On This Day
Monday, April 25, 1966
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 8 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Orioles | 8 | 1 | .889 | 0.5 |
| White Sox | 7 | 3 | .700 | 2.0 |
| Tigers | 9 | 4 | .692 | 1.5 |
| Angels | 6 | 4 | .600 | 3.0 |
| Twins | 4 | 6 | .400 | 5.0 |
| Red Sox | 3 | 7 | .300 | 6.0 |
| Athletics | 2 | 7 | .222 | 6.5 |
| Senators | 2 | 8 | .200 | 7.0 |
| Yankees | 1 | 10 | .091 | 8.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 9 | 4 | .692 | -- |
| Giants | 9 | 4 | .692 | -- |
| Braves | 8 | 5 | .615 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2.0 |
| Dodgers | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2.0 |
| Astros | 6 | 8 | .429 | 3.5 |
| Mets | 3 | 6 | .333 | 4.0 |
| Cubs | 3 | 8 | .273 | 5.0 |
| Reds | 2 | 8 | .200 | 5.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 4 |
| 2 | Joe Morgan | 3 |
| 2 | George Scott | 3 |
| 2 | Lee Thomas | 3 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Allen | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Barker | 1 |
| 1 | Norm Cash | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Scott | 3 |
| 1 | Lee Thomas | 3 |
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 3 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 2 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Tim McCarver | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 999.00 |
| 2 | Mike Cuellar | 1.60 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 1.17 |
| 4 | Sam McDowell | 1.14 |
| 5 | Larry Jaster | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Cuellar | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Jaster | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Johnson | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Cuellar | 8 |
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 8 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 7 |
| 3 | Larry Jaster | 7 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | .467 |
| 2 | Charley Smith | .450 |
| 3 | Max Alvis | .441 |
| 4 | Floyd Robinson | .421 |
| 5 | Jackie Warner | .406 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 6 |
| 2 | Al Kaline | 4 |
| 2 | Jim Lefebvre | 4 |
| 2 | Ken McMullen | 4 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 16 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 15 |
| 3 | Curt Flood | 13 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | 10 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 10 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommie Agee | 5 |
| 1 | Lou Brock | 5 |
| 1 | Sonny Jackson | 5 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 5 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Cuellar | 0.46 |
| 2 | Ken Sanders | 0.47 |
| 3 | Dick Ellsworth | 0.57 |
| 4 | Clay Carroll | 0.59 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 3 |
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 3 |
| 1 | Denny McLain | 3 |
| 1 | Claude Osteen | 3 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 39 |
| 2 | Pete Richert | 31 |
| 3 | Claude Osteen | 27 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 26 |
| 4 | Bob Veale | 26 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 4 |
| 2 | Ted Abernathy | 3 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 3 |
| 2 | Frank Linzy | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .333 |
| 2 | Tony Oliva | .328 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | .314 |
| 4 | Curt Flood | .314 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | .310 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 55 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 38 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 35 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 34 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deron Johnson | 124 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 120 |
| 3 | Willie Stargell | 115 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 112 |
| 5 | Willie Horton | 109 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 92 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 63 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 51 |
| 4 | Jim Wynn | 43 |
| 5 | Jose Cardenal | 37 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Law | 1.96 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 2.01 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 2.04 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 2.13 |
| 5 | Eddie Fisher | 2.40 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 26 |
| 2 | Tony Cloninger | 24 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 23 |
| 4 | Mudcat Grant | 22 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 385 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 344 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 286 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 279 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 269 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 31 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 28 |
| 3 | Ron Kline | 27 |
| 4 | Bob Lee | 25 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 23 |