On This Day
Monday, May 17, 1965
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
White Sox | 22 | 8 | .733 | -- |
Twins | 18 | 11 | .621 | 3.5 |
Orioles | 17 | 13 | .567 | 5.0 |
Tigers | 16 | 13 | .552 | 5.5 |
Angels | 17 | 15 | .531 | 6.0 |
Indians | 13 | 13 | .500 | 7.0 |
Red Sox | 13 | 15 | .464 | 8.0 |
Yankees | 12 | 18 | .400 | 10.0 |
Senators | 12 | 19 | .387 | 10.5 |
Athletics | 7 | 22 | .241 | 14.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 22 | 10 | .688 | -- |
Reds | 17 | 13 | .567 | 4.0 |
Giants | 17 | 14 | .548 | 4.5 |
Phillies | 16 | 14 | .533 | 5.0 |
Braves | 13 | 13 | .500 | 6.0 |
Cardinals | 15 | 15 | .500 | 6.0 |
Astros | 16 | 18 | .471 | 7.0 |
Cubs | 14 | 16 | .467 | 7.0 |
Mets | 13 | 17 | .433 | 8.0 |
Pirates | 9 | 22 | .290 | 12.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Johnson | 4 |
2 | Jackie Brandt | 3 |
2 | Alex Johnson | 3 |
2 | John Orsino | 3 |
2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Berry | 1 |
1 | Don Mincher | 1 |
1 | John Orsino | 1 |
1 | Floyd Robinson | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | John Orsino | 3 |
1 | Floyd Robinson | 3 |
3 | Earl Battey | 2 |
3 | Ken Berry | 2 |
3 | 5 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Buford | 1 |
1 | Alex Johnson | 1 |
1 | Jerry Kindall | 1 |
1 | Dick Tracewski | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.62 |
2 | Bo Belinsky | 1.00 |
3 | Milt Pappas | 0.50 |
3 | Rollie Sheldon | 0.50 |
5 | Bob Bruce | 0.40 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bo Belinsky | 1 |
1 | Sandy Koufax | 1 |
1 | Bob Lee | 1 |
1 | Milt Pappas | 1 |
1 | Gary Peters | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 13 |
2 | Bo Belinsky | 7 |
3 | Bob Bruce | 4 |
3 | Milt Pappas | 4 |
5 | 5 tied | 3 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Miller | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | .408 |
2 | Joe Torre | .368 |
3 | Dick Allen | .368 |
4 | Ed Kranepool | .361 |
5 | Vic Davalillo | .355 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | 13 |
2 | Willie Horton | 9 |
3 | Ernie Banks | 8 |
3 | Curt Blefary | 8 |
3 | 5 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ernie Banks | 34 |
2 | Willie Mays | 26 |
3 | Deron Johnson | 25 |
3 | Al Kaline | 25 |
3 | Frank Robinson | 25 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Maury Wills | 20 |
2 | Lou Brock | 15 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 9 |
4 | Jose Cardenal | 7 |
4 | Tommy Harper | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | John Buzhardt | 1.54 |
2 | Johnny Podres | 1.57 |
3 | Juan Marichal | 1.58 |
4 | Bob Lee | 1.72 |
5 | Turk Farrell | 1.79 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 7 |
2 | Don Drysdale | 6 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 6 |
2 | Juan Marichal | 6 |
5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 74 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 61 |
3 | Don Drysdale | 53 |
4 | Sam McDowell | 50 |
4 | Chris Short | 50 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Fisher | 9 |
2 | Ted Abernathy | 8 |
2 | Ron Kline | 8 |
4 | Bob Lee | 7 |
5 | Dick Radatz | 5 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | .532 |
2 | Joe Torre | .477 |
3 | Vic Davalillo | .400 |
3 | Willie Horton | .400 |
5 | Bill Skowron | .397 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | 8 |
2 | Willie Horton | 7 |
3 | Joe Torre | 6 |
3 | Carl Yastrzemski | 6 |
5 | Rusty Staub | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Whitfield | 19 |
2 | Willie Horton | 18 |
2 | Bill Skowron | 18 |
4 | Willie Mays | 15 |
5 | 2 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Maury Wills | 9 |
2 | Lou Brock | 6 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
4 | Jose Cardenal | 4 |
4 | Willie Smith | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Ellsworth | 0.59 |
2 | Bobby Bolin | 0.75 |
3 | Larry Sherry | 1.08 |
4 | Art Mahaffey | 1.56 |
5 | 2 tied | 1.59 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
1 | Jack Fisher | 3 |
1 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
1 | Sandy Koufax | 3 |
1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 45 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 24 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 23 |
4 | Dean Chance | 22 |
5 | Sam McDowell | 21 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Fisher | 5 |
2 | Ted Abernathy | 4 |
2 | Ron Kline | 4 |
2 | Bob Lee | 4 |
5 | Dick Radatz | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | .407 |
2 | Willie Horton | .403 |
3 | Dick Allen | .376 |
4 | Billy Williams | .355 |
5 | Ed Kranepool | .354 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | 11 |
2 | Willie Horton | 9 |
3 | Curt Blefary | 8 |
3 | Jim Gentile | 8 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ernie Banks | 28 |
2 | Willie McCovey | 24 |
3 | Frank Robinson | 23 |
4 | Willie Mays | 22 |
4 | Carl Yastrzemski | 22 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Maury Wills | 15 |
2 | Lou Brock | 14 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 9 |
4 | Jose Cardenal | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Sherry | 0.71 |
2 | Turk Farrell | 1.20 |
3 | Bob Lee | 1.52 |
4 | Johnny Podres | 1.57 |
5 | Joe Horlen | 1.58 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 7 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 6 |
2 | Juan Marichal | 6 |
4 | Don Drysdale | 5 |
4 | Sandy Koufax | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 74 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 58 |
3 | Don Drysdale | 44 |
4 | Juan Marichal | 40 |
4 | 2 others tied | 40 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Fisher | 9 |
2 | Ted Abernathy | 8 |
3 | Bob Lee | 7 |
4 | Ron Kline | 6 |
5 | Dick Radatz | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | .336 |
2 | Rico Carty | .332 |
3 | Dick Allen | .327 |
4 | Joe Torre | .323 |
5 | Roberto Clemente | .320 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 47 |
2 | Willie Mays | 46 |
3 | Boog Powell | 39 |
4 | Mickey Mantle | 37 |
5 | Dick Stuart | 36 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Santo | 117 |
2 | Dick Stuart | 115 |
3 | Ken Boyer | 113 |
3 | Harmon Killebrew | 113 |
5 | 3 tied | 111 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Maury Wills | 62 |
2 | Lou Brock | 56 |
3 | Luis Aparicio | 49 |
4 | Willie Davis | 38 |
5 | Tommy Harper | 23 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.62 |
2 | Joe Horlen | 1.72 |
3 | Dean Chance | 1.91 |
4 | Don Drysdale | 2.33 |
5 | Chris Short | 2.34 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 23 |
2 | Larry Jackson | 22 |
2 | Sandy Koufax | 22 |
4 | Dean Chance | 21 |
4 | 4 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 273 |
2 | Sandy Koufax | 264 |
3 | Bob Veale | 259 |
4 | Don Drysdale | 246 |
5 | Sam McDowell | 227 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Radatz | 30 |
2 | Bob Lee | 25 |
3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 24 |
4 | Jack Baldschun | 23 |
5 | Al McBean | 22 |