On This Day
Saturday, July 29, 1961
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 65 | 34 | .657 | -- |
Tigers | 64 | 37 | .634 | 2.0 |
Orioles | 56 | 46 | .549 | 10.5 |
Indians | 55 | 48 | .534 | 12.0 |
White Sox | 50 | 52 | .490 | 16.5 |
Red Sox | 46 | 57 | .447 | 21.0 |
Twins | 44 | 56 | .440 | 21.5 |
Senators | 44 | 56 | .440 | 21.5 |
Angels | 44 | 57 | .436 | 22.0 |
Athletics | 37 | 62 | .374 | 28.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 61 | 38 | .616 | -- |
Reds | 62 | 39 | .614 | 0.0 |
Giants | 53 | 46 | .535 | 8.0 |
Braves | 49 | 47 | .510 | 10.5 |
Pirates | 45 | 47 | .489 | 12.5 |
Cardinals | 46 | 51 | .474 | 14.0 |
Cubs | 42 | 55 | .433 | 18.0 |
Phillies | 30 | 65 | .316 | 29.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | 3 |
1 | Frank Howard | 3 |
1 | Willie Kirkland | 3 |
1 | Jim Perry | 3 |
1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Kirkland | 2 |
2 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
2 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
2 | Orlando Cepeda | 1 |
2 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Orlando Cepeda | 4 |
1 | Billy Williams | 4 |
3 | Tito Francona | 3 |
3 | Harmon Killebrew | 3 |
3 | Bobby Smith | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | George Altman | 1 |
1 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
1 | Gene Freese | 1 |
1 | Jerry Lumpe | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Bunning | 1.75 |
2 | Whitey Ford | 0.70 |
3 | Jim Perry | 0.60 |
3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.60 |
5 | Sandy Koufax | 0.58 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Buhl | 1 |
1 | Jack Curtis | 1 |
1 | Whitey Ford | 1 |
1 | Jim Kaat | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Bunning | 7 |
1 | Whitey Ford | 7 |
1 | Sandy Koufax | 7 |
4 | Don Ferrarese | 5 |
4 | Joey Jay | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Turk Farrell | 1 |
1 | Bill Pleis | 1 |
1 | Barney Schultz | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Norm Cash | .367 |
2 | Roberto Clemente | .355 |
3 | Frank Robinson | .342 |
4 | Jim Piersall | .341 |
5 | Don Hoak | .340 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Maris | 40 |
2 | Mickey Mantle | 39 |
3 | Harmon Killebrew | 32 |
3 | Frank Robinson | 32 |
5 | 2 tied | 29 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Maris | 96 |
2 | Jim Gentile | 94 |
3 | Orlando Cepeda | 93 |
3 | Frank Robinson | 93 |
5 | Norm Cash | 92 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Aparicio | 33 |
2 | Dick Howser | 27 |
3 | Jake Wood | 19 |
4 | Maury Wills | 17 |
5 | 2 tied | 16 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Donovan | 2.39 |
2 | Bill Stafford | 2.56 |
3 | Don Mossi | 2.94 |
4 | Mike McCormick | 2.97 |
5 | Johnny Podres | 3.01 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Whitey Ford | 19 |
2 | Joey Jay | 14 |
2 | Frank Lary | 14 |
4 | Sandy Koufax | 13 |
4 | 2 others tied | 13 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 174 |
2 | Whitey Ford | 148 |
3 | Camilo Pascual | 135 |
4 | Stan Williams | 132 |
5 | Jim Bunning | 127 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Arroyo | 21 |
2 | Jim Brosnan | 14 |
2 | Roy Face | 14 |
2 | Larry Sherry | 14 |
5 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 13 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Norm Cash | .442 |
2 | Jim Gentile | .429 |
3 | Bill Mazeroski | .426 |
4 | Joe Cunningham | .422 |
5 | Orlando Cepeda | .404 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Mantle | 8 |
2 | Rocky Colavito | 7 |
2 | Frank Robinson | 7 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Rocky Colavito | 27 |
2 | Norm Cash | 22 |
3 | Frank Robinson | 20 |
4 | Jackie Brandt | 17 |
5 | 2 tied | 16 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Aparicio | 6 |
1 | Tony Gonzalez | 6 |
1 | Jake Wood | 6 |
4 | Maury Wills | 5 |
5 | 4 tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Hal Brown | 0.00 |
2 | Early Wynn | 0.60 |
3 | Dick Donovan | 1.00 |
4 | Jack Kralick | 1.20 |
5 | Bob Hendley | 1.35 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Arroyo | 4 |
1 | Johnny Podres | 4 |
3 | Bob Buhl | 3 |
3 | Lew Burdette | 3 |
3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 33 |
2 | Camilo Pascual | 27 |
3 | Whitey Ford | 26 |
4 | Jim Bunning | 25 |
5 | Ken McBride | 24 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Lindy McDaniel | 3 |
1 | Don Nottebart | 3 |
3 | Luis Arroyo | 2 |
3 | Turk Farrell | 2 |
3 | 4 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Gentile | .431 |
2 | Frank Robinson | .414 |
3 | Roberto Clemente | .402 |
4 | Mickey Mantle | .387 |
5 | Elston Howard | .380 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Mantle | 15 |
2 | Frank Robinson | 14 |
3 | Roger Maris | 13 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 12 |
5 | 2 tied | 11 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Rocky Colavito | 39 |
2 | Frank Robinson | 36 |
3 | Roger Maris | 34 |
4 | Billy Williams | 31 |
5 | 2 tied | 30 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Aparicio | 10 |
2 | Maury Wills | 9 |
2 | Jake Wood | 9 |
4 | Bill Bruton | 7 |
4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Donovan | 1.29 |
2 | Art Fowler | 1.37 |
3 | Jack Kralick | 1.82 |
4 | Hal Brown | 1.93 |
5 | Dick Hall | 1.97 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Whitey Ford | 6 |
1 | Johnny Podres | 6 |
3 | Luis Arroyo | 5 |
3 | Lew Burdette | 5 |
3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 57 |
2 | Whitey Ford | 48 |
3 | Camilo Pascual | 46 |
4 | Jim Bunning | 45 |
5 | Ken McBride | 41 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Art Fowler | 6 |
2 | Luis Arroyo | 5 |
2 | Turk Farrell | 5 |
2 | Bill Henry | 5 |
5 | 5 tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Norm Cash | .350 |
2 | Frank Robinson | .348 |
3 | Roberto Clemente | .339 |
4 | Ken Boyer | .337 |
5 | Don Hoak | .329 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 53 |
1 | Mickey Mantle | 53 |
3 | Roger Maris | 48 |
4 | Rocky Colavito | 43 |
4 | Frank Robinson | 43 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 135 |
2 | Jim Gentile | 131 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 128 |
4 | Roger Maris | 127 |
5 | 3 tied | 125 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Aparicio | 58 |
2 | Maury Wills | 49 |
3 | Lenny Green | 27 |
3 | Dick Howser | 27 |
5 | 2 tied | 24 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Stafford | 2.44 |
2 | Early Wynn | 2.74 |
3 | Hal Brown | 2.85 |
4 | Curt Simmons | 2.85 |
5 | Mike McCormick | 2.91 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Whitey Ford | 24 |
2 | Lew Burdette | 21 |
3 | Joey Jay | 20 |
3 | Frank Lary | 20 |
3 | Bob Purkey | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 270 |
2 | Jim Bunning | 203 |
3 | Don Drysdale | 196 |
4 | Whitey Ford | 191 |
4 | Pedro Ramos | 191 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Arroyo | 27 |
2 | Roy Face | 23 |
3 | Jim Brosnan | 20 |
4 | Lindy McDaniel | 19 |
5 | 2 tied | 18 |