On This Day
Wednesday, April 21, 1965
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 4 | 1 | .800 | -- |
| Tigers | 5 | 2 | .714 | 0.0 |
| Red Sox | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 |
| White Sox | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
| Angels | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 |
| Senators | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.5 |
| Orioles | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2.5 |
| Athletics | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 5 | 2 | .714 | -- |
| Dodgers | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.0 |
| Giants | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Braves | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
| Mets | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.5 |
| Astros | 3 | 6 | .333 | 3.0 |
| Cardinals | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Bond | 3 |
| 1 | Bert Campaneris | 3 |
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 3 |
| 1 | Lou Clinton | 3 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 2 |
| 2 | John Bateman | 1 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 1 |
| 2 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Bateman | 3 |
| 1 | Gordy Coleman | 3 |
| 1 | Rich Rollins | 3 |
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 3 |
| 5 | 17 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Allison | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 1 |
| 1 | Zoilo Versalles | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Jay | 1.17 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 1.11 |
| 3 | Joe Gibbon | 1.00 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 0.78 |
| 5 | Camilo Pascual | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aguirre | 1 |
| 1 | John Buzhardt | 1 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 10 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 8 |
| 3 | Joey Jay | 7 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 1 |
| 1 | Jerry Fosnow | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Miller | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Sherry | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Conigliaro | .478 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | .474 |
| 3 | Ed Kranepool | .464 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | .433 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .421 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Santo | 4 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 3 |
| 2 | John Bateman | 3 |
| 2 | Wes Covington | 3 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 12 |
| 2 | Ed Kranepool | 10 |
| 2 | Felix Mantilla | 10 |
| 4 | Eddie Mathews | 9 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 7 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 6 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | 3 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 3 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 3 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 0.00 |
| 1 | Rudy May | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ray Herbert | 0.00 |
| 1 | Al McBean | 0.00 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aguirre | 2 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 2 |
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 2 |
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 2 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 25 |
| 1 | Chris Short | 25 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 22 |
| 4 | Sam McDowell | 20 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Kline | 3 |
| 2 | Ted Abernathy | 2 |
| 2 | Eddie Fisher | 2 |
| 2 | Al McBean | 2 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .335 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | .332 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .330 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | .320 |
| 5 | Brooks Robinson | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 47 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 44 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 39 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 38 |
| 5 | Rocky Colavito | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 121 |
| 2 | Brooks Robinson | 119 |
| 3 | Ron Santo | 118 |
| 4 | Dick Stuart | 114 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | 113 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 56 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 55 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 46 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 39 |
| 5 | Tommy Harper | 25 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1.65 |
| 2 | Joe Horlen | 1.75 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 1.76 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 2.05 |
| 5 | Chris Short | 2.21 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 23 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 22 |
| 3 | Gary Peters | 21 |
| 4 | Tony Cloninger | 20 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Veale | 255 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 252 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 245 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 221 |
| 5 | Sandy Koufax | 219 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 29 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 26 |
| 3 | Al McBean | 23 |
| 4 | Hal Woodeshick | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |