On This Day
Wednesday, August 20, 1958
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 75 | 45 | .625 | -- |
White Sox | 64 | 55 | .538 | 10.5 |
Red Sox | 59 | 58 | .504 | 14.5 |
Tigers | 57 | 60 | .487 | 16.5 |
Orioles | 56 | 61 | .479 | 17.5 |
Indians | 57 | 63 | .475 | 18.0 |
Athletics | 54 | 64 | .458 | 20.0 |
Senators | 51 | 67 | .432 | 23.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Braves | 70 | 50 | .583 | -- |
Giants | 63 | 55 | .534 | 6.0 |
Pirates | 64 | 56 | .533 | 6.0 |
Dodgers | 58 | 61 | .487 | 11.5 |
Cardinals | 56 | 62 | .475 | 13.0 |
Phillies | 54 | 62 | .466 | 14.0 |
Cubs | 56 | 65 | .463 | 14.5 |
Redlegs | 55 | 65 | .458 | 15.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Jones | 4 |
2 | Harry Anderson | 3 |
2 | Luis Aparicio | 3 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | 3 |
2 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Yogi Berra | 2 |
1 | Willie Jones | 2 |
1 | Al Kaline | 2 |
4 | Harry Anderson | 1 |
4 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Jones | 8 |
2 | Al Kaline | 6 |
3 | Jim Landis | 4 |
4 | Yogi Berra | 3 |
4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Richie Ashburn | 1 |
1 | Minnie Minoso | 1 |
1 | Chuck Tanner | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Drott | 1.00 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 0.83 |
3 | Frank Lary | 0.80 |
4 | Jack Harshman | 0.75 |
5 | Dave Hillman | 0.71 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Art Ditmar | 1 |
1 | Dick Drott | 1 |
1 | Jack Harshman | 1 |
1 | Ron Kline | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Lary | 8 |
2 | Jack Harshman | 6 |
2 | Robin Roberts | 6 |
4 | Dave Hillman | 5 |
4 | Warren Spahn | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Face | 1 |
1 | Marv Grissom | 1 |
1 | Johnny Klippstein | 1 |
1 | Gerry Staley | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .349 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | .346 |
3 | Pete Runnels | .329 |
4 | Willie Mays | .328 |
5 | Hank Aaron | .327 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ernie Banks | 38 |
2 | Mickey Mantle | 35 |
3 | Roy Sievers | 34 |
4 | Jackie Jensen | 33 |
5 | Frank Thomas | 32 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Jensen | 106 |
2 | Ernie Banks | 101 |
3 | Frank Thomas | 96 |
4 | Roy Sievers | 89 |
5 | Bob Cerv | 85 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Richie Ashburn | 24 |
2 | Luis Aparicio | 23 |
3 | Willie Mays | 22 |
4 | Jim Rivera | 19 |
5 | Don Blasingame | 18 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Whitey Ford | 1.86 |
2 | Billy Pierce | 2.64 |
3 | Art Ditmar | 2.72 |
4 | Jack Harshman | 2.76 |
5 | Ray Moore | 2.77 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Turley | 17 |
2 | Bob Friend | 16 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 16 |
4 | Johnny Antonelli | 14 |
4 | 2 others tied | 14 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jones | 164 |
2 | Bob Turley | 137 |
2 | Early Wynn | 137 |
4 | Whitey Ford | 128 |
5 | 2 tied | 127 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ryne Duren | 17 |
1 | Dick Hyde | 17 |
3 | Roy Face | 16 |
4 | Clem Labine | 12 |
5 | 2 tied | 11 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Sievers | .444 |
2 | Solly Hemus | .425 |
2 | Stan Musial | .425 |
4 | Mickey Mantle | .408 |
5 | Ted Williams | .406 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ernie Banks | 7 |
1 | Frank Robinson | 7 |
3 | Roy Sievers | 6 |
4 | Rocky Colavito | 5 |
4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Sievers | 17 |
2 | Ken Boyer | 15 |
2 | Roger Maris | 15 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 14 |
4 | 3 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Gilliam | 5 |
2 | Luis Aparicio | 4 |
2 | Don Blasingame | 4 |
2 | Jim Rivera | 4 |
5 | 6 tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy O'Dell | 0.44 |
2 | Red Witt | 0.69 |
3 | Connie Johnson | 1.50 |
3 | Clem Labine | 1.50 |
5 | Billy Pierce | 1.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Antonelli | 3 |
1 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
1 | Billy Pierce | 3 |
1 | Carl Willey | 3 |
5 | 27 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Harshman | 29 |
2 | Sam Jones | 25 |
2 | Juan Pizarro | 25 |
4 | Red Witt | 24 |
5 | Dave Hillman | 21 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Hyde | 4 |
2 | Roy Face | 3 |
2 | Marv Grissom | 3 |
2 | Johnny Klippstein | 3 |
5 | 4 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | .410 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | .410 |
3 | Mickey Mantle | .402 |
4 | Bob Nieman | .390 |
5 | Roy Sievers | .364 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Robinson | 13 |
2 | Ernie Banks | 12 |
2 | Rocky Colavito | 12 |
4 | Mickey Mantle | 11 |
5 | 2 tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Mantle | 29 |
1 | Roger Maris | 29 |
3 | Ernie Banks | 28 |
3 | Rocky Colavito | 28 |
3 | Roy Sievers | 28 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Richie Ashburn | 8 |
2 | Mickey Mantle | 6 |
2 | Jim Rivera | 6 |
4 | Jim Gilliam | 5 |
4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Red Witt | 0.77 |
2 | Dick Donovan | 1.15 |
3 | Carl Willey | 1.53 |
4 | Juan Pizarro | 1.89 |
5 | Ray Moore | 2.01 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Carl Willey | 6 |
2 | Bob Friend | 5 |
2 | Red Witt | 5 |
4 | Johnny Antonelli | 4 |
4 | 13 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Pizarro | 45 |
2 | Jack Harshman | 44 |
3 | Red Witt | 43 |
4 | Sam Jones | 40 |
5 | Larry Jackson | 39 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Face | 7 |
2 | Dick Hyde | 6 |
3 | Marv Grissom | 5 |
3 | Johnny Klippstein | 5 |
5 | 5 tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Musial | .367 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | .349 |
3 | Willie Mays | .333 |
4 | Ted Williams | .323 |
5 | Hank Aaron | .322 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ernie Banks | 54 |
2 | Roy Sievers | 45 |
3 | Jackie Jensen | 42 |
4 | Frank Thomas | 38 |
5 | Mickey Mantle | 37 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jackie Jensen | 136 |
2 | Ernie Banks | 131 |
3 | Roy Sievers | 117 |
3 | Frank Thomas | 117 |
5 | Hank Aaron | 114 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Aparicio | 32 |
2 | Willie Mays | 28 |
3 | Richie Ashburn | 26 |
4 | Don Blasingame | 24 |
4 | Jim Rivera | 24 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Whitey Ford | 1.89 |
2 | Jack Harshman | 2.63 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 2.83 |
4 | Billy O'Dell | 2.90 |
5 | Cal McLish | 2.90 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 23 |
2 | Bob Friend | 22 |
3 | Bob Turley | 20 |
4 | Lew Burdette | 19 |
5 | Whitey Ford | 18 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam Jones | 200 |
2 | Jim Bunning | 186 |
3 | Bob Turley | 183 |
4 | Early Wynn | 168 |
5 | Billy Pierce | 162 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Face | 20 |
2 | Ryne Duren | 17 |
2 | Marv Grissom | 17 |
2 | Dick Hyde | 17 |
5 | Clem Labine | 12 |