On This Day
Friday, July 17, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 54 | 33 | .621 | -- |
| Yankees | 52 | 32 | .619 | 0.5 |
| White Sox | 52 | 34 | .605 | 1.5 |
| Twins | 47 | 42 | .528 | 8.0 |
| Tigers | 44 | 44 | .500 | 10.5 |
| Angels | 44 | 47 | .484 | 12.0 |
| Red Sox | 43 | 47 | .478 | 12.5 |
| Indians | 37 | 49 | .430 | 16.5 |
| Athletics | 34 | 56 | .378 | 21.5 |
| Senators | 35 | 58 | .376 | 22.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 51 | 34 | .600 | -- |
| Giants | 52 | 37 | .584 | 1.0 |
| Reds | 48 | 40 | .545 | 4.5 |
| Pirates | 44 | 40 | .524 | 6.5 |
| Braves | 45 | 42 | .517 | 7.0 |
| Cardinals | 45 | 43 | .511 | 7.5 |
| Dodgers | 44 | 43 | .506 | 8.0 |
| Cubs | 42 | 44 | .488 | 9.5 |
| Colt .45's | 40 | 50 | .444 | 13.5 |
| Mets | 26 | 64 | .289 | 27.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Conigliaro | 4 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 3 |
| 2 | Don Demeter | 3 |
| 2 | Dick Groat | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 2 |
| 2 | Johnny Blanchard | 1 |
| 2 | Steve Boros | 1 |
| 2 | Johnny Callison | 1 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 4 |
| 2 | Johnny Blanchard | 3 |
| 2 | Johnny Callison | 3 |
| 2 | Dick Groat | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
| 1 | Roy McMillan | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Richardson | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 1.67 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 1.43 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 0.88 |
| 3 | Dick Stigman | 0.88 |
| 5 | Fred Newman | 0.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Bruce | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Cuellar | 1 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Hamilton | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 10 |
| 1 | Gary Peters | 10 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 7 |
| 3 | Dick Stigman | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Bennett | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Lee | 1 |
| 1 | Hal Woodeshick | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .339 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .337 |
| 3 | Tony Oliva | .336 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | .332 |
| 5 | Bob Allison | .332 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 32 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 28 |
| 3 | Bob Allison | 23 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 77 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 68 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 65 |
| 4 | Leon Wagner | 64 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 60 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 34 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 31 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 20 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 19 |
| 5 | Al Weis | 16 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1.88 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 1.93 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 1.94 |
| 4 | Bob Lee | 1.97 |
| 5 | Whitey Ford | 2.04 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 13 |
| 1 | Juan Pizarro | 13 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 12 |
| 3 | Whitey Ford | 12 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 12 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 146 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 142 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 125 |
| 4 | Bob Veale | 122 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 121 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 19 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 17 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 17 |
| 2 | Hal Woodeshick | 17 |
| 5 | John Wyatt | 15 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Santo | .455 |
| 2 | Len Gabrielson | .429 |
| 3 | Ron Fairly | .404 |
| 4 | Earl Battey | .400 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | .396 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 8 |
| 2 | Manny Jimenez | 6 |
| 3 | Tony Conigliaro | 5 |
| 3 | Eddie Mathews | 5 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Fairly | 19 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 18 |
| 3 | Pete Ward | 17 |
| 4 | Manny Jimenez | 14 |
| 4 | Lee Thomas | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Davis | 4 |
| 1 | Al Weis | 4 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 3 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.00 |
| 1 | Jim Hannan | 0.00 |
| 3 | Wes Stock | 0.59 |
| 4 | Jim O'Toole | 0.69 |
| 5 | Fred Newman | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Culp | 3 |
| 1 | Al Downing | 3 |
| 1 | Mudcat Grant | 3 |
| 1 | Jim O'Toole | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 30 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 29 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 27 |
| 4 | John Tsitouris | 24 |
| 5 | Earl Wilson | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 4 |
| 1 | Al McBean | 4 |
| 3 | Pete Mikkelsen | 3 |
| 3 | Stu Miller | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Bruton | .403 |
| 2 | Ron Fairly | .400 |
| 3 | Bob Allison | .394 |
| 4 | Jim Ray Hart | .373 |
| 5 | Len Gabrielson | .370 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 12 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 11 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 10 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 10 |
| 5 | Tony Oliva | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Fairly | 29 |
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 29 |
| 3 | Pete Ward | 27 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | 25 |
| 4 | Bob Chance | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 9 |
| 3 | Al Weis | 7 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 6 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.84 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 1.38 |
| 3 | Dean Chance | 1.44 |
| 4 | Ray Culp | 1.47 |
| 5 | Wes Stock | 1.64 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Culp | 5 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 5 |
| 1 | Jim O'Toole | 5 |
| 1 | Juan Pizarro | 5 |
| 5 | 18 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 54 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 49 |
| 3 | Al Downing | 47 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 47 |
| 5 | Jim Maloney | 45 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 8 |
| 2 | Al McBean | 7 |
| 3 | Jack Baldschun | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Duliba | 5 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .351 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | .331 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .330 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | .321 |
| 5 | Jim Fregosi | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 56 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 48 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 45 |
| 4 | Jimmie Hall | 37 |
| 4 | Boog Powell | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 139 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 123 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 119 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 112 |
| 5 | Ken Boyer | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 50 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 49 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 29 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 29 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 29 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 2.05 |
| 2 | Chris Short | 2.10 |
| 3 | Bob Miller | 2.21 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 2.21 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 2.30 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 23 |
| 1 | Gary Peters | 23 |
| 3 | Whitey Ford | 22 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 22 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 282 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 248 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 242 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 239 |
| 5 | Camilo Pascual | 223 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 29 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 28 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 27 |
| 4 | Hal Woodeshick | 23 |
| 4 | John Wyatt | 23 |