On This Day
Thursday, April 29, 1965
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 8 | 3 | .727 | -- |
| Twins | 7 | 3 | .700 | 0.5 |
| Tigers | 7 | 4 | .636 | 1.0 |
| Red Sox | 5 | 4 | .556 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 5 | 4 | .556 | 2.0 |
| Yankees | 6 | 6 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Orioles | 6 | 6 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Angels | 5 | 7 | .417 | 3.5 |
| Senators | 4 | 10 | .286 | 5.5 |
| Athletics | 2 | 8 | .200 | 5.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 9 | 5 | .643 | -- |
| Reds | 8 | 5 | .615 | 0.5 |
| Astros | 9 | 6 | .600 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 7 | 5 | .583 | 1.0 |
| Giants | 7 | 8 | .467 | 2.5 |
| Phillies | 6 | 7 | .462 | 2.5 |
| Braves | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Pirates | 6 | 8 | .429 | 3.0 |
| Mets | 6 | 9 | .400 | 3.5 |
| Cardinals | 4 | 8 | .333 | 4.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordy Coleman | 3 |
| 1 | Dick Groat | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Ray Hart | 3 |
| 4 | Felipe Alou | 2 |
| 4 | 12 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodie Held | 2 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
| 2 | John Orsino | 1 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 1 |
| 2 | Norm Siebern | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodie Held | 3 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 3 |
| 3 | Glenn Beckert | 2 |
| 3 | Tommy Davis | 2 |
| 3 | Norm Siebern | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 0.83 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 0.80 |
| 3 | Wally Bunker | 0.70 |
| 4 | Cal Koonce | 0.50 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 1 |
| 1 | Cal Koonce | 1 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Sadowski | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 7 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 5 |
| 2 | Cal Koonce | 5 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 4 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy O'Dell | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Kranepool | .426 |
| 2 | Tony Conigliaro | .417 |
| 3 | Dick McAuliffe | .394 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | .385 |
| 5 | Felix Mantilla | .382 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wes Covington | 5 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 5 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 4 |
| 3 | John Bateman | 4 |
| 3 | 10 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 16 |
| 2 | Ed Kranepool | 13 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 13 |
| 4 | Felix Mantilla | 12 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 9 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 8 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 5 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 4 |
| 4 | Dick Howser | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 0.00 |
| 2 | Bruce Howard | 0.60 |
| 2 | Rudy May | 0.60 |
| 4 | Al McBean | 0.61 |
| 5 | Dave Giusti | 0.63 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 35 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 35 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 30 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 28 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 3 |
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 3 |
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 3 |
| 1 | Ron Kline | 3 |
| 1 | Larry Sherry | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | .334 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | .331 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .331 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | .319 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 47 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 45 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 39 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 39 |
| 5 | Rocky Colavito | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 122 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 119 |
| 3 | Ron Santo | 117 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 116 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 56 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 55 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 50 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 40 |
| 5 | Tommy Harper | 27 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.65 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 1.72 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 1.76 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 2.14 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 2.19 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 22 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 22 |
| 3 | Gary Peters | 21 |
| 4 | Wally Bunker | 20 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Veale | 257 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 255 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 252 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 233 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 221 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 28 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 26 |
| 3 | Jack Baldschun | 23 |
| 3 | Al McBean | 23 |
| 5 | Stu Miller | 21 |