On This Day
Friday, September 20, 1963
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 101 | 54 | .652 | -- |
| White Sox | 89 | 65 | .578 | 11.5 |
| Twins | 87 | 68 | .561 | 14.0 |
| Orioles | 82 | 73 | .529 | 19.0 |
| Tigers | 75 | 79 | .487 | 25.5 |
| Indians | 73 | 81 | .474 | 27.5 |
| Red Sox | 73 | 82 | .471 | 28.0 |
| Athletics | 70 | 84 | .455 | 30.5 |
| Angels | 69 | 86 | .445 | 32.0 |
| Senators | 53 | 100 | .346 | 47.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 95 | 59 | .617 | -- |
| Cardinals | 91 | 65 | .583 | 5.0 |
| Giants | 84 | 70 | .545 | 11.0 |
| Phillies | 81 | 73 | .526 | 14.0 |
| Reds | 82 | 74 | .526 | 14.0 |
| Braves | 81 | 74 | .523 | 14.5 |
| Cubs | 78 | 77 | .503 | 17.5 |
| Pirates | 72 | 82 | .468 | 23.0 |
| Colt .45's | 60 | 94 | .390 | 35.0 |
| Mets | 49 | 105 | .318 | 46.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Harrelson | 5 |
| 1 | Phil Linz | 5 |
| 3 | Don Blasingame | 3 |
| 3 | Sam Bowens | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 2 |
| 2 | Ed Bailey | 1 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 1 |
| 2 | Ron Hunt | 1 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Bowens | 3 |
| 1 | Carl Warwick | 3 |
| 3 | Jerry Adair | 2 |
| 3 | Ed Bailey | 2 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | 2 |
| 2 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 1 |
| 2 | Willie Horton | 1 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Tsitouris | 2.00 |
| 2 | Ken Johnson | 1.33 |
| 3 | Dick Ellsworth | 1.20 |
| 4 | Dennis Bennett | 1.00 |
| 4 | Denny Lemaster | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Johnson | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Johnson | 8 |
| 1 | Denny Lemaster | 8 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 7 |
| 4 | Dennis Bennett | 6 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | .324 |
| 2 | Dick Groat | .322 |
| 3 | Carl Yastrzemski | .322 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .320 |
| 5 | Orlando Cepeda | .320 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 42 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 41 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 40 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 40 |
| 5 | Willie Mays | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 127 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 112 |
| 3 | Bill White | 109 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 107 |
| 5 | Vada Pinson | 101 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 40 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 37 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 28 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | 27 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 26 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.87 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 2.04 |
| 3 | Dick Ellsworth | 2.14 |
| 4 | Bob Friend | 2.33 |
| 5 | Juan Pizarro | 2.39 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 24 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 24 |
| 3 | Whitey Ford | 23 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 22 |
| 5 | Dick Ellsworth | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 288 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 245 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 240 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 232 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 190 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 25 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 23 |
| 3 | Lindy McDaniel | 21 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 19 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Lumpe | .434 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | .429 |
| 3 | Willie Stargell | .409 |
| 4 | Ron Hunt | .406 |
| 5 | Felix Mantilla | .379 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 7 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | 6 |
| 4 | Dick Stuart | 5 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vada Pinson | 15 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 14 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 12 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 12 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 7 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 6 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 5 |
| 3 | Tony Taylor | 5 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Sturdivant | 0.00 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 0.00 |
| 3 | Ken Johnson | 0.35 |
| 4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.53 |
| 5 | Jack Lamabe | 0.64 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 4 |
| 2 | Turk Farrell | 3 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 3 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 35 |
| 2 | Turk Farrell | 30 |
| 2 | Pedro Ramos | 30 |
| 2 | Chris Short | 30 |
| 5 | Sandy Koufax | 29 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 4 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 4 |
| 3 | Bill Henry | 3 |
| 3 | Stu Miller | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | .407 |
| 2 | Tommy McCraw | .391 |
| 3 | Curt Flood | .367 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | .364 |
| 4 | Albie Pearson | .364 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 13 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 12 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 10 |
| 3 | Jimmie Hall | 10 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 27 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 26 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 24 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 24 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 11 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 10 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 9 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 0.79 |
| 2 | Dick Hall | 1.07 |
| 3 | Ken Johnson | 1.23 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 1.26 |
| 5 | Jack Lamabe | 1.27 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 6 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 6 |
| 1 | Gary Peters | 6 |
| 1 | Phil Regan | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 65 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 63 |
| 3 | Pedro Ramos | 52 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 51 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 49 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 6 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 5 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 5 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 5 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 4 |