On This Day
Friday, May 22, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 17 | 9 | .654 | -- |
| Orioles | 21 | 12 | .636 | -0.5 |
| Yankees | 17 | 12 | .586 | 1.5 |
| Indians | 17 | 12 | .586 | 1.5 |
| Twins | 18 | 15 | .545 | 2.5 |
| Tigers | 15 | 18 | .455 | 5.5 |
| Red Sox | 15 | 18 | .455 | 5.5 |
| Senators | 16 | 22 | .421 | 7.0 |
| Angels | 13 | 22 | .371 | 8.5 |
| Athletics | 12 | 21 | .364 | 8.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 22 | 12 | .647 | -- |
| Phillies | 20 | 12 | .625 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 22 | 14 | .611 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 18 | 16 | .529 | 4.0 |
| Pirates | 18 | 17 | .514 | 4.5 |
| Reds | 16 | 17 | .485 | 5.5 |
| Dodgers | 17 | 20 | .459 | 6.5 |
| Colt .45's | 16 | 22 | .421 | 8.0 |
| Cubs | 13 | 18 | .419 | 7.5 |
| Mets | 11 | 25 | .306 | 12.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Callison | 4 |
| 2 | Sam Bowens | 3 |
| 2 | Larry Brown | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Ray Hart | 3 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Bowens | 2 |
| 1 | Larry Brown | 2 |
| 3 | Max Alvis | 1 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 1 |
| 3 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Brown | 3 |
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 3 |
| 1 | Jimmy Stewart | 3 |
| 4 | Earl Battey | 2 |
| 4 | 11 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Ray Hart | 1 |
| 1 | Dalton Jones | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Pizarro | 3.25 |
| 2 | Curt Simmons | 1.50 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 1.00 |
| 3 | Ron Herbel | 1.00 |
| 5 | Mickey Lolich | 0.83 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Bearnarth | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Buhl | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Hall | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Herbel | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Pizarro | 13 |
| 2 | Ron Herbel | 11 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 6 |
| 3 | Jack Kralick | 6 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken MacKenzie | 1 |
| 1 | Don McMahon | 1 |
| 1 | Hal Reniff | 1 |
| 1 | John Wyatt | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .405 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .393 |
| 3 | Tony Oliva | .392 |
| 4 | Bill Freehan | .367 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | .359 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 17 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 12 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 12 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 11 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 10 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 40 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 30 |
| 3 | Norm Cash | 29 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 28 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 27 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 19 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 13 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 9 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 7 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Short | 0.28 |
| 2 | Juan Pizarro | 1.16 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 1.24 |
| 4 | Jack Kralick | 1.31 |
| 5 | Jim Maloney | 1.83 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turk Farrell | 6 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 6 |
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 6 |
| 4 | Bob Bruce | 5 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 53 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 52 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 52 |
| 4 | Orlando Pena | 51 |
| 5 | Dave Wickersham | 50 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Woodeshick | 9 |
| 2 | Ted Abernathy | 7 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 6 |
| 3 | Bob Shaw | 6 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Pepitone | .414 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .404 |
| 3 | Johnny Callison | .397 |
| 4 | Jesse Gonder | .395 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | .395 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 7 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 7 |
| 3 | Don Lock | 5 |
| 3 | Joe Pepitone | 5 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 16 |
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 16 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 15 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 15 |
| 5 | Willie Mays | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 11 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 5 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 3 | Tommy Davis | 4 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Short | 0.34 |
| 2 | Bobby Bolin | 0.60 |
| 3 | Jim Owens | 0.63 |
| 4 | Ron Perranoski | 0.66 |
| 5 | John Wyatt | 0.73 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Pizarro | 4 |
| 2 | Larry Bearnarth | 3 |
| 2 | Bob Bruce | 3 |
| 2 | Wally Bunker | 3 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Pizarro | 28 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 27 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 27 |
| 4 | Dave Wickersham | 25 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Woodeshick | 5 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 4 |
| 3 | Al McBean | 3 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 3 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .394 |
| 2 | Tony Oliva | .386 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | .375 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | .365 |
| 5 | Norm Siebern | .354 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 12 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 11 |
| 3 | Jimmie Hall | 10 |
| 3 | Frank Howard | 10 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 27 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 26 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 26 |
| 4 | Frank Howard | 24 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 14 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 10 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 8 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Short | 0.28 |
| 2 | Juan Pizarro | 1.16 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 1.42 |
| 4 | Jack Kralick | 1.49 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 1.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Bruce | 5 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 5 |
| 1 | Turk Farrell | 5 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 5 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 44 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 43 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 42 |
| 4 | Jim Kaat | 41 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 41 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Woodeshick | 8 |
| 2 | Ted Abernathy | 6 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 5 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 5 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .349 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .337 |
| 3 | Tommy Davis | .316 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | .315 |
| 5 | Maury Wills | .314 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 52 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 48 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 45 |
| 4 | Jimmie Hall | 42 |
| 5 | Dick Stuart | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 123 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 113 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 113 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 110 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 108 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 46 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 42 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 35 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 26 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Short | 2.15 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 2.24 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 2.28 |
| 4 | Juan Pizarro | 2.30 |
| 5 | Whitey Ford | 2.37 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 26 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 24 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 23 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 21 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 299 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 259 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 254 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 239 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 219 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 26 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 25 |
| 3 | Ron Perranoski | 21 |
| 4 | Bill Dailey | 20 |
| 4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 20 |