On This Day
Sunday, September 20, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 89 | 59 | .601 | -- |
| Orioles | 90 | 62 | .592 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 89 | 63 | .586 | 2.0 |
| Tigers | 78 | 73 | .517 | 12.5 |
| Indians | 76 | 73 | .510 | 13.5 |
| Angels | 77 | 76 | .503 | 14.5 |
| Twins | 75 | 76 | .497 | 15.5 |
| Red Sox | 68 | 84 | .447 | 23.0 |
| Senators | 59 | 93 | .388 | 32.0 |
| Athletics | 54 | 96 | .360 | 36.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 90 | 60 | .600 | -- |
| Cardinals | 83 | 66 | .557 | 6.5 |
| Reds | 83 | 66 | .557 | 6.5 |
| Giants | 83 | 67 | .553 | 7.0 |
| Braves | 77 | 72 | .517 | 12.5 |
| Pirates | 76 | 72 | .514 | 13.0 |
| Dodgers | 75 | 75 | .500 | 15.0 |
| Cubs | 67 | 82 | .450 | 22.5 |
| Colt .45's | 63 | 88 | .417 | 27.5 |
| Mets | 50 | 99 | .336 | 39.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Howser | 5 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 4 |
| 2 | Sam Bowens | 4 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 4 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Allison | 1 |
| 1 | Felipe Alou | 1 |
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
| 1 | George Banks | 1 |
| 1 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | 4 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | 3 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 3 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Clinton | 1 |
| 1 | Vic Davalillo | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Davis | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Bruce | 5.00 |
| 2 | Jim Bouton | 2.50 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 1.20 |
| 4 | Luis Tiant | 1.00 |
| 5 | Joe Nuxhall | 0.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Blasingame | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Bruce | 1 |
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Bruce | 10 |
| 2 | Luis Tiant | 9 |
| 3 | Frank Bertaina | 6 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 6 |
| 3 | Mickey Lolich | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 1 |
| 1 | Al Worthington | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .344 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | .325 |
| 3 | Tony Oliva | .323 |
| 4 | Rico Carty | .320 |
| 5 | Billy Williams | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 48 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 44 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 35 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 33 |
| 4 | Dick Stuart | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 114 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 109 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 109 |
| 4 | Ron Santo | 108 |
| 5 | Brooks Robinson | 105 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 52 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 49 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 42 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 36 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 22 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1.62 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 1.74 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 1.92 |
| 4 | Joe Horlen | 1.98 |
| 5 | Dick Radatz | 2.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 21 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 19 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 19 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 19 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 223 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 221 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 221 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 211 |
| 5 | Bob Veale | 209 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 28 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 24 |
| 3 | Hal Woodeshick | 23 |
| 4 | Stu Miller | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Conigliaro | .472 |
| 2 | Brooks Robinson | .426 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | .417 |
| 4 | Elston Howard | .400 |
| 5 | Lee Maye | .393 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 5 |
| 1 | Don Lock | 5 |
| 1 | Felix Mantilla | 5 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 5 |
| 1 | Denis Menke | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 16 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | 15 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 14 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | 13 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Davis | 7 |
| 2 | Donn Clendenon | 6 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 4 |
| 3 | Julian Javier | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.00 |
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 0.00 |
| 3 | Bill Monbouquette | 0.35 |
| 4 | Bobby Shantz | 0.55 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.69 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Bennett | 3 |
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 3 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 33 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 31 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 31 |
| 4 | Mickey Lolich | 30 |
| 5 | Dean Chance | 25 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Worthington | 4 |
| 2 | Eddie Fisher | 3 |
| 2 | Al McBean | 3 |
| 2 | Don McMahon | 3 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | .371 |
| 2 | Curt Flood | .362 |
| 3 | Brooks Robinson | .357 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .355 |
| 5 | Matty Alou | .354 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Mantilla | 10 |
| 2 | Jim Ray Hart | 9 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 8 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | 8 |
| 3 | Joe Pepitone | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 28 |
| 2 | Brooks Robinson | 26 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | 26 |
| 4 | Rico Carty | 25 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Davis | 13 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 12 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 10 |
| 4 | Donn Clendenon | 6 |
| 4 | Al Weis | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy McCool | 1.03 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 1.31 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 1.38 |
| 4 | Don Larsen | 1.45 |
| 5 | Gary Peters | 1.68 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 7 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 6 |
| 4 | Wally Bunker | 5 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 57 |
| 2 | Mickey Lolich | 55 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 50 |
| 4 | Gary Peters | 49 |
| 5 | Chris Short | 48 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don McMahon | 6 |
| 1 | Al Worthington | 6 |
| 3 | Bob Lee | 5 |
| 4 | Eddie Fisher | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |