On This Day
Sunday, May 26, 1963
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 29 | 15 | .659 | -- |
| Yankees | 23 | 14 | .622 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 24 | 18 | .571 | 4.0 |
| Athletics | 22 | 18 | .550 | 5.0 |
| Red Sox | 21 | 18 | .538 | 5.5 |
| Twins | 20 | 21 | .488 | 7.5 |
| Angels | 20 | 25 | .444 | 9.5 |
| Indians | 16 | 21 | .432 | 9.5 |
| Tigers | 16 | 25 | .390 | 11.5 |
| Senators | 15 | 31 | .326 | 15.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 28 | 16 | .636 | -- |
| Dodgers | 26 | 18 | .591 | 2.0 |
| Cardinals | 25 | 21 | .543 | 4.0 |
| Pirates | 21 | 20 | .512 | 5.5 |
| Cubs | 22 | 21 | .512 | 5.5 |
| Reds | 20 | 21 | .488 | 6.5 |
| Phillies | 20 | 23 | .465 | 7.5 |
| Braves | 20 | 24 | .455 | 8.0 |
| Colt .45's | 19 | 26 | .422 | 9.5 |
| Mets | 17 | 28 | .378 | 11.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clete Boyer | 5 |
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 5 |
| 1 | Jackie Brandt | 5 |
| 1 | Gary Geiger | 5 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Geiger | 2 |
| 1 | Russ Nixon | 2 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | 1 |
| 3 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
| 3 | 21 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick McAuliffe | 5 |
| 2 | Jim Gentile | 4 |
| 2 | Tony Gonzalez | 4 |
| 2 | Brooks Robinson | 4 |
| 2 | Roy Sievers | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Brown | 1 |
| 1 | Tito Francona | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Culp | 2.00 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 1.00 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 1.00 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 0.62 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.62 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wes Stock | 2 |
| 2 | Ed Bauta | 1 |
| 2 | Jim Bouton | 1 |
| 2 | Bob Buhl | 1 |
| 2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Culp | 12 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 10 |
| 3 | Curt Simmons | 8 |
| 3 | Carl Willey | 8 |
| 5 | Mudcat Grant | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 1 |
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Dailey | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Lamabe | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Causey | .356 |
| 2 | Dick Groat | .351 |
| 3 | Wes Covington | .348 |
| 4 | Frank Malzone | .343 |
| 4 | Floyd Robinson | .343 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 14 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | 13 |
| 3 | Bob Allison | 10 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | 10 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 10 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 37 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 36 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 35 |
| 4 | Felipe Alou | 32 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 32 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 14 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 12 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | 11 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | 10 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 1.10 |
| 2 | Denny Lemaster | 1.50 |
| 3 | Johnny Klippstein | 1.55 |
| 4 | Milt Pappas | 1.60 |
| 5 | Don Schwall | 1.63 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 8 |
| 2 | Billy O'Dell | 7 |
| 2 | Jim O'Toole | 7 |
| 2 | Jack Sanford | 7 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 6 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 70 |
| 2 | Steve Barber | 67 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 63 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 63 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 62 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 7 |
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 7 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 7 |
| 1 | John Wyatt | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Geiger | .429 |
| 2 | Rich Rollins | .425 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | .400 |
| 4 | Tony Taylor | .391 |
| 5 | 3 tied | .390 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 7 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 5 |
| 2 | Frank Malzone | 5 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 5 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 19 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | 15 |
| 3 | Jackie Brandt | 14 |
| 3 | Frank Malzone | 14 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vada Pinson | 5 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 4 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 4 |
| 2 | Chuck Hinton | 4 |
| 2 | Jake Wood | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim O'Toole | 0.56 |
| 2 | Gaylord Perry | 0.63 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 0.63 |
| 4 | Cal McLish | 0.67 |
| 5 | Bobby Shantz | 0.69 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 4 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
| 2 | Al McBean | 3 |
| 2 | Cal McLish | 3 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Culp | 28 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 27 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 27 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 26 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 26 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Wyatt | 3 |
| 2 | Jack Baldschun | 2 |
| 2 | Bobby Bolin | 2 |
| 2 | Jim Brosnan | 2 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Malzone | .380 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | .379 |
| 3 | Joe Pepitone | .378 |
| 4 | Chuck Schilling | .365 |
| 5 | Tony Gonzalez | .357 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 9 |
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 9 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | 8 |
| 3 | Ed Bailey | 8 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 28 |
| 2 | Brooks Robinson | 27 |
| 3 | Dave Nicholson | 25 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 24 |
| 4 | Frank Malzone | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 11 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | 9 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 9 |
| 4 | Luis Aparicio | 8 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Woodeshick | 0.92 |
| 2 | Dick Ellsworth | 1.06 |
| 3 | Denny Lemaster | 1.09 |
| 4 | Don Schwall | 1.51 |
| 5 | Milt Pappas | 1.65 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 5 |
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 5 |
| 1 | Billy O'Dell | 5 |
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 5 |
| 5 | 14 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 49 |
| 2 | Tom Cheney | 48 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 46 |
| 4 | Ray Culp | 44 |
| 4 | Denny Lemaster | 44 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Brosnan | 5 |
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 5 |
| 3 | Roy Face | 4 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | .347 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | .342 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | .329 |
| 4 | Bill White | .329 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | .323 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 51 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 45 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 42 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 42 |
| 5 | Leon Wagner | 39 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 144 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 138 |
| 3 | Tommy Davis | 131 |
| 4 | Frank Howard | 129 |
| 5 | Willie Mays | 126 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 93 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 36 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 33 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 31 |
| 5 | Willie Davis | 30 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 2.12 |
| 2 | Hank Aguirre | 2.46 |
| 3 | Ernie Broglio | 2.66 |
| 4 | Bob Purkey | 2.74 |
| 5 | Bob Friend | 2.74 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Sanford | 27 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 25 |
| 3 | Ralph Terry | 23 |
| 4 | Ray Herbert | 21 |
| 4 | Billy O'Dell | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 249 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 219 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 202 |
| 4 | Turk Farrell | 197 |
| 5 | Tom Cheney | 194 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 29 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 21 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 20 |
| 4 | Lindy McDaniel | 19 |
| 4 | Ron Perranoski | 19 |