On This Day
Friday, September 26, 1958
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 90 | 62 | .592 | -- |
| White Sox | 81 | 71 | .533 | 9.0 |
| Red Sox | 77 | 75 | .507 | 13.0 |
| Indians | 76 | 75 | .503 | 13.5 |
| Tigers | 76 | 76 | .500 | 14.0 |
| Orioles | 74 | 77 | .490 | 15.5 |
| Athletics | 72 | 80 | .474 | 18.0 |
| Senators | 61 | 91 | .401 | 29.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 91 | 61 | .599 | -- |
| Pirates | 84 | 68 | .553 | 7.0 |
| Giants | 79 | 73 | .520 | 12.0 |
| Redlegs | 75 | 77 | .493 | 16.0 |
| Cardinals | 71 | 81 | .467 | 20.0 |
| Cubs | 71 | 82 | .464 | 20.5 |
| Dodgers | 71 | 82 | .464 | 20.5 |
| Phillies | 67 | 85 | .441 | 24.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Dark | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Piersall | 5 |
| 3 | Don Buddin | 4 |
| 4 | Sammy Esposito | 3 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Bolling | 1 |
| 1 | Ellis Burton | 1 |
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 1 |
| 1 | Al Dark | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 3 |
| 1 | John Roseboro | 3 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 2 |
| 3 | Clint Courtney | 2 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Callison | 1 |
| 1 | Chico Fernandez | 1 |
| 1 | Felix Mantilla | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Piersall | 1 |
| 1 | John Roseboro | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 6.00 |
| 2 | Barry Latman | 1.80 |
| 3 | Johnny Antonelli | 1.14 |
| 4 | Lew Burdette | 1.00 |
| 5 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.83 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Antonelli | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Brodowski | 1 |
| 1 | Lew Burdette | 1 |
| 1 | John Buzhardt | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 10 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 9 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 9 |
| 2 | Barry Latman | 9 |
| 5 | Johnny Antonelli | 8 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Elston | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Klippstein | 1 |
| 1 | Al Worthington | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | .345 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | .344 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .337 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | .329 |
| 5 | Bob Skinner | .323 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 47 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 42 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 40 |
| 4 | Roy Sievers | 39 |
| 5 | Bob Cerv | 38 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 129 |
| 2 | Jackie Jensen | 120 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 110 |
| 4 | Frank Thomas | 109 |
| 5 | Roy Sievers | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 31 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 30 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 29 |
| 4 | Jim Rivera | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 2.01 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 2.47 |
| 3 | Billy Pierce | 2.68 |
| 4 | Jack Harshman | 2.81 |
| 5 | Sam Jones | 2.82 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Friend | 22 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
| 2 | Bob Turley | 21 |
| 4 | Lew Burdette | 20 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 17 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jones | 220 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 177 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 173 |
| 4 | Bob Turley | 168 |
| 5 | Jack Harshman | 158 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 20 |
| 2 | Ryne Duren | 19 |
| 2 | Dick Hyde | 19 |
| 4 | Clem Labine | 14 |
| 5 | Leo Kiely | 12 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .510 |
| 2 | Bob Lillis | .477 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | .444 |
| 4 | Bob Skinner | .415 |
| 5 | Bob Boyd | .381 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 6 |
| 2 | Bob Cerv | 5 |
| 3 | Don Demeter | 4 |
| 3 | Gail Harris | 4 |
| 3 | Jerry Lynch | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 12 |
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 12 |
| 3 | Gail Harris | 11 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 11 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 10 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 6 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 3 |
| 2 | Chico Fernandez | 3 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 3 |
| 2 | Tony Taylor | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Latman | 0.48 |
| 2 | Bud Daley | 0.60 |
| 3 | Lew Burdette | 0.82 |
| 4 | Cal McLish | 0.86 |
| 5 | Whitey Ford | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lew Burdette | 4 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 3 |
| 2 | John Buzhardt | 3 |
| 4 | Johnny Antonelli | 2 |
| 4 | 22 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 27 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 23 |
| 3 | Lew Burdette | 22 |
| 4 | Stu Miller | 18 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Brosnan | 3 |
| 1 | Mudcat Grant | 3 |
| 3 | Ryne Duren | 2 |
| 3 | Johnny Klippstein | 2 |
| 3 | Al Worthington | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .417 |
| 2 | Bob Lillis | .397 |
| 3 | Dick Groat | .389 |
| 4 | Al Kaline | .379 |
| 5 | Johnny Temple | .377 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Cerv | 9 |
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 9 |
| 3 | Harry Anderson | 7 |
| 3 | Gail Harris | 7 |
| 3 | Walt Moryn | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gail Harris | 27 |
| 2 | Jerry Lynch | 23 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 23 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 21 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 9 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 6 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 6 |
| 4 | Luis Aparicio | 5 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Latman | 0.29 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 1.82 |
| 3 | Lew Burdette | 1.86 |
| 4 | Paul Foytack | 1.86 |
| 5 | Frank Lary | 1.92 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 5 |
| 1 | Lew Burdette | 5 |
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 5 |
| 1 | Paul Foytack | 5 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 45 |
| 2 | Paul Foytack | 40 |
| 2 | Sam Jones | 40 |
| 4 | Bob Anderson | 36 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 35 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Brosnan | 4 |
| 1 | Don Elston | 4 |
| 1 | Al Worthington | 4 |
| 4 | Tex Clevenger | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |