On This Day
Friday, August 18, 1961
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 79 | 41 | .658 | -- |
| Tigers | 76 | 44 | .633 | 3.0 |
| Orioles | 70 | 53 | .569 | 10.5 |
| Indians | 63 | 57 | .525 | 16.0 |
| White Sox | 60 | 60 | .500 | 19.0 |
| Red Sox | 57 | 67 | .460 | 24.0 |
| Angels | 52 | 68 | .433 | 27.0 |
| Twins | 51 | 69 | .425 | 28.0 |
| Senators | 50 | 68 | .424 | 28.0 |
| Athletics | 44 | 75 | .370 | 34.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 74 | 46 | .617 | -- |
| Dodgers | 69 | 45 | .605 | 2.0 |
| Giants | 63 | 51 | .553 | 8.0 |
| Braves | 62 | 51 | .549 | 8.5 |
| Cardinals | 58 | 58 | .500 | 14.0 |
| Pirates | 55 | 58 | .487 | 15.5 |
| Cubs | 49 | 66 | .426 | 22.5 |
| Phillies | 30 | 85 | .261 | 41.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 2 |
| 1 | Jerry Adair | 2 |
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 2 |
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 2 |
| 1 | 27 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 1 |
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordy Coleman | 3 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 2 |
| 2 | Earl Averill | 2 |
| 2 | Bill Bruton | 2 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Wood | 2 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
| 2 | Jerry Adair | 1 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | 1 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mudcat Grant | 2.25 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 1.25 |
| 2 | Eli Grba | 1.25 |
| 4 | Billy Loes | 1.00 |
| 5 | Steve Barber | 0.89 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 1 |
| 1 | Lew Burdette | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 1 |
| 1 | Mudcat Grant | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eli Grba | 10 |
| 2 | Mudcat Grant | 9 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 9 |
| 4 | Steve Barber | 8 |
| 5 | Tom Sturdivant | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Rakow | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .366 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | .352 |
| 3 | Jim Piersall | .339 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | .336 |
| 5 | Vada Pinson | .335 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 48 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 45 |
| 3 | Jim Gentile | 36 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 36 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 112 |
| 2 | Jim Gentile | 109 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 106 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 106 |
| 5 | Orlando Cepeda | 105 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 41 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 30 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | 24 |
| 3 | Jake Wood | 24 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 20 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 2.28 |
| 2 | Don Mossi | 2.78 |
| 3 | Bill Stafford | 2.80 |
| 4 | Hal Brown | 2.92 |
| 5 | Don Schwall | 2.93 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 20 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 17 |
| 2 | Frank Lary | 17 |
| 4 | Steve Barber | 15 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 15 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 191 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 169 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 164 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 148 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 146 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 23 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 15 |
| 3 | Jim Brosnan | 14 |
| 3 | Bill Henry | 14 |
| 3 | Larry Sherry | 14 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Herzog | .429 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | .426 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | .418 |
| 4 | Eddie Kasko | .404 |
| 5 | Joe Adcock | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 8 |
| 2 | Jim Gentile | 7 |
| 3 | Jackie Brandt | 5 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 5 |
| 3 | Frank Thomas | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | 15 |
| 1 | Roger Maris | 15 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 14 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 14 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 6 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 6 |
| 3 | Jake Wood | 5 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 4 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milt Pappas | 0.75 |
| 2 | Curt Simmons | 0.82 |
| 3 | Bob Friend | 0.84 |
| 4 | Frank Lary | 1.00 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 3 |
| 1 | Norm Bass | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Coates | 3 |
| 1 | Gene Conley | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 29 |
| 2 | Steve Barber | 28 |
| 3 | Juan Pizarro | 27 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 26 |
| 4 | Mike McCormick | 26 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Anderson | 2 |
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 2 |
| 1 | Ed Bauta | 2 |
| 1 | Arnold Earley | 2 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vada Pinson | .391 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .390 |
| 3 | Jim Gentile | .373 |
| 4 | Jim Piersall | .360 |
| 5 | Whitey Herzog | .351 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 13 |
| 1 | Roger Maris | 13 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 11 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 10 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 10 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 31 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 30 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 29 |
| 4 | Roger Maris | 28 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 12 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 10 |
| 3 | Jake Wood | 9 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 6 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Brown | 0.93 |
| 2 | Dick Donovan | 1.25 |
| 3 | Curt Simmons | 1.64 |
| 4 | Luis Arroyo | 1.74 |
| 5 | Jim Archer | 1.77 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 5 |
| 1 | Steve Barber | 5 |
| 1 | Lew Burdette | 5 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 5 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 49 |
| 2 | Jim O'Toole | 45 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 43 |
| 4 | Steve Barber | 41 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 41 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 4 |
| 1 | Art Fowler | 4 |
| 1 | Ray Moore | 4 |
| 4 | Ed Bauta | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .352 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | .347 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | .338 |
| 4 | Al Kaline | .333 |
| 5 | Vada Pinson | .328 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 56 |
| 2 | Roger Maris | 52 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 49 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 43 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 41 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 134 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 132 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 130 |
| 4 | Roger Maris | 129 |
| 5 | Rocky Colavito | 127 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 56 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 46 |
| 3 | Dick Howser | 30 |
| 4 | Bill Bruton | 24 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 24 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Brown | 2.53 |
| 2 | Bill Stafford | 2.62 |
| 3 | Don Mossi | 2.80 |
| 4 | Early Wynn | 2.82 |
| 5 | Ralph Terry | 2.82 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 23 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 22 |
| 3 | Lew Burdette | 21 |
| 3 | Frank Lary | 21 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 253 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 206 |
| 3 | Pedro Ramos | 196 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 194 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 184 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 28 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 23 |
| 3 | Jim Brosnan | 17 |
| 4 | Mike Fornieles | 16 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 16 |