On This Day
Wednesday, September 22, 1965
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 96 | 58 | .623 | -- |
| Orioles | 86 | 64 | .573 | 8.0 |
| White Sox | 88 | 66 | .571 | 8.0 |
| Tigers | 84 | 69 | .549 | 11.5 |
| Indians | 80 | 71 | .530 | 14.5 |
| Yankees | 75 | 79 | .487 | 21.0 |
| Angels | 73 | 81 | .474 | 23.0 |
| Senators | 67 | 85 | .441 | 28.0 |
| Red Sox | 60 | 95 | .387 | 36.5 |
| Athletics | 55 | 96 | .364 | 39.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 90 | 62 | .592 | -- |
| Dodgers | 88 | 64 | .579 | 2.0 |
| Reds | 87 | 66 | .569 | 3.5 |
| Pirates | 85 | 70 | .548 | 6.5 |
| Braves | 81 | 71 | .533 | 9.0 |
| Phillies | 77 | 73 | .513 | 12.0 |
| Cardinals | 75 | 76 | .497 | 14.5 |
| Cubs | 69 | 83 | .454 | 21.0 |
| Astros | 62 | 91 | .405 | 28.5 |
| Mets | 48 | 106 | .312 | 43.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Fregosi | 5 |
| 2 | Bobby Knoop | 4 |
| 3 | Curt Flood | 3 |
| 3 | Ed Kirkpatrick | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Flood | 2 |
| 2 | Jerry Adair | 1 |
| 2 | Ken Berry | 1 |
| 2 | Frank Bolling | 1 |
| 2 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Adair | 4 |
| 1 | Frank Bolling | 4 |
| 1 | Jim King | 4 |
| 4 | Ed Brinkman | 3 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 2 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 3 | Ed Charles | 1 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Brunet | 2.33 |
| 2 | Mickey Lolich | 1.83 |
| 3 | Dean Chance | 1.22 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 1.00 |
| 4 | Pete Richert | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Brunet | 1 |
| 1 | John Buzhardt | 1 |
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1 |
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 11 |
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 11 |
| 3 | George Brunet | 7 |
| 3 | John Buzhardt | 7 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Miller | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Ridzik | 1 |
| 1 | Ed Sukla | 1 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .336 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | .324 |
| 3 | Tony Oliva | .321 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | .317 |
| 5 | Carl Yastrzemski | .314 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 49 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 37 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | 33 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 32 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 31 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deron Johnson | 124 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 107 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 106 |
| 4 | Willie Stargell | 105 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 102 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 88 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 60 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 49 |
| 4 | Jim Wynn | 40 |
| 5 | Jose Cardenal | 37 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 2.08 |
| 2 | Vern Law | 2.15 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 2.19 |
| 4 | Sam McDowell | 2.20 |
| 5 | Eddie Fisher | 2.43 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 23 |
| 2 | Tony Cloninger | 22 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 22 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 21 |
| 4 | Sammy Ellis | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 344 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 299 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 261 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 254 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 238 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 30 |
| 2 | Ron Kline | 29 |
| 3 | Eddie Fisher | 23 |
| 3 | Stu Miller | 23 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 21 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Flood | .442 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | .424 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | .420 |
| 4 | Earl Battey | .391 |
| 5 | Norm Cash | .388 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norm Cash | 6 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 6 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 6 |
| 4 | Ken Harrelson | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 20 |
| 2 | Fred Whitfield | 14 |
| 3 | Norm Cash | 13 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 13 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Wynn | 7 |
| 2 | Zoilo Versalles | 6 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 4 |
| 3 | Jimmie Hall | 4 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Beck | 0.56 |
| 2 | Chris Short | 0.69 |
| 3 | Phil Niekro | 0.75 |
| 4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.95 |
| 5 | Ron Perranoski | 0.98 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Bolin | 4 |
| 2 | Ray Culp | 3 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
| 2 | Sammy Ellis | 3 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 28 |
| 1 | Ray Sadecki | 28 |
| 1 | Bob Veale | 28 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 26 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 26 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy McCool | 4 |
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 4 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
| 3 | Hal Woodeshick | 3 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Oliva | .394 |
| 2 | Curt Flood | .393 |
| 3 | Cookie Rojas | .389 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | .380 |
| 5 | Fred Whitfield | .371 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norm Cash | 12 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 11 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | 11 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 9 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 32 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | 29 |
| 2 | Jim Ray Hart | 29 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | 28 |
| 5 | Deron Johnson | 27 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Wynn | 11 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 10 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 9 |
| 3 | Zoilo Versalles | 9 |
| 5 | Maury Wills | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 0.31 |
| 2 | Ron Perranoski | 0.68 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1.02 |
| 4 | Dick Radatz | 1.36 |
| 5 | Steve Barber | 1.45 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Bolin | 5 |
| 1 | Dean Chance | 5 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 5 |
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Veale | 59 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 58 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 57 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 48 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 48 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 7 |
| 1 | John Wyatt | 7 |
| 3 | Ted Abernathy | 6 |
| 3 | Billy McCool | 6 |
| 3 | Stu Miller | 6 |