On This Day
Thursday, July 14, 1966
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 58 | 30 | .659 | -- |
| Tigers | 49 | 35 | .583 | 7.0 |
| Indians | 46 | 38 | .548 | 10.0 |
| Angels | 47 | 39 | .547 | 10.0 |
| Twins | 41 | 45 | .477 | 16.0 |
| White Sox | 39 | 47 | .453 | 18.0 |
| Athletics | 39 | 47 | .453 | 18.0 |
| Senators | 39 | 50 | .438 | 19.5 |
| Yankees | 37 | 48 | .435 | 19.5 |
| Red Sox | 37 | 53 | .411 | 22.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 53 | 33 | .616 | -- |
| Giants | 54 | 34 | .614 | -- |
| Dodgers | 48 | 36 | .571 | 4.0 |
| Phillies | 47 | 39 | .547 | 6.0 |
| Astros | 45 | 41 | .523 | 8.0 |
| Cardinals | 40 | 44 | .476 | 12.0 |
| Braves | 42 | 47 | .472 | 12.5 |
| Reds | 38 | 47 | .447 | 14.5 |
| Mets | 35 | 49 | .417 | 17.0 |
| Cubs | 26 | 58 | .310 | 26.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vada Pinson | 6 |
| 2 | Pete Rose | 5 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 4 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 4 |
| 3 | Art Shamsky | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Shamsky | 2 |
| 2 | Eddie Bressoud | 1 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 2 | Leo Cardenas | 1 |
| 2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordy Coleman | 6 |
| 2 | Dal Maxvill | 4 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | 4 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | 3 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 3 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 1 |
| 2 | Pedro Gonzalez | 1 |
| 2 | Tommy Harper | 1 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Bennett | 2.50 |
| 2 | Marcelino Lopez | 1.50 |
| 3 | Larry Jackson | 1.00 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mudcat Grant | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Jaster | 1 |
| 1 | Tommy John | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 11 |
| 2 | Marcelino Lopez | 9 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 8 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 7 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Cimino | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Hoerner | 1 |
| 1 | Don Nottebart | 1 |
| 1 | Orlando Pena | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Stargell | .343 |
| 2 | Matty Alou | .338 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .327 |
| 4 | Al Kaline | .321 |
| 5 | Dick Allen | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 26 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 22 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 22 |
| 2 | Joe Torre | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 70 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 68 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 67 |
| 4 | Willie Stargell | 64 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | 59 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 34 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 30 |
| 3 | Tommie Agee | 27 |
| 4 | Sonny Jackson | 24 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.62 |
| 2 | Mike Cuellar | 1.93 |
| 3 | Al Jackson | 2.01 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 2.04 |
| 5 | Steve Barber | 2.12 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 16 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 14 |
| 3 | Denny McLain | 13 |
| 4 | Gaylord Perry | 12 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 11 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 176 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 146 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 142 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 128 |
| 5 | Pete Richert | 125 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 17 |
| 2 | Ron Kline | 14 |
| 2 | Larry Sherry | 14 |
| 4 | Roy Face | 13 |
| 4 | Stu Miller | 13 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Hiller | .485 |
| 2 | Manny Mota | .462 |
| 3 | Matty Alou | .436 |
| 4 | Willie Stargell | .429 |
| 5 | Al Kaline | .426 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Kaline | 8 |
| 2 | Donn Clendenon | 7 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 7 |
| 2 | Joe Pepitone | 7 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 21 |
| 2 | Boog Powell | 20 |
| 3 | Al Kaline | 17 |
| 4 | Jose Pagan | 16 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 8 |
| 2 | Tommie Agee | 6 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 6 |
| 4 | Bert Campaneris | 5 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bill Short | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bob Humphreys | 0.00 |
| 4 | George Brunet | 0.36 |
| 5 | Lee Stange | 0.48 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 4 |
| 1 | Don McMahon | 4 |
| 3 | George Brunet | 3 |
| 3 | Woodie Fryman | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 32 |
| 2 | Earl Wilson | 29 |
| 3 | Gaylord Perry | 26 |
| 4 | Sam McDowell | 24 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Hamilton | 4 |
| 1 | Ron Kline | 4 |
| 1 | Minnie Rojas | 4 |
| 4 | Jack Aker | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Conigliaro | .400 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .381 |
| 3 | Al Kaline | .378 |
| 4 | Matty Alou | .367 |
| 5 | Russ Snyder | .366 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Kaline | 13 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 13 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 11 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 11 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 11 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boog Powell | 35 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 31 |
| 2 | Al Kaline | 31 |
| 4 | Willie Stargell | 30 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 16 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 12 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 10 |
| 5 | Matty Alou | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnie Rojas | 1.04 |
| 2 | Ray Washburn | 1.10 |
| 3 | George Brunet | 1.36 |
| 4 | John Wyatt | 1.40 |
| 5 | Steve Barber | 1.88 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 5 |
| 1 | George Brunet | 5 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 5 |
| 1 | Lew Krausse | 5 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 65 |
| 2 | Dave Boswell | 51 |
| 3 | Earl Wilson | 45 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 44 |
| 4 | Bob Veale | 44 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Hamilton | 8 |
| 2 | Jack Aker | 7 |
| 2 | Minnie Rojas | 7 |
| 4 | Phil Regan | 6 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Oliva | .339 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .324 |
| 3 | Ron Santo | .311 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | .311 |
| 5 | Billy Williams | .310 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 49 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 41 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | 38 |
| 4 | Willie McCovey | 37 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 125 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 118 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 112 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 110 |
| 5 | Billy Williams | 109 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 69 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 61 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 43 |
| 4 | Jim Wynn | 31 |
| 5 | Tommy Harper | 30 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.78 |
| 2 | Mike Cuellar | 2.13 |
| 3 | Steve Barber | 2.19 |
| 4 | Sam McDowell | 2.34 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 2.36 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 27 |
| 2 | Tony Cloninger | 23 |
| 3 | Jim Kaat | 22 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 22 |
| 3 | Denny McLain | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 363 |
| 2 | Bob Veale | 281 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 280 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 273 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 263 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 24 |
| 2 | Ron Kline | 23 |
| 2 | Billy McCool | 23 |
| 4 | Ted Abernathy | 21 |
| 4 | Dick Radatz | 21 |