On This Day
Tuesday, May 11, 1965
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 15 | 7 | .682 | -- |
| White Sox | 14 | 8 | .636 | 1.0 |
| Angels | 15 | 10 | .600 | 1.5 |
| Indians | 11 | 9 | .550 | 3.0 |
| Orioles | 13 | 11 | .542 | 3.0 |
| Tigers | 12 | 11 | .522 | 3.5 |
| Yankees | 10 | 14 | .417 | 6.0 |
| Red Sox | 9 | 13 | .409 | 6.0 |
| Senators | 10 | 15 | .400 | 6.5 |
| Athletics | 5 | 16 | .238 | 9.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 17 | 8 | .680 | -- |
| Reds | 15 | 9 | .625 | 1.5 |
| Astros | 16 | 11 | .593 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 12 | 12 | .500 | 4.5 |
| Giants | 12 | 13 | .480 | 5.0 |
| Braves | 10 | 11 | .476 | 5.0 |
| Cardinals | 11 | 13 | .458 | 5.5 |
| Cubs | 11 | 13 | .458 | 5.5 |
| Pirates | 9 | 16 | .360 | 8.0 |
| Mets | 9 | 16 | .360 | 8.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Rose | 4 |
| 2 | Bob Chance | 3 |
| 2 | Bobby Klaus | 3 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 3 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 1 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
| 1 | Doc Edwards | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Gaines | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Kirkland | 4 |
| 2 | Don Demeter | 3 |
| 2 | Willie Horton | 3 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | 2 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Horton | 1 |
| 1 | John Kennedy | 1 |
| 1 | Ken McMullen | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Smith | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 1.20 |
| 2 | Ron Herbel | 1.14 |
| 3 | Claude Osteen | 1.00 |
| 3 | Ralph Terry | 1.00 |
| 5 | John Tsitouris | 0.88 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Cardwell | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Hall | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Boswell | 9 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 9 |
| 3 | Ron Herbel | 8 |
| 4 | John Tsitouris | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerry Arrigo | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Linzy | 1 |
| 1 | Al McBean | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | .370 |
| 2 | Jesus Alou | .368 |
| 3 | Ed Kranepool | .364 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | .364 |
| 5 | Leon Wagner | .351 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 10 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 8 |
| 3 | Curt Blefary | 7 |
| 3 | Tony Conigliaro | 7 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 32 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 20 |
| 3 | Deron Johnson | 19 |
| 3 | Al Kaline | 19 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 19 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 17 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 13 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 6 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Sherry | 0.36 |
| 2 | John Buzhardt | 0.75 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 0.86 |
| 4 | Bob Lee | 1.19 |
| 5 | Milt Pappas | 1.54 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 6 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 5 |
| 4 | Tony Cloninger | 4 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 54 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 48 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 46 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 43 |
| 4 | Chris Short | 43 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Kline | 7 |
| 1 | Bob Lee | 7 |
| 3 | Ted Abernathy | 6 |
| 4 | Eddie Fisher | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | .429 |
| 2 | Ron Hansen | .425 |
| 3 | Joe Torre | .413 |
| 4 | Don Buford | .405 |
| 5 | Ken McMullen | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 6 |
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 6 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 5 |
| 3 | Tony Conigliaro | 5 |
| 3 | Paul Schaal | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 18 |
| 2 | Fred Whitfield | 14 |
| 3 | Deron Johnson | 12 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 12 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 9 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 8 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
| 4 | Jose Cardenal | 3 |
| 4 | Leon Wagner | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Buzhardt | 0.50 |
| 2 | Larry Sherry | 0.51 |
| 3 | Turk Farrell | 1.06 |
| 4 | Marcelino Lopez | 1.08 |
| 4 | Ralph Terry | 1.08 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 4 |
| 2 | Tony Cloninger | 3 |
| 2 | Dave Giusti | 3 |
| 2 | Mudcat Grant | 3 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 32 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 26 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 26 |
| 4 | Ron Herbel | 20 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 19 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lee | 7 |
| 2 | Ron Kline | 4 |
| 3 | Ted Abernathy | 3 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 3 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rico Carty | .333 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | .333 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | .323 |
| 4 | Joe Torre | .323 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 48 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 46 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 40 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 37 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 119 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 116 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 114 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 112 |
| 5 | Ernie Banks | 111 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 60 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 54 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 54 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 36 |
| 5 | Dick Howser | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.77 |
| 2 | Joe Horlen | 1.83 |
| 3 | Dean Chance | 1.84 |
| 4 | Chris Short | 2.23 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 2.25 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 22 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 21 |
| 2 | Tony Cloninger | 21 |
| 2 | Larry Jackson | 21 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 266 |
| 2 | Bob Veale | 257 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 247 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 242 |
| 5 | Dean Chance | 227 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 29 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 25 |
| 3 | Al McBean | 24 |
| 4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 23 |
| 5 | Jack Baldschun | 22 |