On This Day
Friday, September 15, 1967
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 84 | 64 | .568 | -- |
| Red Sox | 84 | 64 | .568 | -- |
| Twins | 84 | 64 | .568 | -- |
| White Sox | 83 | 66 | .557 | 1.5 |
| Angels | 75 | 71 | .514 | 8.0 |
| Senators | 69 | 78 | .469 | 14.5 |
| Indians | 69 | 81 | .460 | 16.0 |
| Yankees | 66 | 82 | .446 | 18.0 |
| Orioles | 65 | 81 | .445 | 18.0 |
| Athletics | 59 | 87 | .404 | 24.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 92 | 56 | .622 | -- |
| Giants | 81 | 66 | .551 | 10.5 |
| Reds | 80 | 68 | .541 | 12.0 |
| Cubs | 80 | 70 | .533 | 13.0 |
| Phillies | 75 | 71 | .514 | 16.0 |
| Braves | 74 | 73 | .503 | 17.5 |
| Pirates | 73 | 75 | .493 | 19.0 |
| Dodgers | 68 | 79 | .463 | 23.5 |
| Astros | 59 | 88 | .401 | 32.5 |
| Mets | 55 | 91 | .377 | 36.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Hansen | 4 |
| 2 | Matty Alou | 3 |
| 2 | Ken Boyer | 3 |
| 2 | Horace Clarke | 3 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Hansen | 2 |
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 2 |
| 3 | Frank Coggins | 1 |
| 3 | Bill Freehan | 1 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Hansen | 4 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 3 |
| 2 | Frank Coggins | 3 |
| 2 | Bill Freehan | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Alcaraz | 1 |
| 1 | Gene Alley | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Fregosi | 1 |
| 1 | John Kennedy | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 2.67 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 1.80 |
| 2 | Bill Singer | 1.80 |
| 4 | George Brunet | 1.67 |
| 5 | Steve Barber | 0.89 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 1 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Brunet | 10 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 9 |
| 2 | Bill Singer | 9 |
| 4 | Steve Barber | 8 |
| 4 | Steve Carlton | 8 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moe Drabowsky | 1 |
| 1 | Dooley Womack | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .354 |
| 2 | Tony Gonzalez | .343 |
| 3 | Matty Alou | .339 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | .331 |
| 5 | Rusty Staub | .329 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 39 |
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 39 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 37 |
| 3 | Jim Wynn | 37 |
| 5 | Frank Howard | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 108 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 105 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | 103 |
| 3 | Carl Yastrzemski | 103 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | 102 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bert Campaneris | 51 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 47 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 33 |
| 4 | Maury Wills | 28 |
| 5 | Tommie Agee | 27 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Niekro | 1.85 |
| 2 | Joe Horlen | 2.20 |
| 3 | Tommy John | 2.33 |
| 4 | Gary Peters | 2.36 |
| 5 | Sonny Siebert | 2.41 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Lonborg | 20 |
| 1 | Earl Wilson | 20 |
| 3 | Mike McCormick | 19 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 18 |
| 4 | Fergie Jenkins | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 227 |
| 2 | Jim Lonborg | 218 |
| 3 | Fergie Jenkins | 207 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 207 |
| 5 | Gaylord Perry | 205 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 26 |
| 2 | Minnie Rojas | 24 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 19 |
| 4 | Bob Locker | 18 |
| 5 | Roy Face | 17 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gonzalez | .469 |
| 2 | Matty Alou | .438 |
| 3 | Julian Javier | .406 |
| 4 | Tony Oliva | .400 |
| 5 | Maury Wills | .397 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Wynn | 5 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | 14 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 13 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 13 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 12 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 7 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 5 |
| 4 | Adolfo Phillips | 3 |
| 4 | Maury Wills | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Briles | 0.33 |
| 2 | Cisco Carlos | 0.44 |
| 3 | Gaylord Perry | 0.63 |
| 4 | Dick Selma | 0.66 |
| 5 | Steve Carlton | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 4 |
| 2 | Nelson Briles | 3 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Horlen | 3 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 33 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 29 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 28 |
| 4 | Ray Sadecki | 27 |
| 5 | Steve Carlton | 26 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Lasher | 5 |
| 2 | Ted Abernathy | 3 |
| 2 | Turk Farrell | 3 |
| 2 | Lew Krausse | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .445 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .389 |
| 3 | Tony Gonzalez | .385 |
| 4 | Tommy Helms | .354 |
| 5 | George Scott | .349 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 11 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
| 2 | Reggie Smith | 8 |
| 2 | Pete Ward | 8 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 27 |
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | 27 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 23 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 23 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 9 |
| 2 | Joe Morgan | 9 |
| 4 | Don Buford | 8 |
| 4 | Reggie Smith | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cisco Carlos | 0.81 |
| 2 | Gaylord Perry | 0.91 |
| 3 | Nelson Briles | 1.05 |
| 4 | Rich Nye | 1.06 |
| 5 | Dick Bosman | 1.11 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Singer | 6 |
| 2 | Gary Bell | 5 |
| 2 | Nelson Briles | 5 |
| 2 | Jim Hardin | 5 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 50 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 48 |
| 2 | Luis Tiant | 48 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 46 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 45 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 8 |
| 2 | Fred Lasher | 7 |
| 3 | Turk Farrell | 6 |
| 3 | Dooley Womack | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |