On This Day
Tuesday, September 18, 1962
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 90 | 63 | .588 | -- |
| Twins | 86 | 67 | .562 | 4.0 |
| Angels | 82 | 70 | .539 | 7.5 |
| White Sox | 79 | 73 | .520 | 10.5 |
| Tigers | 78 | 73 | .517 | 11.0 |
| Orioles | 74 | 78 | .487 | 15.5 |
| Red Sox | 73 | 79 | .480 | 16.5 |
| Indians | 72 | 80 | .474 | 17.5 |
| Athletics | 69 | 82 | .457 | 20.0 |
| Senators | 58 | 96 | .377 | 32.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 98 | 54 | .645 | -- |
| Giants | 94 | 57 | .623 | 3.5 |
| Reds | 94 | 59 | .614 | 4.5 |
| Pirates | 88 | 63 | .583 | 9.5 |
| Braves | 80 | 73 | .523 | 18.5 |
| Cardinals | 77 | 74 | .510 | 20.5 |
| Phillies | 75 | 76 | .497 | 22.5 |
| Colt .45's | 58 | 91 | .389 | 38.5 |
| Cubs | 55 | 96 | .364 | 42.5 |
| Mets | 37 | 113 | .247 | 60.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Amalfitano | 5 |
| 2 | Roman Mejias | 4 |
| 3 | Tommie Aaron | 3 |
| 3 | Leo Cardenas | 3 |
| 3 | 13 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 2 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
| 2 | Doug Camilli | 1 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | 1 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 5 |
| 2 | Sammy Drake | 4 |
| 3 | Tommie Aaron | 3 |
| 3 | Nellie Fox | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Allison | 1 |
| 1 | Elio Chacon | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Christopher | 1 |
| 1 | Gary Geiger | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Johnson | 1.12 |
| 2 | Bo Belinsky | 0.75 |
| 3 | Jack Kralick | 0.71 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 0.70 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.56 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Drott | 1 |
| 1 | Chuck Estrada | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Henry | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Johnson | 9 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 7 |
| 2 | Earl Francis | 7 |
| 4 | Steve Hamilton | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Constable | 1 |
| 1 | Arnold Earley | 1 |
| 1 | Terry Fox | 1 |
| 1 | Billy Hoeft | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | .343 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | .340 |
| 3 | Pete Runnels | .330 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | .326 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | .323 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 44 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 40 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 40 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 38 |
| 5 | Norm Cash | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | 141 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 132 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 126 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 116 |
| 5 | Harmon Killebrew | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 93 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 31 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 29 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 26 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 24 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 2.15 |
| 2 | Hank Aguirre | 2.25 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 2.80 |
| 4 | Bob Shaw | 2.80 |
| 5 | Dean Chance | 2.82 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 24 |
| 2 | Bob Purkey | 22 |
| 2 | Jack Sanford | 22 |
| 2 | Ralph Terry | 22 |
| 5 | Joey Jay | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 209 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 209 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 208 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 191 |
| 5 | Turk Farrell | 186 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 28 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 23 |
| 3 | Ron Perranoski | 19 |
| 4 | Marshall Bridges | 18 |
| 5 | Stu Miller | 17 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | .446 |
| 2 | Joe Christopher | .439 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | .418 |
| 4 | Maury Wills | .415 |
| 5 | Johnny Temple | .412 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Howard | 6 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 5 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 3 | Bob Allison | 4 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | 13 |
| 1 | Al Kaline | 13 |
| 1 | Frank Malzone | 13 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 13 |
| 1 | Lee Thomas | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 17 |
| 2 | Jose Tartabull | 5 |
| 3 | Chico Fernandez | 4 |
| 3 | Chuck Hinton | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Roebuck | 0.00 |
| 2 | Tony Cloninger | 1.25 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 1.29 |
| 4 | Joe Horlen | 1.32 |
| 5 | Dean Chance | 1.40 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 3 |
| 1 | Ray Herbert | 3 |
| 3 | Jack Baldschun | 2 |
| 3 | Jim Bouton | 2 |
| 3 | 24 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Cheney | 27 |
| 1 | Ken Johnson | 27 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 25 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 24 |
| 4 | Earl Wilson | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 3 |
| 2 | Bobby Bolin | 2 |
| 2 | Bud Daley | 2 |
| 2 | Don Lee | 2 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | .415 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | .386 |
| 3 | Leo Cardenas | .379 |
| 4 | Joe Christopher | .368 |
| 5 | Maury Wills | .359 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 10 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 9 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | 9 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 9 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Allison | 27 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 27 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 25 |
| 3 | Al Kaline | 25 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 29 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 8 |
| 3 | Chuck Hinton | 7 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 7 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Friend | 1.28 |
| 2 | Orlando Pena | 1.48 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 1.63 |
| 4 | Jack Kralick | 1.72 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 1.98 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 6 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 5 |
| 2 | Jack Sanford | 5 |
| 2 | Ralph Terry | 5 |
| 5 | 15 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Cheney | 48 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 41 |
| 2 | Earl Wilson | 41 |
| 4 | Hank Aguirre | 39 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 39 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 6 |
| 2 | Terry Fox | 5 |
| 2 | Ron Perranoski | 5 |
| 4 | Gary Bell | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |