On This Day
Thursday, September 17, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 86 | 59 | .593 | -- |
| White Sox | 88 | 61 | .591 | -- |
| Orioles | 88 | 61 | .591 | -- |
| Tigers | 77 | 71 | .520 | 10.5 |
| Indians | 74 | 72 | .507 | 12.5 |
| Angels | 76 | 74 | .507 | 12.5 |
| Twins | 74 | 74 | .500 | 13.5 |
| Red Sox | 66 | 83 | .443 | 22.0 |
| Senators | 57 | 92 | .383 | 31.0 |
| Athletics | 54 | 93 | .367 | 33.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 89 | 58 | .605 | -- |
| Cardinals | 82 | 64 | .562 | 6.5 |
| Reds | 81 | 65 | .555 | 7.5 |
| Giants | 81 | 66 | .551 | 8.0 |
| Pirates | 75 | 70 | .517 | 13.0 |
| Braves | 75 | 71 | .514 | 13.5 |
| Dodgers | 73 | 74 | .497 | 16.0 |
| Cubs | 66 | 80 | .452 | 22.5 |
| Colt .45's | 60 | 88 | .405 | 29.5 |
| Mets | 50 | 96 | .342 | 38.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gonzalez | 3 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 3 |
| 1 | Roger Maris | 3 |
| 1 | Buck Rodgers | 3 |
| 5 | 9 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Edwards | 1 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 1 |
| 1 | Vada Pinson | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Santo | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Santo | 3 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | 2 |
| 2 | Johnny Edwards | 2 |
| 2 | Marty Keough | 2 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Edwards | 1 |
| 1 | Roger Maris | 1 |
| 1 | Billy Williams | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Stottlemyre | 0.71 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 0.50 |
| 2 | Jim O'Toole | 0.50 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 0.45 |
| 5 | Fred Newman | 0.25 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim O'Toole | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 1 |
| 1 | Mel Stottlemyre | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 5 |
| 1 | Mel Stottlemyre | 5 |
| 3 | Lew Burdette | 4 |
| 4 | Jim O'Toole | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 1 |
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 1 |
| 1 | Rollie Sheldon | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .344 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | .325 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | .320 |
| 4 | Tony Oliva | .318 |
| 5 | Joe Torre | .317 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 47 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 41 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 34 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 33 |
| 4 | Dick Stuart | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 110 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 106 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 106 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 106 |
| 5 | Rocky Colavito | 100 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 52 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 46 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 41 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 32 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 22 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1.49 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 1.74 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 1.85 |
| 4 | Joe Horlen | 2.04 |
| 5 | Dick Radatz | 2.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 20 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 19 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 19 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 18 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 223 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 221 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 214 |
| 4 | Bob Veale | 206 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 205 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 27 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 24 |
| 3 | Hal Woodeshick | 23 |
| 4 | Stu Miller | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Mantilla | .424 |
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | .424 |
| 3 | Curt Flood | .413 |
| 4 | Donn Clendenon | .395 |
| 5 | Elston Howard | .385 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 5 |
| 1 | Don Lock | 5 |
| 1 | Denis Menke | 5 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 4 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Torre | 14 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 13 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 13 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | 13 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 6 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 6 |
| 3 | Willie Davis | 5 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | 4 |
| 4 | Al Weis | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Monbouquette | 0.35 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 0.36 |
| 3 | Bobby Shantz | 0.54 |
| 4 | Pete Richert | 0.55 |
| 5 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.59 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 4 |
| 2 | Dennis Bennett | 3 |
| 2 | Wally Bunker | 3 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 31 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 30 |
| 3 | Gary Peters | 27 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 26 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 3 |
| 1 | Don McMahon | 3 |
| 1 | Al Worthington | 3 |
| 4 | Jack Baldschun | 2 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | .406 |
| 2 | Wayne Causey | .374 |
| 3 | Curt Flood | .357 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | .353 |
| 5 | Rico Carty | .348 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Ray Hart | 9 |
| 2 | Joe Pepitone | 8 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 7 |
| 3 | Johnny Callison | 7 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 26 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | 25 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 23 |
| 3 | Don Demeter | 23 |
| 3 | Joe Pepitone | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 12 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 10 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | 9 |
| 4 | Donn Clendenon | 6 |
| 4 | Dick Howser | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 0.96 |
| 2 | Bob Purkey | 1.26 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 1.43 |
| 4 | Joe Horlen | 1.48 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 1.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 6 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 6 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 5 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 59 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 58 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 55 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 49 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 49 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don McMahon | 7 |
| 2 | Al Worthington | 6 |
| 3 | Bob Lee | 5 |
| 4 | Lindy McDaniel | 4 |
| 4 | John Wyatt | 4 |