On This Day
Thursday, July 9, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 50 | 28 | .641 | -- |
| Yankees | 46 | 31 | .597 | 3.5 |
| White Sox | 44 | 31 | .587 | 4.5 |
| Twins | 44 | 37 | .543 | 7.5 |
| Tigers | 39 | 39 | .500 | 11.0 |
| Red Sox | 38 | 42 | .475 | 13.0 |
| Angels | 38 | 44 | .463 | 14.0 |
| Indians | 34 | 44 | .436 | 16.0 |
| Athletics | 31 | 48 | .392 | 19.5 |
| Senators | 32 | 52 | .381 | 21.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 48 | 28 | .632 | -- |
| Giants | 49 | 32 | .605 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 41 | 36 | .532 | 7.5 |
| Reds | 42 | 37 | .532 | 7.5 |
| Braves | 39 | 40 | .494 | 10.5 |
| Cardinals | 39 | 41 | .488 | 11.0 |
| Dodgers | 38 | 40 | .487 | 11.0 |
| Cubs | 37 | 40 | .481 | 11.5 |
| Colt .45's | 38 | 43 | .469 | 12.5 |
| Mets | 24 | 58 | .293 | 27.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 4 |
| 1 | Jim Ray Hart | 4 |
| 3 | Nellie Fox | 3 |
| 3 | Tom Haller | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boog Powell | 2 |
| 1 | Lee Thomas | 2 |
| 3 | Gene Alley | 1 |
| 3 | Bob Allison | 1 |
| 3 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Maye | 4 |
| 1 | Boog Powell | 4 |
| 3 | Clete Boyer | 3 |
| 3 | Ron Fairly | 3 |
| 3 | Lee Thomas | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Bailey | 1 |
| 1 | Norm Cash | 1 |
| 1 | Tony Taylor | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Torre | 1 |
| 1 | Bill White | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Peters | 1.29 |
| 2 | Bo Belinsky | 1.25 |
| 3 | Wally Bunker | 1.17 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 1.17 |
| 5 | John Tsitouris | 1.10 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bo Belinsky | 1 |
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Culp | 1 |
| 1 | Al Downing | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Tsitouris | 11 |
| 2 | Ray Culp | 9 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 9 |
| 4 | Al Downing | 8 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Mikkelsen | 1 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Sadowski | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .347 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .339 |
| 3 | Tony Oliva | .337 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | .335 |
| 5 | Willie Mays | .334 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 30 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 25 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 23 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 22 |
| 5 | Billy Williams | 20 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 64 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 61 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 59 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 56 |
| 4 | Leon Wagner | 56 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 31 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 29 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 18 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 18 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 13 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Short | 1.59 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 1.73 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 1.85 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 2.08 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 2.14 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 12 |
| 1 | Dave Wickersham | 12 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 11 |
| 3 | Larry Jackson | 11 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 11 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 131 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 128 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 115 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 115 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 111 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 16 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 16 |
| 1 | Hal Woodeshick | 16 |
| 4 | Stu Miller | 15 |
| 4 | John Wyatt | 15 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rico Carty | .463 |
| 2 | Gene Oliver | .457 |
| 3 | Jim Ray Hart | .415 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .412 |
| 5 | Gates Brown | .405 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boog Powell | 8 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 7 |
| 3 | Bob Allison | 5 |
| 3 | Walt Bond | 5 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 16 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | 14 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | 13 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 13 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 4 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 4 |
| 3 | Donn Clendenon | 3 |
| 3 | Billy Cowan | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Sparma | 0.00 |
| 2 | Joe Gibbon | 0.55 |
| 3 | Jim O'Toole | 0.60 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 0.60 |
| 5 | Wes Stock | 0.66 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Downing | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 3 |
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 3 |
| 1 | Juan Pizarro | 3 |
| 1 | Dave Wickersham | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Tsitouris | 29 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 26 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 25 |
| 4 | Al Downing | 23 |
| 4 | Gary Peters | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 4 |
| 2 | Al McBean | 3 |
| 2 | Pete Mikkelsen | 3 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Allison | .398 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | .378 |
| 3 | Jim Ray Hart | .365 |
| 4 | Clay Dalrymple | .364 |
| 5 | Willie Smith | .363 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 14 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | 10 |
| 2 | Boog Powell | 10 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 9 |
| 4 | Ron Santo | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 31 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 26 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 26 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 25 |
| 4 | Willie Smith | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 12 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 9 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 6 |
| 3 | Al Weis | 6 |
| 5 | Joe Gaines | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 0.88 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 1.02 |
| 3 | Joe Gibbon | 1.26 |
| 4 | Bob Miller | 1.32 |
| 5 | Fred Talbot | 1.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Culp | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 5 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 5 |
| 1 | Juan Pizarro | 5 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Downing | 51 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 49 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 45 |
| 3 | Gary Peters | 45 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 44 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al McBean | 7 |
| 1 | Pete Mikkelsen | 7 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 7 |
| 4 | Bob Duliba | 6 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .348 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .333 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | .331 |
| 4 | Curt Flood | .320 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | .318 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 58 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 47 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 40 |
| 4 | Boog Powell | 38 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 129 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 122 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 121 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 113 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 113 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 49 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 48 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 29 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 28 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 28 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.89 |
| 2 | Chris Short | 1.91 |
| 3 | Bob Miller | 2.12 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 2.27 |
| 5 | Gary Peters | 2.32 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 23 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 23 |
| 1 | Gary Peters | 23 |
| 4 | Dick Ellsworth | 21 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 287 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 259 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 243 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 241 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 212 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 31 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 28 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 26 |
| 4 | Hal Woodeshick | 24 |
| 4 | John Wyatt | 24 |