Major League Baseball Statistical Leaders
| American League | National League | |||
| AVG | Mickey Mantle1 NYY | .353 | Hank Aaron MLB | .324 |
| HR | Mickey Mantle1 NYY | 52 | Duke Snider BRO | 43 |
| RBI | Mickey Mantle1 NYY | 130 | Stan Musial STL | 109 |
| Wins | Frank Lary DET | 21 | Don Newcombe BRO | 27 |
| ERA | Whitey Ford NYY | 2.47 | Lew Burdette MLB | 2.70 |
| Ks | Herb Score CLE | 263 | Sam Jones CHC | 176 |
1 Major League Triple Crown Batting Winner
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