On This Day
Sunday, September 28, 1958
Final Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 92 | 62 | .597 | -- |
| White Sox | 82 | 72 | .532 | 10.0 |
| Red Sox | 79 | 75 | .513 | 13.0 |
| Indians | 77 | 76 | .503 | 14.5 |
| Tigers | 77 | 77 | .500 | 15.0 |
| Orioles | 74 | 79 | .484 | 17.5 |
| Athletics | 73 | 81 | .474 | 19.0 |
| Senators | 61 | 93 | .396 | 31.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 92 | 62 | .597 | -- |
| Pirates | 84 | 70 | .545 | 8.0 |
| Giants | 80 | 74 | .519 | 12.0 |
| Redlegs | 76 | 78 | .494 | 16.0 |
| Cardinals | 72 | 82 | .468 | 20.0 |
| Cubs | 72 | 82 | .468 | 20.0 |
| Dodgers | 71 | 83 | .461 | 21.0 |
| Phillies | 69 | 85 | .448 | 23.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Carey | 4 |
| 2 | Harry Anderson | 3 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Cunningham | 3 |
| 2 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norm Siebern | 2 |
| 2 | Leo Burke | 1 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 1 |
| 2 | Joe Cunningham | 1 |
| 2 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Jackson | 3 |
| 1 | Norm Siebern | 3 |
| 1 | Marv Throneberry | 3 |
| 4 | Leo Burke | 2 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 2 |
| 1 | Vada Pinson | 2 |
| 3 | Woodie Held | 1 |
| 3 | Jim Landis | 1 |
| 3 | Gus Triandos | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Larsen | 2.00 |
| 2 | John Fitzgerald | 1.50 |
| 3 | Alex Kellner | 1.00 |
| 3 | Stover McIlwain | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bob Rush | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Bell | 1 |
| 1 | Ted Bowsfield | 1 |
| 1 | Alex Kellner | 1 |
| 1 | Don Larsen | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jones | 5 |
| 2 | Ted Bowsfield | 4 |
| 2 | Ryne Duren | 4 |
| 2 | Alex Kellner | 4 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Kucks | 1 |
| 1 | Brooks Lawrence | 1 |
| 1 | Zach Monroe | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Shaw | 1 |
| 1 | Al Worthington | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Ashburn | .350 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | .347 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .337 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | .328 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 47 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 42 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 41 |
| 4 | Roy Sievers | 39 |
| 5 | Bob Cerv | 38 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 129 |
| 2 | Jackie Jensen | 122 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 113 |
| 4 | Frank Thomas | 109 |
| 5 | Roy Sievers | 108 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 31 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 30 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 29 |
| 4 | Jim Rivera | 21 |
| 4 | Tony Taylor | 21 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 2.01 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 2.47 |
| 3 | Billy Pierce | 2.68 |
| 4 | Sam Jones | 2.88 |
| 5 | Frank Lary | 2.90 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Friend | 22 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 3 | Bob Turley | 21 |
| 4 | Lew Burdette | 20 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 17 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jones | 225 |
| 2 | Early Wynn | 180 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 177 |
| 4 | Bob Turley | 168 |
| 5 | Jack Harshman | 161 |
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 | Bob Lillis | .514 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | .500 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | .460 |
| 4 | Ted Williams | .410 |
| 5 | John Roseboro | .389 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 6 |
| 2 | Ted Williams | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Cerv | 4 |
| 3 | Harry Chiti | 4 |
| 3 | Don Demeter | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 11 |
| 1 | Ted Williams | 11 |
| 3 | Ed Bouchee | 10 |
| 3 | Johnny Callison | 10 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 10 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 6 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 3 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 3 |
| 2 | Chico Fernandez | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Latman | 0.00 |
| 2 | Bud Daley | 0.69 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.98 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 1.00 |
| 5 | Lew Burdette | 1.13 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lew Burdette | 3 |
| 1 | John Buzhardt | 3 |
| 1 | Paul Foytack | 3 |
| 4 | Gary Bell | 2 |
| 4 | 17 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Foytack | 21 |
| 2 | Sam Jones | 19 |
| 3 | Stu Miller | 18 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 18 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Brosnan | 4 |
| 2 | Mudcat Grant | 2 |
| 2 | Johnny Klippstein | 2 |
| 2 | Al Worthington | 2 |
| 5 | 26 tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .432 |
| 2 | Bob Lillis | .397 |
| 3 | Richie Ashburn | .386 |
| 4 | Al Kaline | .379 |
| 5 | Dick Groat | .376 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 10 |
| 2 | Bob Cerv | 9 |
| 3 | Walt Moryn | 7 |
| 4 | Harry Anderson | 6 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 24 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 23 |
| 2 | Jerry Lynch | 23 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 23 |
| 5 | Gail Harris | 21 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 7 |
| 2 | Richie Ashburn | 6 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 6 |
| 2 | Tony Taylor | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Latman | 0.29 |
| 2 | Duke Maas | 1.62 |
| 3 | Paul Foytack | 1.77 |
| 4 | Stu Miller | 1.79 |
| 5 | Lew Burdette | 1.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Bell | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 5 |
| 1 | Lew Burdette | 5 |
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 5 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jones | 45 |
| 2 | Paul Foytack | 40 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 37 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 37 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 35 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Brosnan | 5 |
| 1 | Al Worthington | 5 |
| 3 | Don Elston | 4 |
| 4 | Tex Clevenger | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |