On This Day
Saturday, September 9, 1967
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 81 | 62 | .566 | -- |
| Twins | 81 | 62 | .566 | -- |
| Red Sox | 81 | 63 | .563 | 0.5 |
| White Sox | 78 | 63 | .553 | 2.0 |
| Angels | 73 | 68 | .518 | 7.0 |
| Senators | 67 | 75 | .472 | 13.5 |
| Indians | 66 | 77 | .462 | 15.0 |
| Orioles | 63 | 78 | .447 | 17.0 |
| Yankees | 63 | 80 | .441 | 18.0 |
| Athletics | 58 | 83 | .411 | 22.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 89 | 54 | .622 | -- |
| Giants | 77 | 65 | .542 | 11.5 |
| Cubs | 79 | 67 | .541 | 11.5 |
| Reds | 77 | 66 | .538 | 12.0 |
| Phillies | 73 | 67 | .521 | 14.5 |
| Braves | 72 | 70 | .507 | 16.5 |
| Pirates | 71 | 72 | .497 | 18.0 |
| Dodgers | 64 | 76 | .457 | 23.5 |
| Astros | 56 | 87 | .392 | 33.0 |
| Mets | 54 | 88 | .380 | 34.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesus Alou | 3 |
| 1 | Glenn Beckert | 3 |
| 1 | John Donaldson | 3 |
| 1 | Tony Gonzalez | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Wynn | 2 |
| 2 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
| 2 | Sam Bowens | 1 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Nen | 3 |
| 1 | Ramon Webster | 3 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 2 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 2 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Bando | 1 |
| 1 | Rico Petrocelli | 1 |
| 1 | Reggie Smith | 1 |
| 1 | Cesar Tovar | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Nolan | 1.43 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 1.20 |
| 3 | Steve Carlton | 1.12 |
| 4 | Rich Nye | 0.91 |
| 5 | Gary Peters | 0.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Cuellar | 1 |
| 1 | Pat Dobson | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Nolan | 10 |
| 1 | Rich Nye | 10 |
| 3 | Steve Carlton | 9 |
| 4 | Mike Cuellar | 8 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turk Farrell | 1 |
| 1 | Lew Krausse | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Lasher | 1 |
| 1 | Sparky Lyle | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .349 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | .341 |
| 3 | Tony Gonzalez | .336 |
| 4 | Rusty Staub | .333 |
| 5 | Matty Alou | .330 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 39 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 38 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 35 |
| 3 | Jim Wynn | 35 |
| 5 | Frank Howard | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 108 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | 103 |
| 3 | Jim Wynn | 101 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 98 |
| 5 | Harmon Killebrew | 96 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bert Campaneris | 48 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 45 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 28 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | 28 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 25 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Niekro | 1.78 |
| 2 | Tommy John | 2.16 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 2.31 |
| 4 | Bill Hands | 2.34 |
| 5 | Jim Merritt | 2.37 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Wilson | 20 |
| 2 | Jim Lonborg | 19 |
| 2 | Mike McCormick | 19 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 18 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 17 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 210 |
| 1 | Jim Lonborg | 210 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 204 |
| 4 | Fergie Jenkins | 201 |
| 5 | Gaylord Perry | 193 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 25 |
| 2 | Minnie Rojas | 24 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 19 |
| 4 | Roy Face | 17 |
| 4 | Bob Locker | 17 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Gagliano | .400 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | .396 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .393 |
| 4 | Matty Alou | .380 |
| 5 | Tony Oliva | .375 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 7 |
| 2 | Ramon Webster | 5 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 5 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Green | 14 |
| 2 | Brooks Robinson | 13 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 12 |
| 3 | Tim McCarver | 12 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reggie Smith | 7 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 5 |
| 3 | Joe Morgan | 5 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 0.00 |
| 1 | Gary Nolan | 0.00 |
| 1 | Mel Queen | 0.00 |
| 1 | Frank Linzy | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Briles | 3 |
| 1 | Chuck Hartenstein | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 3 |
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 3 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 30 |
| 2 | Jim Lonborg | 26 |
| 3 | Jim Kaat | 24 |
| 4 | Steve Carlton | 23 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 5 |
| 1 | Fred Lasher | 5 |
| 1 | Juan Pizarro | 5 |
| 4 | Turk Farrell | 3 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .454 |
| 2 | Tony Gonzalez | .378 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .370 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | .363 |
| 5 | Tony Oliva | .348 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 12 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 8 |
| 4 | Reggie Smith | 7 |
| 4 | Pete Ward | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 29 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 24 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | 24 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 21 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 12 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 9 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 8 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 8 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Briles | 0.90 |
| 2 | Gaylord Perry | 0.94 |
| 3 | Mel Queen | 1.03 |
| 4 | Bob Miller | 1.05 |
| 5 | Rich Nye | 1.08 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Briles | 5 |
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 5 |
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 5 |
| 1 | Earl Wilson | 5 |
| 5 | 19 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 49 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 48 |
| 3 | Luis Tiant | 46 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 45 |
| 5 | Jim Kaat | 43 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 7 |
| 1 | Fred Lasher | 7 |
| 3 | Turk Farrell | 6 |
| 4 | Joe Hoerner | 5 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | .338 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .337 |
| 3 | Tony Gonzalez | .333 |
| 4 | Matty Alou | .327 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | .322 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 44 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 42 |
| 3 | Carl Yastrzemski | 41 |
| 4 | Jim Wynn | 35 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 117 |
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 117 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 110 |
| 3 | Carl Yastrzemski | 110 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 57 |
| 1 | Bert Campaneris | 57 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 34 |
| 4 | Maury Wills | 33 |
| 5 | Tommie Agee | 31 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Niekro | 1.85 |
| 2 | Joe Horlen | 2.10 |
| 3 | Dean Chance | 2.37 |
| 4 | Tommy John | 2.39 |
| 5 | Gary Nolan | 2.41 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 20 |
| 1 | Fergie Jenkins | 20 |
| 1 | Jim Lonborg | 20 |
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 20 |
| 1 | Earl Wilson | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 250 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 244 |
| 3 | Luis Tiant | 228 |
| 4 | Fergie Jenkins | 226 |
| 5 | Jim Lonborg | 225 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 25 |
| 2 | Minnie Rojas | 24 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 21 |
| 4 | Al Worthington | 19 |
| 5 | Roy Face | 18 |