On This Day
Thursday, May 31, 1962
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 26 | 17 | .605 | -- |
| Yankees | 25 | 18 | .581 | 1.0 |
| Twins | 27 | 21 | .563 | 1.5 |
| Tigers | 24 | 19 | .558 | 2.0 |
| Angels | 24 | 20 | .545 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 23 | 24 | .489 | 5.0 |
| Orioles | 22 | 23 | .489 | 5.0 |
| Athletics | 23 | 26 | .469 | 6.0 |
| Red Sox | 18 | 26 | .409 | 8.5 |
| Senators | 13 | 31 | .295 | 13.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 35 | 15 | .700 | -- |
| Dodgers | 34 | 15 | .694 | 0.5 |
| Reds | 27 | 17 | .614 | 5.0 |
| Pirates | 26 | 18 | .591 | 6.0 |
| Cardinals | 24 | 21 | .533 | 8.5 |
| Braves | 21 | 27 | .438 | 13.0 |
| Colt .45's | 19 | 27 | .413 | 14.0 |
| Phillies | 17 | 28 | .378 | 15.5 |
| Cubs | 15 | 32 | .319 | 18.5 |
| Mets | 12 | 30 | .286 | 19.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 4 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | 3 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 3 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 2 |
| 4 | 22 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Fairly | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Wood | 5 |
| 2 | Bill Bruton | 4 |
| 2 | Jim Pendleton | 4 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 4 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 3 |
| 2 | George Altman | 1 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 1 |
| 2 | Gene Oliver | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 0.83 |
| 1 | Billy O'Dell | 0.83 |
| 3 | Steve Hamilton | 0.56 |
| 3 | Bob Purkey | 0.56 |
| 5 | Al Jackson | 0.55 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Foytack | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Friend | 1 |
| 1 | Mudcat Grant | 1 |
| 1 | Art Mahaffey | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Jackson | 6 |
| 2 | Dick Ellsworth | 5 |
| 2 | Steve Hamilton | 5 |
| 2 | Billy O'Dell | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Purkey | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Bell | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Kline | 1 |
| 1 | Diomedes Olivo | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manny Jimenez | .371 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | .350 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | .346 |
| 4 | Rich Rollins | .342 |
| 5 | Dick Groat | .339 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 16 |
| 2 | Jim Gentile | 15 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 14 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 14 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 13 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 49 |
| 1 | Tommy Davis | 49 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 41 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | 40 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 38 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 27 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 15 |
| 3 | Willie Davis | 12 |
| 4 | Luis Aparicio | 11 |
| 4 | Jake Wood | 11 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Golden | 1.79 |
| 2 | Bob Shaw | 2.12 |
| 3 | Turk Farrell | 2.18 |
| 4 | Bo Belinsky | 2.26 |
| 5 | Al McBean | 2.68 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Purkey | 9 |
| 2 | Dick Donovan | 8 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 7 |
| 3 | Joey Jay | 7 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 110 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 63 |
| 3 | Billy O'Dell | 62 |
| 4 | Turk Farrell | 59 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 59 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 8 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 8 |
| 3 | Stu Miller | 7 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Fairly | .558 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | .418 |
| 3 | Danny O'Connell | .400 |
| 3 | Pete Runnels | .400 |
| 5 | Dick Groat | .393 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 8 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 7 |
| 3 | George Altman | 6 |
| 3 | Chuck Essegian | 6 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 18 |
| 2 | George Altman | 16 |
| 2 | Manny Jimenez | 16 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 16 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 9 |
| 2 | Felipe Alou | 4 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 4 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 4 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryne Duren | 0.00 |
| 1 | Steve Hamilton | 0.00 |
| 3 | Vern Law | 1.00 |
| 4 | Claude Osteen | 1.05 |
| 5 | Stu Miller | 1.32 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Foytack | 3 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 3 |
| 1 | Art Mahaffey | 3 |
| 1 | Don Mossi | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Purkey | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 40 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 23 |
| 3 | Bob Purkey | 22 |
| 4 | Art Mahaffey | 21 |
| 4 | Billy O'Dell | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 4 |
| 2 | Gary Bell | 3 |
| 2 | Diomedes Olivo | 3 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Fairly | .397 |
| 2 | Al Smith | .392 |
| 3 | Pete Runnels | .390 |
| 4 | George Altman | .385 |
| 5 | Billy Williams | .373 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Essegian | 11 |
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 11 |
| 3 | George Altman | 10 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 9 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 28 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | 25 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 25 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 25 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 19 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 9 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 9 |
| 4 | Tony Taylor | 7 |
| 4 | Jake Wood | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claude Osteen | 1.05 |
| 2 | Ryne Duren | 1.38 |
| 3 | Jim Golden | 1.64 |
| 4 | Billy O'Dell | 1.92 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 2.01 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
| 1 | Joey Jay | 5 |
| 1 | Bob Purkey | 5 |
| 4 | Bo Belinsky | 4 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 63 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 44 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 44 |
| 4 | Turk Farrell | 41 |
| 4 | Billy O'Dell | 41 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryne Duren | 5 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 5 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 5 |
| 4 | Diomedes Olivo | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vada Pinson | .341 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .338 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | .337 |
| 4 | Norm Cash | .333 |
| 4 | Curt Flood | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 58 |
| 2 | Jim Gentile | 48 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 48 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | 46 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 46 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 155 |
| 2 | Roger Maris | 140 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 136 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 135 |
| 5 | Jim Gentile | 133 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 57 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 52 |
| 3 | Dick Howser | 41 |
| 4 | Jake Wood | 32 |
| 5 | Bill Bruton | 21 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 2.40 |
| 2 | Bill Stafford | 2.97 |
| 3 | Milt Pappas | 2.98 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 2.98 |
| 5 | Ralph Terry | 3.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Jay | 23 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 22 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
| 4 | Bob Purkey | 20 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 314 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 227 |
| 3 | Juan Pizarro | 218 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 197 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 195 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 25 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 22 |
| 3 | Roy Face | 17 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 17 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 14 |