On This Day
Wednesday, July 29, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 61 | 37 | .622 | -- |
| Orioles | 61 | 39 | .610 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 59 | 40 | .596 | 2.5 |
| Angels | 54 | 52 | .509 | 11.0 |
| Red Sox | 51 | 52 | .495 | 12.5 |
| Tigers | 50 | 52 | .490 | 13.0 |
| Twins | 49 | 52 | .485 | 13.5 |
| Indians | 43 | 56 | .434 | 18.5 |
| Athletics | 39 | 62 | .386 | 23.5 |
| Senators | 40 | 65 | .381 | 24.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 57 | 41 | .582 | -- |
| Giants | 58 | 43 | .574 | 0.5 |
| Reds | 55 | 47 | .539 | 4.0 |
| Pirates | 51 | 44 | .537 | 4.5 |
| Cardinals | 52 | 48 | .520 | 6.0 |
| Braves | 52 | 48 | .520 | 6.0 |
| Dodgers | 49 | 49 | .500 | 8.0 |
| Cubs | 48 | 50 | .490 | 9.0 |
| Colt .45's | 45 | 56 | .446 | 13.5 |
| Mets | 30 | 71 | .297 | 28.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 4 |
| 1 | Mike de la Hoz | 4 |
| 3 | Jesus Alou | 3 |
| 3 | Jim Ray Hart | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Ray Hart | 2 |
| 1 | Don Lock | 2 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 1 |
| 3 | Ruben Amaro | 1 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Lock | 4 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 3 |
| 3 | Sam Bowens | 2 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 2 |
| 3 | 10 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 1 | Mike de la Hoz | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Heffner | 2.00 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 1.80 |
| 3 | Buster Narum | 1.12 |
| 4 | Jim Bouton | 1.00 |
| 5 | Tony Cloninger | 0.92 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 1 |
| 1 | Tony Cloninger | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Friend | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Gladding | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Cloninger | 11 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 9 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 9 |
| 2 | Buster Narum | 9 |
| 5 | Diego Segui | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .345 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .344 |
| 3 | Tony Oliva | .336 |
| 4 | Ron Santo | .333 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | .322 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 35 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 29 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 27 |
| 4 | Dick Stuart | 26 |
| 5 | Leon Wagner | 25 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 84 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 78 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 77 |
| 4 | Ron Santo | 73 |
| 5 | Leon Wagner | 72 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 38 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 32 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 22 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 20 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | 19 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lee | 1.65 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 1.73 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 1.74 |
| 4 | Chris Short | 1.95 |
| 5 | Dick Radatz | 1.98 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 15 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 15 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 13 |
| 3 | Larry Jackson | 13 |
| 3 | Juan Pizarro | 13 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 178 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 154 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 144 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 143 |
| 5 | Bob Veale | 142 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 21 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 19 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 19 |
| 4 | Hal Woodeshick | 18 |
| 5 | John Wyatt | 16 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | .415 |
| 2 | Pete Rose | .410 |
| 3 | Ron Santo | .407 |
| 4 | Bill White | .406 |
| 5 | Bill Virdon | .395 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 8 |
| 2 | Felix Mantilla | 6 |
| 3 | Larry Elliot | 5 |
| 3 | Ron Fairly | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Fairly | 19 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 18 |
| 3 | Don Lock | 17 |
| 3 | Joe Pepitone | 17 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 17 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
| 2 | Chuck Hinton | 5 |
| 2 | Chico Salmon | 5 |
| 4 | Luis Aparicio | 4 |
| 4 | Tom Tresh | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lee | 0.00 |
| 1 | Aubrey Gatewood | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ralph Terry | 0.00 |
| 1 | Al Worthington | 0.00 |
| 1 | Hal Brown | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 4 |
| 2 | Jim Bouton | 3 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 3 |
| 2 | Hank Fischer | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 32 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 28 |
| 2 | Earl Wilson | 28 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 27 |
| 5 | Dick Radatz | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lee | 5 |
| 2 | Jack Baldschun | 4 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 4 |
| 4 | Sammy Ellis | 3 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Santo | .400 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | .374 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .374 |
| 4 | Jesus Alou | .367 |
| 5 | Bob Bailey | .359 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 12 |
| 2 | Felix Mantilla | 10 |
| 3 | Jim Ray Hart | 9 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 8 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Fairly | 31 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | 27 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 27 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 27 |
| 5 | Pete Ward | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 7 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 7 |
| 2 | Chico Salmon | 7 |
| 5 | Chuck Hinton | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim O'Toole | 0.85 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 0.98 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 1.34 |
| 4 | Hal Brown | 1.44 |
| 5 | Dean Chance | 1.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 6 |
| 1 | Al Downing | 6 |
| 3 | Dean Chance | 5 |
| 3 | Mudcat Grant | 5 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 62 |
| 2 | Earl Wilson | 57 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 51 |
| 4 | Gary Peters | 48 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 46 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 8 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 6 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 6 |
| 4 | Bob Lee | 5 |
| 4 | Al McBean | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .342 |
| 2 | Tony Oliva | .338 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | .331 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .328 |
| 5 | Jim Fregosi | .320 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 57 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 46 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 43 |
| 4 | Boog Powell | 38 |
| 5 | Jimmie Hall | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 135 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 123 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 117 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 111 |
| 5 | Rocky Colavito | 109 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 52 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 49 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 32 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | 31 |
| 5 | Tommy Harper | 28 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.79 |
| 2 | Chris Short | 2.04 |
| 3 | Whitey Ford | 2.09 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 2.12 |
| 5 | Bob Miller | 2.25 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 23 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 23 |
| 3 | Whitey Ford | 20 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 20 |
| 3 | Gary Peters | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 289 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 247 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 246 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 225 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 220 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 29 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 29 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 28 |
| 4 | Hal Woodeshick | 23 |
| 5 | John Wyatt | 21 |