On This Day
Friday, August 9, 1963
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 72 | 40 | .643 | -- |
| White Sox | 64 | 49 | .566 | 8.5 |
| Twins | 63 | 50 | .558 | 9.5 |
| Orioles | 64 | 53 | .547 | 10.5 |
| Indians | 56 | 60 | .483 | 18.0 |
| Red Sox | 54 | 58 | .482 | 18.0 |
| Angels | 54 | 64 | .458 | 21.0 |
| Athletics | 51 | 61 | .455 | 21.0 |
| Tigers | 50 | 61 | .450 | 21.5 |
| Senators | 41 | 73 | .360 | 32.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 68 | 45 | .602 | -- |
| Giants | 64 | 50 | .561 | 4.5 |
| Cardinals | 63 | 52 | .548 | 6.0 |
| Reds | 63 | 55 | .534 | 7.5 |
| Cubs | 59 | 53 | .527 | 8.5 |
| Phillies | 60 | 56 | .517 | 9.5 |
| Pirates | 57 | 57 | .500 | 11.5 |
| Braves | 58 | 58 | .500 | 11.5 |
| Colt .45's | 45 | 71 | .388 | 24.5 |
| Mets | 37 | 77 | .325 | 31.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Bailey | 4 |
| 1 | Johnny Logan | 4 |
| 1 | Carl Warwick | 4 |
| 4 | Bob Aspromonte | 3 |
| 4 | 12 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 2 |
| 2 | Max Alvis | 1 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 2 | Bobby Del Greco | 1 |
| 2 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | 4 |
| 1 | Jim Hickman | 4 |
| 3 | Bob Aspromonte | 3 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gilliam | 1 |
| 1 | Lee Maye | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Phillips | 1 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moe Drabowsky | 1.00 |
| 1 | Ken Johnson | 1.00 |
| 3 | Roger Craig | 0.89 |
| 4 | Bob Hendley | 0.86 |
| 5 | Ray Culp | 0.83 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 1 |
| 1 | Roger Craig | 1 |
| 1 | Moe Drabowsky | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Nuxhall | 9 |
| 2 | Roger Craig | 8 |
| 3 | Bob Bruce | 7 |
| 3 | Ken Johnson | 7 |
| 3 | Don Lee | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Hall | 1 |
| 1 | Al Worthington | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Groat | .341 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | .335 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .333 |
| 4 | Tony Gonzalez | .320 |
| 5 | Tommy Davis | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 33 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 31 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 28 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 26 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 25 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 93 |
| 2 | Bill White | 81 |
| 3 | Ron Santo | 77 |
| 4 | Al Kaline | 75 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | 75 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 27 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | 25 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 25 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 24 |
| 5 | Chuck Hinton | 19 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.77 |
| 2 | Dick Ellsworth | 2.01 |
| 3 | Bob Friend | 2.03 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 2.05 |
| 5 | Gary Peters | 2.07 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 18 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 18 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 17 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 16 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 15 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 210 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 188 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 180 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 159 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 144 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 18 |
| 2 | Bill Dailey | 17 |
| 3 | Lindy McDaniel | 16 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 16 |
| 5 | Dick Radatz | 15 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cam Carreon | .485 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | .429 |
| 3 | Vic Power | .407 |
| 4 | Tom Tresh | .386 |
| 5 | Tony Taylor | .368 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 6 |
| 1 | Fred Whitfield | 6 |
| 3 | Gary Geiger | 5 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 5 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vada Pinson | 16 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 15 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 15 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 14 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 6 |
| 2 | Tommy Harper | 5 |
| 3 | Tony Gonzalez | 4 |
| 3 | Tony Taylor | 4 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Brosnan | 0.59 |
| 2 | Jim Duffalo | 0.92 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 0.99 |
| 4 | Stan Williams | 1.06 |
| 5 | Roy Face | 1.26 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 3 |
| 1 | Turk Farrell | 3 |
| 1 | Al McBean | 3 |
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 3 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Ramos | 27 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 25 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 25 |
| 4 | Steve Barber | 24 |
| 4 | Joe Nuxhall | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 5 |
| 2 | Jim Brosnan | 4 |
| 3 | Jack Baldschun | 3 |
| 3 | Fred Gladding | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Groat | .382 |
| 2 | Tony Gonzalez | .378 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .362 |
| 4 | Tom Tresh | .358 |
| 5 | Vic Power | .356 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 12 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 11 |
| 2 | Don Mincher | 11 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 9 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 30 |
| 2 | Roy Sievers | 28 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 25 |
| 3 | Don Mincher | 25 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy McCraw | 7 |
| 2 | Donn Clendenon | 6 |
| 2 | Tommy Harper | 6 |
| 4 | Tony Gonzalez | 5 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Williams | 1.04 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 1.35 |
| 3 | Dennis Bennett | 1.38 |
| 4 | Jim Duffalo | 1.55 |
| 5 | Dick Stigman | 1.62 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Peters | 6 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 5 |
| 2 | Johnny Podres | 5 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 5 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 60 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 59 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 50 |
| 4 | Al Downing | 47 |
| 5 | Pedro Ramos | 46 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 7 |
| 1 | Bob Shaw | 7 |
| 3 | Jack Baldschun | 6 |
| 4 | Jim Brosnan | 5 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | .331 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | .329 |
| 3 | Bill White | .327 |
| 4 | Dick Groat | .320 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | .317 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 46 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 44 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 43 |
| 4 | Willie McCovey | 39 |
| 5 | Bob Allison | 38 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 126 |
| 2 | Al Kaline | 116 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 114 |
| 4 | Bill White | 109 |
| 5 | Vada Pinson | 108 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 69 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 40 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 37 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 29 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 29 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Peters | 2.07 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 2.11 |
| 3 | Bob Friend | 2.18 |
| 4 | Juan Pizarro | 2.33 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 2.35 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 22 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 22 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 21 |
| 4 | Bill Monbouquette | 20 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 258 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 246 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 217 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 201 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 199 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 23 |
| 2 | John Wyatt | 22 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 21 |
| 4 | Roy Face | 19 |
| 4 | Ron Perranoski | 19 |