On This Day
Friday, April 23, 1965
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 6 | 1 | .857 | -- |
| White Sox | 6 | 3 | .667 | 1.0 |
| Tigers | 5 | 3 | .625 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Orioles | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Angels | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.0 |
| Yankees | 3 | 5 | .375 | 3.5 |
| Senators | 3 | 7 | .300 | 4.5 |
| Athletics | 2 | 6 | .250 | 4.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 6 | 2 | .750 | -- |
| Cubs | 5 | 3 | .625 | 1.0 |
| Pirates | 5 | 4 | .556 | 1.5 |
| Reds | 5 | 4 | .556 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Giants | 4 | 5 | .444 | 2.5 |
| Braves | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 |
| Mets | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3.0 |
| Astros | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3.0 |
| Cardinals | 3 | 5 | .375 | 3.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Ray Hart | 4 |
| 2 | Joe Christopher | 3 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 3 |
| 2 | Bill Skowron | 3 |
| 5 | 28 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Cater | 1 |
| 1 | Curt Flood | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 1 |
| 1 | Jesse Gonder | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesus Alou | 3 |
| 1 | Curt Flood | 3 |
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 3 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 2 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 2 |
| 2 | Matty Alou | 1 |
| 2 | Wayne Causey | 1 |
| 2 | Joe Christopher | 1 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Bruce | 0.75 |
| 2 | Gaylord Perry | 0.69 |
| 3 | Johnny Podres | 0.67 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 0.62 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 0.60 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Locker | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 9 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 8 |
| 3 | Bob Bruce | 6 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 6 |
| 5 | Luis Tiant | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 1 |
| 1 | Luis Tiant | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Cater | .522 |
| 2 | Tony Conigliaro | .481 |
| 3 | Ed Kranepool | .441 |
| 4 | Maury Wills | .407 |
| 5 | Ernie Banks | .406 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 4 |
| 1 | Ron Santo | 4 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 3 |
| 3 | John Bateman | 3 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 12 |
| 2 | Ed Kranepool | 10 |
| 2 | Felix Mantilla | 10 |
| 4 | Gordy Coleman | 9 |
| 4 | Eddie Mathews | 9 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 6 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 5 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 5 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 0.00 |
| 1 | Rudy May | 0.00 |
| 1 | Johnny Podres | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ray Herbert | 0.00 |
| 5 | Milt Pappas | 0.64 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aguirre | 2 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 2 |
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 2 |
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 2 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 25 |
| 1 | Chris Short | 25 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 22 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 22 |
| 5 | Gaylord Perry | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 3 |
| 1 | Ron Kline | 3 |
| 3 | Ted Abernathy | 2 |
| 3 | Al McBean | 2 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | .333 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .331 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .330 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | .320 |
| 5 | Brooks Robinson | .317 |
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 |
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 121 |
| 3 | Ron Santo | 118 |
| 4 | Dick Stuart | 114 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | 113 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 57 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 55 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 48 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 39 |
| 5 | Tommy Harper | 26 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.57 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 1.62 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 1.75 |
| 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 | Wally Bunker | 20 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Veale | 257 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 253 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 252 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 227 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 221 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 29 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 26 |
| 3 | Al McBean | 23 |
| 4 | Hal Woodeshick | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |