MLB Statistical Leaders
| American League | National League | |||
| AVG | George Kell DET | .343 | Jackie Robinson BRO | .342 |
| HR | Ted Williams BOS | 43 | Ralph Kiner PIT | 54 |
| RBI | Ted Williams BOS & Vern Stephens BOS |
159 | Ralph Kiner PIT | 127 |
| Wins | Mel Parnell BOS | 25 | Warren Spahn BSB | 21 |
| ERA | Mike Garcia CLE | 2.36 | Dave Koslo NYG | 2.50 |
| Ks | Virgil Trucks DET | 153 | Warren Spahn BSB | 151 |
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