On This Day
Thursday, May 24, 1962
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 23 | 13 | .639 | -- |
| Indians | 22 | 14 | .611 | 1.0 |
| Twins | 23 | 17 | .575 | 2.0 |
| Angels | 19 | 17 | .528 | 4.0 |
| Orioles | 19 | 18 | .514 | 4.5 |
| White Sox | 20 | 19 | .513 | 4.5 |
| Tigers | 17 | 17 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Athletics | 18 | 23 | .439 | 7.5 |
| Red Sox | 15 | 22 | .405 | 8.5 |
| Senators | 10 | 26 | .278 | 13.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 29 | 14 | .674 | -- |
| Dodgers | 27 | 15 | .643 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 23 | 15 | .605 | 3.5 |
| Reds | 21 | 16 | .568 | 5.0 |
| Pirates | 20 | 17 | .541 | 6.0 |
| Braves | 17 | 23 | .425 | 10.5 |
| Phillies | 16 | 22 | .421 | 10.5 |
| Colt .45's | 16 | 24 | .400 | 11.5 |
| Cubs | 14 | 26 | .350 | 13.5 |
| Mets | 12 | 23 | .343 | 13.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Blasingame | 4 |
| 2 | Bill Bruton | 3 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 3 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 3 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 2 |
| 2 | Felipe Alou | 1 |
| 2 | Johnny Blanchard | 1 |
| 2 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
| 2 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Pepitone | 3 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | 2 |
| 3 | George Banks | 2 |
| 3 | 14 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Brandt | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
| 1 | Chuck Cottier | 1 |
| 1 | Tony Gonzalez | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Podres | 1.00 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 0.67 |
| 2 | Jack Fisher | 0.67 |
| 4 | Bob Hendley | 0.58 |
| 5 | Red Witt | 0.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Buhl | 1 |
| 1 | Bud Daley | 1 |
| 1 | Ryne Duren | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Fornieles | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 8 |
| 2 | Bob Hendley | 7 |
| 3 | Jack Fisher | 6 |
| 3 | Cal McLish | 6 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Coates | 1 |
| 1 | Roy Face | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Kline | 1 |
| 1 | Hal Kolstad | 1 |
| 1 | Barney Schultz | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manny Jimenez | .379 |
| 2 | Al Kaline | .355 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | .350 |
| 4 | Dick Groat | .346 |
| 5 | Rich Rollins | .344 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 13 |
| 1 | Al Kaline | 13 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 13 |
| 4 | Jim Gentile | 12 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 12 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 44 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | 40 |
| 3 | Al Kaline | 38 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | 36 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 32 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 19 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 11 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 11 |
| 4 | Luis Aparicio | 9 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Stenhouse | 1.69 |
| 2 | Steve Barber | 1.71 |
| 3 | Turk Farrell | 1.88 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 2.08 |
| 5 | Jim Golden | 2.18 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 8 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 7 |
| 2 | Bob Purkey | 7 |
| 4 | Bo Belinsky | 6 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 6 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 84 |
| 2 | Turk Farrell | 55 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 55 |
| 4 | Ken Johnson | 54 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 53 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 8 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 8 |
| 3 | Ryne Duren | 6 |
| 3 | Roy Face | 6 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Spangler | .444 |
| 2 | Dick Groat | .436 |
| 3 | Pete Runnels | .431 |
| 4 | Chuck Essegian | .429 |
| 5 | Billy Williams | .418 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Altman | 8 |
| 1 | Chuck Essegian | 8 |
| 3 | Jim Gentile | 7 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Altman | 19 |
| 2 | Don Demeter | 16 |
| 3 | John Romano | 15 |
| 4 | Manny Jimenez | 14 |
| 4 | Frank Thomas | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 9 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 6 |
| 3 | Jim Gilliam | 4 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 4 |
| 3 | Tony Taylor | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Washburn | 0.00 |
| 2 | Tom Sturdivant | 0.66 |
| 3 | Billy O'Dell | 0.76 |
| 4 | Jim Kaat | 0.95 |
| 5 | Dave Wickersham | 1.04 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
| 1 | Joey Jay | 3 |
| 1 | Dave Wickersham | 3 |
| 5 | 27 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 23 |
| 2 | Turk Farrell | 22 |
| 3 | Jay Hook | 21 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 21 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryne Duren | 3 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 3 |
| 1 | Diego Segui | 3 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Smith | .403 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .394 |
| 3 | Manny Jimenez | .372 |
| 4 | George Altman | .370 |
| 5 | Tony Gonzalez | .366 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Essegian | 11 |
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 11 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 10 |
| 3 | Al Kaline | 10 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 32 |
| 2 | Al Kaline | 29 |
| 3 | Don Demeter | 27 |
| 4 | Manny Jimenez | 25 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 16 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 10 |
| 3 | Tony Taylor | 7 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 6 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 1.65 |
| 2 | Turk Farrell | 1.70 |
| 3 | Dave Stenhouse | 1.78 |
| 4 | Billy O'Dell | 1.88 |
| 5 | Steve Barber | 2.15 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
| 2 | Bo Belinsky | 5 |
| 2 | Dick Donovan | 5 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Purkey | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 61 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 45 |
| 3 | Ken Johnson | 43 |
| 4 | Turk Farrell | 42 |
| 5 | Milt Pappas | 39 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 6 |
| 1 | Ryne Duren | 6 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 5 |
| 3 | Diego Segui | 5 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vada Pinson | .356 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | .337 |
| 3 | Al Kaline | .336 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .335 |
| 5 | Ken Boyer | .329 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 61 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 51 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 47 |
| 4 | Jim Gentile | 46 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 45 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 153 |
| 2 | Roger Maris | 143 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 134 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 130 |
| 5 | Jim Gentile | 128 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 51 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 50 |
| 3 | Dick Howser | 41 |
| 4 | Jake Wood | 30 |
| 5 | Chuck Hinton | 21 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 2.52 |
| 2 | Curt Simmons | 2.71 |
| 3 | Milt Pappas | 2.80 |
| 4 | Steve Barber | 2.86 |
| 5 | Bill Stafford | 3.01 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 23 |
| 1 | Joey Jay | 23 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 4 | Ralph Terry | 20 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 309 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 220 |
| 3 | Juan Pizarro | 219 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 210 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 197 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 26 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 19 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 18 |
| 4 | Roy Face | 17 |
| 5 | Jim Brosnan | 15 |