On This Day
Wednesday, June 3, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 30 | 15 | .667 | -- |
| White Sox | 25 | 13 | .658 | 1.5 |
| Indians | 23 | 17 | .575 | 4.5 |
| Twins | 26 | 20 | .565 | 4.5 |
| Yankees | 22 | 18 | .550 | 5.5 |
| Red Sox | 22 | 24 | .478 | 8.5 |
| Tigers | 18 | 25 | .419 | 11.0 |
| Senators | 20 | 29 | .408 | 12.0 |
| Angels | 19 | 30 | .388 | 13.0 |
| Athletics | 15 | 29 | .341 | 14.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 27 | 15 | .643 | -- |
| Giants | 27 | 18 | .600 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 26 | 21 | .553 | 3.5 |
| Pirates | 24 | 22 | .522 | 5.0 |
| Braves | 24 | 22 | .522 | 5.0 |
| Reds | 22 | 22 | .500 | 6.0 |
| Cubs | 20 | 23 | .465 | 7.5 |
| Dodgers | 21 | 25 | .457 | 8.0 |
| Colt .45's | 21 | 27 | .438 | 9.0 |
| Mets | 15 | 32 | .319 | 14.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Bressoud | 4 |
| 1 | Frank Malzone | 4 |
| 3 | Jerry Adair | 3 |
| 3 | Joe Adcock | 3 |
| 3 | 11 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boog Powell | 2 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 1 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 1 |
| 2 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Conigliaro | 4 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 3 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 3 |
| 2 | Boog Powell | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albie Pearson | 2 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 2 | Steve Boros | 1 |
| 2 | Ed Charles | 1 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 1.40 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 1.25 |
| 2 | Denny Lemaster | 1.25 |
| 4 | Diego Segui | 1.12 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 1 |
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Herbel | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 11 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 10 |
| 2 | Denny Lemaster | 10 |
| 4 | Diego Segui | 9 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lee | 2 |
| 2 | Roger Craig | 1 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | .412 |
| 2 | Tony Oliva | .383 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | .365 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .364 |
| 5 | Joe Torre | .356 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 18 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 14 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | 14 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 13 |
| 4 | Frank Howard | 13 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 43 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 41 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | 41 |
| 4 | Dick Stuart | 37 |
| 5 | Norm Cash | 34 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 27 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 20 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 11 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 1.53 |
| 2 | Juan Pizarro | 1.59 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 1.62 |
| 4 | Robin Roberts | 1.72 |
| 5 | Jack Kralick | 1.82 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 8 |
| 2 | Dennis Bennett | 7 |
| 2 | Turk Farrell | 7 |
| 2 | Larry Jackson | 7 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 74 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 72 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 71 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 69 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 68 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 12 |
| 2 | Hal Woodeshick | 10 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 9 |
| 4 | Ted Abernathy | 8 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 7 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cookie Rojas | .552 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .446 |
| 3 | Joe Torre | .444 |
| 4 | Mike White | .426 |
| 5 | Jerry Adair | .419 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 7 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 5 |
| 2 | Boog Powell | 5 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | 5 |
| 2 | Pete Ward | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 16 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 15 |
| 2 | Pete Ward | 15 |
| 4 | Ron Santo | 14 |
| 4 | Leon Wagner | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 13 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 7 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 3 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Moeller | 0.60 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 0.70 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.71 |
| 4 | Chris Short | 0.96 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 1.04 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Lemaster | 4 |
| 2 | Dennis Bennett | 3 |
| 2 | Wally Bunker | 3 |
| 2 | Dick Ellsworth | 3 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Lemaster | 35 |
| 2 | Bob Veale | 29 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 28 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 27 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 27 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 6 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 4 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 4 |
| 2 | John Wyatt | 4 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | .449 |
| 2 | Chuck Hinton | .379 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | .371 |
| 3 | Joe Torre | .371 |
| 5 | Tony Oliva | .368 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 10 |
| 1 | Boog Powell | 10 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 9 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 9 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 30 |
| 2 | Boog Powell | 29 |
| 3 | Leon Wagner | 27 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 25 |
| 4 | Ron Santo | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 19 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 12 |
| 3 | Tommy Davis | 6 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 6 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Short | 0.72 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 1.39 |
| 3 | Joe Moeller | 1.48 |
| 4 | Ron Perranoski | 1.63 |
| 5 | Willie Smith | 1.65 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 6 |
| 1 | Denny Lemaster | 6 |
| 3 | Dennis Bennett | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Bruce | 5 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 57 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 51 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 48 |
| 3 | Denny Lemaster | 48 |
| 5 | Dick Radatz | 46 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 9 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 7 |
| 2 | Hal Woodeshick | 7 |
| 4 | John Wyatt | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .348 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .335 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | .324 |
| 4 | Joe Torre | .318 |
| 5 | Curt Flood | .317 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 52 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 46 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 44 |
| 4 | Jimmie Hall | 41 |
| 4 | Dick Stuart | 41 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 121 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 119 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 114 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 111 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | 111 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 51 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 49 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 33 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 24 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 24 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Short | 2.01 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 2.03 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 2.17 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 2.18 |
| 5 | Juan Pizarro | 2.21 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 25 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 24 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 23 |
| 4 | Gary Peters | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 297 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 270 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 251 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 235 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 219 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 27 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 27 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 25 |
| 4 | Ron Perranoski | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |