On This Day
Friday, August 4, 1961
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 68 | 37 | .648 | -- |
| Tigers | 67 | 39 | .632 | 1.5 |
| Orioles | 61 | 48 | .560 | 9.0 |
| Indians | 56 | 52 | .519 | 13.5 |
| White Sox | 53 | 54 | .495 | 16.0 |
| Red Sox | 50 | 59 | .459 | 20.0 |
| Senators | 46 | 58 | .442 | 21.5 |
| Twins | 46 | 59 | .438 | 22.0 |
| Angels | 46 | 61 | .430 | 23.0 |
| Athletics | 39 | 65 | .375 | 28.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 67 | 40 | .626 | -- |
| Dodgers | 63 | 40 | .612 | 2.0 |
| Giants | 55 | 48 | .534 | 10.0 |
| Braves | 53 | 48 | .525 | 11.0 |
| Cardinals | 49 | 53 | .480 | 15.5 |
| Pirates | 46 | 50 | .479 | 15.5 |
| Cubs | 44 | 58 | .431 | 20.5 |
| Phillies | 30 | 70 | .300 | 33.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Callison | 4 |
| 1 | Wally Moon | 4 |
| 3 | George Altman | 3 |
| 3 | Jackie Brandt | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 2 |
| 1 | George Altman | 2 |
| 3 | Johnny Blanchard | 1 |
| 3 | Jackie Brandt | 1 |
| 3 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Altman | 3 |
| 1 | Johnny Blanchard | 3 |
| 1 | Wes Covington | 3 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 3 |
| 1 | Roger Maris | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Busby | 1 |
| 1 | Norm Cash | 1 |
| 1 | Gino Cimoli | 1 |
| 1 | Al Kaline | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 1.20 |
| 2 | Norm Bass | 1.00 |
| 2 | Ted Bowsfield | 1.00 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 1.00 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Anderson | 1 |
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 1 |
| 1 | Norm Bass | 1 |
| 1 | Ted Bowsfield | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 12 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 7 |
| 3 | Bob Anderson | 5 |
| 3 | Steve Barber | 5 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Bauta | 1 |
| 1 | Barney Schultz | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norm Cash | .365 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .363 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | .343 |
| 4 | Jim Piersall | .342 |
| 5 | Don Hoak | .334 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 41 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 40 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 33 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 33 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 30 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 100 |
| 2 | Jim Gentile | 97 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 97 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | 96 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | 95 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 35 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 28 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | 19 |
| 3 | Jake Wood | 19 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 17 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 2.39 |
| 2 | Bill Stafford | 2.48 |
| 3 | Don Schwall | 2.90 |
| 4 | Mike McCormick | 2.92 |
| 5 | Don Mossi | 2.94 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 19 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 15 |
| 2 | Frank Lary | 15 |
| 4 | Lew Burdette | 13 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 13 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 181 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 156 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 140 |
| 4 | Stan Williams | 136 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 133 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 21 |
| 2 | Jim Brosnan | 14 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 14 |
| 2 | Larry Sherry | 14 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 13 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Cunningham | .471 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | .442 |
| 3 | Lenny Green | .426 |
| 4 | Wayne Causey | .408 |
| 5 | Bill Bruton | .405 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 9 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 8 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 6 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 6 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 20 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 18 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | 18 |
| 4 | Roger Maris | 16 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 5 |
| 2 | George Altman | 3 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 3 |
| 2 | Tony Gonzalez | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Brown | 0.00 |
| 2 | Jack Kralick | 1.06 |
| 3 | Bill Stafford | 1.17 |
| 4 | Steve Barber | 1.38 |
| 4 | Mudcat Grant | 1.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 4 |
| 2 | Ted Bowsfield | 3 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 3 |
| 2 | Jim O'Toole | 3 |
| 2 | Don Schwall | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim O'Toole | 26 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 25 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 24 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 20 |
| 4 | Mike McCormick | 20 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Fowler | 3 |
| 1 | Ray Moore | 3 |
| 3 | Luis Arroyo | 2 |
| 3 | Ed Bauta | 2 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .436 |
| 2 | Joe Cunningham | .425 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | .418 |
| 4 | Jim Gentile | .411 |
| 5 | Al Heist | .387 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 13 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 12 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 12 |
| 4 | Willie Kirkland | 11 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 10 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 39 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 36 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 32 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | 30 |
| 5 | Roger Maris | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 9 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 9 |
| 3 | Jake Wood | 8 |
| 4 | Tony Gonzalez | 7 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Brown | 0.00 |
| 2 | Dick Donovan | 0.75 |
| 3 | Bill Stafford | 1.18 |
| 4 | Jack Kralick | 1.34 |
| 5 | Luis Arroyo | 1.48 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 6 |
| 1 | Don Schwall | 6 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 5 |
| 3 | Lew Burdette | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 47 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 46 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 42 |
| 4 | Ken McBride | 38 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 37 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 4 |
| 1 | Art Fowler | 4 |
| 1 | Bill Henry | 4 |
| 1 | Ray Moore | 4 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | .353 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | .348 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .346 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | .330 |
| 5 | Don Hoak | .327 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 53 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 52 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 48 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 44 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 44 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 135 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 134 |
| 3 | Jim Gentile | 133 |
| 4 | Roger Maris | 129 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 128 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 56 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 51 |
| 3 | Dick Howser | 28 |
| 4 | Lenny Green | 27 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Stafford | 2.40 |
| 2 | Hal Brown | 2.57 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 2.77 |
| 4 | Mike McCormick | 2.88 |
| 5 | Curt Simmons | 2.93 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 24 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 21 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 21 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 271 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 198 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 198 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 191 |
| 4 | Pedro Ramos | 191 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 26 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 23 |
| 3 | Jim Brosnan | 19 |
| 4 | Mike Fornieles | 18 |
| 4 | Larry Sherry | 18 |