On This Day
Saturday, May 6, 1961
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 14 | 5 | .737 | -- |
Yankees | 13 | 6 | .684 | 1.0 |
Orioles | 11 | 9 | .550 | 3.5 |
Twins | 11 | 9 | .550 | 3.5 |
Indians | 10 | 9 | .526 | 4.0 |
Athletics | 7 | 9 | .438 | 5.5 |
Red Sox | 7 | 10 | .412 | 6.0 |
White Sox | 7 | 11 | .389 | 6.5 |
Senators | 7 | 13 | .350 | 7.5 |
Angels | 6 | 12 | .333 | 7.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 13 | 7 | .650 | -- |
Pirates | 11 | 8 | .579 | 1.5 |
Reds | 11 | 10 | .524 | 2.5 |
Dodgers | 12 | 11 | .522 | 2.5 |
Braves | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3.0 |
Cardinals | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3.5 |
Cubs | 9 | 11 | .450 | 4.0 |
Phillies | 6 | 14 | .300 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | 4 |
2 | Chico Fernandez | 3 |
2 | Charlie James | 3 |
2 | Julian Javier | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Leon Wagner | 2 |
2 | Jackie Brandt | 1 |
2 | Jim Landis | 1 |
2 | Roger Maris | 1 |
2 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Wally Moon | 4 |
2 | Rocky Colavito | 3 |
2 | Ron Hansen | 3 |
2 | Don Hoak | 3 |
2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Barber | 1.43 |
2 | Joe Gibbon | 0.71 |
3 | Jim Brewer | 0.40 |
4 | Art Ditmar | 0.33 |
5 | Eli Grba | 0.30 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aguirre | 1 |
1 | Steve Barber | 1 |
1 | Joe Gibbon | 1 |
1 | Eli Grba | 1 |
1 | Ray Sadecki | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Barber | 10 |
2 | Jim Archer | 8 |
3 | Joe Gibbon | 5 |
4 | Jim Brewer | 4 |
5 | 2 tied | 3 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Temple | .412 |
2 | Wally Moon | .392 |
3 | Joe Cunningham | .385 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .367 |
5 | Hank Aaron | .364 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Mantle | 9 |
1 | Wally Moon | 9 |
3 | Jim Gentile | 7 |
3 | Ted Kluszewski | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Mantle | 24 |
2 | Norm Cash | 21 |
2 | Jim Gentile | 21 |
4 | Wally Moon | 20 |
5 | Tommy Davis | 19 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Zoilo Versalles | 7 |
2 | Luis Aparicio | 6 |
3 | Vada Pinson | 5 |
3 | Frank Robinson | 5 |
5 | 11 tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Hillman | 0.47 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 0.97 |
3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1.52 |
4 | Art Mahaffey | 1.59 |
5 | Johnny Podres | 1.88 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Elston | 4 |
1 | Whitey Ford | 4 |
1 | Bob Friend | 4 |
1 | Frank Lary | 4 |
1 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Drysdale | 39 |
2 | Sam Jones | 34 |
3 | Art Mahaffey | 32 |
4 | Johnny Podres | 30 |
5 | Stan Williams | 28 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Arroyo | 5 |
2 | Roy Face | 4 |
2 | Larry Sherry | 4 |
4 | Hank Aguirre | 3 |
4 | 7 others tied | 3 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Gentile | .409 |
2 | Earl Battey | .405 |
3 | Hank Aaron | .400 |
3 | Roberto Clemente | .400 |
5 | Roy Sievers | .396 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Gentile | 6 |
2 | Ted Kluszewski | 5 |
2 | Mickey Mantle | 5 |
4 | Earl Averill | 4 |
4 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Gentile | 18 |
2 | Marv Throneberry | 15 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 14 |
3 | Norm Cash | 14 |
3 | 3 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Aparicio | 5 |
2 | Johnny Callison | 3 |
2 | Chuck Hiller | 3 |
2 | Dick Howser | 3 |
2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Archer | 0.00 |
2 | Dave Hillman | 0.53 |
3 | Warren Spahn | 0.67 |
4 | Wynn Hawkins | 0.69 |
5 | Johnny Podres | 1.16 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 4 |
2 | Johnny Podres | 3 |
2 | Warren Spahn | 3 |
4 | Steve Barber | 2 |
4 | 15 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Art Mahaffey | 26 |
2 | Don Drysdale | 21 |
2 | Sam Jones | 21 |
4 | Jim Bunning | 20 |
5 | 3 tied | 19 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Arroyo | 4 |
2 | Hank Aguirre | 3 |
2 | Bobby Bolin | 3 |
2 | Roy Face | 3 |
5 | 6 tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Groat | .319 |
2 | Pete Runnels | .317 |
3 | Norm Larker | .315 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .314 |
5 | Minnie Minoso | .310 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Mantle | 48 |
2 | Ernie Banks | 41 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 38 |
3 | Roger Maris | 38 |
5 | Eddie Mathews | 37 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 128 |
1 | Eddie Mathews | 128 |
3 | Mickey Mantle | 111 |
4 | Roger Maris | 107 |
4 | Willie Mays | 107 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Aparicio | 53 |
2 | Maury Wills | 50 |
3 | Vada Pinson | 29 |
4 | Tony Taylor | 25 |
5 | 2 tied | 24 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike McCormick | 2.73 |
2 | Jack Kralick | 2.74 |
3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2.75 |
4 | Curt Simmons | 2.75 |
5 | Jim Bunning | 2.81 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Spahn | 23 |
2 | Ernie Broglio | 22 |
3 | Bob Friend | 19 |
3 | Sam Jones | 19 |
3 | 2 others tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Drysdale | 243 |
2 | Sandy Koufax | 215 |
3 | Jim Bunning | 212 |
4 | Sam Jones | 210 |
5 | Ernie Broglio | 202 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Face | 24 |
1 | Lindy McDaniel | 24 |
3 | Mike Fornieles | 16 |
4 | Bill Henry | 15 |
4 | Ray Moore | 15 |