On This Day
Tuesday, June 7, 1966
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 30 | 18 | .625 | -- |
| Orioles | 31 | 19 | .620 | 0.0 |
| Tigers | 29 | 19 | .604 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 25 | 23 | .521 | 5.0 |
| Angels | 25 | 26 | .490 | 6.5 |
| Yankees | 22 | 25 | .468 | 7.5 |
| Twins | 22 | 25 | .468 | 7.5 |
| Senators | 23 | 29 | .442 | 9.0 |
| Athletics | 18 | 29 | .383 | 11.5 |
| Red Sox | 19 | 31 | .380 | 12.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 33 | 20 | .623 | -- |
| Dodgers | 32 | 20 | .615 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 30 | 20 | .600 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 29 | 21 | .580 | 2.5 |
| Astros | 28 | 24 | .538 | 4.5 |
| Reds | 21 | 26 | .447 | 9.0 |
| Braves | 24 | 30 | .444 | 9.5 |
| Cardinals | 21 | 27 | .438 | 9.5 |
| Mets | 17 | 27 | .386 | 11.5 |
| Cubs | 15 | 35 | .300 | 16.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Millan | 4 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 4 |
| 1 | John Roseboro | 4 |
| 4 | Jesus Alou | 3 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Ferrara | 2 |
| 2 | Max Alvis | 1 |
| 2 | Byron Browne | 1 |
| 2 | Leo Cardenas | 1 |
| 2 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Bateman | 3 |
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Torre | 3 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 2 |
| 4 | 17 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 1 |
| 1 | Don Buford | 1 |
| 1 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 4.67 |
| 2 | Fritz Peterson | 1.50 |
| 3 | Frank Bertaina | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 1.00 |
| 3 | Jim Kaat | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 1 |
| 1 | Don Cardwell | 1 |
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 14 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 12 |
| 3 | Fritz Peterson | 9 |
| 4 | Jim Kaat | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Podres | 1 |
| 1 | Claude Raymond | 1 |
| 1 | Howie Reed | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | .351 |
| 2 | Tony Oliva | .347 |
| 3 | Matty Alou | .329 |
| 4 | Willie Stargell | .329 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | .328 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 18 |
| 2 | Jim Ray Hart | 14 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 14 |
| 2 | Joe Torre | 14 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 13 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 45 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 42 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 35 |
| 4 | Tony Oliva | 34 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 34 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 25 |
| 2 | Tommie Agee | 17 |
| 2 | Sonny Jackson | 17 |
| 4 | Adolfo Phillips | 16 |
| 5 | Lou Brock | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Cuellar | 1.18 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 1.29 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 1.44 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 1.61 |
| 5 | Al Jackson | 1.69 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 10 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 10 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 8 |
| 3 | Denny McLain | 8 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 113 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 100 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 93 |
| 4 | Bob Veale | 92 |
| 5 | Pete Richert | 89 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Kline | 9 |
| 1 | Bob Lee | 9 |
| 1 | Pedro Ramos | 9 |
| 4 | Billy McCool | 8 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 8 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norm Siebern | .464 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | .433 |
| 3 | Tommy Davis | .425 |
| 4 | Dave Nicholson | .405 |
| 5 | 3 tied | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Cardenas | 8 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 6 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 6 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 6 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Cardenas | 16 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 15 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 14 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | 14 |
| 3 | Andy Etchebarren | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adolfo Phillips | 10 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 8 |
| 3 | Tommie Agee | 6 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 6 |
| 3 | Jose Cardenal | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Reniff | 0.00 |
| 1 | Dick Stigman | 0.00 |
| 1 | Jack Aker | 0.00 |
| 1 | Steve Hamilton | 0.00 |
| 5 | Sandy Koufax | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Brunet | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 3 |
| 1 | Al Downing | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 40 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 35 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 30 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 28 |
| 5 | Don Sutton | 25 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 4 |
| 1 | Ron Kline | 4 |
| 3 | Darold Knowles | 3 |
| 3 | Billy McCool | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Nicholson | .371 |
| 2 | Manny Mota | .349 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | .339 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | .337 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | .330 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 10 |
| 1 | Jim Ray Hart | 10 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 9 |
| 4 | Leo Cardenas | 8 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 26 |
| 2 | Bobby Knoop | 24 |
| 2 | Rico Petrocelli | 24 |
| 4 | Brooks Robinson | 23 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 22 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 17 |
| 2 | Adolfo Phillips | 14 |
| 3 | Tommie Agee | 11 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | 8 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 0.64 |
| 2 | Bob Priddy | 0.68 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 0.71 |
| 4 | John Buzhardt | 0.98 |
| 5 | Dick Stigman | 1.03 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 7 |
| 2 | Al Downing | 6 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 66 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 64 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 56 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 54 |
| 5 | Pete Richert | 48 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Ramos | 9 |
| 2 | Jack Aker | 7 |
| 2 | Ron Kline | 7 |
| 4 | Billy McCool | 6 |
| 4 | Claude Raymond | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Oliva | .352 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .333 |
| 3 | Curt Flood | .317 |
| 4 | Jim Ray Hart | .317 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | .313 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 48 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 43 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 39 |
| 4 | Norm Cash | 36 |
| 4 | Willie McCovey | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 112 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 111 |
| 3 | Brooks Robinson | 109 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 108 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 85 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 56 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 46 |
| 4 | Jim Wynn | 40 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 31 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.81 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 1.88 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 1.95 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 2.07 |
| 5 | Vern Law | 2.19 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 29 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 24 |
| 3 | Denny McLain | 23 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 376 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 302 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 295 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 293 |
| 5 | Bob Veale | 285 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 27 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 26 |
| 3 | Ron Kline | 25 |
| 4 | Billy McCool | 24 |
| 5 | Frank Linzy | 23 |