On This Day
Sunday, June 3, 1962
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 27 | 19 | .587 | -- |
| Indians | 27 | 19 | .587 | -- |
| Twins | 29 | 22 | .569 | 0.5 |
| Tigers | 26 | 20 | .565 | 1.0 |
| Angels | 25 | 22 | .532 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 26 | 25 | .510 | 3.5 |
| Athletics | 24 | 27 | .471 | 5.5 |
| Orioles | 23 | 26 | .469 | 5.5 |
| Red Sox | 19 | 27 | .413 | 8.0 |
| Senators | 14 | 33 | .298 | 13.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 39 | 15 | .722 | -- |
| Dodgers | 36 | 17 | .679 | 2.5 |
| Reds | 29 | 18 | .617 | 6.5 |
| Pirates | 28 | 20 | .583 | 8.0 |
| Cardinals | 24 | 24 | .500 | 12.0 |
| Braves | 24 | 27 | .471 | 13.5 |
| Colt .45's | 21 | 29 | .420 | 16.0 |
| Phillies | 19 | 30 | .388 | 17.5 |
| Cubs | 16 | 34 | .320 | 21.0 |
| Mets | 12 | 34 | .261 | 23.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Warwick | 6 |
| 2 | Roman Mejias | 5 |
| 3 | Johnny Callison | 4 |
| 3 | Tommy Davis | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elston Howard | 2 |
| 2 | George Altman | 1 |
| 2 | Smoky Burgess | 1 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | 1 |
| 2 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elston Howard | 4 |
| 1 | Bob Lillis | 4 |
| 3 | George Altman | 3 |
| 3 | Johnny Callison | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 2 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 2 | Chuck Cottier | 1 |
| 2 | Mike Hershberger | 1 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Buzhardt | 0.86 |
| 1 | Chuck Estrada | 0.86 |
| 3 | Don Mossi | 0.75 |
| 4 | Bob Miller | 0.73 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.71 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Buzhardt | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Hendley | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Johnson | 1 |
| 1 | Cal Koonce | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Miller | 8 |
| 2 | John Buzhardt | 6 |
| 2 | Chuck Estrada | 6 |
| 2 | Don Mossi | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall Bridges | 1 |
| 1 | Paul Brown | 1 |
| 1 | Don Elston | 1 |
| 1 | Hank Fischer | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manny Jimenez | .362 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .359 |
| 3 | Chuck Essegian | .347 |
| 4 | Tony Gonzalez | .347 |
| 5 | Orlando Cepeda | .341 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 19 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 15 |
| 2 | Jim Gentile | 15 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 14 |
| 4 | Norm Cash | 14 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | 55 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 52 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 47 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | 40 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 39 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 27 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 16 |
| 3 | Jake Wood | 13 |
| 4 | Luis Aparicio | 12 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 12 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Shaw | 1.90 |
| 2 | Jim Golden | 2.38 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 2.46 |
| 4 | Bo Belinsky | 2.53 |
| 5 | Turk Farrell | 2.63 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Purkey | 9 |
| 2 | Dick Donovan | 8 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 8 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 8 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 110 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 65 |
| 3 | Ken Johnson | 64 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 63 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 63 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 9 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 9 |
| 3 | Jack Baldschun | 8 |
| 4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Fairly | .449 |
| 2 | Smoky Burgess | .410 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | .400 |
| 4 | Tommy Davis | .391 |
| 5 | Richie Ashburn | .387 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 8 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 7 |
| 2 | Jim Gentile | 7 |
| 4 | George Altman | 5 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | 20 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 19 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 16 |
| 3 | Ron Fairly | 16 |
| 3 | Manny Jimenez | 16 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 9 |
| 2 | Jake Wood | 6 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | 5 |
| 3 | Dick Howser | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryne Duren | 0.00 |
| 1 | Steve Hamilton | 0.00 |
| 1 | Larry Sherry | 0.00 |
| 4 | Earl Wilson | 0.86 |
| 5 | Claude Osteen | 1.05 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
| 1 | Paul Foytack | 3 |
| 1 | Joey Jay | 3 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 3 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 36 |
| 2 | Chuck Estrada | 23 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 20 |
| 3 | Jack Sanford | 20 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 19 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 6 |
| 2 | Gary Bell | 3 |
| 2 | Diomedes Olivo | 3 |
| 2 | Ron Perranoski | 3 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | .413 |
| 2 | Ron Fairly | .394 |
| 3 | Pete Runnels | .368 |
| 4 | Dick Groat | .365 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .363 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Altman | 11 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 11 |
| 3 | Chuck Essegian | 10 |
| 3 | Jim Gentile | 10 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | 31 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 29 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 27 |
| 3 | Brooks Robinson | 27 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 27 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 17 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 8 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 8 |
| 2 | Jake Wood | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claude Osteen | 1.05 |
| 2 | Ryne Duren | 1.42 |
| 3 | Billy O'Dell | 1.87 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 1.88 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 1.94 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 5 |
| 1 | Joey Jay | 5 |
| 1 | Billy Pierce | 5 |
| 1 | Bob Purkey | 5 |
| 1 | Dave Wickersham | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 55 |
| 2 | Bo Belinsky | 41 |
| 2 | Turk Farrell | 41 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 41 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 39 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 7 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 5 |
| 3 | Ryne Duren | 4 |
| 3 | Diomedes Olivo | 4 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vada Pinson | .343 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .337 |
| 3 | Norm Cash | .335 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | .334 |
| 5 | Curt Flood | .331 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 56 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 49 |
| 3 | Jim Gentile | 48 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 47 |
| 5 | Orlando Cepeda | 46 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 157 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 140 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 135 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 135 |
| 5 | Jim Gentile | 132 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 55 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 53 |
| 3 | Dick Howser | 41 |
| 4 | Jake Wood | 34 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 2.43 |
| 2 | Ralph Terry | 2.92 |
| 3 | Milt Pappas | 2.95 |
| 4 | Bill Stafford | 2.97 |
| 5 | Curt Simmons | 3.05 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Jay | 23 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 3 | Whitey Ford | 21 |
| 4 | Bob Purkey | 20 |
| 4 | Ralph Terry | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 314 |
| 2 | Juan Pizarro | 228 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 227 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 199 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 190 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 25 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 24 |
| 3 | Roy Face | 17 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 17 |
| 5 | Ray Moore | 15 |