On This Day
Saturday, June 5, 1965
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 30 | 15 | .667 | -- |
| White Sox | 28 | 17 | .622 | 2.0 |
| Orioles | 27 | 22 | .551 | 5.0 |
| Tigers | 25 | 21 | .543 | 5.5 |
| Indians | 23 | 20 | .535 | 6.0 |
| Angels | 26 | 27 | .491 | 8.0 |
| Red Sox | 22 | 24 | .478 | 8.5 |
| Senators | 22 | 29 | .431 | 11.0 |
| Yankees | 20 | 27 | .426 | 11.0 |
| Athletics | 10 | 31 | .244 | 18.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 31 | 19 | .620 | -- |
| Braves | 25 | 19 | .568 | 3.0 |
| Reds | 26 | 22 | .542 | 4.0 |
| Giants | 27 | 23 | .540 | 4.0 |
| Cardinals | 25 | 24 | .510 | 5.5 |
| Astros | 25 | 28 | .472 | 7.5 |
| Pirates | 22 | 26 | .458 | 8.0 |
| Cubs | 21 | 26 | .447 | 8.5 |
| Phillies | 21 | 26 | .447 | 8.5 |
| Mets | 20 | 30 | .400 | 11.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 4 |
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 4 |
| 3 | Donn Clendenon | 3 |
| 3 | Floyd Robinson | 3 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Aspromonte | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Callison | 1 |
| 1 | Phil Gagliano | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Gaines | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mack Jones | 4 |
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 4 |
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 4 |
| 4 | Alex Johnson | 3 |
| 4 | Jim Pagliaroni | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gene Alley | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Brown | 1 |
| 1 | Don Buford | 1 |
| 1 | Bert Campaneris | 1 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 1.80 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 1.67 |
| 3 | Vern Law | 1.33 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 1.14 |
| 5 | Earl Wilson | 0.78 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 1 |
| 1 | Tony Cloninger | 1 |
| 1 | Vern Law | 1 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 15 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 9 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 8 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 8 |
| 3 | Mel Stottlemyre | 8 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vic Davalillo | .346 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | .343 |
| 3 | Donn Clendenon | .341 |
| 4 | Dick McAuliffe | .339 |
| 5 | Ed Kranepool | .335 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 17 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 13 |
| 3 | Eddie Mathews | 12 |
| 3 | Joe Torre | 12 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 11 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 45 |
| 2 | Felix Mantilla | 40 |
| 3 | Frank Howard | 39 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 39 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 36 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 34 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 21 |
| 3 | Jose Cardenal | 19 |
| 4 | Bert Campaneris | 13 |
| 5 | Luis Aparicio | 11 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turk Farrell | 1.67 |
| 2 | Eddie Fisher | 1.75 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 1.91 |
| 4 | Bob Lee | 1.93 |
| 5 | Al McBean | 1.94 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 9 |
| 2 | Sammy Ellis | 8 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 8 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 8 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 106 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 99 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 88 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 80 |
| 4 | Gaylord Perry | 80 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Kline | 13 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 12 |
| 3 | Eddie Fisher | 11 |
| 4 | Ted Abernathy | 10 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 8 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Rodgers | .468 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .456 |
| 3 | Jimmie Hall | .442 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | .412 |
| 5 | Donn Clendenon | .411 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Allison | 5 |
| 1 | Mack Jones | 5 |
| 1 | Jim King | 5 |
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 5 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Mantilla | 16 |
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 16 |
| 3 | Zoilo Versalles | 15 |
| 4 | Donn Clendenon | 14 |
| 4 | Mack Jones | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 13 |
| 2 | Jose Cardenal | 12 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 4 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Law | 0.00 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 0.00 |
| 3 | Joey Jay | 0.54 |
| 4 | Lindy McDaniel | 0.57 |
| 5 | Bob Veale | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 3 |
| 1 | Wade Blasingame | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Bruce | 3 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 39 |
| 2 | Bob Veale | 34 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 32 |
| 4 | Bob Bruce | 27 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 26 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Kline | 4 |
| 1 | Bob Lee | 4 |
| 1 | Al McBean | 4 |
| 4 | Stu Miller | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | .398 |
| 2 | Jimmie Hall | .374 |
| 3 | Willie Stargell | .367 |
| 4 | Vic Davalillo | .364 |
| 5 | Vada Pinson | .364 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 9 |
| 1 | Joe Torre | 9 |
| 3 | Willie Horton | 8 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 8 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Howard | 30 |
| 2 | Felix Mantilla | 26 |
| 3 | Willie Horton | 25 |
| 4 | Donn Clendenon | 22 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 22 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 20 |
| 2 | Jose Cardenal | 16 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 11 |
| 4 | Bert Campaneris | 8 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 0.00 |
| 2 | Dave Boswell | 1.26 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 1.39 |
| 4 | Vern Law | 1.44 |
| 5 | Eddie Fisher | 1.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 6 |
| 2 | Jack Fisher | 5 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 5 |
| 2 | Phil Ortega | 5 |
| 5 | 18 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 70 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 69 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 51 |
| 4 | Gaylord Perry | 49 |
| 5 | Bob Veale | 46 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Kline | 8 |
| 1 | Bob Lee | 8 |
| 3 | Eddie Fisher | 7 |
| 4 | Ted Abernathy | 6 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | .349 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | .332 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | .328 |
| 4 | Brooks Robinson | .326 |
| 5 | Lou Brock | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 46 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 43 |
| 3 | Johnny Callison | 36 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 36 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 115 |
| 2 | Johnny Callison | 114 |
| 3 | Brooks Robinson | 109 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 108 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 67 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 58 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 41 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 38 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 1.69 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 1.73 |
| 3 | Dean Chance | 2.26 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 2.33 |
| 5 | Eddie Fisher | 2.35 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Cloninger | 23 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 22 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 21 |
| 3 | Mickey Lolich | 21 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 271 |
| 2 | Bob Veale | 264 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 256 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 248 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 243 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 28 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 27 |
| 3 | Al McBean | 25 |
| 4 | Ron Kline | 23 |
| 5 | Jack Baldschun | 22 |