On This Day
Friday, August 14, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 73 | 43 | .629 | -- |
| White Sox | 70 | 46 | .603 | 3.0 |
| Yankees | 67 | 46 | .593 | 4.5 |
| Angels | 61 | 58 | .513 | 13.5 |
| Tigers | 59 | 60 | .496 | 15.5 |
| Twins | 57 | 60 | .487 | 16.5 |
| Indians | 54 | 62 | .466 | 19.0 |
| Red Sox | 53 | 64 | .453 | 20.5 |
| Senators | 47 | 73 | .392 | 28.0 |
| Athletics | 43 | 72 | .374 | 29.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 69 | 44 | .611 | -- |
| Giants | 66 | 49 | .574 | 4.0 |
| Reds | 63 | 53 | .543 | 7.5 |
| Pirates | 61 | 52 | .540 | 8.0 |
| Cardinals | 61 | 53 | .535 | 8.5 |
| Braves | 58 | 55 | .513 | 11.0 |
| Dodgers | 56 | 57 | .496 | 13.0 |
| Cubs | 54 | 60 | .474 | 15.5 |
| Colt .45's | 49 | 68 | .419 | 22.0 |
| Mets | 35 | 81 | .302 | 35.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 6 |
| 2 | Donn Clendenon | 5 |
| 3 | Don Blasingame | 4 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 4 |
| 3 | Willie Smith | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Hansen | 2 |
| 1 | Ed Kranepool | 2 |
| 3 | Joe Adcock | 1 |
| 3 | George Altman | 1 |
| 3 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Thomas | 5 |
| 2 | Ron Hansen | 4 |
| 2 | Willie Smith | 4 |
| 4 | Joe Azcue | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 3 |
| 2 | Don Blasingame | 1 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 1 |
| 2 | Donn Clendenon | 1 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 1.00 |
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bobby Bolin | 0.86 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 0.86 |
| 5 | John Buzhardt | 0.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Bolin | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 1 |
| 1 | Lew Burdette | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 8 |
| 2 | Steve Barber | 7 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 7 |
| 2 | Jim Hannan | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Cuellar | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Hall | 1 |
| 1 | Wes Stock | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .349 |
| 2 | Tony Oliva | .335 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | .327 |
| 4 | Ron Santo | .324 |
| 5 | Willie Mays | .323 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 41 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 35 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 30 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 28 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 27 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 92 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 91 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 83 |
| 3 | Ron Santo | 83 |
| 5 | Willie Mays | 82 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 46 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 36 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 27 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lee | 1.59 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 1.67 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 1.81 |
| 4 | Chris Short | 1.97 |
| 5 | Dick Radatz | 2.09 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 18 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 15 |
| 2 | Juan Pizarro | 15 |
| 4 | Larry Jackson | 14 |
| 4 | Ray Sadecki | 14 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 210 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 172 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 167 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 159 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 150 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 23 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 21 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 20 |
| 4 | Hal Woodeshick | 19 |
| 5 | Jack Baldschun | 17 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim McCarver | .487 |
| 2 | Floyd Robinson | .475 |
| 3 | Pete Ward | .446 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | .429 |
| 5 | Tony Gonzalez | .417 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 6 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 6 |
| 1 | Tony Oliva | 6 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deron Johnson | 15 |
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 15 |
| 3 | Joe Azcue | 14 |
| 3 | Jerry Lynch | 14 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 8 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 6 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 5 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 5 |
| 5 | Maury Wills | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonny Siebert | 0.54 |
| 2 | Steve Ridzik | 0.57 |
| 3 | Milt Pappas | 0.75 |
| 4 | Juan Pizarro | 1.16 |
| 5 | Mickey Lolich | 1.21 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 3 |
| 1 | Ernie Broglio | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 3 |
| 1 | Dean Chance | 3 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Downing | 31 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 25 |
| 2 | Bob Veale | 25 |
| 4 | Juan Pizarro | 24 |
| 5 | Dean Chance | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 5 |
| 2 | Sammy Ellis | 3 |
| 2 | Harvey Haddix | 3 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill White | .410 |
| 2 | Floyd Robinson | .395 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .376 |
| 4 | Joe Azcue | .373 |
| 5 | Pete Ward | .364 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 9 |
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 9 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
| 3 | Sam Bowens | 8 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Lynch | 33 |
| 2 | Ron Fairly | 30 |
| 3 | Don Lock | 27 |
| 4 | Ron Santo | 25 |
| 4 | Bill White | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 12 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 8 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lee | 0.28 |
| 2 | Don McMahon | 0.72 |
| 3 | Al Worthington | 0.91 |
| 4 | Sonny Siebert | 1.04 |
| 5 | Dean Chance | 1.06 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 7 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 5 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 5 |
| 2 | Luis Tiant | 5 |
| 5 | 16 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 64 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 51 |
| 3 | Al Downing | 50 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 47 |
| 5 | Bob Veale | 45 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 9 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 8 |
| 3 | Sammy Ellis | 6 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 6 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .337 |
| 2 | Tony Oliva | .336 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .334 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | .326 |
| 5 | Eddie Bressoud | .317 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 58 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 44 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 40 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 38 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 127 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 125 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 115 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 114 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | 105 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 58 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 51 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 34 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 33 |
| 5 | Willie Davis | 30 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 1.77 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 1.79 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 2.05 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 2.13 |
| 5 | Bob Miller | 2.16 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 25 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 22 |
| 3 | Gary Peters | 20 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 19 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 302 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 237 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 228 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 218 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 217 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 29 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 29 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 27 |
| 4 | Hal Woodeshick | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |