On This Day
Saturday, July 8, 1961
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 52 | 28 | .650 | -- |
| Tigers | 53 | 30 | .639 | 0.5 |
| Indians | 47 | 37 | .560 | 7.0 |
| Orioles | 47 | 37 | .560 | 7.0 |
| White Sox | 40 | 44 | .476 | 14.0 |
| Red Sox | 39 | 44 | .470 | 14.5 |
| Senators | 38 | 45 | .458 | 15.5 |
| Angels | 35 | 49 | .417 | 19.0 |
| Twins | 33 | 50 | .398 | 20.5 |
| Athletics | 31 | 51 | .378 | 22.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 53 | 30 | .639 | -- |
| Dodgers | 49 | 34 | .590 | 4.0 |
| Pirates | 41 | 35 | .539 | 8.5 |
| Giants | 43 | 38 | .531 | 9.0 |
| Braves | 37 | 39 | .487 | 12.5 |
| Cardinals | 35 | 42 | .455 | 15.0 |
| Cubs | 34 | 44 | .436 | 16.5 |
| Phillies | 23 | 53 | .303 | 26.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | 4 |
| 1 | Wally Moon | 4 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 3 |
| 3 | Gene Green | 3 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Averill | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Blanchard | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 1 |
| 1 | Gino Cimoli | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie James | 4 |
| 1 | Jackie Jensen | 4 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 3 |
| 3 | Ron Fairly | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Altman | 1 |
| 1 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 1 |
| 1 | Wally Moon | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mossi | 1.20 |
| 2 | Johnny Podres | 0.70 |
| 3 | Jack Kralick | 0.62 |
| 4 | Lew Krausse | 0.54 |
| 5 | Larry Jackson | 0.46 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Curtis | 1 |
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Gibbon | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Gladding | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lew Krausse | 7 |
| 1 | Johnny Podres | 7 |
| 3 | Luis Arroyo | 6 |
| 3 | Larry Jackson | 6 |
| 3 | Don Mossi | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aguirre | 1 |
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Funk | 1 |
| 1 | John Gabler | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Altman | .357 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | .356 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .355 |
| 4 | Jackie Brandt | .344 |
| 5 | Jim Piersall | .343 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 32 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 29 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 26 |
| 4 | Norm Cash | 24 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 22 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 81 |
| 2 | Roger Maris | 79 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 75 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 73 |
| 5 | Norm Cash | 70 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 26 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 23 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 13 |
| 3 | Zoilo Versalles | 13 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 12 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1.97 |
| 2 | Rollie Sheldon | 2.54 |
| 3 | Joey Jay | 2.63 |
| 4 | Don Mossi | 2.74 |
| 5 | Dick Donovan | 2.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 16 |
| 2 | Frank Lary | 12 |
| 3 | Joey Jay | 11 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 11 |
| 3 | Bob Purkey | 11 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 139 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 122 |
| 3 | Stan Williams | 114 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 103 |
| 5 | Camilo Pascual | 99 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 18 |
| 2 | Jim Brosnan | 13 |
| 3 | Roy Face | 12 |
| 3 | Larry Sherry | 12 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 12 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordy Coleman | .466 |
| 2 | Sammy Taylor | .450 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .443 |
| 4 | George Altman | .439 |
| 5 | Floyd Robinson | .425 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Hunt | 7 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 7 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
| 3 | George Altman | 6 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 20 |
| 2 | Roger Maris | 20 |
| 4 | Ken Hunt | 19 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | 18 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 5 |
| 1 | Dick Howser | 5 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | 4 |
| 4 | Danny O'Connell | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don McMahon | 0.00 |
| 2 | Wes Stock | 0.63 |
| 3 | John Gabler | 0.66 |
| 4 | Joey Jay | 0.71 |
| 4 | Art Fowler | 0.71 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 4 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 3 |
| 2 | Don Cardwell | 3 |
| 2 | Jack Curtis | 3 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 29 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 28 |
| 3 | Dick LeMay | 23 |
| 4 | Art Mahaffey | 22 |
| 4 | Stan Williams | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Fowler | 5 |
| 2 | Luis Arroyo | 4 |
| 2 | Bill Henry | 4 |
| 2 | Turk Lown | 4 |
| 2 | Don McMahon | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .398 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | .392 |
| 3 | George Altman | .391 |
| 4 | Gordy Coleman | .381 |
| 5 | Floyd Robinson | .373 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 15 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 14 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 14 |
| 4 | Norm Cash | 12 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 12 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 37 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 37 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 36 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | 34 |
| 5 | Jim Gentile | 33 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 12 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 8 |
| 3 | Bill Bruton | 5 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 5 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don McMahon | 0.59 |
| 2 | Dick Hall | 0.77 |
| 3 | Milt Pappas | 1.36 |
| 4 | Art Fowler | 1.65 |
| 5 | Joey Jay | 1.85 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 8 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 5 |
| 2 | Jack Curtis | 5 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 5 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 60 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 58 |
| 3 | Stan Williams | 49 |
| 4 | Billy O'Dell | 45 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 40 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 9 |
| 2 | Jim Brosnan | 6 |
| 3 | Mike Fornieles | 5 |
| 3 | Art Fowler | 5 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | .333 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .330 |
| 3 | Norm Cash | .329 |
| 4 | Wally Moon | .327 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 53 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 49 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 44 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 43 |
| 4 | Eddie Mathews | 43 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 132 |
| 2 | Eddie Mathews | 129 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 125 |
| 4 | Roger Maris | 123 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | 122 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 58 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 46 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 27 |
| 4 | Lenny Green | 25 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 2.65 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 2.80 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 2.89 |
| 4 | Milt Pappas | 2.95 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 2.96 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 23 |
| 2 | Frank Lary | 21 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
| 4 | Lew Burdette | 20 |
| 4 | Bob Purkey | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 240 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 213 |
| 3 | Stan Williams | 197 |
| 4 | Ernie Broglio | 190 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 188 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 25 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 24 |
| 3 | Jim Brosnan | 22 |
| 4 | Mike Fornieles | 18 |
| 5 | Lindy McDaniel | 17 |