On This Day
Monday, May 3, 1965
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 10 | 5 | .667 | -- |
| Twins | 9 | 5 | .643 | 0.5 |
| Tigers | 9 | 6 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Orioles | 9 | 7 | .563 | 1.5 |
| Indians | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2.0 |
| Angels | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.0 |
| Red Sox | 7 | 7 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Yankees | 7 | 9 | .438 | 3.5 |
| Senators | 6 | 13 | .316 | 6.0 |
| Athletics | 4 | 11 | .267 | 6.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 12 | 5 | .706 | -- |
| Dodgers | 11 | 6 | .647 | 1.0 |
| Astros | 12 | 7 | .632 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 9 | 8 | .529 | 3.0 |
| Cubs | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Phillies | 8 | 9 | .471 | 4.0 |
| Braves | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4.0 |
| Giants | 8 | 11 | .421 | 5.0 |
| Pirates | 6 | 12 | .333 | 6.5 |
| Mets | 6 | 13 | .316 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Charles | 3 |
| 1 | Don Lock | 3 |
| 1 | Nelson Mathews | 3 |
| 1 | Ken McMullen | 3 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Harrelson | 1 |
| 1 | Nelson Mathews | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 1 |
| 1 | Ken McMullen | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken McMullen | 2 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 1 |
| 2 | Phil Gagliano | 1 |
| 2 | Ken Harrelson | 1 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Green | 1 |
| 1 | Albie Pearson | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Stephenson | 1.40 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 1.33 |
| 3 | Curt Simmons | 0.83 |
| 4 | Diego Segui | 0.80 |
| 5 | Ron Herbel | 0.56 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1 |
| 1 | Diego Segui | 1 |
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 8 |
| 1 | Diego Segui | 8 |
| 3 | Jerry Stephenson | 7 |
| 4 | Ron Herbel | 5 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | .394 |
| 2 | Ed Kranepool | .388 |
| 3 | Gordy Coleman | .373 |
| 4 | Danny Cater | .367 |
| 5 | Jesus Alou | .367 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wes Covington | 6 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 6 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 5 |
| 3 | Curt Blefary | 5 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 22 |
| 2 | Ed Kranepool | 15 |
| 2 | Boog Powell | 15 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | 14 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 11 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 10 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 6 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 0.00 |
| 2 | Dave Giusti | 0.77 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 0.86 |
| 3 | Rudy May | 0.86 |
| 5 | John Buzhardt | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 4 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 4 |
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 4 |
| 1 | Chris Short | 4 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 37 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 35 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 35 |
| 2 | Chris Short | 35 |
| 5 | Bob Veale | 31 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 4 |
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 4 |
| 1 | Ron Kline | 4 |
| 4 | Jack Baldschun | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rico Carty | .330 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | .330 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .330 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | .319 |
| 5 | Dick Allen | .317 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 46 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 45 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 40 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 39 |
| 5 | Rocky Colavito | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 122 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 118 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 118 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 117 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 56 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 55 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 51 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 37 |
| 5 | Tommy Harper | 25 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1.68 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 1.69 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 1.73 |
| 4 | Chris Short | 2.17 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 2.17 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 22 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 21 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 21 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 21 |
| 2 | Chris Short | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Veale | 258 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 256 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 246 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 240 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 222 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 29 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 25 |
| 3 | Jack Baldschun | 23 |
| 3 | Al McBean | 23 |
| 5 | Bob Lee | 22 |