On This Day
Tuesday, September 27, 1966
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 96 | 60 | .615 | -- |
| Tigers | 87 | 71 | .551 | 10.0 |
| Twins | 86 | 71 | .548 | 10.5 |
| White Sox | 82 | 77 | .516 | 15.5 |
| Indians | 79 | 79 | .500 | 18.0 |
| Angels | 78 | 80 | .494 | 19.0 |
| Athletics | 71 | 86 | .452 | 25.5 |
| Senators | 71 | 88 | .447 | 26.5 |
| Red Sox | 72 | 90 | .444 | 27.0 |
| Yankees | 68 | 88 | .436 | 28.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 93 | 64 | .592 | -- |
| Pirates | 90 | 67 | .573 | 3.0 |
| Giants | 89 | 68 | .567 | 4.0 |
| Phillies | 85 | 72 | .541 | 8.0 |
| Braves | 83 | 75 | .525 | 10.5 |
| Cardinals | 79 | 78 | .503 | 14.0 |
| Reds | 74 | 80 | .481 | 17.5 |
| Astros | 68 | 88 | .436 | 24.5 |
| Mets | 64 | 92 | .410 | 28.5 |
| Cubs | 58 | 99 | .369 | 35.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Berry | 3 |
| 1 | Jose Cardenal | 3 |
| 1 | George Thomas | 3 |
| 4 | Mike Andrews | 2 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
| 1 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Fairly | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Fregosi | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 4 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
| 2 | Jose Cardenal | 3 |
| 4 | Jim Fregosi | 2 |
| 4 | Zoilo Versalles | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommie Agee | 2 |
| 2 | Ken Berry | 1 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | 1 |
| 2 | Tommy McCraw | 1 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Brunet | 0.70 |
| 2 | Joe Horlen | 0.50 |
| 3 | Mickey Lolich | 0.43 |
| 4 | Jim Perry | 0.33 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.25 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Brunet | 1 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 1 |
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 1 |
| 1 | Dan Osinski | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Brunet | 7 |
| 2 | Joe Horlen | 4 |
| 2 | Lindy McDaniel | 4 |
| 4 | Joe Hoerner | 3 |
| 4 | Mickey Lolich | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Lonborg | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .344 |
| 2 | Felipe Alou | .330 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .328 |
| 4 | Pete Rose | .320 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | .318 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 49 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 43 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 40 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 37 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 125 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 120 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | 116 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | 110 |
| 5 | Boog Powell | 107 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 72 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 50 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 49 |
| 4 | Sonny Jackson | 46 |
| 5 | Tommie Agee | 44 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.74 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 1.98 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 2.17 |
| 4 | Mike Cuellar | 2.17 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 2.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 25 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 25 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 24 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 20 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 294 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 244 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 220 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 219 |
| 4 | Bob Veale | 219 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 32 |
| 2 | Ron Kline | 23 |
| 3 | Phil Regan | 21 |
| 4 | Eddie Fisher | 20 |
| 4 | Larry Sherry | 20 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Fairly | .429 |
| 2 | Chuck Harrison | .415 |
| 3 | Don Kessinger | .408 |
| 4 | Jim Fregosi | .380 |
| 5 | Sonny Jackson | .378 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 7 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
| 2 | Donn Clendenon | 6 |
| 2 | Lou Johnson | 6 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 16 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 16 |
| 3 | Lou Johnson | 15 |
| 4 | Donn Clendenon | 14 |
| 4 | Willie McCovey | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 8 |
| 2 | Tommie Agee | 6 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 5 |
| 4 | Jose Cardenal | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.00 |
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 0.00 |
| 3 | Blue Moon Odom | 0.34 |
| 4 | Dave Wickersham | 0.64 |
| 5 | Dick Kelley | 0.71 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 4 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 3 |
| 2 | Steve Hargan | 3 |
| 2 | Dick Kelley | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 34 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 31 |
| 3 | Steve Hargan | 28 |
| 3 | Luis Tiant | 28 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 25 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 3 |
| 1 | Ron Kline | 3 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
| 4 | Bob Lee | 2 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Rose | .422 |
| 2 | Felipe Alou | .383 |
| 3 | Joe Torre | .370 |
| 4 | Rico Carty | .367 |
| 5 | Ron Fairly | .361 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 9 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 9 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 8 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 27 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 27 |
| 3 | Tommie Agee | 24 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | 24 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Buford | 17 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 14 |
| 3 | Tommie Agee | 11 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.68 |
| 2 | Blue Moon Odom | 0.73 |
| 3 | Jim Nash | 0.89 |
| 4 | Sonny Siebert | 0.97 |
| 5 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1.27 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 5 |
| 1 | Pat Jarvis | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 5 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 5 |
| 1 | Denny McLain | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 56 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 54 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 51 |
| 4 | Denny McLain | 47 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 45 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Regan | 7 |
| 2 | Clay Carroll | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 5 |
| 2 | John Wyatt | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |