On This Day
Thursday, June 4, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 26 | 13 | .667 | -- |
| Orioles | 30 | 15 | .667 | -1.0 |
| Yankees | 23 | 18 | .561 | 4.0 |
| Indians | 23 | 18 | .561 | 4.0 |
| Twins | 26 | 21 | .553 | 4.0 |
| Red Sox | 22 | 24 | .478 | 7.5 |
| Tigers | 18 | 25 | .419 | 10.0 |
| Senators | 20 | 29 | .408 | 11.0 |
| Angels | 19 | 30 | .388 | 12.0 |
| Athletics | 15 | 29 | .341 | 13.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 27 | 16 | .628 | -- |
| Giants | 27 | 19 | .587 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 26 | 22 | .542 | 3.5 |
| Pirates | 25 | 22 | .532 | 4.0 |
| Reds | 23 | 22 | .511 | 5.0 |
| Braves | 24 | 23 | .511 | 5.0 |
| Cubs | 21 | 23 | .477 | 6.5 |
| Dodgers | 22 | 25 | .468 | 7.0 |
| Colt .45's | 22 | 27 | .449 | 8.0 |
| Mets | 15 | 33 | .313 | 14.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Richardson | 5 |
| 2 | Eddie Kasko | 4 |
| 2 | Bob Lillis | 4 |
| 4 | Charlie James | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 2 |
| 2 | Jimmie Hall | 1 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 1 |
| 2 | Charlie James | 1 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 4 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 3 |
| 2 | Roger Maris | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Pepitone | 3 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 2 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 12.00 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 0.71 |
| 3 | Jim O'Toole | 0.64 |
| 4 | Bobby Bolin | 0.57 |
| 5 | Chris Short | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Blass | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 1 |
| 1 | Turk Farrell | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Herbert | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 12 |
| 2 | Jim O'Toole | 7 |
| 3 | Steve Blass | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
| 3 | Al Jackson | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Kreutzer | 1 |
| 1 | Don Larsen | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | .411 |
| 2 | Tony Oliva | .383 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | .367 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .365 |
| 5 | Joe Torre | .348 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 18 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 14 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 14 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | 14 |
| 5 | Rocky Colavito | 13 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 44 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | 42 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 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 | 3 tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Short | 1.11 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 1.53 |
| 3 | Juan Pizarro | 1.59 |
| 4 | Dick Radatz | 1.62 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 1.72 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turk Farrell | 8 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 8 |
| 3 | Dennis Bennett | 7 |
| 3 | Dick Ellsworth | 7 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 81 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 74 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 72 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 71 |
| 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 | .500 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .455 |
| 3 | Wayne Causey | .426 |
| 4 | Jerry Adair | .419 |
| 5 | Mike White | .404 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 7 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | 5 |
| 2 | Pete Ward | 5 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 4 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Santo | 16 |
| 1 | Pete Ward | 16 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 15 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 15 |
| 3 | Leon Wagner | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 10 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 7 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 4 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lee | 0.00 |
| 2 | Art Mahaffey | 0.59 |
| 3 | Joe Moeller | 0.60 |
| 4 | Robin Roberts | 0.70 |
| 5 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.71 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 4 |
| 2 | Dennis Bennett | 3 |
| 2 | Wally Bunker | 3 |
| 2 | Turk Farrell | 3 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 40 |
| 2 | Denny Lemaster | 29 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 27 |
| 3 | Whitey Ford | 27 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 6 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 4 |
| 2 | John Wyatt | 4 |
| 4 | Bob Lee | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | .454 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | .396 |
| 3 | Chuck Hinton | .388 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .374 |
| 5 | Tony Oliva | .372 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 11 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 10 |
| 2 | Boog Powell | 10 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 8 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boog Powell | 28 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 27 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 26 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 26 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 19 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 12 |
| 3 | Tommy Davis | 6 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 5 |
| 4 | Al Weis | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Short | 1.23 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 1.39 |
| 3 | Joe Moeller | 1.48 |
| 4 | Ron Perranoski | 1.63 |
| 5 | Juan Pizarro | 1.65 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 6 |
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 6 |
| 3 | Dennis Bennett | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Bruce | 5 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 56 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 51 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 48 |
| 4 | Dick Radatz | 46 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 45 |
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 | .350 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .336 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | .322 |
| 4 | Joe Torre | .316 |
| 5 | Curt Flood | .315 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 52 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 46 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 44 |
| 4 | Jimmie Hall | 42 |
| 5 | Dick Stuart | 41 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 121 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 120 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 114 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 112 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | 112 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 51 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 48 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 32 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 24 |
| 5 | Willie Davis | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 2.04 |
| 2 | Chris Short | 2.08 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 2.11 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 2.18 |
| 5 | Juan Pizarro | 2.21 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 25 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 24 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 24 |
| 4 | Dick Ellsworth | 22 |
| 4 | Gary Peters | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 309 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 270 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 251 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 235 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 224 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 27 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 27 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 25 |
| 4 | Ron Perranoski | 21 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |