On This Day
Friday, July 9, 1965
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 51 | 28 | .646 | -- |
| Indians | 48 | 32 | .600 | 3.5 |
| Orioles | 48 | 34 | .585 | 4.5 |
| White Sox | 45 | 34 | .570 | 6.0 |
| Tigers | 45 | 35 | .563 | 6.5 |
| Yankees | 40 | 44 | .476 | 13.5 |
| Angels | 39 | 44 | .470 | 14.0 |
| Senators | 35 | 50 | .412 | 19.0 |
| Red Sox | 31 | 50 | .383 | 21.0 |
| Athletics | 22 | 53 | .293 | 27.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 48 | 35 | .578 | -- |
| Dodgers | 49 | 37 | .570 | 0.5 |
| Phillies | 45 | 38 | .542 | 3.0 |
| Giants | 44 | 38 | .537 | 3.5 |
| Braves | 40 | 38 | .513 | 5.5 |
| Pirates | 43 | 41 | .512 | 5.5 |
| Cardinals | 41 | 42 | .494 | 7.0 |
| Astros | 38 | 45 | .458 | 10.0 |
| Cubs | 37 | 45 | .451 | 10.5 |
| Mets | 29 | 55 | .345 | 19.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalton Jones | 5 |
| 1 | Lee Thomas | 5 |
| 3 | Eddie Bressoud | 3 |
| 3 | Ed Brinkman | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mincher | 2 |
| 1 | Willie Smith | 2 |
| 3 | Max Alvis | 1 |
| 3 | Johnny Callison | 1 |
| 3 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Callison | 4 |
| 1 | Don Mincher | 4 |
| 3 | Tito Francona | 3 |
| 3 | Jim Gosger | 3 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vic Davalillo | 2 |
| 1 | Jim Wynn | 2 |
| 3 | Joe Adcock | 1 |
| 3 | Ken Hamlin | 1 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcelino Lopez | 3.50 |
| 2 | Earl Wilson | 1.83 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 1.17 |
| 3 | Milt Pappas | 1.17 |
| 5 | Bill Monbouquette | 1.12 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Boswell | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Dierker | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Gladding | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Wilson | 11 |
| 2 | Bill Monbouquette | 9 |
| 3 | Dave Boswell | 8 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 7 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Sherry | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Taylor | 1 |
| 1 | Hal Woodeshick | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .339 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | .337 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | .331 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | .328 |
| 5 | Donn Clendenon | .325 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 23 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 21 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 20 |
| 3 | Willie Horton | 20 |
| 5 | Willie McCovey | 19 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 66 |
| 2 | Deron Johnson | 65 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 64 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 61 |
| 5 | Johnny Callison | 60 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 54 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 36 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 27 |
| 4 | Jose Cardenal | 25 |
| 5 | Jim Wynn | 20 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 1.28 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 1.64 |
| 3 | Vern Law | 1.70 |
| 4 | Milt Pappas | 1.74 |
| 5 | Sandy Koufax | 2.14 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 14 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 13 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 12 |
| 3 | Sammy Ellis | 12 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 10 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 185 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 156 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 151 |
| 4 | Bob Veale | 137 |
| 5 | Jim Maloney | 126 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Kline | 19 |
| 2 | Eddie Fisher | 18 |
| 3 | Ted Abernathy | 17 |
| 4 | Pedro Ramos | 14 |
| 5 | Bob Lee | 13 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manny Mota | .421 |
| 2 | Joe Morgan | .419 |
| 3 | Clete Boyer | .413 |
| 4 | Chuck Hiller | .407 |
| 5 | Joe Adcock | .405 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mincher | 7 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | 6 |
| 3 | Clete Boyer | 5 |
| 3 | Joe Morgan | 5 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 15 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 15 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 14 |
| 3 | Donn Clendenon | 14 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 10 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 9 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 9 |
| 4 | Vic Davalillo | 8 |
| 5 | Joe Morgan | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Kroll | 0.55 |
| 2 | Ron Kline | 0.59 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 1.04 |
| 4 | Tommy John | 1.05 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.06 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Cardwell | 3 |
| 1 | Al Downing | 3 |
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 3 |
| 1 | Tommy John | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 38 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 37 |
| 3 | Mickey Lolich | 33 |
| 4 | Sam McDowell | 32 |
| 4 | Earl Wilson | 32 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Ramos | 5 |
| 2 | Ron Kline | 4 |
| 2 | Hal Woodeshick | 4 |
| 4 | Eddie Fisher | 3 |
| 4 | Stu Miller | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | .420 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .371 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | .366 |
| 4 | Leo Cardenas | .360 |
| 5 | Joe Morgan | .358 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 10 |
| 2 | Willie Horton | 9 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 9 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 34 |
| 2 | Willie Horton | 28 |
| 2 | Deron Johnson | 28 |
| 4 | Johnny Callison | 26 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 19 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 14 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 12 |
| 3 | Vic Davalillo | 12 |
| 5 | Jim Wynn | 10 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 0.48 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 1.03 |
| 3 | Pete Richert | 1.06 |
| 4 | Sam McDowell | 1.14 |
| 5 | Milt Pappas | 1.21 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 6 |
| 1 | Denny McLain | 6 |
| 1 | Chris Short | 6 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 5 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 67 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 66 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 61 |
| 4 | Mickey Lolich | 60 |
| 5 | Sam McDowell | 57 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 7 |
| 1 | Pedro Ramos | 7 |
| 3 | Eddie Fisher | 6 |
| 3 | Stu Miller | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | .341 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .334 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | .329 |
| 4 | Joe Torre | .324 |
| 5 | Rico Carty | .323 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 46 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 37 |
| 3 | Johnny Callison | 36 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 34 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Callison | 121 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 115 |
| 2 | Deron Johnson | 115 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 112 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 112 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 78 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 61 |
| 3 | Willie Davis | 39 |
| 4 | Luis Aparicio | 37 |
| 4 | Bert Campaneris | 37 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 1.95 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 2.01 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 2.04 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 2.05 |
| 5 | Milt Pappas | 2.27 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 23 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 23 |
| 3 | Tony Cloninger | 22 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 21 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 301 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 277 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 272 |
| 4 | Sam McDowell | 261 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 236 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Kline | 26 |
| 1 | Bob Lee | 26 |
| 3 | Eddie Fisher | 25 |
| 4 | Dick Radatz | 24 |
| 5 | Pedro Ramos | 22 |