On This Day
Thursday, July 7, 1966
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 56 | 27 | .675 | -- |
Tigers | 47 | 33 | .588 | 7.5 |
Indians | 45 | 34 | .570 | 9.0 |
Angels | 44 | 37 | .543 | 11.0 |
White Sox | 38 | 42 | .475 | 16.5 |
Twins | 38 | 44 | .463 | 17.5 |
Athletics | 36 | 45 | .444 | 19.0 |
Yankees | 35 | 44 | .443 | 19.0 |
Senators | 35 | 48 | .422 | 21.0 |
Red Sox | 32 | 52 | .381 | 24.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 52 | 32 | .619 | -- |
Pirates | 48 | 33 | .593 | 2.5 |
Dodgers | 46 | 34 | .575 | 4.0 |
Phillies | 44 | 38 | .537 | 7.0 |
Astros | 43 | 39 | .524 | 8.0 |
Cardinals | 38 | 41 | .481 | 11.5 |
Braves | 39 | 46 | .459 | 13.5 |
Reds | 36 | 44 | .450 | 14.0 |
Mets | 35 | 44 | .443 | 14.5 |
Cubs | 25 | 55 | .313 | 25.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommie Agee | 3 |
1 | Don Buford | 3 |
1 | Johnny Callison | 3 |
1 | Leo Cardenas | 3 |
1 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Callison | 1 |
1 | Leo Cardenas | 1 |
1 | Tito Fuentes | 1 |
1 | Jerry Grote | 1 |
1 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Leo Cardenas | 3 |
1 | Mickey Mantle | 3 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 2 |
3 | Lee Elia | 2 |
3 | 12 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Tresh | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Wickersham | 0.89 |
2 | Bob Veale | 0.80 |
3 | Don Drysdale | 0.67 |
4 | Ray Sadecki | 0.50 |
5 | Al Downing | 0.45 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Gerry Arrigo | 1 |
1 | Don Drysdale | 1 |
1 | Billy Hoeft | 1 |
1 | Tommy John | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Veale | 8 |
1 | Dave Wickersham | 8 |
3 | Don Drysdale | 6 |
3 | Ray Sadecki | 6 |
5 | Al Downing | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Gladding | 1 |
1 | Bob Hendley | 1 |
1 | Juan Pizarro | 1 |
1 | Phil Regan | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Matty Alou | .335 |
2 | Roberto Clemente | .324 |
3 | Willie Stargell | .322 |
4 | Dick Allen | .321 |
5 | Joe Morgan | .319 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 25 |
2 | Joe Torre | 21 |
3 | Dick Allen | 20 |
3 | Jim Ray Hart | 20 |
3 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Brooks Robinson | 67 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 66 |
2 | Boog Powell | 66 |
4 | Willie Mays | 57 |
5 | 2 tied | 55 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Maury Wills | 30 |
2 | Lou Brock | 29 |
3 | Tommie Agee | 26 |
4 | Sonny Jackson | 24 |
5 | Adolfo Phillips | 19 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.51 |
2 | Mike Cuellar | 1.81 |
3 | Al Jackson | 1.82 |
4 | Steve Barber | 1.92 |
5 | Bob Gibson | 2.04 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 15 |
2 | Juan Marichal | 13 |
3 | Denny McLain | 12 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 12 |
5 | 2 tied | 11 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 162 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 145 |
3 | Bob Veale | 134 |
4 | Jim Bunning | 124 |
5 | Pete Richert | 120 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 17 |
2 | Larry Sherry | 14 |
3 | Roy Face | 13 |
3 | Stu Miller | 13 |
5 | Ron Kline | 12 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | John Roseboro | .457 |
2 | Manny Mota | .455 |
3 | Russ Snyder | .439 |
4 | Donn Clendenon | .400 |
5 | Ed Charles | .394 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Mantle | 10 |
2 | Al Kaline | 8 |
3 | Donn Clendenon | 6 |
3 | Rocky Colavito | 6 |
3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Boog Powell | 27 |
2 | Mickey Mantle | 18 |
3 | Jose Pagan | 16 |
4 | Rocky Colavito | 15 |
4 | 2 others tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommie Agee | 6 |
1 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
3 | Lou Brock | 4 |
3 | Don Buford | 4 |
5 | 5 tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Woodie Fryman | 0.00 |
1 | Fritz Peterson | 0.00 |
1 | Larry Jaster | 0.00 |
4 | Gary Peters | 0.51 |
5 | Dan Osinski | 0.63 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Barber | 3 |
1 | George Brunet | 3 |
1 | Woodie Fryman | 3 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 3 |
1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Earl Wilson | 34 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 31 |
3 | Mike Cuellar | 29 |
3 | Sandy Koufax | 29 |
5 | 2 tied | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 6 |
2 | Jack Hamilton | 5 |
3 | Phil Regan | 4 |
3 | Minnie Rojas | 4 |
5 | 5 tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Carty | .391 |
2 | John Roseboro | .375 |
3 | Clay Dalrymple | .371 |
4 | Billy Williams | .368 |
5 | Russ Snyder | .365 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 12 |
1 | Al Kaline | 12 |
1 | Joe Pepitone | 12 |
4 | Rocky Colavito | 11 |
4 | 2 others tied | 11 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Boog Powell | 40 |
2 | Dick Allen | 32 |
3 | Rocky Colavito | 29 |
3 | Al Kaline | 29 |
5 | Roberto Clemente | 27 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 15 |
2 | Don Buford | 10 |
3 | Tommie Agee | 9 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 9 |
5 | Sonny Jackson | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Washburn | 0.89 |
2 | Minnie Rojas | 0.92 |
3 | Billy McCool | 1.08 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 1.10 |
5 | Joe Horlen | 1.37 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Barber | 6 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 6 |
3 | George Brunet | 5 |
3 | Tony Cloninger | 5 |
3 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 62 |
2 | Dave Boswell | 55 |
3 | Jim Bunning | 45 |
3 | Denny McLain | 45 |
3 | Dave Wickersham | 45 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 10 |
2 | Jack Hamilton | 8 |
3 | Roy Face | 7 |
4 | Minnie Rojas | 6 |
4 | Larry Sherry | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Oliva | .344 |
2 | Roberto Clemente | .324 |
3 | Billy Williams | .315 |
4 | Jim Ray Hart | .314 |
5 | Ron Santo | .310 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | 50 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 43 |
3 | Norm Cash | 37 |
3 | Billy Williams | 37 |
5 | 2 tied | 36 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 122 |
1 | Brooks Robinson | 122 |
3 | Willie Mays | 113 |
4 | Boog Powell | 110 |
4 | Frank Robinson | 110 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Maury Wills | 73 |
2 | Lou Brock | 57 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 41 |
4 | Jim Wynn | 36 |
5 | Tommy Harper | 30 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.84 |
2 | Steve Barber | 2.10 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 2.16 |
4 | Jim Bunning | 2.21 |
5 | Juan Marichal | 2.41 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 27 |
2 | Tony Cloninger | 23 |
3 | Jim Kaat | 22 |
3 | Juan Marichal | 22 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 365 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 288 |
3 | Bob Veale | 277 |
4 | Jim Bunning | 276 |
4 | Bob Gibson | 276 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Stu Miller | 26 |
2 | Billy McCool | 24 |
3 | Ron Kline | 23 |
4 | Ted Abernathy | 22 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |