On This Day
Tuesday, May 4, 1965
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 11 | 5 | .688 | -- |
| Twins | 10 | 5 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Tigers | 9 | 7 | .563 | 2.0 |
| Angels | 10 | 8 | .556 | 2.0 |
| Orioles | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.5 |
| Indians | 7 | 7 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Yankees | 8 | 9 | .471 | 3.5 |
| Red Sox | 7 | 8 | .467 | 3.5 |
| Senators | 7 | 13 | .350 | 6.0 |
| Athletics | 4 | 12 | .250 | 7.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 12 | 6 | .667 | -- |
| Reds | 12 | 6 | .667 | -- |
| Astros | 12 | 8 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Cardinals | 9 | 9 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Cubs | 8 | 9 | .471 | 3.5 |
| Giants | 9 | 11 | .450 | 4.0 |
| Phillies | 8 | 10 | .444 | 4.0 |
| Pirates | 7 | 12 | .368 | 5.5 |
| Mets | 7 | 13 | .350 | 6.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floyd Robinson | 4 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
| 2 | Jesus Alou | 3 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 3 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 2 |
| 1 | Jerry Lynch | 2 |
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 2 |
| 4 | Jesus Alou | 1 |
| 4 | 19 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costen Shockley | 4 |
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 4 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | 3 |
| 3 | Willie Davis | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bert Campaneris | 2 |
| 2 | Doc Edwards | 1 |
| 2 | Alex Johnson | 1 |
| 2 | Buck Rodgers | 1 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Jackson | 1.10 |
| 2 | Jim Bouton | 0.88 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 0.86 |
| 4 | Gary Peters | 0.80 |
| 5 | Marcelino Lopez | 0.78 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Brewer | 1 |
| 1 | Tony Cloninger | 1 |
| 1 | Mudcat Grant | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Jackson | 11 |
| 2 | Jim Bouton | 7 |
| 2 | Larry Dierker | 7 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 7 |
| 2 | Marcelino Lopez | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Kline | 1 |
| 1 | Pedro Ramos | 1 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Kranepool | .394 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | .391 |
| 3 | Gordy Coleman | .389 |
| 4 | Jesus Alou | .381 |
| 5 | Danny Cater | .352 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 7 |
| 2 | Curt Blefary | 6 |
| 2 | Wes Covington | 6 |
| 2 | Eddie Mathews | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 23 |
| 2 | Gordy Coleman | 16 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | 16 |
| 4 | Ed Kranepool | 15 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 12 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 10 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 6 |
| 4 | Bert Campaneris | 5 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 0.77 |
| 2 | Rudy May | 0.86 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 0.88 |
| 4 | Al McBean | 0.93 |
| 5 | Ted Abernathy | 0.96 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 4 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 4 |
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 4 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 4 |
| 1 | Chris Short | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 41 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 39 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 37 |
| 4 | Chris Short | 35 |
| 5 | Bob Veale | 31 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Kline | 5 |
| 2 | Ted Abernathy | 4 |
| 2 | Eddie Fisher | 4 |
| 4 | Jack Baldschun | 3 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | .332 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | .330 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .329 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | .319 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 46 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 45 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 40 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 39 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 122 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 120 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 119 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 116 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 57 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 55 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 51 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 37 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 24 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.69 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 1.71 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 1.73 |
| 4 | Chris Short | 2.18 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 2.19 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 22 |
| 2 | Tony Cloninger | 21 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 21 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 21 |
| 2 | Chris Short | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Veale | 257 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 256 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 250 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 240 |
| 5 | Dean Chance | 219 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 29 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 26 |
| 3 | Jack Baldschun | 23 |
| 3 | Al McBean | 23 |
| 5 | Bob Lee | 22 |