On This Day
Tuesday, May 2, 1961
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 11 | 4 | .733 | -- |
Yankees | 10 | 5 | .667 | 1.0 |
Twins | 10 | 7 | .588 | 2.0 |
Indians | 9 | 8 | .529 | 3.0 |
Orioles | 9 | 8 | .529 | 3.0 |
White Sox | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4.0 |
Red Sox | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4.0 |
Athletics | 6 | 8 | .429 | 4.5 |
Senators | 5 | 12 | .294 | 7.0 |
Angels | 4 | 10 | .286 | 6.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 10 | 6 | .625 | -- |
Giants | 10 | 7 | .588 | 0.5 |
Dodgers | 11 | 8 | .579 | 0.5 |
Cubs | 9 | 8 | .529 | 1.5 |
Braves | 6 | 7 | .462 | 2.5 |
Reds | 8 | 10 | .444 | 3.0 |
Cardinals | 7 | 10 | .412 | 3.5 |
Phillies | 6 | 11 | .353 | 4.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 4 |
2 | Joe Adcock | 3 |
2 | Richie Ashburn | 3 |
2 | Frank Bolling | 3 |
2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Adair | 1 |
1 | George Altman | 1 |
1 | Earl Averill | 1 |
1 | Norm Cash | 1 |
1 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Mantle | 5 |
1 | Billy Williams | 5 |
3 | Tommy Davis | 3 |
3 | Leon Wagner | 3 |
5 | 18 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Adair | 1 |
1 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
1 | Roberto Clemente | 1 |
1 | Tommy Davis | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Dallas Green | 1.50 |
2 | Bud Daley | 0.90 |
3 | Mudcat Grant | 0.83 |
4 | Sandy Koufax | 0.75 |
5 | Camilo Pascual | 0.58 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Bunning | 1 |
1 | Don Cardwell | 1 |
1 | Jim Coates | 1 |
1 | Bud Daley | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bud Daley | 9 |
2 | Jim Bunning | 7 |
2 | Camilo Pascual | 7 |
4 | Dallas Green | 6 |
4 | Sandy Koufax | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Arroyo | 1 |
1 | Jim Brosnan | 1 |
1 | Larry Sherry | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Temple | .426 |
2 | Wally Moon | .397 |
3 | Joe Cunningham | .379 |
4 | Tony Gonzalez | .365 |
5 | Eddie Kasko | .356 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Mantle | 8 |
1 | Wally Moon | 8 |
3 | Tommy Davis | 6 |
3 | Willie Mays | 6 |
5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Mantle | 22 |
2 | Tommy Davis | 17 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 16 |
3 | Norm Cash | 16 |
3 | Jim Gentile | 16 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Zoilo Versalles | 7 |
2 | Luis Aparicio | 6 |
3 | Vada Pinson | 5 |
3 | Frank Robinson | 5 |
5 | 6 tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Hillman | 0.00 |
2 | Art Mahaffey | 0.69 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 0.96 |
4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1.45 |
5 | Mike McCormick | 1.93 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Elston | 4 |
1 | Bob Friend | 4 |
1 | Frank Lary | 4 |
4 | Don Cardwell | 3 |
4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Drysdale | 33 |
2 | Camilo Pascual | 27 |
2 | Johnny Podres | 27 |
4 | Ernie Broglio | 26 |
4 | 2 others tied | 26 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Arroyo | 4 |
1 | Larry Sherry | 4 |
3 | Jim Brosnan | 3 |
3 | Don Elston | 3 |
3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Groat | .321 |
2 | Pete Runnels | .321 |
3 | Norm Larker | .314 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .311 |
5 | Minnie Minoso | .310 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Mantle | 47 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 39 |
2 | Ernie Banks | 39 |
4 | Roger Maris | 37 |
4 | Eddie Mathews | 37 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 127 |
2 | Eddie Mathews | 123 |
3 | Mickey Mantle | 111 |
4 | Willie Mays | 108 |
5 | Minnie Minoso | 106 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Aparicio | 55 |
2 | Maury Wills | 50 |
3 | Vada Pinson | 33 |
4 | Tony Taylor | 27 |
5 | 2 tied | 24 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike McCormick | 2.61 |
2 | Jim Bunning | 2.65 |
3 | Curt Simmons | 2.75 |
4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2.77 |
5 | Ernie Broglio | 2.83 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ernie Broglio | 22 |
1 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
3 | Bob Purkey | 20 |
4 | Bob Friend | 19 |
4 | Jim Perry | 19 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Drysdale | 241 |
2 | Sandy Koufax | 215 |
3 | Jim Bunning | 210 |
4 | Ernie Broglio | 202 |
4 | Sam Jones | 202 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Face | 24 |
1 | Lindy McDaniel | 24 |
3 | Mike Fornieles | 16 |
3 | Bill Henry | 16 |
5 | Ray Moore | 15 |