On This Day
Friday, September 21, 1962
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 91 | 64 | .587 | -- |
| Twins | 87 | 69 | .558 | 4.5 |
| Angels | 83 | 71 | .539 | 7.5 |
| White Sox | 82 | 73 | .529 | 9.0 |
| Tigers | 80 | 74 | .519 | 10.5 |
| Orioles | 75 | 79 | .487 | 15.5 |
| Indians | 75 | 80 | .484 | 16.0 |
| Red Sox | 74 | 81 | .477 | 17.0 |
| Athletics | 69 | 85 | .448 | 21.5 |
| Senators | 58 | 98 | .372 | 33.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 99 | 55 | .643 | -- |
| Giants | 96 | 58 | .623 | 3.0 |
| Reds | 94 | 62 | .603 | 6.0 |
| Pirates | 90 | 64 | .584 | 9.0 |
| Braves | 81 | 74 | .523 | 18.5 |
| Cardinals | 79 | 75 | .513 | 20.0 |
| Phillies | 78 | 77 | .503 | 21.5 |
| Colt .45's | 60 | 92 | .395 | 38.0 |
| Cubs | 56 | 99 | .361 | 43.5 |
| Mets | 38 | 115 | .248 | 60.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 4 |
| 2 | Felipe Alou | 3 |
| 2 | Bob Aspromonte | 3 |
| 2 | Chuck Cottier | 3 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Adcock | 1 |
| 1 | Walt Bond | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Callison | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Christopher | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie James | 4 |
| 2 | Tommie Aaron | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Cunningham | 3 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 3 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Cottier | 2 |
| 1 | Julian Javier | 2 |
| 3 | Phil Linz | 1 |
| 3 | Lee Maye | 1 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mossi | 1.00 |
| 2 | Galen Cisco | 0.89 |
| 3 | Don Lee | 0.75 |
| 3 | Curt Simmons | 0.75 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 1 |
| 1 | John Buzhardt | 1 |
| 1 | Galen Cisco | 1 |
| 1 | Gene Conley | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galen Cisco | 8 |
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 8 |
| 3 | Joey Jay | 7 |
| 3 | Don Mossi | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Hall | 1 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | .343 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | .340 |
| 3 | Pete Runnels | .327 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | .323 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 45 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 43 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 40 |
| 4 | Norm Cash | 38 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 38 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | 143 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 133 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 132 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 116 |
| 5 | Harmon Killebrew | 114 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 95 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 31 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 29 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 26 |
| 4 | Julian Javier | 26 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aguirre | 2.34 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 2.35 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 2.73 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 2.76 |
| 5 | Bob Shaw | 2.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 25 |
| 2 | Bob Purkey | 22 |
| 2 | Jack Sanford | 22 |
| 2 | Ralph Terry | 22 |
| 5 | Joey Jay | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 218 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 210 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 208 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 195 |
| 5 | Turk Farrell | 192 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 28 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 24 |
| 3 | Ron Perranoski | 19 |
| 4 | Marshall Bridges | 18 |
| 4 | Stu Miller | 18 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | .429 |
| 2 | Joe Christopher | .426 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | .426 |
| 4 | Bobby Richardson | .407 |
| 5 | Brooks Robinson | .393 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Howard | 6 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 6 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 5 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 14 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 13 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | 13 |
| 2 | Al Kaline | 13 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 17 |
| 2 | Chico Fernandez | 4 |
| 2 | Chuck Hinton | 4 |
| 2 | Julian Javier | 4 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ed Roebuck | 0.00 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 0.64 |
| 4 | Bob Friend | 1.14 |
| 5 | Dean Chance | 1.17 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 3 |
| 1 | Chris Short | 3 |
| 3 | Dennis Bennett | 2 |
| 3 | Jim Bouton | 2 |
| 3 | 30 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 29 |
| 2 | Dennis Bennett | 27 |
| 2 | Tom Cheney | 27 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 23 |
| 4 | Orlando Pena | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bud Daley | 3 |
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 3 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 3 |
| 1 | Dom Zanni | 3 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | .395 |
| 2 | Joe Christopher | .391 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | .370 |
| 4 | Bill White | .361 |
| 5 | Leo Cardenas | .355 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Kaline | 10 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 10 |
| 3 | Bob Allison | 9 |
| 3 | Frank Howard | 9 |
| 5 | Rocky Colavito | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Allison | 25 |
| 1 | Al Kaline | 25 |
| 3 | Frank Howard | 24 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 24 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 28 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 8 |
| 3 | Chuck Hinton | 7 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 7 |
| 5 | John Roseboro | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Roebuck | 0.66 |
| 2 | Bob Friend | 1.28 |
| 3 | Earl Francis | 1.58 |
| 4 | Dennis Bennett | 1.79 |
| 5 | Dick Radatz | 1.91 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 5 |
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 5 |
| 1 | Jack Sanford | 5 |
| 5 | 16 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 45 |
| 2 | Tom Cheney | 44 |
| 3 | Hank Aguirre | 40 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 39 |
| 4 | Earl Wilson | 39 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terry Fox | 6 |
| 2 | Ron Perranoski | 5 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 5 |
| 4 | Gary Bell | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |