On This Day
Wednesday, May 4, 1966
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 13 | 1 | .929 | -- |
Orioles | 12 | 3 | .800 | 1.5 |
White Sox | 10 | 6 | .625 | 4.0 |
Angels | 10 | 7 | .588 | 4.5 |
Tigers | 11 | 8 | .579 | 4.5 |
Twins | 7 | 7 | .500 | 6.0 |
Senators | 6 | 10 | .375 | 8.0 |
Red Sox | 5 | 12 | .294 | 9.5 |
Yankees | 4 | 14 | .222 | 11.0 |
Athletics | 3 | 13 | .188 | 11.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 13 | 5 | .722 | -- |
Giants | 14 | 7 | .667 | 0.5 |
Dodgers | 12 | 9 | .571 | 2.5 |
Astros | 12 | 9 | .571 | 2.5 |
Phillies | 9 | 7 | .563 | 3.0 |
Braves | 11 | 10 | .524 | 3.5 |
Mets | 6 | 8 | .429 | 5.0 |
Cardinals | 8 | 11 | .421 | 5.5 |
Reds | 4 | 13 | .235 | 8.5 |
Cubs | 4 | 14 | .222 | 9.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Buck Rodgers | 4 |
2 | Eddie Bressoud | 3 |
2 | Jim Gosger | 3 |
2 | Tony Oliva | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Scott | 2 |
2 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
2 | Curt Blefary | 1 |
2 | Eddie Bressoud | 1 |
2 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Buck Rodgers | 5 |
1 | George Scott | 5 |
3 | Dave Nicholson | 3 |
3 | Ron Swoboda | 3 |
5 | 7 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | 1 |
1 | Vic Davalillo | 1 |
1 | Sonny Jackson | 1 |
1 | Don Kessinger | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Hamilton | 3.00 |
2 | Joe Gibbon | 1.75 |
3 | Chris Short | 1.25 |
4 | Robin Roberts | 1.00 |
5 | Earl Wilson | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Blass | 1 |
1 | Dean Chance | 1 |
1 | Joe Gibbon | 1 |
1 | Jack Hamilton | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Robin Roberts | 9 |
2 | Joe Gibbon | 7 |
3 | Jack Hamilton | 6 |
4 | Steve Blass | 5 |
4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Kline | 1 |
1 | Bob Purkey | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Max Alvis | .415 |
2 | Frank Robinson | .404 |
3 | Tony Oliva | .400 |
4 | Joe Morgan | .387 |
5 | Charley Smith | .362 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
2 | Willie Mays | 7 |
2 | George Scott | 7 |
4 | Jim Lefebvre | 6 |
4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Brooks Robinson | 21 |
2 | Carl Yastrzemski | 18 |
3 | George Scott | 17 |
4 | Willie Mays | 16 |
4 | Willie McCovey | 16 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sonny Jackson | 9 |
2 | Maury Wills | 8 |
3 | Lou Brock | 6 |
4 | Tommie Agee | 5 |
4 | Willie Davis | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Tiant | 0.00 |
2 | Juan Marichal | 0.60 |
3 | Mike Cuellar | 0.63 |
4 | Jim Maloney | 0.96 |
5 | 2 tied | 1.27 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Marichal | 5 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 4 |
2 | Claude Osteen | 4 |
4 | Bobby Bolin | 3 |
4 | 13 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 49 |
2 | Claude Osteen | 37 |
3 | Sandy Koufax | 36 |
3 | Pete Richert | 36 |
5 | Bob Veale | 35 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Stu Miller | 5 |
2 | Bob Lee | 4 |
3 | Ted Abernathy | 3 |
3 | Casey Cox | 3 |
3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Oliva | .336 |
2 | Roberto Clemente | .334 |
3 | Carl Yastrzemski | .319 |
4 | Curt Flood | .315 |
5 | Vada Pinson | .311 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | 53 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 38 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 36 |
4 | Frank Robinson | 34 |
5 | Billy Williams | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Deron Johnson | 119 |
2 | Willie Mays | 116 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 113 |
4 | Willie Horton | 109 |
4 | Frank Robinson | 109 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Maury Wills | 91 |
2 | Lou Brock | 59 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 48 |
4 | Jim Wynn | 41 |
5 | Jose Cardenal | 38 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 1.75 |
2 | Sandy Koufax | 2.00 |
3 | Vern Law | 2.03 |
4 | Juan Marichal | 2.08 |
5 | Jim Bunning | 2.27 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 27 |
2 | Tony Cloninger | 24 |
2 | Juan Marichal | 24 |
4 | Mudcat Grant | 22 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 389 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 345 |
3 | Jim Bunning | 281 |
4 | Bob Veale | 280 |
5 | Bob Gibson | 266 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Abernathy | 30 |
2 | Stu Miller | 29 |
3 | Ron Kline | 27 |
4 | Bob Lee | 24 |
5 | Eddie Fisher | 23 |