On This Day
Saturday, May 6, 1967
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 12 | 7 | .632 | -- |
| Tigers | 12 | 7 | .632 | -- |
| Senators | 11 | 9 | .550 | 1.5 |
| Yankees | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.0 |
| Red Sox | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3.0 |
| Twins | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3.0 |
| Angels | 10 | 12 | .455 | 3.5 |
| Orioles | 9 | 11 | .450 | 3.5 |
| Indians | 8 | 11 | .421 | 4.0 |
| Athletics | 7 | 11 | .389 | 4.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 17 | 7 | .708 | -- |
| Pirates | 12 | 6 | .667 | 2.0 |
| Cardinals | 12 | 8 | .600 | 3.0 |
| Braves | 11 | 9 | .550 | 4.0 |
| Cubs | 9 | 9 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Phillies | 10 | 10 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Giants | 9 | 12 | .429 | 6.5 |
| Mets | 8 | 13 | .381 | 7.5 |
| Dodgers | 7 | 13 | .350 | 8.0 |
| Astros | 7 | 15 | .318 | 9.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Cardenal | 4 |
| 1 | Paul Casanova | 4 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 3 |
| 3 | Jim Ray Hart | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 2 |
| 2 | Paul Casanova | 1 |
| 2 | Bob Chance | 1 |
| 2 | Ron Clark | 1 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Hiatt | 4 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 2 |
| 2 | Gene Alley | 2 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 2 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Rose | 2 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 1 |
| 2 | Julian Javier | 1 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 1.33 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 1.17 |
| 3 | Rickey Clark | 0.64 |
| 4 | Gary Bell | 0.57 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.56 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1 |
| 1 | Roy Face | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 1 |
| 1 | Al Jackson | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 7 |
| 1 | Rickey Clark | 7 |
| 3 | Darold Knowles | 6 |
| 4 | Bucky Brandon | 5 |
| 4 | Billy McCool | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Locker | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Willis | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Kaline | .389 |
| 2 | Paul Casanova | .382 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .373 |
| 4 | Zoilo Versalles | .370 |
| 5 | Billy Williams | .364 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deron Johnson | 7 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 6 |
| 2 | Al Kaline | 6 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 5 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 20 |
| 1 | Deron Johnson | 20 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 16 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 15 |
| 4 | Al Kaline | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommie Agee | 9 |
| 1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 7 |
| 4 | Don Buford | 6 |
| 4 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Moore | 0.43 |
| 2 | Joe Horlen | 1.15 |
| 3 | Sonny Siebert | 1.16 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 1.36 |
| 5 | Steve Hargan | 1.56 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 4 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 4 |
| 1 | Mel Queen | 4 |
| 1 | Bob Veale | 4 |
| 5 | 12 tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 42 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 39 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 38 |
| 4 | Sam McDowell | 35 |
| 5 | Billy McCool | 34 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 10 |
| 2 | Frank Linzy | 4 |
| 2 | Bob Locker | 4 |
| 2 | Phil Niekro | 4 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 3 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .413 |
| 2 | Paul Casanova | .405 |
| 3 | Al Kaline | .389 |
| 4 | Gene Alley | .372 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | .366 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Blefary | 4 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | 3 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | 3 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deron Johnson | 13 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 11 |
| 2 | Curt Blefary | 11 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 11 |
| 2 | Rusty Staub | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 7 |
| 2 | Tommy Harper | 6 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 5 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 4 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Linzy | 0.00 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 0.33 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 0.40 |
| 4 | Barry Moore | 0.43 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 1.13 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 3 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 3 |
| 1 | Mel Queen | 3 |
| 4 | Rickey Clark | 2 |
| 4 | 21 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 28 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 25 |
| 3 | Jim Lonborg | 24 |
| 4 | Fergie Jenkins | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 6 |
| 2 | Frank Linzy | 3 |
| 2 | Al Worthington | 3 |
| 4 | Bob Locker | 2 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .339 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | .333 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | .330 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .323 |
| 5 | Pete Rose | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 49 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 41 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 41 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 40 |
| 5 | Willie McCovey | 39 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 126 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 126 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | 122 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 115 |
| 5 | Boog Powell | 112 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 77 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 58 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 56 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 48 |
| 5 | Sonny Jackson | 44 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.61 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 2.04 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 2.21 |
| 4 | Bruce Howard | 2.22 |
| 5 | Jim Nash | 2.34 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 24 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 24 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 23 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 23 |
| 5 | Earl Wilson | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 281 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 243 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 232 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 230 |
| 5 | Bob Veale | 223 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 34 |
| 2 | Phil Regan | 22 |
| 3 | Ron Kline | 21 |
| 4 | Larry Sherry | 18 |
| 4 | Al Worthington | 18 |