boston scored 5 runs


2 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI groundout by McNally3 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

4 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

5 (ninth inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI triple by Lewis.

June 10 – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (third inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI groundout by McNally

2 (ninth inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI single by Janvrin.

3 (tenth inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.4 (tenth inning) – Walker scored (from first base) on a 2-out single by Scott coupled with a fielding error(mishandled ball) by the left fielder.


1 (seventh inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.2 (seventh inning) – Walker scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.


1 (first inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Hoblitzel.

2 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a wild pitch.

4 (fourth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

5 (seventh inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by McNally.


1 (first inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.

2 (seventh inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI single by Walker.3 (seventh inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 2-RBI single by Janvrin.4 (seventh inning) – Walker scored on a 2-RBI single by Janvrin.5 (seventh inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI double by Mays.

June 16 – Boston at Chicago – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (second inning) – Walker scored on a 2-RBI homer by Gardner.2 (second inning) – Gardner scored on a 2-RBI homer by Gardner.

3 (sixth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Henriksen.

4 (eighth inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.


June 20 – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 1 run

1 (seventh inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI homer by Walker.

June 22 – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 1 run

1 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Janvrin.

June 24 (first game) – Boston vs. Philadelphia – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a stolen base.

2 (ninth inning) – Hooper scored on a fielding error (dropped throw) by the catcher; Hoblitzel was the batter.3 (ninth inning) – Janvrin scored on a passed ball.

June 26 – Boston vs. Philadelphia – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (third inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI walk to Janvrin.2 (third inning) – Carrigan scored on a wild pitch.

3 (seventh inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

4 (eighth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 2-RBI single by Thomas.5 (eighth inning) – Walker scored on a 2-RBI single by Thomas.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI groundout-double-play by Lewis.

2 (fourth inning) – Lewis scored (from third base) on a 1-RBI grounder by Walker with one out; Walker was safe atfirst on a fielding error (wild throw) by the third baseman, who threw past the first baseman.3 (fourth inning) – Hoblitzel scored (from second base) on a 1-out fielding error (wild throw) by the third baseman;Walker was the batter.4 (fourth inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.

5 (fifth inning) – Thomas scored on a wild pitch.

6 (sixth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI single by Walker.7 (sixth inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Scott.

June 28 – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (second inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Cady.

2 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

July 01 – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (third inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by RUTH.

2 (fourth inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI double by Walker.


1 (seventh inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI walk to Henriksen.

2 (eighth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by Walker.

July 08 – Boston vs. Cleveland – Boston scored 1 run

1 (sixth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Walker.

July 11 (first game) – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice by Lewis.

2 (third inning) – Foster scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.3 (third inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by Walker.4 (third inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI walk to Gardner.5 (third inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI walk to Scott.

July 11 (second game) – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (third inning) – Ruth scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (dropped ball) by the second baseman;Lewis was the batter.

2 (fourth inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.

3 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Lewis.

July 15 (second game) – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 17 runs

1 (third inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by Barry.2 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI double by Lewis.3 (third inning) – Barry scored on a 2-RBI double by Lewis.4 (third inning) – Lewis scored on a stolen base.5 (third inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI double by Walker.

6 (fourth inning) – Thomas scored on a 2-RBI double by Lewis.7 (fourth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI double by Lewis.8 (fourth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI triple by Hoblitzel.9 (fourth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI double by Walker

10 (sixth inning) – McNally scored (from second base) on a 0-out bunt single by Hoblitzel coupled with a fieldingerror (dropped ball) by the second baseman.11 (sixth inning) – Lewis scored (from second base) on a 0-out fielding error (wild throw) by the second baseman;Walker was the batter.12 (sixth inning) – Hoblitzel scored (from second base) on a 0-out fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher;Gardner was the batter.13 (sixth inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI groundout-double-play by Scott.

14 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Hoblitzel.15 (seventh inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Walker.16 (seventh inning) – Walker scored on a 2-RBI single by Janvrin.17 (seventh inning) – Gardner scored on a 2-RBI single by Janvrin.

July 18 – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (first inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI double by Gainer.

2 (third inning) – Rutjh scored (from third base) on a 1-out fielding error (dropped ball) by the catcher; Barry wasthe batter.

3 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Barry.4 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.


1 (eighth inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice by Hooper.2 (eighth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI single by Barry.

July 25 – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (second inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.

2 (sixth inning) – Gardner scored on a 2-RBI single by RUTH.3 (sixth inning) – Thomas scored on a 2-RBI single by RUTH.

4 (ninth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Hoblitzel.

July 29 (first game) – Boston at Detroit – Boston scored 8 runs

1 (second inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI homer by Gainer.

2 (third inning) – Wyckoff scored on a 3-RBI homer by Gainer.3 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 3-RBI homer by Gainer.4 (third inning) – Gainer scored on a 3-RBI homer by Gainer.

5 (fifth inning) – Barry scored on a 2-RBI double by Gainer.6 (fifth inning) – Lewis scored on a 2-RBI double by Gainer.7 (fifth inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI single by Walker.8 (fifth inning) – Walker scored (from third base) on a 1-out grounder by Thomas who was safe on a fielding error(muffed ball) by the second baseman.

July 29 (second game) – Boston at Detroit – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (second inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.

2 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Lewis.

3 (ninth inning) – Henriksen scored on a 1-RBI single by Janvrin.


1 (fifth inning) – Gardner scored (from third base) on a 0-out grounder by Cady, who was safe on fielding error(fumble) by the shortstop.2 (fifth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Barry.3 (fifth inning) – Cady scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.4 (fifth inning) – Barry scored on a 2-RBI double by Gainer.5 (fifth inning) – Lewis scored on a 2-RBI double by Gainer.

6 (eighth inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI double by Gardner.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored (from third base) on a 1-RBI grounder by Barry [who was safe on a fielding error(fumble) by the third baseman].2 (first inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.

3 (eighth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Hoblitzel.4 (eighth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.5 (eighth inning) – Walker scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (dropped throw) by the first baseman;Scott was the batter.6 (eighth inning) – Gardner scored on a stolen base.

August 04 – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 1 run

1 (second inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI homer by Gainer.

August 05 (second game) – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (sixth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Thomas.2 (sixth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Mays.

3 (ninth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by McNally.

August 12 – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (ninth inning) – Hoblitzel scored (from second base) on 0-out fielding error (wild throw) by the pitcher; Gardnerwas the batter.2 (ninth inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Shorten.

August 15 – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 1 run

1 (thirteenth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.

August 16 (first game) – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (fifth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.2 (fifth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Leonard.

3 (seventh inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Cady.4 (seventh inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI double by Hooper.

5 (sixteenth inning) – Hooper scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (wild throw) by the shortstop;Barry was the batter.

August 18 – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 6 runs.

1 (second inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.2 (second inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI groundout (double play) by Cady.

3 (eighth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI double by Walker.4 (eighth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Thomas.5 (eighth inning) – Walker scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (wild throw) by the second baseman;Cady was the batter.

6 (ninth inning) – Shorten scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

August 19 – Boston vs. Cleveland – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (sixth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by Gainer.

2 (ninth inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI walk to Hooper.


1 (fourth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by Gainer.2 (fourth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI single by Walker.

3 (seventh inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI single by Barry.4 (seventh inning) – Janvrin scored on a 2-RBI single by Hoblitzel.5 (seventh inning) – Barry scored on a 2-RBI single by Hoblitzel.6 (seventh inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI single by Walker.

7 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Lewis.

August 24 – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (sixth inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.2 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Barry.

3 (seventh inning) – Walker scored on a wild pitch.

August 25 – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 1 run

1 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.

August 26 – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 1 run

1 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.

August 29 (first game) – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (second inning) – Thomas scored on a 2-RBI single by Lewis.2 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI single by Lewis.3 (second inning) – Hooper scored (from first base) on a single by Lewis coupled with a fielding error (wild throw)by the right fielder.


1 (seventh inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI groundout by RUTH.2 (seventh inning) – Shorten scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

August 31 – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 1 run

1 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Janvrin.

September 04 (first game) – Boston at New York – Boston scored 7 runs

1 (fifth inning) – Gardner scored (from second base) on a single by Carrigan coupled with a fielding error (wildthrow) by the left fielder.

2 (seventh inning) – Walker scored (from second base) on a fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher trying to pickGardner off first base.3 (seventh inning) – Gardner scored on a 2-RBI single by Carrigan.4 (seventh inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI single by Carrigan.5 (seventh inning) – Carrigan scored on a 2-RBI homer by Hooper.6 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI homer by Hooper.

7 (eighth inning) – Lewis scored (from second base) on a fielding error (wild throw) by the first baseman trying tocut him off at third base, to which he was advancing on an unsuccessful attempt by the catcher to pick Gardneroff first base.


1 (ninth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 2-RBI double by Walsh.2 (ninth inning) – Shorten scored on a 2-RBI double by Walsh.3 (ninth inning) – Walsh scored on a 1-RBI single by Thomas.

September 05 (first game) – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (second inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Scott.

2 (fifth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI walk to Janvrin.

September 09 (first game) – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (third inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI double by Janvrin.

2 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored (from third base) during the rundown of Hoblitzel who was trapped between firstand second while attempting to steal second.

September 12 – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (seventh inning) – Shorten scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (fumble) by the shortstop; Scott wasthe batter.2 (seventh inning) – Hoblitzel scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (fumble) by the shortstop; Scottwas the batter.

3 (tenth inning) – Walsh scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Thomas.

September 17 – Boston at Chicago – Boston scored 6 runs

1 (second inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI safe-on-fielder’s-choice by RUTH.2 (second inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.3 (second inning) – Thomas scored on a 2-RBI single Hooper

4 (third inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Gardner.

5 (fifth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Gardner.

6 (seventh inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.

September 21 – Boston at Detroit – Boston scored 10 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI homer by Walker.2 (first inning) – Walker scored on a 2-RBI homer by Walker.

3 (second inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Hooper.

4 (third inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

5 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI triple by Walker.6 (fourth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 2-RBI triple by Walker.7 (fourth inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

8 (seventh inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Thomas.9 (seventh inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI double by Hooper.

10 (eighth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI double by Gardner.

September 24 – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (fourth inning) – Lewis scored on a 2-RBI single by Carrigan.2 (fourth inning) – Gardner scored on a 2-RBI single by Carrigan.

3 (ninth inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Hooper.

September 25 – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (fourth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Lewis.

2(fifth inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

September 29 – Boston at New York – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (second inning) – Gardner scored (from third base) on a fielding error (muffed throw) by the first basemanduring an attempt by the pitcher to pick Scott off first.2 (second inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Hooper.3(second inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI triple by Janvrin.

October 03 (second game) – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 5 runs [see NOTE below.]

1 (fifth inning) –

2 (sixth inning) –

3 (ninth inning) –4 (ninth inning) –5 (ninth inning) –

NOTE: None of the accounts in the Boston newspapers (the Globe, the Herald, the Post) and in the PhiladelphiaInquirer provided any significant information about the runs scored by the Red Sox. It is pointed out that Ruth wasin the game for only 5 innings. Thus, the only Boston run with which he could have been involved was the fifth-inning run. The only information provided in the newspaper accounts about Boston’s fifth-inning run is thefollowing:

BG – “The Red Sox made a little headway on three hits against Myers in the fifth.”

BH – “It was not until the fifth that the champions scored, when three hits in a row shot a run over.”

BP – Nothing at all

PINQ – Nothing at all.

For the sixth-inning run, here’s the only information provided:

BG – “… two hits against Nabors in the sixth.”

BH – “A pair of hits and a fielder’s choice gave the Sox their second run in the sixth.”

BP – Nothing at all.

PINQ – Nothing at all.

Here is the batting lineup for Boston:

Hooper [2 ab]Henriksen [2 ab]

Janvrin [3 ab + 1 sh]Pennock [PH in 9th; 1 ab]

Walker [2 ab]Shorten [2 ab]

Hoblitzel [2 ab]Gainer [2 ab]

Lewis [4 ab]

Gardner [2 ab]Walsh [1 ab]

Scott [2 ab]McNally [1 ab + 1 sh]

Thomas [2 ab]Agnew [2 ab]

Ruth [2 ab]Wyckoff [1 ab]Cady [PH in 9th; 1 ab]

Examination of the newspaper boxscores reveals the following:

* Ruth is shown with no runs scored and no hits in 2 at bats.* There are two groups of Red Sox players – (1) those who started the game and (2) those who replaced thestarters.* Since 3 of the runs were scored by the substitute players, it can be reasonably deduced that those runs werescored in the ninth inning – the ninth-inning run-scorers were Shorten, Gainer, and Walsh.* Thus, the runs scored in the fifth and sixth innings were scored by Lewis and Gardner (or Gardner and Lewis).* Since the Athletics pitchers issued 2 walks, it can be deduced that the 2 walks were issued as follows: 1 walk tothe Hooper-Henriksen pair (batting slot # 1); 1 walk to the Gardner-Walsh pair (batting slot # 6).* It is readily deduced that Pennock made the final out of the game.* In order for Lewis to have scored the fifth-inning run, he had to be first batter among Lewis, Gardner, and Scottto have singled in succession. The boxscore shows that Lewis, Gardner, and Scott each collected a base hit.* In order for Gardner to have scored the fifth-inning run, he had to be the first batter among Gardner, Scott, andThomas to have singled in succession. The boxscore shows that Gardner, Scott, and Thomas each collected abase hit.* Since the base hit information does not eliminate a possibility, it cannot be reliably deduced who (Lewis orGardner) scored the fifth-inning run.

Considering all of the available information, it seems likely that the fifth-inning run, if scored by Lewis, was battedin by Scott; alternatively, if the fifth-inning run was scored by Gardner, it was batted in by Thomas.

Thus, in the absence of other information, I conclude that Babe Ruth did not bat in any runs in this game.Furthermore, there is no evidence that suggests that Babe Ruth did bat in any runs in this game.


RBI # Month Day Game OPP Event Run-Scorer1 APR 25 --- NY* 1-RBI sacrifice fly Barry23

MAY 01 --- WAS* 2-RBI single2-RBI single

GardnerBarry

4 MAY 24 --- DET 1-RBI double Janvrin5 JUN 05 --- CLE* 1-RBI single Scott6 JUN 09 --- DET* 1-RBI homer Ruth789

JUN 12 --- STL* 3-RBI homer3-RBI homer3-RBI homer

HoblitzelWalkerRuth

10 JUN 13 --- STL* 1-RBI homer Ruth11 JUL 01 --- WAS* 1-RBI sacrifice fly Scott1213

JUL 25 --- CLE* 2-RBI single2-RBI single

GardnerThomas

14 AUG 29 2 STL 1-RBI groundout Gardner15 SEP 17 --- CHI* 1-RBI safe-on-fielder’s-choice Gardner16 SEP 25 --- CLE* 1-RBI single Thomas

Babe Ruth had 16 RBIs in 1916. As of September 24, 2012, this is in agreement with the RBI statisticsprovided in the 1916 Retrosheet boxscore file and Retrosheet’s “player daily” file for Babe Ruth.However, Retrosheet’s “player page” for Babe Ruth shows 15 RBIs for Babe Ruth in the 1916 season.


By Herm Krabbenhoft





1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI triple by Walker.2 (first inning) – Barry scored on a 2-RBI triple by Walker.

3 (sixth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI double by Walker.

4 (seventh inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by Barry5 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 3-RBI homer by Hoblitzel.6 (seventh inning) – Barry scored on a 3-RBI homer by Hoblitzel.7 (seventh inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 3-RBI homer by Hoblitzel.

8 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Barry.9 (ninth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice by Hoblitzel.10 (ninth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI triple by Walker.


1 (third inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.2 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.3 (third inning) – Barry scored (from first base) on a single by Lewis coupled with a fielding error (poor throw) bythe third baseman.

4 (fourth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI triple by Thomas.5 (fourth inning) – Thomas scored on a wild pitch.

6 (eighth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.

April 21 – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 6 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.

2 (second inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI double by RUTH.3 (second inning) – Thomas scored on a 2-RBI double by RUTH.

4 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI double by Hooper.5 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice by Barry.

6 (eighth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

April 25 – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (second inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI double by Thomas.2 (second inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

3 (fourth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

4 (seventh inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI walk to Hoblitzel.5 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice by Lewis.

April 30 – Boston vs. Philadelphia –Boston scored 6 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Barry.

2 (second inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.3 (second inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.4 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Barry.

5 (third inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Thomas.

6 (eighth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

May 07 – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 1 run

1 (eighth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by RUTH.

May 11 – Boston at Detroit – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (first inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI single by Walker.

2 (eighth inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI single by Walker.


1 (fourth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI double by Gardner.2 (fourth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Thomas.

3 (eighth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Walker.

4 (ninth inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI double by Hoblitzel.5 (ninth inning) – Shorten scored on a 2-RBI single by Lewis.6 (ninth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 2-RBI single by Lewis.


1 (first inning) – Barry scored on a 2-RBI triple by Walker.2 (first inning) – Gainer scored on a 2-RBI triple by Walker.

3 (third inning) – Walsh scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Lewis.4 (third inning) – Barry scored (from second base) on a fielder’s-choice-force-out by Lewis couple with a fieldingerror (muffed catch) by the first baseman.

5 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI double by Walsh.

6 (fifth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI double by Gardner.


1 (second inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.

2 (ninth inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Gardner.

May 24 – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Janvrin.

2 (fourth inning) – Shorten scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.3 (fourth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Thomas.

4 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a wild pitch.

May 29 (second game) – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 9 runs

1 (second inning) – Walsh scored (from second base) on a 1-out fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher trying topick Scott off first base.

2 (fifth inning) – Gardner scored on a 2-RBI double by Hooper.3 (fifth inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI double by Hooper.4 (fifth inning) – Agnew scored on a 1-RBI single by Janvrin.

5 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Walsh.6 (fifth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 2-RBI single by Walsh.7 (fifth inning) – Lewis scored on a 2-RBI double by Gardner.8 (fifth inning) – Walsh scored on a 2-RBI double by Gardner.

9 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Janvrin.

June 01 – Boston vs. Cleveland – Boston scored 0 runs

June 06 – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 0 runs


June 13 (first game) – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 2 runs [ See also Appendix One.]

1 (second inning) – Gardner scored (from third base) on a 1-RBI grounder to the second baseman by RUTH;Ruth was safe on a fielding error (muffed catch) by the shortstop on throw to him by the second basemanattempting to force out the runner coming from first base (and thus start a 4-6-3 double play).

2 (eighth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.


June 16 – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (eighth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Hoblitzel.2 (eighth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.

June 18 (second game) – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 8 runs

1 (fifth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI double by Thomas.2 (fifth inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Henriksen.

3 (sixth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI double by Walker.4 (sixth inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI single by Pennock.

5 (ninth inning) – Pennock scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Hoblitzel.6 (ninth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Lewis.7 (ninth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 2-RBI single by Lewis.8 (ninth inning) – Lewis scored (from third base) on a fielding error (muffed ball) by the shortstop; Walker was thebatter.

June 20 (second game) – Boston at New York – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (second inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI triple by Scott.

2 (ninth inning) – Hoblitzel scored (from third base) on a 1-out fielding error (dropped throw) by the catcher;Walker was the batter.3 (ninth inning) – Walker scored (from first base) on a fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher in an attempt tocatch him stealing coupled with another fielding error (muffed pickup) by the center fielder.

July 21 – Boston at Chicago – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (second inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.

2 (sixth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Gardner.

3 (sixth inning) – Hoblitzel scored (from second base) on a fielding error (wild throw to first base) by the thirdbaseman following a scratch hit by Lewis.4 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored (from first base) on a fielding error (wild throw to first base) by the third basemanfollowing a scratch hit by Lewis.

5 (fourteenth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI triple by Walsh.

June 23 (first game) – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (second inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Agnew.

2 (seventh inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI double by Agnew.3 (seventh inning) – Agnew scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.4 (seventh inning) – Shore scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.


July 07 – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 1 run

1 (fourth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI groundout-double-play by Gardner.

July 11 – Boston at Detroit – Boston scored 1 run

1 (ninth inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI triple by Shorten.

July 15 (first game) – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (third inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.

2 (seventh inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

3 (tenth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 2-RBI triple by Lewis.4 (tenth inning) – Gardner scored on a 2-RBI triple by Lewis.

July 16 – Boston at St. Louis – Boston score 0 runs


1 (first inning) – Barry scored on a 2-RBI homer by Gainer.2 (first inning) – Gainer scored on a 2-RBI homer by Gainer.

3 (sixth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

July 26 (first game) – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 11 runs

1 (first inning) – Janvrin scored (from second base) on a fielding error (wild throw) by the shortstop; Gardner wasthe batter.

2 (second inning) – Agnew scored on a 1-RBI single by Walsh.

3 (third inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

4 (fifth inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.5 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored (from third base) on a fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher trying to catch himreturning to third on an aborted attempt to steal home.

6 (fifth inning) – Scott scored (from first base) on a fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher trying to catch Hooperreturning to third on an aborted attempt to steal home.

7 (sixth inning) – Janvrin scored (from second base) on a bunt single by Hooper coupled with a fielding error (wildthrow) by the pitcher.8 (sixth inning) – Gainer scored (from first base) on a bunt single by Hooper coupled with a fielding error (wildthrow) by the pitcher.9 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on his bunt single coupled with a fielding error (wild throw) by the pitcher coupledwith another fielding error (wild throw) by the right fielder.

10 (eighth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Shorten.11 (eighth inning) – Shorten scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Scott.

July 30 – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (first inning) – Walsh scored on a 1-RBI double by Gainer.2 (first inning) – Gainer scored (from second base) on an infield single by Hooper coupled with a fielding error(wild throw) by the pitcher.

3 (second inning) – Agnew scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Barry.

August 03 – Boston vs. Cleveland – Boston scored 1 run

1 (sixth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.

August 10 (first game) – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI homer by RUTH.

2 (ninth inning) – McNally scored on a 3-RBI triple by Hoblitzel.3 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 3-RBI triple by Hoblitzel.4 (ninth inning) – Walsh score on a 3-RBI triple by Hoblitzel.5 (ninth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

August 11 (second game) – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 0 runs

August 14 – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 1 run

1 (sixth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

August 18 (second game) – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 9 runs

1 (second inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.2 (second inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI single by Thomas.

3 (third inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.4 (third inning) – Hooper scored (from first base) on a single by Lewis coupled with a fielding error (wild throw) bythe left fielder.

5 (fifth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

6 (seventh inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

7 (ninth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.8 (ninth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Thomas.9 (ninth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

August 19 – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (fourth inning) – Walsh scored on a 2-RBI double by Hooper.2 (fourth inning) – Gardner scored on a 2-RBI double by Hooper.

August 20 (first game) – Boston at Chicago – Boston scored 0 runs

August 20 (second game) – Boston at Chicago – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (second inning) – Lewis scored on a 3-RBI double by Barry.2 (second inning) – Mays scored on a 3-RBI double by Barry.3 (second inning) – Walsh scored on a 3-RBI double by Barry.

August 21 – Boston at Chicago – Boston scored 0 runs

August 25 – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 3runs

1 (first inning) – Walsh scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

2 (second inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Walsh.

3 (eighth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice by Scott.

August 27 – Boston at Detroit – Boston scored 1 run

1 (fifth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

August 31 (first game) – Boston vs. Philadelphia – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (second inning) – Walker scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (booted grounder) by the shortstop;Ruth was the batter.

2 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Barry.3 (seventh inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

4 (eighth inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.5 (eighth inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by Barry.

September 04 (first game) – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (second inning) – Walker scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Agnew.

2 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI single by Lewis.3 (fifth inning) – Janvrin scored on a 2-RBI single by Lewis.

4 (seventh inning) – Janvrin scored on a 1-RBI single by Lewis.

September 10 (first game) – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 1 run

1 (fourth inning) – Lewis scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Walker.

September 15 – Boston at New York – Boston scored 8 runs

1 (fourth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI homer by Gainer.2 (fourth inning) – Gainer scored on a 2-RBI homer by Gainer.

3 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI single by Gainer.4 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Gainer.5 (sixth inning) – Gainer scored (from first base) on a single by Walsh coupled with a fielding error (muffed pickup)by the right fielder.6 (sixth inning) – Walsh scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (booted grounder) by the shortstop;Scott was the batter.

7 (ninth inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.8 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

September 19 (first game) – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a passed ball.

2 (fourth inning) – Shorten scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Cady.


September 21 – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 1 run

1 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Barry.

September 24 – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (first inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI double by Lewis.

2 (third inning) – Cooney scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Lewis.

3 (sixth inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI single by Walker.

September 25 – Boston vs. Cleveland – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Lewis.2 (third inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 2-RBI single by Lewis.

3 (thirteenth inning) – Gardner scored on a 2-RBI single by Thomas.4 (thirteenth inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI single by Thomas.

September 29 (second game) – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 11 runs

1 (second inning) – Lewis scored on a 2-RBI single by Scott.2 (second inning) – Walker scored on a 2-RBI single by Scott.3 (second inning) – Gardner scored on a 1-RBI single by Thomas.4 (second inning) – Scott scored (from first base) on a single by Thomas coupled with a fielding error (muffedpickup) by the center fielder.5 (second inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.6 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI out by Cooney.

7 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Cooney.

8 (seventh inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI single by Gardner.

9 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.10 (eighth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Lewis.11 (eighth inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI triple by Walker.

October 03 – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 0 runs


RBI # Month Day Game OPP Event Run-Scorer12

APR 21 --- NY 2-RBI double2-RBI double

ScottThomas

34

APR 25 --- WAS 1-RBI single1-RBI single

ThomasGardner

56

APR 30 --- PHI 1-RBI single1-RBI single

WalkerScott

7 JUN 13 1 STL 1-RBI grounder (SOE-4) Gardner8 MAY 07 --- WAS* 1-RBI sacrifice fly Scott9 JUL 15 1 STL* 1-RBI double Thomas

10 AUG 10 1 DET 1-RBI homer Ruth11 AUG 18 2 CLE* 1-RBI single Scott1213

SEP 15 --- NY* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

ScottRuth

14 SEP 29 2 STL 1-RBI single Thomas


Appendix One – Complete R/RBI information for the first game on June 13 – Boston vs. St. Louis

June 13 (first game) – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 2 runs

Second Inning – Boston scored 1 run

BH – “Gardner led off the second with a safe hit to centre and advanced to second on Scott’s sacrifice, Sisler toPratt. [No mention of Thomas being safe on a fielder’s choice with Gardner moving to third – see BP description.]Ruth hit to [second baseman] Pratt, whose throw was muffed by [shortstop] Johnson and Gardner scored. Hooperhit to Sisler and Ruth was forced at second. Hooper stole second and Barry closed the inning by flying to Miller.”

BP – “Gardner’s beautiful line single opened Boston’s second and Scott sacrificed nicely. Davenport fieldedThomas’ bounder to third just too late to get Gardner and both men were safe. Ruth hit to Pratt and the latterpegged to Johnson for an easy double play but the latter muffed, everybody was safe, and Gardner scored.Hooper forced Ruth at second and then stole. Both [Thomas and Hooper] were left.”

SLGD – “Gardner began this with a single and Scott sacrificed him to second. Thomas tapped to Davenport andthe latter tried for Gardner at third, but was too late. Ruth grounded to Pratt, who threw to second only to haveJohnson drop the ball and the runners were safe while Gardner scored.”

Eighth Inning – Boston scored 1 run

BH – “Hamilton, who had replaced Davenport, passed Barry, who advanced to second on Hobby’s sacrifice.Hamilton made Walker appear like a most dangerous customer when he passed Tillie, but the boomerang that hitthe Brown southpaw came later when Larry Gardner whacked a slashing single to left, scoring Barry. OnShotten’s error Walker went to third and Gardner to second, but Scott ended the rally by a fly to Shotten.”

BP – “For he [Hamilton] walked Barry, first man up, Hobbie sacrificed, and after Lewis had popped up Walker waspurposely passed to get Gardner who singled to left, scored Barry and sent Walker to third where he stayed.”

SLGD – “Barry walked and Hoblitzel sacrificed. Lewis flied to Shotton and Walker was given a pass. Gardner’ssingle scored Barry.”


By Herm Krabbenhoft

According to the official baseball records, Babe Ruth played in a total of 95 games for the Boston Red Sox in the1918 American League season. Runs batted in were not recorded in the official baseball records in 1918.Depending on where one looks, one can find that Ruth is credited with either 64 RBIs or 66 RBIs for his 1918statistical record. To my knowledge, the only presentation which provides a game-by-game accounting of theRBIs credited to Ruth for his 1918 season is Babe Ruth’s 1918 “Daily page” on the Retrosheet website. I initiateda research program to independently ascertain the RBIs that Babe Ruth actually achieved in 1918. In this report, Ipresent the results of my research which show that Ruth actually batted in a total of 61 runs in 1918.




1 (second inning) – Whiteman scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (booted grounder) by theshortstop; Agnew was the batter.2 (second inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

3 (third inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by McInnis.

4 (fourth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by RUTH.

5 (sixth inning) – Whiteman scored (from second base) on a 1-out fielding error (wild throw) by the third baseman;Agnew was the batter.6 (sixth inning) – Agnew scored on a 1-RBI double by Hooper.7 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.


1 (second inning) – McInnis scored (from first base) on a single by Whiteman coupled with a fielding error (wildthrow) by the center fielder.

2 (eighth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Strunk.

3 (ninth inning) – McInnis scored (from second base) on a 0-out fielding error (wild throw) by the first baseman;Scott was the batter.4 (ninth inning) – Whiteman scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.5 (ninth inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.

April 19 (second game) – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 9 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Strunk.

2 (fifth inning) – Agnew scored (from third base) on a 0-out fielding error (fumbled grounder) by the secondbaseman; Shean was the batter.3 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored (from second base) on a 0-out fielding error (wild throw) by the second baseman;Shean was the batter.4 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Strunk.5 (fifth inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI single by Strunk.6 (fifth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI groundout by McInnis.

7 (sixth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by RUTH.

8 (seventh inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 1-RBI double by Whiteman.9 (seventh inning) – Whiteman scored on a stolen base.

April 23 – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 1 run

1 (ninth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Whiteman.


April 30 – Boston vs. Washington –Boston scored 8 runs

1 (third inning) – Agnew scored on a 1-RBI walk to Shean.2 (third inning) – Ruth scored (from third base) on a 0-out fielding error (fumbled grounder) by the secondbaseman; Strunk was the batter.3 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.4 (third inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI walk to Hoblitzel.

5 (fourth inning) – Agnew scored on a wild pitch.6 (fourth inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI single by Strunk.

7 (eighth inning) – Scott scored (from second base) on a successful steal of third coupled with a fielding error(wild throw) by the third baseman.8 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.


1 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.

2 (seventh inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

4 (ninth inning) – Agnew scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.


1 (fourth inning) – McInnis scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.2 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (fourth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Agnew.

May 07 – Boston at Washington –Boston scored 2 runs

1 (sixth inning) – Strunk scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

2 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

May 08 – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Scott.

2 (fourth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.3 (fourth inning) – McInnis scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (wild throw) by the pitcher; Scott wasthe batter.

4 (fifth inning) – Bush scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Hooper.

May 09 – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 3runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Strunk.

2 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Whiteman.

3 (ninth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Hooper.


1 (third inning) – Mays scored on a 1-RBI double by Shean.2 (third inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI single by Strunk.

3 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

4 (sixth inning) – Schang scored on a wild pitch.


1 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Whiteman.

2 (seventh inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.


1 (fourth inning) – Strunk scored on a1-RBI single by McInnis.

2 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

3 (sixth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by McInnis.

4 (ninth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.5 (ninth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.


1 (third inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Mays.2 (third inning) – Mays score on a 2-RBI homer by Hooper.3 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI homer by Hooper.4 (third inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI double by Strunk.5 (third inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.6 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a wild pitch.

7 (eighth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Thomas.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Strunk.2 (first inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI safe-on-a-fielder’s-choice by RUTH.3 (first inning) – McInnis scored (from second base) on a fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher; Scott was thebatter.4 (first inning) – Thomas scored on a 2-RBI single by Leonard.5 (first inning) – Scott scored on a2-RBI single by Leonard.

6 (third inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.7 (third inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.

8 (sixth inning) – McInnis scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.9 (sixth inning) – Thomas scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.10 (sixth inning) – Schang scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (muffed flyball) by the centerfielder; Hooper was the batter.

11 (eighth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Leonard.


1 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Thomas.

2 (seventh inning) – Bush scored on a 2-RBI single by Strunk.3 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Strunk.

May 30 (second game) – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 0 runs


1 (fourth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

2 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.

3 (ninth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.



2 (seventh inning) – Whiteman scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

3 (ninth inning) – Whiteman scored on a 1-RBI single by Hoblitzel.


1 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI homer by RUTH.

2 (fourth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

3 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored (from third base) on a 1-out fielding error (dropped flyball) by the center fielder;Shean was the batter.

4 (sixth inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.

5 (sixth inning) – Scott scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (fumble) by the third baseman; Leonardwas the batter.


1 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.2 (sixth inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

4 (eighth inning) – Whiteman scored on a 1-RBI single by Thomas.

5 (ninth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.6 (ninth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI double by Whiteman.7 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI double by Whiteman.


1 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Shean.2 (sixth inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

4 (ninth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Schang.

June 06 – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 1 run

1 (tenth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by RUTH.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Shean.2 (first inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI triple by RUTH.3 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.4 (first inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Scott.

5 (seventh inning) – Schang scored on a 2-RBI triple by Hooper.6 (seventh inning) – Hoblitzel scored on a 2-RBI triple by Hooper.7 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.

June 08 – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 1 run

1 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Thomas.


1 (fifth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Hooper.

2 (seventh inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

June 10 – Boston at Chicago – Boston scored 1 run

1 (fourth inning) – Shean scored on a passed ball.

June 11 – Boston at Chicago – Boston scored 1 run

1 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Strunk.


1 (first inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI triple by McInnis.2 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI triple by McInnis.

3 (fifth inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.4 (fifth inning) – Schang scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.

5 (sixth inning) – Thomas scored (from first base) on a 2-out single by Scott coupled with a fielding error (muffedpickup) by the right fielder.

6 (seventh inning) – Leonard scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.


1 (first inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

2 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI double by RUTH.3 (third inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI double by RUTH.

4 (seventh inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI single by Bush.


1 (second inning) – McInnis scored on a 2-RBI single by Scott.2 (second inning) – Thomas scored on a 2-RBI single by Scott.

3 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI groundout by RUTH.4 (third inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

5 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.6 (seventh inning) – Shean scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.7 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.

8 (ninth inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

June 16 – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 1run

1 (seventh inning) – Whiteman scored (from second base) on groundout coupled with a fielding error (droppedball) by the catcher; Scott was the batter.


1 (first inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI single by Thomas.2 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI single by Thomas.3 (first inning) –Schang scored (from first base) on a single by Thomas coupled with a fielding error (wild throw)by the center fielder.

4 (third inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Whiteman.

5 (fifth inning) – Schang scored (from second base) on a 1-out fielding error (muffed catch) by the center fielder;Whiteman was the batter.6 (fifth inning) – Scott scored (from first base) on a 1-out fielding error (muffed catch) by the center fielder;Whiteman was the batter.

7 (eighth inning) – Mays scored on a 2-RBI double by RUTH.

8 (eighth inning) – Strunk scored on a 2-RBI double by RUTH.


June 20 (second game) – Boston vs. Philadelphia – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.2 (sixth inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI triple by McInnis.3 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI triple by McInnis.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.2 (first inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI double by McInnis.3 (first inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI double by Thomas.

4 (third inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Thomas.

5 (fourth inning) – Hooper scored on a 3-RBI triple by RUTH.6 (fourth inning) – Shean scored on a 3-RBI triple by RUTH.7 (fourth inning) – Strunk scored on a 3-RBI triple by RUTH.8 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on his triple coupled with a fielding error ((wild throw) by the right fielder.

9 (fifth inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Schang.10 (fifth inning) – Mays scored on a 2-RBI double by Shean.11 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI double by Shean.12 (fifth inning) – Shean scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (wild throw) by the shortstop; Strunkwas the batter.

13 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI groundout-douple-play by Thomas.


1 (first inning) – Whiteman scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.2 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

3 (fourth inning) – Thomas scored on a 2-RBI triple by Hooper.4 (fourth inning) – Jones scored on a 2-RBI triple by Hooper.5 (fourth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI triple by Shean.6 (fourth inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI single by Whiteman.

7 (eighth inning) – Thomas scored on a 1-RBI homer by Thomas.

June 26 – Boston at New York – Boston scored 1 run

1 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.2 (first inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

3 (second inning) – Agnew scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Shean.

4 (fifth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by McInnis.

5 (eighth inning) – Scott scored (from first base) on a single by Agnew coupled with a fielding error (booted ball)by the left fielder.

June 28 – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 1 run

1 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI homer by RUTH.


1 (eighth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI double by Whiteman.2 (eighth inning) – Scott scored (from second base) on a fielder’s-choice-force-out by Hooper coupled with afielding error (wild throw) by the catcher.

3 (ninth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.


1 (third inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

2 (tenth inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (tenth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

July 02 – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 0 runs.

July 04 (second game) – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 1 run

1 (eighth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.

July 05 – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (second inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI double by Barbare.

2 (third inning) – Truesdale scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Strunk.

3 (eighth inning) – Truesdale scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

4 (tenth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI triple by McInnis.


1 (second inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI groundout-double-play by Scott.

2 (third inning) – Hooper scored (from first base) on a single by Shean coupled with a fielding error (wild throw) bythe right fielder.

3 (sixth inning) – Whiteman scored on a 2-RBI triple by RUTH.4 (sixth inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI triple by RUTH.5 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on his triple coupled with a fielding error (muffed catch of throw-in) by the secondbaseman.

July 08 (first game) – Boston vs. Cleveland – Boston scored 1 run

1 (tenth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI triple by RUTH.

July 08 (second game) – Boston vs. Cleveland – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (second inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice by Scott.2 (second inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

3 (sixth inning) – McInnis scored (from third base) on flyout by Stansbury coupled with a fielding error (errantthrow) by the left fielder.

July 09 – Boston vs. Cleveland – Boston scored 1 run

1 (twelfth inning) – Truesdale scored on a 1-RBI single by Mayer.


1 (fourth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI triple by RUTH.2(fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Whiteman.


1 (sixth inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI single by Strunk.

2 (seventh inning) – Stansbury scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice by Mays.3 (seventh inning) – Whiteman scored (from second base) on an infield single by Hooper coupled with a fieldingerror (poor throw) by the third baseman.

4 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (wild throw) by the shortstop; Stansburywas the batter.


1 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

2 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on his triple coupled with a fielding error (wild throw) by the shortstop.

3 (fifth inning) – Stansbury scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

4 (sixth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI triple by RUTH.5 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

6 (seventh inning) – Shean scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (wild throw) by the secondbaseman; Strunk was the batter.



1 (fourth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.2 (fourth inning) – Schang scored (from second base) on an infield single by Scott coupled with a fielding error(wild throw) by the pitcher.3 (fourth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Whiteman.

July 16—Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Whiteman

2 (ninth inning) – Shean scored (from second base) on a fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher attempting toprevent him from stealing third base.

July 17 (first game) – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 7 runs

1 (second inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI double by Barbare.2 (second inning) – Barbare scored on a 2-RBI triple by Bush.3 (second inning) – Mayer scored on a 2-RBI triple by Bush.

4 (fourth inning) – Bush scored on a 1-RBI double by Shean.

5 (fifth inning) – Barbare scored on a 2-RBI single by Bush.6 (fifth inning) – Mayer scored on a 2-RBI single by Bush.

7 (seventh inning) – Shean scored on a passed ball.

July 17 (second game) – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI triple by Strunk.2 (first inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.

3 (third inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.4 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

July 18 – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (second inning) – Ruth scored (from third base) on 0-out fielding error (wild throw) by the first baseman; Barbarewas the batter.

2 (fourth inning) – Mayer scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

3 (fifth inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI groundout by RUTH.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored (from third base) on a 1-out fielding error (wild throw) by the third baseman;McInnis was the batter.2 (first inning) – Strunk scored (from second base) on a 1-out fielding error (wild throw) by the third baseman;McInnis was the batter.3 (first inning) – Ruth scored (from first base) on a 1-out fielding error (wild throw) by the third baseman; McInniswas the batter.

4 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.5 (eighth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.


1 (third inning) – Jones scored on a 1-RBI triple by Hooper.

2 (fifth inning) – Mayer scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.3 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Strunk.4 (fifth inning) – Shean scored (from second base) on an infield single by Strunk coupled with a fielding error (wildthrow) by the first baseman.

5 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Scott.

July 22 (first game) – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 1 run

1 (tenth inning) – Bush scored (from first base) on a single by Hooper coupled with a fielding error (wild throw) bythe right fielder.

July 22 (second game) – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI groundout by RUTH.

2 (second inning) – Scott scored (from second base) on a 1-out fielding error (wild throw) by the first baseman;Schang was the batter.3 (second inning) – Schang scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (booted grounder) by the shortstop;Hooper was the batter.


1 (seventh inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

2 (ninth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.


1 (second inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI triple by Stansbury.

2 (eighth inning) – Gonzalez scored on a 1-RBI single by Stansbury.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by RUTH.2 (first inning) – Truesdale scored on a 2-RBI single by RUTH.

3 (seventh inning) – Schang scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.4 (seventh inning) – Bush scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.5 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Strunk.

6 (eighth inning) – Stansbury scored on a 1-RBI single by Bush.



1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI triple by RUTH.

2 (fifth inning) – Whiteman scored on a 1-RBI single by Mayer.3(fifth inning) – Mayer scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Strunk.

2 (third inning) – Jones scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Strunk.3 (third inning) – Shean scored on a stolen base.

4 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI triple by Strunk.5 (fifth inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI triple by Strunk.6 (fifth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

7 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI double by Scott.

8 (seventh inning) – McInnis scored on a 2-RBI double by Scott.9 (seventh inning) – Scott scored (from second base) on a 1-out infield single by Cochran coupled with a fieldingerror (muffed catch) by the pitcher.

10 (eighth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.11 (eighth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by McInnis.


1 (third inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI walk to Mayer.2 (third inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI single by Bush.3 (third inning) – Cochran scored on a 2-RBI single by Bush.

4 (eighth inning) – Bush scored on a 1-RBI double by Hooper.

5 (ninth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Scott.6 (ninth inning) – Cochran scored on a 1-RBI double by Bush.7 (ninth inning) – Mayer scored on a 1-RBI infield single by Hooper.8 (ninth inning) – Bush scored (from second base) on a 2-out infield single by Hooper coupled with a fielding error(wild throw) by the pitcher.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Strunk.

2 (eighth inning) – Cochran scored (from first base) on a bunt single by Mayer coupled with a fielding error (wildthrow) by the catcher.


1 (first inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

2 (fifth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Shean.

3 (ninth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Schang.

August 03 – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 1 run

1 (fifth inning) – Cochran scored (from second base) on a 1-out fielding error (wild throw) by the shortstop; Joneswas the batter.

August 04 (first game) – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (first inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

2 (twelfth inning) – Cochran scored on a 1-RBI single by Mayer.

August 04 (second game) – Boston at Cleveland – Boston scored 0 runs


1 (fourth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Scott.

2 (eighth inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.3 (eighth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by McInnis.4 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI walk to Schang.

5 (tenth inning) – Gonzalez scored (from third base) on a 0-out fielding error (wild throw) by the pitcher; Hooperwas the batter.6 (tenth inning) – Schang scored (from second base) on a 0-out fielding error (wild throw) by the pitcher; Hooperwas the batter.7 (tenth inning) – Mays scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a stolen base.

2 (fifth inning) – Cochran scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Hooper.

3 (sixth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.4 (sixth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Schang.5 (sixth inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.6 (sixth inning) – Cochran scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.

7 (ninth inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.8 (ninth inning) – Shrunk scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by McInnis.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI double by McInnis.2 (first inning) – Strunk scored on a 2-RBI double by McInnis.3 (first inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI double by Miller.

4 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

August 10 (first game) – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 1 run

1 (fourth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

August 10 (second game) – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 1 run

1 (eighth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Shean.

August 12 – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 1 run

1 (eighth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI groundout-double-play by Whiteman.

August 15 – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (first inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.2 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI triple by Strunk.

2 (second inning) – Coffey scored on a 1-RBI double by Mayer.


1 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Miller.

2 (fourth inning) – McInnis scored (from first base) on a single by Miller coupled with a fielding error (wild throw)by the left fielder.

3 (eighth inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.4 (eighth inning) – Strunk scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.


1 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Strunk.2 (third inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.3 (third inning) – Strunk scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.4 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Scott.

5 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.6 (seventh inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBi single by Agnew.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

2 (second inning) – Mayer scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

3 (fifth inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.4 (fifth inning) – Strunk scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.

August 21 – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (fifth inning) – Coffey scored on a 1-RBI homer by Coffey.

2 (sixth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Scott.3 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored (from second base) on a flyout by Scott coupled with a fielding error (wild throw) bythe right fielder.

4 (eighth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.



1 (first inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

2 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Strunk.

3 (fourth inning) – Coffey scored on a 1-RBI single by Jones.4 (fourth inning) – Agnew scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

5 (sixth inning) – Jones scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

6 (ninth inning) – Strunk scored (from second base) on a fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher in an attempt toprevent him from stealing third base.


1 (second inning) – Miller scored on a 2-RBI single by Coffey.2 (second inning) – McInnis scored on a 2-RBI single by Coffey.3 (second inning) – Ruth scored on stolen base.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI double by RUTH.2 (first inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI double by RUTH.

3 (second inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.4 (second inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI safe-on-fielder’s-choice by Hooper.5 (second inning) – Mays scored (from third base) on a 1-out fielding error by the catcher; Strunk was the batter.

6 (third inning) – Scott scored (from second base) on a 1-out fielding error by the pitcher; Schang was the batter.7 (third inning) – Coffey scored on a 1-RBI single by Mays.8 (third inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Hooper.

9 (sixth inning) – Mays scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.10 (sixth inning) – Shean scored (from first base) on a fielding error (wild throw) by the pitcher during a pick-offattempt.

11 (seventh inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.12 (seventh inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Whiteman.

August 30 (second game) – Boston vs. Philadelphia – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (third inning) – Mays scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Strunk.2 (third inning) – Hooper scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (failed pickup of grounder) by the thirdbaseman; McInnis was the batter.3 (third inning) – Shean scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (failed pickup of grounder) by the thirdbaseman; McInnis was the batter.

4 (fifth inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI triple by Strunk


1 (second inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

2 (third inning) – Whiteman scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean

3 (fourth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Cochran.

4 (fifth inning) – Whiteman scored on a 2-RBI single by Strunk.5 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Strunk.6 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.



1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Strunk

2 (sixth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.3 (sixth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI walk to Shean.


RBI # Month Day Game OPP Event Run-Scorer1 APR 15 --- PHI 1-RBI single Scott

2 1-RBI sacrifice fly Scott3 APR 19 2 NY 1-RBI sacrifice fly Scott456

MAY 04 --- NY* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer1-RBI double

ScottRuth

Agnew78

MAY 06 --- NY* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

McInnisRuth

910

MAY 07 --- WAS* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

StrunkRuth

11 MAY 16 --- DET 1-RBI single Strunk12 MAY 17 --- DET 1-RBI safe-on-fielder’s-choice Strunk13 JUN 02 --- DET* 1-RBI homer Ruth14 JUN 03 --- DET* 1-RBI homer Ruth1516

JUN 04 --- DET* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

SheanRuth

1718

JUN 05 --- CLE* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

SheanRuth

19 JUN 06 --- CLE* 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out Hooper20 JUN 07 --- CLE* 1-RBI triple Shean21 JUN 13 --- CHI* 1-RBI single Leonard222324

JUN 14 --- STL* 1-RBI single2-RBI double2-RBI double

SheanHooperShean

2526272829

JUN 15 --- STL* 1-RBI groundout3-RBI homer3-RBI homer3-RBI homer1-RBI single

HooperHooperSheanRuth

Shean3031

JUN 17 --- STL* 2-RBI double2-RBI double

MaysStrunk

323334

JUN 21 --- PHI 3-RBI triple3-RBI triple3-RBI triple

HooperSheanStrunk

3536

JUN 25 --- NY* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

WhitemanRuth

37 JUN 28 --- WAS* 1-RBI homer Ruth3839

JUN 30 --- WAS* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

SheanRuth

4041

JUL 06 --- CLE 2-RBI triple2-RBI triple

WhitemanScott

42 JUL 08 1 CLE 1 RBI triple Strunk43 JUL 10 --- CLE 1-RBI triple Strunk44 JUL 12 --- CHI 1-RBI triple Strunk4546

JUL 17 2 STL 1-RBI double1-RBI double

StrunkShean

47 JUL 18 --- STL 1-RBI groundout Shean48 JUL 22 2 DET 1-RBI groundout Hooper4950

JUL 27 --- CHI* 2-RBI single2-RBI single

HooperTruesdale

51 JUL 29 --- STL* 1-RBI triple Hooper52 JUL 30 --- STL* 1-RBI single Hooper53 AUG 04 1 CLE* 1-RBI single Strunk54 AUG 06 --- DET* 1-RBI double Shean55 AUG 07 --- DET* 1-RBI double Shean

56 AUG 08 --- DET* 1-RBI single Hooper57 AUG 15 --- CHI 1-RBI double Shean58 AUG 21 --- STL 1-RBI single Strunk59 AUG 23 --- STL 1-RBI single Shean6061

AUG 30 1 PHI 2-RBI double2-RBI double

HooperShean


With regard to Babe Ruth’s “1918 daily page” on the Retrosheet website, summing the RBIs for each of the 95games played by Babe Ruth yields a total of 61 RBIs – i.e., in complete agreement with the RBI information Iobtained independently and described in this report.


By Herm Krabbenhoft

According to the official baseball records, Babe Ruth played in a total of 130 games for the Boston Red Sox in the1919 American League season. Runs batted in were not recorded in the official baseball records in 1919.Depending on where one looks, one can find that Ruth is credited with either 112 RBIs or 114 RBIs for his 1919statistical record. To my knowledge, the only presentation which provides a game-by-game accounting of theRBIs credited to Ruth for his 1919 season is Babe Ruth’s 1919 “Daily page” on the Retrosheet website. I initiateda research program to independently ascertain the RBIs that Babe Ruth actually achieved in 1919. In this report, Ipresent the results of my research which show that Ruth actually batted in a total of 113 runs in 1919.




1 (first inning) – Barry scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.2 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

3 (second inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by Mays.

4 (eighth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by McInnis.

5 (ninth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Mays.6 (ninth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.7 (ninth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI safe-on-a-fielder’s-choice by Strunk.8 (ninth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.9 (ninth inning) – Strunk scored (from first base) on a single by Ruth coupled with a fielding error (muffed pickup)by the right fielder.10 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Strunk.2 (first inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI safe-on-a-fielder’s-choice by RUTH.3 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

4 (fourth inning) – Walters scored on a wild pitch.

5 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Walters.

6 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Strunk.7 (sixth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI triple by RUTH.8 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.


1 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI double by McInnis.2 (fourth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Vitt.3 (fourth inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

4 (eighth inning) – Barry scored on a 3-RBI triple by Vitt.5 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 3-RBI triple by Vitt.6 (eighth inning) – McInnis scored on a 3-RBI triple by Vitt.


1 (fifth inning) – Vitt scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (muffed pickup) by the shortstop; Dumontwas the batter.

2 (ninth inning) – Vitt scored on his triple coupled with a fielding error by the shortstop.


1 (first inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.

2 (eighth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by McInnis.3 (eighth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI walk to Vitt.

May 02 – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 1 run

1 (seventh inning) – Scott scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher trying tocatch him off third base.


1 (fourth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.2 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Vitt.

3 (eighth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

May 05 – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 1 run

1 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI groundout by McInnis.

May 06 – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (second inning) – Vitt scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.2 (second inning) – Walters scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.

May 08 – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (fifth inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by Walters.2 (fifth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Jones.

3 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored (from third base) on a 1-out fielding error (fumble) by the shortstop (who wasplaying in close); Ruth was the batter.



1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Strunk.2 (first inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by Gainer.

3 (fourth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI hit-by-pitch by Schang.4 (fourth inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Hooper.

5 (seventh inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by Strunk.

6 (twelfth inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI double by McInnis.

May 16 –Boston at Chicago – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored (from second base) on a 0-out fielding error (wild throw) by the pitcher; Strunkwas the batter.2 (first inning) – Barry scored (from first base) on a 0-out fielding error (wild throw) by the pitcher; Strunk was thebatter.3 (first inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI groundout by McInnis.

4 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Vitt.

May 17 – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 1 run

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Strunk.

May 20 – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 6 runs

1 (second inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.2 (second inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Hooper.3 (second inning) – Gilhooley scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.4 (second inning) – Barry scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.5 (second inning) – Strunk scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.6 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.


1 (third inning) – Vitt scored on a 2-RBI triple by Caldwell.2 (third inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI triple by Caldwell.3 (third inning) – Caldwell scored on a wild pitch.4 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.5 (third inning) – Ruth scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (wild throw) by the shortstop; McInniswas the batter.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a wild pitch.

2 (sixth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

3 (ninth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.


1 (first inning) – Gilhooley scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

2 (second inning) – Mays scored on a 1-RBI single by Vitt.


1 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI triple by Strunk.2 (third inning) – Gilhooley scored on a 2-RBI triple by Strunk.3 (third inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

4 (fourth inning) – Scott scored on a wild pitch.

5 (sixth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.6 (sixth inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Walters.7 (sixth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI groundout by RUTH.


1 (seventh inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.2 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.

3 (ninth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI triple by RUTH.4 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI groundout by McInnis.

May 29 – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 7 runs

1 (fourth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI groundout-double-play by McInnis.

2 (fifth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.3 (fifth inning) – Mays scored on a 2-RBI double by RUTH.4 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI double by RUTH.5 (fifth inning) – Strunk scored on a 2-RBI double by McInnis.6 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI double by McInnis.

7 (seventh inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

May 30 (first game) – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 10 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored (from first base) on a 0-out bunt single coupled with a fielding error (wild throw) bythe third baseman.

2 (fifth inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI single by Gilhooley.3 (fifth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly Shean.4 (fifth inning) – Gilhooley scored on a balk.

5 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI double by McNally.6 (sixth inning) – Schang scored on a 2-RBI single by Scott.7 (sixth inning) – McNally scored on a 2-RBI single by Scott.

8 (seventh inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.

9 (eighth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI safe-on-a-fielder’s-choice by Scott.10 (eighth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

May 30 (second game) – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 3runs

1 (first inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.

2 (eighth inning) – Strunk scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

May 31 – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 6 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI groundout-double-play by RUTH.

2 (second inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by James.

3 (fifth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.4 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (dropped flyball) by the first baseman;McNally was the batter.

5 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Strunk.

6 (eighth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Strunk.



1 (third inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.

2 (fourth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Vitt.3 (fourth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.



1 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Vitt.

2 (fourth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

3 (fifth inning) – Shean scored on a 1-RBI triple by RUTH.4 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on his triple coupled with a fielding error (mishandled pickup) by the left fielder.

5 (sixth inning) – James scored on a 1-RBI single by Strunk.6 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by RUTH.7 (sixth inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI single by RUTH.8 (sixth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.


1 (third inning) – Gilhooley scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.2 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.


1 (third inning) – Caldwell scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Vitt.

2 (fifth inning) – Vitt scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (fifth inning) – Strunk scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.4 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.

5 (sixth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Mays.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher; McInniswas the batter.

2 (seventh inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI triple by Hooper.3 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Barry.


1 (sixth inning) – Gilhooley scored on a 2-RBI double by RUTH.2 (sixth inning) – Shean scored on a 2-RBI double by RUTH.3 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI triple by Schang.4 (sixth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Vitt.

June 13 – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 6runs

1 (second inning) – Ruth scored (from second base) on a single by Vitt coupled with a fielding error (dropped ball)by the catcher.

2 (fifth inning) – Gilhooley scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.3 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 3-RBI double by Schang.4 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 3-RBI double by Schang.5 (fifth inning) – McInnis scored on a 3-RBI double by Schang.6 (fifth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.


1 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI triple by McInnis.

2 (thirteenth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI groundout by RUTH.


June 17 (first game) – Boston vs. Cleveland – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored (from second base) on fielder’s-choice-force-out by Ruth coupled with a fieldingerror (wild throw) by the shortstop.

2 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.3 (ninth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Shean.

June 17 (second game) – Boston vs. Cleveland – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (first inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.



1 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.

2 (seventh inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.


1 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.2 (sixth inning) – Schang scored (from first base) on a single by Scott coupled with a fielding error (wild throw) bythe center fielder.


1 (sixth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI triple by RUTH.2 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

3 (seventh inning) – Barry scored on a 1-RBI single by Vitt.


1 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.2 (second inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI hit-by-pitch by Barry.

3 (ninth inning) – Gilhooley scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Caldwell.


1 (seventh inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Scott.2 (seventh inning) – Walters scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (dropped flyball) by the secondbaseman; James was the batter.

June 23 – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (second inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI homer by McInnis.

2 (seventh inning) – Scott scored on a wild pitch.

3 (ninth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by McNally.

June 24 – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI homer by RUTH.2 (seventh inning) – Walters scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.

3 (eighth inning) – Hooper scored (from third base) on a 1-out fielding error (botched pickup of groundball) by thefirst baseman; Strunk was the batter.4 (eighth inning) – Strunk scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.5 (eighth inning) – McInnis scored (from second base) on a single by Scott coupled with a fielding error (wildthrow) by the center fielder.

June 25 (first game) – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (first inning) – Strunk scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (dropped flyball) by the shortstop; Ruthwas the batter.

2 (fourth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Shean.

3 (sixth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Scott.

June 25 (second game) – Boston vs. Washington – Boston scored 1 run

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Strunk.

June 28 (first game) – Boston at New York – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.2 (eighth inning) – Scott scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (missed pickup of groundball) by thethird baseman; Shean was the batter.

June 28 (second game) – Boston at New York – Boston scored 1 run

1 (seventh inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by Roth.


1 (first inning) – Gilhooley scored on a 1-RBI double by Vitt.

2 (second inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI double by Jones.3 (second inning) – Jones scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (missed pickup of groundball) bythe shortstop; Gilhooley was the batter.

4 (eighth inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.5 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

June 30 (first game) – Boston at New York – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (sixth inning) – Vitt scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.2 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (sixth inning) – Lamar scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.4 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.

June 30 (second game) – Boston at New York – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (fifth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Shannon.

2 (eighth inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by Gainer.


1 (first inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

2 (third inning) – Dumont scored on a 1-RBI walk to RUTH.

3 (fifth inning) – Dumont scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Hooper.4 (fifth inning) – Gilhooley scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Gainer.


1 (third inning) – Lamar scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.2 (third inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Gainer.3 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.4 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.


1 (fifth inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Shannon.

2 (sixth inning) – Lamar scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Hooper.

3 (seventh inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Shannon.4 (seventh inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI single by Lamar.

5 (eighth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.6 (eighth inning) – Schang scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (wild throw) by the second baseman;Shannon was the batter.7 (eighth inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI single by Jones.8 (eighth inning) – Shannon scored on a 2-RBI single by Jones.


1 (first inning) – Lamar scored on a wild pitch.2 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a2-RBI single by Schang.3 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.

4 (third inning) – Hooper scored on 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Gainer.5 (third inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.

6 (fourth inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.7 (fourth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI triple by Gainer.8 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI triple by Gainer.

9 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Gainer.

July 04 (second game)—Boston vs. Philadelphia – Boston scored 9 runs

1 (second inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Bush.

2 (third inning) – Vitt scored (from second base) on a 1-out fielding error (missed pickup of a groundball) by thesecond baseman; Ruth was the batter.

3 (fourth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Bush.

4 (seventh inning) – Lamar scored on a 1-RBI single by Gainer.

5 (eighth inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI single by Lamar.6 (eighth inning) – Caldwell scored (from third base – “with the infield playing back”) on a 1-RBI grounder by Vitt;Vitt was safe on a fielding error (fumble) by the shortstop.7 (eighth inning) – Lamar scored on a 3-RBI double by Gainer.8 (eighth inning) – Vitt scored on a 3-RBI double by Gainer.9 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 3-RBI double by Gainer.


1 (first inning) – Lamar scored on a 1-RBI walk to Gainer.

2 (seventh inning) – McNally scored on a 2-RBI single by Lamar.3 (seventh inning) – Shannon scored on a 2-RBI single by Lamar.

July 05 (second game) – Boston vs. Philadelphia – Boston scored 6 runs

1 (first inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI double by Hooper.2 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Walter.

3 (eighth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.4 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

5 (ninth inning) – McNally scored on a wild pitch.

6 (tenth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI homer by RUTH.


1 (third inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI double by Hooper.

2 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.

July 07 (second game) – Boston vs. Philadelphia – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.2 (second inning) – McInnis scored (from first base) on a sacrifice by Walters coupled with a fielding error (wildthrow) by the pitcher.3 (second inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI double by Pennock.

4 (fourth inning) – Scott scored (from third base) on a 1-out fielding error (wild throw to the plate) by the firstbaseman; Lamar was the batter.5 (fourth inning) – Lamar scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.


July 10 (second game) – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (first inning) – Gilhooley scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Lamar.

2 (fifth inning) – Caldwell scored on a 1-RBI single by Vitt.



1 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis

2 (third inning) – Pennock scored on a 1-RBI double by Hooper.3 (third inning) – Lamar scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.4 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.5 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 3-RBI homer by RUTH.

6 (fourth inning) – Shannon scored on a 2-RBI double by Vitt.

7 (fourth inning) – Lamar scored on a 2-RBI double by Vitt.

8 (sixth inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI triple by Lamar.9 (sixth inning) – Pennock scored on a 2-RBI triple by Lamar.

10 (ninth inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by RUTH.11 (ninth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI triple by McInnis.12 (ninth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.


1 (sixth inning) – Vitt scored on a 2-RBI triple by RUTH.2 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI triple by RUTH.3 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by McInnis.

4 (seventh inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.5 (seventh inning) – Bush scored on a 2-RBI single by RUTH.6 (seventh inning) – Vitt scored on a 2-RBI single by RUTH.7 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.8 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.9 (seventh inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Shannon.


1 (first inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

2 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Schang.

3 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Schang.

July 15 – Boston at Chicago – Boston scored 1 run

1 (first inning) – Lamar scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by RUTH.

July 16 – Boston at Cleveland –Boston scored 1 run

1 (eighth inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.



1 (fourth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.2 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

3 (seventh inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI single by Caldwell.

4 (ninth inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Lamar.5 (ninth inning) – Caldwell scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.6 (ninth inning) – Vitt scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.7 (ninth inning) – Hooper scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.8 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.


1 (first inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI double by Hooper.

2 (fourth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Lamar.

3 (eighth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Shannon.

4 (ninth inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.


1 (first) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Schang.

2 (fourth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Pennock.3 (fourth inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI double by Hooper.

4 (fifth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

5 (sixth inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI single by McNally.6 (sixth inning) – Pennock scored (from third base) on a flyout by Roth coupled with a fielding error (dropped ball)by the catcher.

7 (seventh inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.8 (seventh inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.


1 (first inning) – Vitt scored (from first base) on a single by Roth coupled with a fielding error (muffed pickup) byVeach.

2 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI homer by RUTH.

July 22 – Boston at Detroit – Boston scored 1 run

1 (eighth inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.


1 (second inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI triple by Shannon.2 (second inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

3 (fourth inning) – Schang scored on a 2-RBI double by Hooper.4 (fourth inning) – Shannon scored on a 2-RBI double by Hooper.5 (fourth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Vitt.

6 (sixth inning) – Jones scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Vitt.7 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI walk to Gainer.

8 (ninth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI triple by Shannon.

July 24 – Boston vs. New York – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored (from second base) on a 2-out fielding error (booted groundball) by the shortstop;Gainer was the batter.2 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI double by Schang.

3 (eighth inning) – Roth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.4 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.


1 (fifth inning) – Shannon scored (from third base) on a 0-out fielding error (wild throw) by the pitcher; Lamar wasthe batter.2 (fifth inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI single by Vitt.3 (fifth inning) – Lamar scored on a 2-RBI single by Vitt.4 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.5 (fifth inning) – Vitt scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.

6 (sixth inning) – Shannon scored on a 1 RBI single by Hooper.

7 (eighth inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Lamar.8 (eighth inning) – Shannon scored on a 1 RBI single by Vitt.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by Schang.

2 (third inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by Gainer.

3 (sixth inning) – Shannon scored on a 2-RBI double by Hooper.4 (sixth inning) – McNally scored on a 2-RBI double by Hooper.5 (sixth inning) – Jones scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Vitt.


1 (first inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.

2 (third inning) – Pennock scored on a 1-RBI single by Roth.

3 (fifth inning) – Pennock scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.4 (fifth inning) – Vitt scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.

5 (eighth inning) – Shannon scored on a wild pitch.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Roth.

2 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored (from third base) on a 1-out 1-RBI grounder by Gainer; the grounder was fieldedby the third baseman who threw the ball wildly to the second attempting to force out Schang coming from firstbase.3 (fourth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Shannon.4 (fourth inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

5 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-double by RUTH.6 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.

7 (ninth inning) – Roth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.8 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

July 30 (first game) – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 1 run

1 (ninth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

July 30 (second game) – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (fifth inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

2 (seventh inning) – Shannon scored on a 2-RBI triple by Vitt.3 (seventh inning) – Schang scored on a 2-RBI triple by Vitt.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

2 (twelfth inning) – McNally scored (from second base) on a single by Ruth coupled with a fielding error(interference) by the catcher during a rundown between third base and home plate. [NOTE: The newspaperboxscores do not show the catcher, Ainsmith, with an error; likewise, there is no mention of “interference” in theboxscores. Similarly, the official DBD records do not show Ainsmith with a fielding error.]

August 02 (first game) – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored (from third base) on a 1-out fielding error (fumble) by the second baseman; Rothwas the batter.

2 (fifth inning) – Russell scored on a 2-RBI single by Vitt.3 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by Vitt.

4 (seventh inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI groundout by RUTH.5 (seventh inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

August 02 (second game) – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 1 run

1 (fourth inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI single by Walters.


1 (first inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.

2 (fifth inning) – Schang scored (from third base) on a 2-out fielding error (muffed catch) by the pitcher; Shannonwas the batter.


1 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI double by Schang.2 (fifth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Shannon.3 (fifth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.4 (fifth inning) – Shannon scored on a 2-RBI single by Hoyt.5 (fifth inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI single by Hoyt.

6 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

7 (eighth inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI double by McInnis.


1 (first inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI walk to Schang.2 (first inning) – Roth scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.3 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.4 (first inning) – Schang scored on a 2-RBI single by Scott.

5 (first inning) – McInnis scored on a 2-RBI single by Scott.6 (first inning) – Shannon scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.7 (first inning) – Scott scored on a 3-RBI single by Hooper.

8 (second inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by McInnis.


1 (sixth inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI walk to Schang.2 (sixth inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by McInnis.3 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored (from second base) on a flyout by McInnis coupled with a fielding error (muffedthrow-in) by the third baseman.4 (sixth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Shannon.

August 09 (first game) – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 3 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.2 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.

3 (fifth inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Russell.


1 (third inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Vitt.

2 (sixth inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI triple by RUTH.3 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.

4 (eleventh inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Hooper.

August 11 – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 1 run

1 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI walk to RUTH.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Roth.

2 (fourth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Shannon.

3 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.


1 (second inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI double by Shannon.2 (second inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

3 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Roth.4 (third inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI safe-on-fielder’s-choice by Schang.5 (third inning) – Roth scored on a 3-RBI triple by Shannon.6 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 3-RBI triple by Shannon.7 (third inning) – Schang scored on a 3-RBI triple by Shannon.8 (third inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.9 (third inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Vitt.

10 (sixth inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

11 (seventh inning) – McNally scored on a wild pitch.12 (seventh inning) – Russell scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Vitt.13 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Roth.14 (seventh inning) – Roth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.15 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH..


1 (first inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by Roth.

2 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI double by Schang.

3 (seventh inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by Hoyt.4 (seventh inning) – Shannon scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.5 (seventh inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.


1 (second inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Scott.

2 (third inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

3 (fifth inning) – Vitt scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.4 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

5 (seventh inning) – Vitt scored on a 2-RBI double by McInnis.6 (seventh inning) – Schang scored on a 2-RBI double by McInnis.

August 17 (first game) – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (fifth inning) – Gilhooley scored on a 2-RBI double by Roth.2 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI double by Roth.

August 17 (second game) – Boston at St. Louis – Boston scored 6 runs

1 (first inning) – Roth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.2 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

3 (fourth inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Pennock.

4 (fifth inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by Roth.5 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Schang.

6 (ninth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Roth.


1 (third inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Gilhooley.

2 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI homer by Hooper.

3 (eighth inning) – Walters scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.



1 (second inning) – Walters scored (from second base) on a single by Jones coupled with a fielding error (fumble)by the right fielder.2 (second inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Roth.2 (first inning) – Vitt scored on a 2-RBI triple by RUTH.3 (first inning) – Roth scored on a 2-RBI triple by RUTH.4 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.


1 (first inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

2 (second inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI double by Hooper.

3 (third inning) – Roth scored on a 2-RBI triple by McInnis.4 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI triple by McInnis.5 (third inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Walters.

6 (eighth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Vitt.



1 (third inning) – Scott scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.2 (third inning) – Hooper scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (third inning) – Roth scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.4 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 4-RBI homer by RUTH.


1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.2 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

3 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Walters.


5 (ninth inning) – McNally scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.

6 (eleventh inning) – Shannon scored on a 2-RBI single by Roth.7 (eleventh inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI single by Roth8 (eleventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.


1 (sixth inning) – Vitt scored (from first base) on a double by Roth coupled with a fielding error (botched pickup) bythe right fielder.2 (sixth inning) – Roth scored on his double coupled with two fielding errors: (i) a botched pickup by the rightfielder and (ii) a wild throw by the shortstop.


4 (eighth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Walters.

5 (ninth inning) – Russell scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

August 27 – Boston vs. Philadelphia – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (first inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI triple by RUTH.

2 (third inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI groundout by RUTH.3 (third inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

4 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Walters.


1 (first inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by McInnis.

2 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Shannon.

3 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI triple by McInnis.


1 (sixth inning) – Schang scored (from first base) on a groundout by McInnis coupled with a fielding error (wildthrow) by the first baseman.

2 (eighth inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI single by Pennock.

August 29 – Boston vs. Philadelphia – Boston scored 7 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored (from first base) on a successful steal of second base coupled with a fielding error(wild throw) by the catcher and another fielding error (botched pickup) by the center fielder.2 (first inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

3 (sixth inning) – Walters scored (from first base) on a fielding error (dropped flyball) by the center fielder;Shannon was the batter.

4 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by Shannon.5 (eighth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Russell.6 (eighth inning) – Shannon scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.7 (eighth inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI single by Hooper.

August 31 – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

2 (sixth inning) – McInnis scored on a1-RBI single by Jones.

September 01 (first game) – Boston at Washington—Boston scored 2 runs

1 (third inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI triple by RUTH.2 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.

September 01 (second game) – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (fifth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI double by Schang.

2 (seventh inning) – Roth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (seventh inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.4 (seventh inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI single by Shannon.


1 (second inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI double by Hooper.

2 (third inning) – Roth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.3 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.4 (third inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Shannon.

5 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI triple by Schang.

6 (sixth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Vitt.7 (sixth inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.8 (sixth inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.9 (sixth inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI double by McInnis.10 (sixth inning) – Schang scored on a 2-RBI double by McInnis.11 (sixth inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.

12 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Vitt.13 (seventh inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.14 (seventh inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI single by Gainer.15 (seventh inning) – Gainer scored on a 1-RBI double by Shannon.

September 06 (first game) – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 11 runs

1 (fourth inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.2 (fourth inning) – Scott scored on a 1-RBI single by Hooper.3 (fourth inning) – Pennock scored on a passed ball.4 (fourth inning) – Hooper scored on a passed ball.5 (fourth inning) – Vitt scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.6 (fourth inning) – Roth scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.

7 (fifth inning) – Shannon scored on a 2-RBI double by Hooper.8 (fifth inning) – Scott scored on a 2-RBI double by Hooper.9 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Vitt.

10 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI homer by Hooper.

11 (eighth inning) – McInnis scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

September 06 (second game) – Boston at Philadelphia – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (eighth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Roth.2 (eighth inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.3 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a wild pitch.

4 (eleventh inning) – Shannon scored on a 1-RBI triple by Hooper.5 (eleventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Vitt.


1 (second inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI double by Scott.

2 (seventh inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI homer by Hooper.

3 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI homer by RUTH.


1 (fourth inning) – Roth scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.2 (fourth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

3 (ninth inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI single by Scott.

September 11 (first game) – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.

2 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI groundout by Roth.3 (fifth inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.

4 (eighth inning) – Ruth scored (from first base) on a single by Schang coupled with the rundown of Schangbetween first and second.

September 11 (second game) – Boston vs. St. Louis – Boston scored 6 runs

1 (first inning) – Vitt scored (from second base) on a fielder’s-choice-force-out by Ruth coupled with a fieldingerror (wild throw) by the shortstop attempting to double up Ruth at first.

2 (second inning) – Shannon scored on a 2-RBI single by Vitt.3 (second inning) – Russell scored on a 2-RBI single by Vitt.4 (second inning) – Vitt scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.5 (second inning) – Roth scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.6 (second inning) – Ruth scored (from first base) on a single by McInnis coupled with a fielding error (fumble) bythe left fielder.


1 (first inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.2 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 1-RBI double by Schang.

3 (third inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by RUTH.


1 (third inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by Roth.

2 (fifth inning) – Hoyt scored on a 1-RBI sacrifice fly by RUTH.3 (fifth inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.

September 17 (first game) – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 6 runs

1 (first inning) – Hooper scored on a 1-RBI single by Lamar.2 (first inning) – Lamar scored on a 1-RBI single by Schang.

3 (first inning) – Ruth scored (from first base) on a single by Schang coupled with a pair of fielding errors: (i) a wildthrow by the first baseman which allowed Ruth to reach third base and (ii) a wild throw by the pitcher whichallowed Ruth to reach home.

4 (second inning) – Pennock scored on a 1-RBI single by Lamar

5 (fourth inning) – Lamar scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.

6 (seventh inning) – Schang scored on a 1-RBI single by Shannon.

September 17 (second game) – Boston vs. Detroit – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (sixth inning) – Lamar scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.2 (sixth inning) – McInnis scored on a 2-RBI single by Schang.


1 (third inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by McInnis.2 (third inning) – Lamar scored on a stolen base.

September 19 – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 2 runs

1 (first inning) – Wilhoit scored on a 1-RBI safe-on-fielder’s-choice by RUTH.

2 (third inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI double by RUTH.

September 20 (first game) – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 4 runs

1 (first inning) – Roth scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.2 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.3 (first inning) – Schang scored on a stolen base.


September 20 (second game) – Boston vs. Chicago – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (third inning) – Gilhooley scored on a 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out by RUTH.2 (third inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by McInnis.

3 (fourth inning) – McNally scored on a stolen base.4 (fourth inning) – Scott scored (from first base) on a fielding error (wild throw) by the catcher during a doublesteal.

5 (fifth inning) – Ruth scored (from third base) on a 1-out fielding error (muffed pickup of grounder) by the thirdbaseman; McNally was the batter.


1 (first inning) – Wilhoit scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.2 (first inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI single by McInnis.

3 (fourth inning) – McInnis scored on a 2-RBI single by Wilhoit.4 (fourth inning) – Shannon scored on a 2-RBI single by Wilhoit.

September 24 (second game) – Boston at New York – Boston scored 1 run


September 27 (first game) – Boston at Washington – Boston scored 5 runs

1 (third inning) – Russell scored on a 2-RBI double by Vitt.2 (third inning) – Wilhoit scored on a 2-RBI double by Vitt.3 (third inning) – Vitt scored on a 1-RBI single by Lamar.4 (third inning) – Lamar scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.5 (third inning) – Ruth scored on a 2-RBI homer by RUTH.

September 27 (second game) – Boston at Washington –Boston scored 1 run

1 (sixth inning) – Wilhoit scored on a 1-RBI double by Roth.



APR 23 --- NY* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer1-RBI single

BarryRuthBarry

45

APR 27 --- WAS* 1-RBI safe-on-fielder’s-choice1-RBI triple

StrunkStrunk

6 MAY 01 --- NY 1-RBI double Barry7 MAY 03 --- NY 1-RBI double Strunk89

1011

MAY 20 --- STL* 4-RBI homer4-RBI homer4-RBI homer4-RBI homer

GilhooleyBarryStrunkRuth

12 MAY 25 --- CLE* 1-RBI single Gilhooley13 MAY 26 --- CLE* 1-RBI groundout Scott14 MAY 27 --- CLE* 1-RBI triple Strunk1516

MAY 29 --- PHI* 2-RBI double2-RBI double

MaysHooper

17 MAY 30 1 PHI* 1-RBI double Strunk181920

MAY 30 2 PHI* 1-RBI double2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

StrunkStrunkRuth

21 MAY 31 --- PHI* 1-RBI groundout (GDP) Hooper222324

JUN 04 --- WAS* 1-RBI triple2-RBI single2-RBI single

SheanHooperShean

252627

JUN 07 --- DET 3-RBI homer3-RBI homer3-RBI homer

VittStrunkRuth

2829

JUN 12 --- CHI 2-RBI double2-RBI double

GilhooleyShean

30 JUN 14 --- CLE 1-RBI groundout Hooper31 JUN 17 2 CLE 1-RBI homer Ruth32 JUN 20 --- STL 1-RBI triple Strunk33 JUN 24 --- WAS 1-RBI homer Ruth34353637

JUN 30 1 NY* 4-RBI homer4-RBI homer4-RBI homer4-RBI homer

VittHooperLamarRuth

3839

JUL 01 --- PHI* 1-RBI single1-RBI walk

VittDumont

40 JUL 04 1 PHI 1 RBI single Vitt414243

JUL 05 2 PHI 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer1-RBI homer

HooperRuthRuth

44 JUL 10 2 STL* 1-RBI homer Ruth45464748

JUL 12 --- CHI* 3-RBI homer3-RBI homer3-RBI homer

1-RBI sacrifice fly

LamarHooper

RuthVitt

49505152

JUL 13 --- CHI* 2-RBI triple2-RBI triple2-RBI single2-RBI single

VittHooperBushVitt

53 JUL 15 --- CHI* 1-RBI sacrifice fly Lamar--- --- --- --- --- ----- -------- --- --- --- --- ----- -----


JUL 18 --- CLE* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer4-RBI homer4-RBI homer4-RBI homer4-RBI homer

HooperRuth

CaldwellVitt

HooperRuth

60 JUL 21 --- DET* 1-RBI homer Ruth6162

JUL 24 --- NY 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

RothRuth

636465

JUL 29 --- DET 1-RBI double2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

HooperRothRuth

66 JUL 31 --- DET 1-RBI single Hooper67 AUG 02 1 CHI 1-RBI groundout Vitt68 AUG 09 2 STL 1-RBI triple Roth69 AUG 11 --- STL 1-RBI walk Hooper70 AUG 12 --- STL 1-RBI single Hooper717273

AUG 14 --- CHI* 1-RBI single2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

RothRothRuth

7475

AUG 16 --- CHI* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

VittRuth

7677

AUG 17 2 STL* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

RothRuth

7879

AUG 21 --- CLE* 2-RBI triple2-RBI triple

VittRoth

80818283

AUG 23 --- DET* 4-RBI homer4-RBI homer4-RBI homer4-RBI homer

ScottHooper

RothRuth

84858687

AUG 24 --- DET* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer1-RBI homer1-RBI single

HooperRuthRuth

Hooper8889

AUG 25 --- DET 1-RBI homer1-RBI single

RuthRussell

9091

AUG 27 --- PHI 1-RBI triple1-RBI groundout

VittVitt

92 SEP 01 1 WAS 1-RBI triple Roth9394

SEP 01 2 WAS 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

RothRuth

95969798

SEP 05 --- PHI* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer1-RBI single1-RBI single

RothRuthVittVitt

99 SEP 08 1 NY* 1-RBI homer Ruth100 SEP 08 2 NY* 1-RBI double Roth101102

SEP 11 1 STL 1-RBI double1-RBI single

HooperVitt

103104

SEP 12 --- CLE 1-RBI double1-RBI single

VittVitt

105 SEP 13 --- CLE 1-RBI sacrifice fly Hoyt106 SEP 17 1 DET 1-RBI double Hooper107108

SEP 19 --- CHI 1-RBI safe-on-fielder’s-choice1-RBI double

WilhoitVitt

109 SEP 20 1 CHI 1-RBI homer Ruth110 SEP 20 2 CHI 1-RBI fielder’s-choice-force-out Gilhooley

RBI # Month Day Game OPP Event Run-Scorer111 SEP 24 2 NY* 1-RBI homer Ruth112113

SEP 27 1 WAS* 2-RBI homer2-RBI homer

LamarRuth


With regard to Babe Ruth’s “1919 daily page” on the Retrosheet website, summing the RBIs for each of the 130games that Ruth played yields a total of 113 RBIs – i.e., complete agreement with the RBI information I obtainedindependently and described in this report.

Documents

Babe Ruth’s RBI Record with the Boston Red Sox (1914-1919) · Babe Ruth spent the first six seasons (1914-1919) of his major league baseball career with the Boston Red Sox. He was