On This Day
Sunday, July 12, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 52 | 30 | .634 | -- |
| Yankees | 48 | 31 | .608 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 48 | 32 | .600 | 3.0 |
| Twins | 46 | 39 | .541 | 7.5 |
| Tigers | 42 | 41 | .506 | 10.5 |
| Angels | 41 | 46 | .471 | 13.5 |
| Red Sox | 40 | 45 | .471 | 13.5 |
| Indians | 35 | 45 | .438 | 16.0 |
| Senators | 33 | 55 | .375 | 22.0 |
| Athletics | 31 | 52 | .373 | 21.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 51 | 33 | .607 | -- |
| Phillies | 48 | 32 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Pirates | 42 | 37 | .532 | 6.5 |
| Reds | 44 | 39 | .530 | 6.5 |
| Braves | 42 | 41 | .506 | 8.5 |
| Cardinals | 41 | 41 | .500 | 9.0 |
| Dodgers | 41 | 41 | .500 | 9.0 |
| Cubs | 38 | 43 | .469 | 11.5 |
| Colt .45's | 39 | 45 | .464 | 12.0 |
| Mets | 26 | 60 | .302 | 26.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 5 |
| 1 | Marty Keough | 5 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 3 | Joey Amalfitano | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manny Jimenez | 2 |
| 1 | Pete Ward | 2 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 3 | Frank Bolling | 1 |
| 3 | 20 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Ward | 6 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
| 2 | Johnny Callison | 3 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | 3 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 2 |
| 1 | Al Weis | 2 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
| 3 | Bill Freehan | 1 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stigman | 1.25 |
| 2 | Pedro Ramos | 1.17 |
| 3 | Phil Ortega | 1.14 |
| 4 | Frank Lary | 0.86 |
| 5 | Eddie Fisher | 0.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Blasingame | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Brewer | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Buhl | 1 |
| 1 | John Buzhardt | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Ortega | 8 |
| 2 | Don Nottebart | 7 |
| 2 | Pedro Ramos | 7 |
| 4 | Hank Aguirre | 6 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 1 |
| 1 | Chi-Chi Olivo | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Ridzik | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .348 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .344 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | .338 |
| 4 | Tony Oliva | .336 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | .330 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 31 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 27 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 23 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 22 |
| 5 | Billy Williams | 21 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 66 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 63 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 63 |
| 4 | Leon Wagner | 59 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 57 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 33 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 30 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 19 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 19 |
| 5 | Al Weis | 16 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.79 |
| 2 | Chris Short | 1.90 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 1.96 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 2.02 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 2.08 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 13 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 12 |
| 2 | Juan Pizarro | 12 |
| 2 | Dave Wickersham | 12 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 11 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 139 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 128 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 119 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 115 |
| 4 | Bob Veale | 115 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 17 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 17 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 17 |
| 4 | Hal Woodeshick | 16 |
| 5 | John Wyatt | 15 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesus Alou | .421 |
| 1 | Gene Oliver | .421 |
| 3 | Donn Clendenon | .417 |
| 4 | Chico Salmon | .412 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | .403 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manny Jimenez | 5 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 5 |
| 1 | Felix Mantilla | 5 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 5 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Ward | 16 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 15 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 14 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 13 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 5 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 4 |
| 2 | Al Weis | 4 |
| 4 | Donn Clendenon | 3 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.33 |
| 2 | Joe Sparma | 0.41 |
| 3 | Wes Stock | 0.64 |
| 3 | Bill Wakefield | 0.64 |
| 5 | Jim O'Toole | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Buhl | 3 |
| 1 | Tony Cloninger | 3 |
| 1 | Al Downing | 3 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Tsitouris | 29 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 26 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 24 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 23 |
| 4 | Gary Peters | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 4 |
| 1 | Pete Mikkelsen | 4 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 4 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 4 |
| 5 | Al McBean | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Allison | .384 |
| 2 | Jim Piersall | .377 |
| 3 | Ron Fairly | .368 |
| 4 | Carl Yastrzemski | .364 |
| 5 | Jim Ray Hart | .357 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 14 |
| 2 | Dick McAuliffe | 10 |
| 2 | Boog Powell | 10 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 9 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 30 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 27 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 26 |
| 3 | Bob Chance | 26 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 12 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 10 |
| 3 | Al Weis | 8 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Williams | 0.72 |
| 2 | Joe Sparma | 0.87 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 1.12 |
| 4 | Joe Gibbon | 1.16 |
| 5 | Gary Peters | 1.18 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 6 |
| 2 | Bob Buhl | 5 |
| 2 | Ray Culp | 5 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 5 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 53 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 49 |
| 3 | Al Downing | 46 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 42 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 40 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 8 |
| 2 | Al McBean | 7 |
| 2 | Pete Mikkelsen | 7 |
| 4 | John Wyatt | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .349 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .338 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | .337 |
| 4 | Curt Flood | .324 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | .320 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 58 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 49 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 39 |
| 4 | Boog Powell | 38 |
| 5 | Jimmie Hall | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 126 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 125 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 123 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 116 |
| 5 | Ken Boyer | 111 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 50 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 49 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 30 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 29 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 29 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.97 |
| 2 | Chris Short | 2.04 |
| 3 | Bob Miller | 2.20 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 2.23 |
| 5 | Gary Peters | 2.29 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 23 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 23 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 22 |
| 3 | Gary Peters | 22 |
| 5 | Whitey Ford | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 282 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 246 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 244 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 234 |
| 5 | Camilo Pascual | 218 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 31 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 29 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 27 |
| 4 | John Wyatt | 24 |
| 5 | Hal Woodeshick | 23 |