On This Day
Tuesday, April 27, 1965
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 7 | 2 | .778 | -- |
| White Sox | 8 | 3 | .727 | 0.0 |
| Tigers | 6 | 4 | .600 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 5 | 4 | .556 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Yankees | 5 | 6 | .455 | 3.0 |
| Angels | 5 | 6 | .455 | 3.0 |
| Orioles | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3.5 |
| Senators | 4 | 8 | .333 | 4.5 |
| Athletics | 2 | 7 | .222 | 5.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 8 | 4 | .667 | -- |
| Reds | 7 | 4 | .636 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 6 | 4 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Astros | 8 | 6 | .571 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 6 | 6 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Giants | 6 | 7 | .462 | 2.5 |
| Braves | 4 | 5 | .444 | 2.5 |
| Mets | 6 | 8 | .429 | 3.0 |
| Pirates | 5 | 8 | .385 | 3.5 |
| Cardinals | 3 | 7 | .300 | 4.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 4 |
| 1 | Don Buford | 4 |
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | 4 |
| 1 | Tommy Harper | 4 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 2 |
| 2 | Matty Alou | 1 |
| 2 | Johnny Callison | 1 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | 1 |
| 2 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 5 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 4 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 4 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | 3 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Altman | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Denis Menke | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Piersall | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Nottebart | 1.80 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 1.25 |
| 3 | John Buzhardt | 0.88 |
| 4 | Denny McLain | 0.75 |
| 5 | Dave McNally | 0.71 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Buzhardt | 1 |
| 1 | Denny Lemaster | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Newman | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Nottebart | 9 |
| 2 | John Buzhardt | 7 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 7 |
| 4 | Denny McLain | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Craig | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Lee | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Miller | 1 |
| 1 | Billy O'Dell | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Cater | .424 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | .421 |
| 3 | Ed Kranepool | .420 |
| 4 | Tony Conigliaro | .417 |
| 5 | Jesus Alou | .415 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 4 |
| 1 | John Bateman | 4 |
| 1 | Wes Covington | 4 |
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 4 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 15 |
| 2 | Ed Kranepool | 12 |
| 2 | Felix Mantilla | 12 |
| 4 | Tony Oliva | 11 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 10 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 8 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 5 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 5 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 4 |
| 4 | Dick Howser | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 0.00 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 0.50 |
| 3 | Bruce Howard | 0.60 |
| 3 | Rudy May | 0.60 |
| 5 | Al McBean | 0.61 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 3 |
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 3 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 3 |
| 1 | Chris Short | 3 |
| 5 | 20 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 31 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 30 |
| 2 | Chris Short | 30 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 22 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 3 |
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 3 |
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 3 |
| 1 | Ron Kline | 3 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | .336 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .333 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .331 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | .323 |
| 5 | Lou Brock | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 47 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 44 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 39 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 39 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 121 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 119 |
| 3 | Ron Santo | 117 |
| 4 | Dick Stuart | 115 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | 114 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 57 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 56 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 47 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 40 |
| 5 | Tommy Harper | 27 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1.63 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 1.65 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 1.76 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 2.11 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 2.17 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 22 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 22 |
| 3 | Gary Peters | 21 |
| 4 | Wally Bunker | 20 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 255 |
| 2 | Bob Veale | 251 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 246 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 233 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 217 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 28 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 26 |
| 3 | Jack Baldschun | 23 |
| 3 | Al McBean | 23 |
| 5 | Stu Miller | 21 |