On This Day
Thursday, July 13, 1961
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 54 | 29 | .651 | -- |
| Tigers | 55 | 30 | .647 | -- |
| Orioles | 48 | 38 | .558 | 7.5 |
| Indians | 47 | 40 | .540 | 9.0 |
| White Sox | 42 | 45 | .483 | 14.0 |
| Red Sox | 41 | 45 | .477 | 14.5 |
| Senators | 38 | 46 | .452 | 16.5 |
| Twins | 35 | 50 | .412 | 20.0 |
| Angels | 35 | 51 | .407 | 20.5 |
| Athletics | 31 | 52 | .373 | 23.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 55 | 30 | .647 | -- |
| Dodgers | 50 | 35 | .588 | 5.0 |
| Pirates | 42 | 36 | .538 | 9.5 |
| Giants | 45 | 39 | .536 | 9.5 |
| Braves | 38 | 40 | .487 | 13.5 |
| Cardinals | 36 | 44 | .450 | 16.5 |
| Cubs | 36 | 45 | .444 | 17.0 |
| Phillies | 23 | 56 | .291 | 29.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mack Jones | 4 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 3 |
| 2 | Roger Maris | 3 |
| 5 | 22 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Adcock | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Baumann | 1 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Kirkland | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Lepcio | 4 |
| 2 | Stan Williams | 3 |
| 3 | Joe Adcock | 2 |
| 3 | Don Demeter | 2 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Virdon | 1 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Williams | 0.70 |
| 2 | Jim O'Toole | 0.57 |
| 3 | Don Cardwell | 0.50 |
| 4 | Billy O'Dell | 0.43 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 1 |
| 1 | Jim O'Toole | 1 |
| 1 | Pedro Ramos | 1 |
| 1 | Don Schwall | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Williams | 7 |
| 2 | Bob Miller | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Friend | 4 |
| 3 | Mudcat Grant | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Fornieles | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Moore | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .359 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | .355 |
| 3 | George Altman | .347 |
| 4 | Jackie Brandt | .345 |
| 5 | Jim Piersall | .340 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 34 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 30 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 27 |
| 4 | Norm Cash | 24 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 24 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 82 |
| 1 | Roger Maris | 82 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 77 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 76 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 72 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 26 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 23 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 13 |
| 3 | Zoilo Versalles | 13 |
| 3 | Jake Wood | 13 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rollie Sheldon | 2.28 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 2.65 |
| 3 | Don Mossi | 2.74 |
| 4 | Dick Donovan | 2.80 |
| 5 | Bill Stafford | 2.82 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 16 |
| 2 | Frank Lary | 13 |
| 3 | Joey Jay | 12 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 11 |
| 4 | Bob Purkey | 11 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 141 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 122 |
| 3 | Stan Williams | 121 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 108 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 103 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 19 |
| 2 | Jim Brosnan | 13 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 13 |
| 4 | Larry Sherry | 12 |
| 4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 12 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .479 |
| 2 | Roger Maris | .468 |
| 3 | Joe Koppe | .440 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | .434 |
| 5 | Steve Bilko | .424 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 7 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 7 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
| 3 | Willie Kirkland | 6 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 20 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 18 |
| 3 | Jim Gentile | 17 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | 16 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 4 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 3 |
| 2 | Bill Bruton | 3 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don McMahon | 0.00 |
| 2 | Rollie Sheldon | 0.37 |
| 3 | Steve Barber | 0.44 |
| 4 | Dick Hall | 0.50 |
| 5 | Joe McClain | 0.63 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 3 |
| 1 | Joey Jay | 3 |
| 1 | Frank Lary | 3 |
| 1 | Stan Williams | 3 |
| 5 | 26 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 24 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 22 |
| 2 | Stan Williams | 22 |
| 4 | Art Mahaffey | 21 |
| 4 | Billy O'Dell | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Fowler | 4 |
| 1 | Bill Henry | 4 |
| 3 | Bob Anderson | 3 |
| 3 | Luis Arroyo | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .440 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | .414 |
| 3 | Floyd Robinson | .394 |
| 4 | Roger Maris | .385 |
| 5 | Elston Howard | .384 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 14 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 13 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 13 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 12 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 10 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 35 |
| 2 | Jim Gentile | 33 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 33 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 32 |
| 5 | Harmon Killebrew | 31 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 11 |
| 2 | Bill Bruton | 6 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 6 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 5 |
| 4 | Maury Wills | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don McMahon | 0.36 |
| 2 | Dick Hall | 0.78 |
| 3 | Milt Pappas | 1.86 |
| 4 | Joey Jay | 2.01 |
| 5 | Mike Fornieles | 2.12 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 7 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 5 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 5 |
| 2 | Milt Pappas | 5 |
| 2 | Stan Williams | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Williams | 53 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 52 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 52 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 45 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 38 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 9 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 5 |
| 2 | Art Fowler | 5 |
| 2 | Turk Lown | 5 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | .335 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | .334 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .332 |
| 4 | Wally Moon | .326 |
| 5 | Norm Cash | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 52 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 50 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 46 |
| 4 | Eddie Mathews | 43 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 42 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 131 |
| 2 | Eddie Mathews | 128 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 125 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 125 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | 122 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 56 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 46 |
| 3 | Lenny Green | 26 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 26 |
| 5 | Bill Bruton | 24 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 2.70 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 2.81 |
| 3 | Milt Pappas | 2.97 |
| 4 | Early Wynn | 2.97 |
| 5 | Mike McCormick | 2.98 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 23 |
| 2 | Frank Lary | 22 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
| 4 | Bob Purkey | 20 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 242 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 213 |
| 3 | Stan Williams | 201 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 197 |
| 5 | Pedro Ramos | 188 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 26 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 24 |
| 3 | Jim Brosnan | 22 |
| 4 | Mike Fornieles | 19 |
| 5 | Lindy McDaniel | 17 |