On This Day
Friday, September 25, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 94 | 59 | .614 | -- |
| White Sox | 91 | 64 | .587 | 4.0 |
| Orioles | 91 | 64 | .587 | 4.0 |
| Tigers | 81 | 73 | .526 | 13.5 |
| Angels | 79 | 77 | .506 | 16.5 |
| Indians | 76 | 78 | .494 | 18.5 |
| Twins | 76 | 78 | .494 | 18.5 |
| Red Sox | 69 | 86 | .445 | 26.0 |
| Senators | 60 | 95 | .387 | 35.0 |
| Athletics | 55 | 98 | .359 | 39.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 90 | 65 | .581 | -- |
| Reds | 88 | 66 | .571 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 87 | 67 | .565 | 2.5 |
| Giants | 86 | 68 | .558 | 3.5 |
| Braves | 80 | 73 | .523 | 9.0 |
| Pirates | 77 | 76 | .503 | 12.0 |
| Dodgers | 76 | 78 | .494 | 13.5 |
| Cubs | 70 | 83 | .458 | 19.0 |
| Colt .45's | 64 | 91 | .413 | 26.0 |
| Mets | 51 | 102 | .333 | 38.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 4 |
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 4 |
| 1 | Boog Powell | 4 |
| 4 | Don Buford | 3 |
| 4 | 12 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 2 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 1 |
| 2 | Ken Berry | 1 |
| 2 | Johnny Callison | 1 |
| 2 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Berry | 3 |
| 1 | Roger Maris | 3 |
| 1 | Boog Powell | 3 |
| 1 | Floyd Robinson | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Torre | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 2 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 2 |
| 3 | Ellis Burton | 1 |
| 3 | Tommy Davis | 1 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 2.67 |
| 2 | Jim Brewer | 1.00 |
| 2 | Hank Fischer | 1.00 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 0.89 |
| 5 | Jim Kaat | 0.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Brewer | 1 |
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 1 |
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 8 |
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 8 |
| 3 | Jim Kaat | 6 |
| 3 | Buster Narum | 6 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Cloninger | 1 |
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 1 |
| 1 | Harvey Haddix | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 1 |
| 1 | Barney Schultz | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .344 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | .326 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .325 |
| 4 | Tony Oliva | .323 |
| 5 | Joe Torre | .318 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 48 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 44 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 36 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 33 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 116 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 109 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 109 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 109 |
| 5 | Brooks Robinson | 108 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 54 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 51 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 43 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 36 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 22 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1.59 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 1.74 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 1.96 |
| 4 | Chris Short | 2.15 |
| 5 | Dick Radatz | 2.17 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 22 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 20 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 20 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 19 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 232 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 227 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 224 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 223 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 212 |
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 | Brooks Robinson | .429 |
| 2 | Tony Conigliaro | .396 |
| 3 | Curt Flood | .386 |
| 4 | Harvey Kuenn | .378 |
| 5 | Lou Brock | .377 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Mantilla | 5 |
| 1 | Roger Maris | 5 |
| 1 | John Romano | 5 |
| 1 | Mike Shannon | 5 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | 16 |
| 2 | Brooks Robinson | 15 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 12 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 11 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Davis | 7 |
| 2 | Donn Clendenon | 5 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 5 |
| 4 | Ellis Burton | 4 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 0.00 |
| 2 | Bill Monbouquette | 0.33 |
| 3 | Denny Lemaster | 0.35 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 0.45 |
| 5 | Pedro Ramos | 0.69 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 3 |
| 1 | Denny Lemaster | 3 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 36 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 27 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 24 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 24 |
| 5 | Gaylord Perry | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 4 |
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 4 |
| 1 | Pedro Ramos | 4 |
| 4 | Barney Schultz | 3 |
| 4 | Al Worthington | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | .369 |
| 2 | Joe Torre | .365 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | .362 |
| 4 | Curt Flood | .355 |
| 5 | Lee Maye | .351 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Mantilla | 10 |
| 1 | Joe Pepitone | 10 |
| 3 | Jim Ray Hart | 8 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 7 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Torre | 27 |
| 2 | Joe Pepitone | 26 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 25 |
| 4 | Rico Carty | 24 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 13 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 12 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 8 |
| 4 | Luis Aparicio | 6 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.97 |
| 2 | Bennie Daniels | 1.03 |
| 3 | Bill Monbouquette | 1.25 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 1.31 |
| 5 | Dean Chance | 1.34 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 7 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
| 3 | Wally Bunker | 5 |
| 3 | Dean Chance | 5 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 56 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 49 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 48 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 46 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 45 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 5 |
| 1 | Don McMahon | 5 |
| 1 | Pedro Ramos | 5 |
| 1 | Al Worthington | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |