On This Day
Sunday, May 31, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 24 | 11 | .686 | -- |
| Orioles | 27 | 15 | .643 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 21 | 16 | .568 | 4.0 |
| Indians | 21 | 16 | .568 | 4.0 |
| Twins | 24 | 19 | .558 | 4.0 |
| Red Sox | 21 | 21 | .500 | 6.5 |
| Tigers | 18 | 24 | .429 | 9.5 |
| Senators | 19 | 29 | .396 | 11.5 |
| Athletics | 15 | 26 | .366 | 12.0 |
| Angels | 16 | 29 | .356 | 13.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 25 | 15 | .625 | -- |
| Giants | 26 | 17 | .605 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 25 | 20 | .556 | 2.5 |
| Pirates | 23 | 21 | .523 | 4.0 |
| Braves | 23 | 21 | .523 | 4.0 |
| Reds | 21 | 21 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Dodgers | 21 | 23 | .477 | 6.0 |
| Cubs | 19 | 22 | .463 | 6.5 |
| Colt .45's | 21 | 26 | .447 | 7.5 |
| Mets | 14 | 32 | .304 | 14.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesus Alou | 6 |
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 6 |
| 1 | Charley Smith | 6 |
| 4 | Joe Christopher | 5 |
| 4 | Mike Hershberger | 5 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 2 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 1 |
| 2 | Ruben Amaro | 1 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 1 |
| 2 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 5 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 4 |
| 3 | Jesus Alou | 3 |
| 3 | Joe Azcue | 3 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Alvis | 1 |
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 1 |
| 1 | Vic Davalillo | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Fischer | 1.14 |
| 2 | Steve Barber | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 0.88 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 0.88 |
| 5 | Earl Wilson | 0.78 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 1 |
| 1 | Gary Bell | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 9 |
| 2 | Hank Fischer | 8 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 8 |
| 4 | Bobby Bolin | 7 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2 |
| 2 | Ted Abernathy | 1 |
| 2 | Bob Hendley | 1 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 1 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | .414 |
| 2 | Tony Oliva | .383 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .374 |
| 4 | Joe Torre | .368 |
| 5 | Willie Mays | .364 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 18 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 14 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 13 |
| 3 | Frank Howard | 13 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | 13 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 43 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | 39 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 38 |
| 4 | Dick Stuart | 35 |
| 5 | Norm Cash | 34 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 24 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 20 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 11 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Short | 0.64 |
| 2 | Juan Pizarro | 1.24 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 1.57 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 1.69 |
| 5 | Wally Bunker | 1.76 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 8 |
| 2 | Turk Farrell | 7 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 7 |
| 4 | Dennis Bennett | 6 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 6 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 69 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 68 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 66 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 64 |
| 5 | Dick Radatz | 63 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 11 |
| 2 | Hal Woodeshick | 10 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 9 |
| 4 | Ted Abernathy | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elston Howard | .465 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .448 |
| 3 | Joe Torre | .436 |
| 4 | Joe Adcock | .410 |
| 5 | Chuck Hinton | .406 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 7 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 6 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 5 |
| 3 | Joe Torre | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 18 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 17 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 16 |
| 3 | Pete Ward | 16 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 10 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 9 |
| 3 | Dick Smith | 4 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | 3 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Miller | 0.00 |
| 2 | Joe Moeller | 0.60 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 0.65 |
| 4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.67 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.04 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 4 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 3 |
| 2 | Denny Lemaster | 3 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 36 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 27 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 26 |
| 4 | Ron Herbel | 25 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 25 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 5 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 5 |
| 3 | Stu Miller | 4 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 4 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | .455 |
| 2 | Tony Oliva | .402 |
| 3 | Joe Torre | .390 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .377 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | .371 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 12 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 11 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 10 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 9 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 29 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 27 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 27 |
| 4 | Boog Powell | 26 |
| 4 | Leon Wagner | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 17 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 14 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 7 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
| 4 | Tommy Davis | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Short | 0.70 |
| 2 | Juan Pizarro | 1.30 |
| 3 | Whitey Ford | 1.39 |
| 4 | Willie Smith | 1.65 |
| 5 | Wally Bunker | 1.76 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 6 |
| 2 | Bob Bruce | 5 |
| 2 | Wally Bunker | 5 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 5 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 57 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 52 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 51 |
| 4 | Dave Wickersham | 49 |
| 5 | Camilo Pascual | 48 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 9 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 7 |
| 2 | Hal Woodeshick | 7 |
| 4 | Stu Miller | 6 |
| 4 | John Wyatt | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .349 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .338 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | .322 |
| 4 | Joe Torre | .318 |
| 5 | Curt Flood | .317 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 53 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 49 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 44 |
| 4 | Jimmie Hall | 41 |
| 4 | Dick Stuart | 41 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 124 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 122 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 113 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 111 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 49 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 48 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 33 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 24 |
| 5 | Willie Davis | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Short | 2.01 |
| 2 | Juan Pizarro | 2.05 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 2.15 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 2.24 |
| 5 | Whitey Ford | 2.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 26 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 23 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 23 |
| 4 | Dick Ellsworth | 22 |
| 4 | Gary Peters | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 307 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 266 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 254 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 238 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 219 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 27 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 27 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 24 |
| 4 | Ron Perranoski | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |