On This Day
Wednesday, August 14, 1963
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 74 | 42 | .638 | -- |
| White Sox | 67 | 51 | .568 | 8.0 |
| Twins | 66 | 52 | .559 | 9.0 |
| Orioles | 66 | 55 | .545 | 10.5 |
| Red Sox | 57 | 60 | .487 | 17.5 |
| Indians | 58 | 62 | .483 | 18.0 |
| Angels | 56 | 66 | .459 | 21.0 |
| Athletics | 53 | 63 | .457 | 21.0 |
| Tigers | 52 | 64 | .448 | 22.0 |
| Senators | 42 | 76 | .356 | 33.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 69 | 48 | .590 | -- |
| Giants | 67 | 52 | .563 | 3.0 |
| Cardinals | 66 | 53 | .555 | 4.0 |
| Reds | 65 | 57 | .533 | 6.5 |
| Cubs | 61 | 56 | .521 | 8.0 |
| Phillies | 63 | 58 | .521 | 8.0 |
| Pirates | 60 | 58 | .508 | 9.5 |
| Braves | 61 | 59 | .508 | 9.5 |
| Colt .45's | 45 | 76 | .372 | 26.0 |
| Mets | 39 | 79 | .331 | 30.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 6 |
| 2 | Tony Kubek | 5 |
| 3 | Johnny Callison | 4 |
| 3 | Lou Clinton | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
| 1 | Yogi Berra | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Boros | 1 |
| 1 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 6 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 2 | Yogi Berra | 4 |
| 2 | Bill Bruton | 4 |
| 2 | Don Demeter | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choo-Choo Coleman | 1 |
| 1 | Al Weis | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 1.11 |
| 2 | Dave Morehead | 0.86 |
| 2 | Bob Sadowski | 0.86 |
| 4 | Dick Donovan | 0.75 |
| 4 | Al Jackson | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Bennett | 1 |
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Dailey | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 10 |
| 2 | Dennis Bennett | 7 |
| 2 | Ken Johnson | 7 |
| 2 | Johnny Klippstein | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Bearnarth | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Duffalo | 1 |
| 1 | Terry Fox | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Lamabe | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Groat | .345 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | .333 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .329 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | .325 |
| 5 | Tony Gonzalez | .323 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 34 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 32 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 29 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 29 |
| 5 | Harmon Killebrew | 28 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 100 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 84 |
| 2 | Bill White | 84 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | 81 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 79 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 28 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | 25 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 25 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 24 |
| 5 | Chuck Hinton | 20 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.94 |
| 2 | Dick Ellsworth | 1.97 |
| 3 | Gary Peters | 1.99 |
| 4 | Bob Friend | 2.00 |
| 5 | Larry Jackson | 2.11 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 18 |
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 18 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 18 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 17 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 16 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 214 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 206 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 187 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 164 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 147 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 19 |
| 2 | Bill Dailey | 18 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 17 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 17 |
| 5 | Lindy McDaniel | 16 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Spangler | .400 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | .395 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | .393 |
| 4 | Cam Carreon | .389 |
| 5 | Felipe Alou | .383 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 7 |
| 2 | Jimmie Hall | 6 |
| 2 | Boog Powell | 6 |
| 2 | Fred Whitfield | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vada Pinson | 17 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 16 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 15 |
| 4 | Jimmie Hall | 14 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 5 |
| 1 | Tommy Harper | 5 |
| 3 | Gary Geiger | 3 |
| 3 | Tony Gonzalez | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 0.00 |
| 1 | Johnny Klippstein | 0.00 |
| 1 | Terry Fox | 0.00 |
| 4 | Dave DeBusschere | 0.63 |
| 5 | Jim Maloney | 0.72 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Friend | 3 |
| 1 | Al McBean | 3 |
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 3 |
| 5 | 29 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 27 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 26 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 26 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 25 |
| 4 | Pedro Ramos | 25 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terry Fox | 4 |
| 2 | Bill Dailey | 3 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 3 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 3 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Groat | .407 |
| 2 | Tony Gonzalez | .378 |
| 3 | Jesse Gonder | .377 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .362 |
| 5 | Vada Pinson | .359 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 12 |
| 2 | Don Mincher | 11 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 10 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 10 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 30 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 28 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 27 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 27 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 7 |
| 1 | Tony Gonzalez | 7 |
| 1 | Tommy Harper | 7 |
| 1 | Tommy McCraw | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Peters | 1.01 |
| 2 | Stan Williams | 1.04 |
| 3 | Johnny Klippstein | 1.23 |
| 4 | Ray Herbert | 1.51 |
| 5 | Jim Maloney | 1.69 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Peters | 6 |
| 2 | Dennis Bennett | 5 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 5 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 5 |
| 2 | Dick Stigman | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 61 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 53 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 51 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 49 |
| 4 | Pedro Ramos | 49 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Kline | 5 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 5 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 5 |
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 5 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | .332 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | .330 |
| 3 | Bill White | .326 |
| 4 | Dick Groat | .323 |
| 5 | Vada Pinson | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 47 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 46 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 43 |
| 4 | Willie McCovey | 39 |
| 5 | Bob Allison | 38 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 128 |
| 2 | Al Kaline | 120 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 112 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 110 |
| 4 | Bill White | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 69 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 40 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 35 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 30 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 28 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Peters | 1.99 |
| 2 | Bob Friend | 2.06 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 2.26 |
| 4 | Larry Jackson | 2.27 |
| 5 | Jim Maloney | 2.42 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 22 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 21 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 21 |
| 4 | Bob Friend | 20 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 269 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 245 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 221 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 198 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 197 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 23 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 23 |
| 1 | John Wyatt | 23 |
| 4 | Bill Dailey | 19 |
| 4 | Roy Face | 19 |