On This Day
Wednesday, July 5, 1961
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 51 | 29 | .638 | -- |
| Yankees | 49 | 28 | .636 | 0.5 |
| Indians | 45 | 36 | .556 | 6.5 |
| Orioles | 44 | 36 | .550 | 7.0 |
| Red Sox | 39 | 41 | .488 | 12.0 |
| White Sox | 39 | 42 | .481 | 12.5 |
| Senators | 35 | 45 | .438 | 16.0 |
| Twins | 33 | 47 | .413 | 18.0 |
| Angels | 33 | 48 | .407 | 18.5 |
| Athletics | 31 | 47 | .397 | 19.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 50 | 29 | .633 | -- |
| Dodgers | 47 | 32 | .595 | 3.0 |
| Giants | 43 | 35 | .551 | 6.5 |
| Pirates | 38 | 34 | .528 | 8.5 |
| Braves | 36 | 37 | .493 | 11.0 |
| Cardinals | 33 | 41 | .446 | 14.5 |
| Cubs | 31 | 43 | .419 | 16.5 |
| Phillies | 23 | 50 | .315 | 24.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Callison | 5 |
| 2 | Chuck Schilling | 4 |
| 2 | Bill White | 4 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill White | 3 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 2 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
| 3 | Gordy Coleman | 1 |
| 3 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 6 |
| 2 | Bill White | 4 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
| 3 | Steve Bilko | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marv Breeding | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Hansen | 1 |
| 1 | Jackie Jensen | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Malkmus | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Hall | 2.25 |
| 2 | Art Mahaffey | 0.89 |
| 3 | Lew Burdette | 0.80 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 0.71 |
| 5 | Bennie Daniels | 0.70 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 1 |
| 1 | Lew Burdette | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Donohue | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Hall | 9 |
| 2 | Art Mahaffey | 8 |
| 3 | Bennie Daniels | 7 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 6 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Fornieles | 1 |
| 1 | Art Fowler | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Henry | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norm Cash | .359 |
| 2 | Jackie Brandt | .352 |
| 3 | George Altman | .349 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | .343 |
| 5 | Jim Piersall | .341 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 32 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 28 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 25 |
| 4 | Norm Cash | 24 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 76 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 75 |
| 2 | Roger Maris | 75 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 71 |
| 5 | Norm Cash | 69 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 26 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 23 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 13 |
| 3 | Zoilo Versalles | 13 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 12 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1.90 |
| 2 | Rollie Sheldon | 2.54 |
| 3 | Joey Jay | 2.63 |
| 4 | Don Mossi | 2.82 |
| 5 | Whitey Ford | 2.98 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 15 |
| 2 | Frank Lary | 12 |
| 3 | Joey Jay | 11 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 11 |
| 5 | Bob Purkey | 10 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 135 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 119 |
| 3 | Stan Williams | 110 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 98 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 96 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 17 |
| 2 | Jim Brosnan | 13 |
| 3 | Larry Sherry | 12 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 12 |
| 5 | Roy Face | 11 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammy Taylor | .475 |
| 2 | Gordy Coleman | .472 |
| 3 | Andy Carey | .444 |
| 4 | Roger Maris | .434 |
| 5 | Albie Pearson | .429 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 8 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 8 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 8 |
| 4 | George Altman | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 26 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 23 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 22 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 21 |
| 5 | Roger Maris | 20 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 6 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 5 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Larsen | 0.57 |
| 2 | Don McMahon | 0.67 |
| 3 | Joey Jay | 0.71 |
| 3 | John Gabler | 0.71 |
| 5 | Art Fowler | 0.73 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lew Burdette | 4 |
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 4 |
| 3 | Jack Curtis | 3 |
| 3 | Dick Hall | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 35 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 24 |
| 2 | Stan Williams | 24 |
| 4 | Ryne Duren | 23 |
| 4 | Billy O'Dell | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 5 |
| 1 | Art Fowler | 5 |
| 1 | Larry Sherry | 5 |
| 4 | Don McMahon | 4 |
| 4 | Frank Sullivan | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordy Coleman | .389 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | .381 |
| 3 | Norm Cash | .381 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | .378 |
| 5 | Albie Pearson | .372 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 17 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 14 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 13 |
| 4 | Norm Cash | 12 |
| 5 | Willie Mays | 11 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 39 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 37 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 37 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 36 |
| 5 | Ken Hunt | 31 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 14 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 11 |
| 3 | Bill Bruton | 5 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 5 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don McMahon | 0.59 |
| 2 | Dick Hall | 0.73 |
| 3 | Ralph Terry | 1.24 |
| 4 | Art Fowler | 1.75 |
| 5 | Dick LeMay | 1.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 8 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 5 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Purkey | 5 |
| 5 | 21 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 63 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 63 |
| 3 | Billy O'Dell | 45 |
| 3 | Stan Williams | 45 |
| 5 | Ryne Duren | 40 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 10 |
| 2 | Jim Brosnan | 7 |
| 3 | Art Fowler | 6 |
| 3 | Larry Sherry | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | .333 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | .331 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | .322 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .320 |
| 5 | Roy Sievers | .318 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 52 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 48 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 46 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 43 |
| 4 | Eddie Mathews | 43 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 132 |
| 2 | Eddie Mathews | 129 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 123 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 122 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | 121 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 60 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 46 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 27 |
| 4 | Lenny Green | 25 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 2.66 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 2.87 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 2.96 |
| 4 | Early Wynn | 2.99 |
| 5 | Art Mahaffey | 3.01 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 23 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 3 | Frank Lary | 21 |
| 4 | Lew Burdette | 20 |
| 5 | Bob Purkey | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 236 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 214 |
| 3 | Stan Williams | 200 |
| 4 | Pedro Ramos | 192 |
| 5 | Ernie Broglio | 190 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 25 |
| 2 | Luis Arroyo | 24 |
| 3 | Jim Brosnan | 22 |
| 4 | Mike Fornieles | 18 |
| 5 | Lindy McDaniel | 17 |