On This Day
Wednesday, June 22, 1966
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 44 | 23 | .657 | -- |
| Tigers | 40 | 23 | .635 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 39 | 24 | .619 | 3.0 |
| Angels | 37 | 31 | .544 | 7.5 |
| White Sox | 31 | 34 | .477 | 12.0 |
| Twins | 30 | 34 | .469 | 12.5 |
| Yankees | 27 | 35 | .435 | 14.5 |
| Senators | 28 | 40 | .412 | 16.5 |
| Athletics | 27 | 39 | .409 | 16.5 |
| Red Sox | 23 | 43 | .348 | 20.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 43 | 25 | .632 | -- |
| Pirates | 37 | 27 | .578 | 4.0 |
| Dodgers | 38 | 28 | .576 | 4.0 |
| Astros | 36 | 31 | .537 | 6.5 |
| Phillies | 36 | 32 | .529 | 7.0 |
| Cardinals | 32 | 33 | .492 | 9.5 |
| Reds | 31 | 34 | .477 | 10.5 |
| Braves | 31 | 39 | .443 | 13.0 |
| Mets | 26 | 37 | .413 | 14.5 |
| Cubs | 20 | 44 | .313 | 21.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | 5 |
| 2 | Jim Ray Hart | 4 |
| 2 | George Scott | 4 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 4 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 3 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 2 |
| 2 | Tony Conigliaro | 2 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | 2 |
| 5 | 18 tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 4 |
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 4 |
| 1 | Tony Conigliaro | 4 |
| 1 | Willie Horton | 4 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Buford | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Hunt | 1 |
| 1 | Cookie Rojas | 1 |
| 1 | Chico Salmon | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 1.11 |
| 2 | Steve Barber | 1.00 |
| 3 | Steve Hargan | 0.86 |
| 4 | Bruce Howard | 0.83 |
| 5 | Jim Maloney | 0.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Buhl | 1 |
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1 |
| 1 | Chuck Dobson | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 10 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 8 |
| 3 | John Buzhardt | 7 |
| 4 | Steve Barber | 6 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Hamilton | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Henry | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Linzy | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Stargell | .330 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | .325 |
| 3 | Joe Morgan | .324 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .323 |
| 5 | Matty Alou | .322 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 24 |
| 2 | Jim Ray Hart | 18 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 18 |
| 2 | George Scott | 18 |
| 5 | Felipe Alou | 17 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 60 |
| 2 | Brooks Robinson | 59 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 44 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 44 |
| 3 | Bill White | 44 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 28 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 25 |
| 3 | Sonny Jackson | 21 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 20 |
| 5 | Adolfo Phillips | 17 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.60 |
| 2 | Mike Cuellar | 1.82 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 1.87 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 1.92 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 1.96 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 13 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 13 |
| 3 | Denny McLain | 11 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 10 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 9 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 135 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 133 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 112 |
| 4 | Pete Richert | 106 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 105 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 11 |
| 1 | Bob Lee | 11 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 11 |
| 1 | Larry Sherry | 11 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 10 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rico Carty | .453 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .433 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | .411 |
| 4 | Rich Rollins | .408 |
| 5 | Boog Powell | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 7 |
| 1 | Dick McAuliffe | 7 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | 6 |
| 3 | Tom Haller | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 19 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 18 |
| 3 | Norm Cash | 16 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 15 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 11 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 5 |
| 3 | Mike Hershberger | 4 |
| 3 | Sonny Jackson | 4 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnie Rojas | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ray Washburn | 0.00 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 0.33 |
| 4 | Hal Reniff | 0.67 |
| 5 | Clyde Wright | 1.04 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 3 |
| 1 | Gary Bell | 3 |
| 1 | Dave Boswell | 3 |
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 3 |
| 1 | 13 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Boswell | 36 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 33 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 31 |
| 3 | Denny McLain | 31 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 4 |
| 1 | Roy Face | 4 |
| 3 | Jack Hamilton | 3 |
| 3 | Joe Hoerner | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boog Powell | .400 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | .385 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .372 |
| 4 | Jose Cardenal | .360 |
| 5 | John Bateman | .360 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 12 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 11 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 11 |
| 4 | Willie McCovey | 10 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 33 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 29 |
| 3 | Norm Cash | 27 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 26 |
| 4 | Willie Stargell | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 15 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 11 |
| 2 | Adolfo Phillips | 11 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 11 |
| 5 | Tommie Agee | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Reniff | 0.34 |
| 2 | Jack Aker | 0.91 |
| 3 | Minnie Rojas | 0.96 |
| 4 | Joe Horlen | 1.23 |
| 5 | Claude Raymond | 1.35 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 7 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
| 3 | Steve Barber | 5 |
| 3 | Gary Bell | 5 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 68 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 57 |
| 3 | Dave Boswell | 56 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 52 |
| 5 | Bob Veale | 50 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 8 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 6 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 6 |
| 2 | Larry Sherry | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Oliva | .340 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .329 |
| 3 | Jim Ray Hart | .317 |
| 4 | Curt Flood | .316 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | .311 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 46 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 44 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 39 |
| 4 | Willie McCovey | 38 |
| 5 | Norm Cash | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 120 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 119 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 112 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | 107 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 105 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 79 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 62 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 40 |
| 3 | Jim Wynn | 40 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 29 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.89 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 2.05 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 2.14 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 2.22 |
| 5 | Steve Barber | 2.31 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 28 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 24 |
| 2 | Denny McLain | 24 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 23 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 368 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 296 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 291 |
| 4 | Bob Veale | 284 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 276 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 27 |
| 2 | Ron Kline | 24 |
| 2 | Billy McCool | 24 |
| 4 | Ted Abernathy | 23 |
| 5 | Bob Lee | 22 |