On This Day
Thursday, August 22, 1968
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 81 | 45 | .643 | -- |
Orioles | 73 | 52 | .584 | 7.5 |
Red Sox | 68 | 60 | .531 | 14.0 |
Indians | 69 | 61 | .531 | 14.0 |
Athletics | 64 | 62 | .508 | 17.0 |
Yankees | 59 | 63 | .484 | 20.0 |
Twins | 59 | 66 | .472 | 21.5 |
Angels | 57 | 70 | .449 | 24.5 |
White Sox | 52 | 74 | .413 | 29.0 |
Senators | 47 | 76 | .382 | 32.5 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 81 | 47 | .633 | -- |
Giants | 67 | 59 | .532 | 13.0 |
Reds | 65 | 58 | .528 | 13.5 |
Cubs | 68 | 61 | .527 | 13.5 |
Braves | 63 | 64 | .496 | 17.5 |
Pirates | 61 | 66 | .480 | 19.5 |
Phillies | 58 | 67 | .464 | 21.5 |
Astros | 59 | 69 | .461 | 22.0 |
Mets | 58 | 71 | .450 | 23.5 |
Dodgers | 54 | 72 | .429 | 26.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Aparicio | 3 |
1 | Julian Javier | 3 |
1 | Freddie Patek | 3 |
1 | Pete Rose | 3 |
1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 2 |
2 | Jerry Adair | 1 |
2 | Tommy Davis | 1 |
2 | Dick Green | 1 |
2 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 3 |
1 | Matty Alou | 3 |
3 | Leo Cardenas | 2 |
3 | Tommy Davis | 2 |
3 | 6 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Freddie Patek | 2 |
2 | Matty Alou | 1 |
2 | Jim Fregosi | 1 |
2 | Lou Johnson | 1 |
2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 2.00 |
2 | Jim Merritt | 1.33 |
3 | Don Sutton | 1.29 |
4 | Tommy John | 1.00 |
4 | Stan Williams | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Abernathy | 1 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 1 |
1 | Mickey Lolich | 1 |
1 | Jim Merritt | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Sutton | 9 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 8 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 7 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 6 |
4 | Chris Short | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Don McMahon | 1 |
1 | Vicente Romo | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Pete Rose | .345 |
2 | Matty Alou | .336 |
3 | Alex Johnson | .325 |
4 | Felipe Alou | .308 |
5 | Rod Carew | .301 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Howard | 35 |
2 | Ken Harrelson | 32 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 30 |
4 | Willie Horton | 29 |
5 | Dick Allen | 27 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Harrelson | 101 |
2 | Frank Howard | 87 |
3 | Billy Williams | 79 |
4 | Willie McCovey | 78 |
4 | Tony Perez | 78 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 42 |
2 | Maury Wills | 41 |
3 | Lou Brock | 36 |
4 | Jose Cardenal | 32 |
5 | Willie Davis | 27 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 1.00 |
2 | Luis Tiant | 1.62 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 1.66 |
4 | Jerry Koosman | 1.77 |
5 | Denny McLain | 1.90 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Denny McLain | 25 |
2 | Juan Marichal | 23 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 18 |
3 | Luis Tiant | 18 |
5 | 5 tied | 16 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 229 |
2 | Luis Tiant | 222 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 205 |
3 | Denny McLain | 205 |
5 | Bob Gibson | 186 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Regan | 21 |
2 | Al Worthington | 15 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 14 |
4 | Joe Hoerner | 13 |
5 | Roy Face | 12 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Pete Rose | .456 |
2 | Fred Whitfield | .405 |
3 | Felix Millan | .396 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | .393 |
5 | Norm Cash | .385 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 7 |
2 | Dick Allen | 5 |
2 | Ernie Banks | 5 |
2 | Bill Freehan | 5 |
2 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 21 |
2 | Tony Perez | 17 |
3 | Donn Clendenon | 16 |
4 | Fred Whitfield | 15 |
5 | Tom Satriano | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 7 |
1 | Freddie Patek | 7 |
1 | Maury Wills | 7 |
4 | Mark Belanger | 6 |
4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 0.33 |
2 | Don Wilson | 0.36 |
3 | Bobby Bolin | 0.37 |
4 | Barry Moore | 0.40 |
5 | Don Cardwell | 0.53 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 4 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
2 | Tommy John | 3 |
2 | Juan Marichal | 3 |
2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 31 |
2 | Jim Kaat | 25 |
2 | Jim Merritt | 25 |
2 | Luis Tiant | 25 |
5 | 4 tied | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 5 |
2 | Lindy McDaniel | 3 |
2 | Gary Wagner | 3 |
4 | Danny Coombs | 2 |
4 | 5 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | .405 |
2 | Pete Rose | .385 |
3 | Felipe Alou | .365 |
4 | Dick Dietz | .358 |
5 | Tony Perez | .358 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 11 |
2 | Ernie Banks | 10 |
3 | Ken Harrelson | 9 |
4 | Frank Howard | 8 |
5 | 4 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 29 |
2 | Donn Clendenon | 28 |
3 | Ken Harrelson | 25 |
4 | Tony Perez | 23 |
5 | Al Kaline | 21 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 14 |
2 | Lou Brock | 13 |
3 | Maury Wills | 12 |
4 | Willie Davis | 11 |
5 | 2 tied | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Barry Moore | 0.62 |
2 | Bobby Bolin | 0.75 |
3 | Don Wilson | 0.91 |
4 | Bob Gibson | 0.96 |
5 | John Hiller | 1.15 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Denny McLain | 7 |
2 | Juan Marichal | 6 |
3 | Nelson Briles | 5 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 54 |
1 | Luis Tiant | 54 |
3 | Blue Moon Odom | 48 |
4 | Bob Gibson | 47 |
5 | Denny McLain | 46 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 8 |
2 | Lindy McDaniel | 5 |
2 | Phil Regan | 5 |
4 | Roy Face | 4 |
4 | 5 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Matty Alou | .350 |
2 | Alex Johnson | .319 |
3 | Pete Rose | .318 |
4 | Tony Oliva | .307 |
5 | Roberto Clemente | .305 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Howard | 41 |
2 | Willie McCovey | 40 |
3 | Ken Harrelson | 35 |
4 | Willie Horton | 31 |
4 | Billy Williams | 31 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Harrelson | 115 |
2 | Willie McCovey | 105 |
3 | Frank Howard | 103 |
4 | Tony Perez | 100 |
5 | Billy Williams | 99 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 55 |
2 | Lou Brock | 48 |
3 | Maury Wills | 47 |
4 | Jose Cardenal | 32 |
5 | Reggie Smith | 29 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 0.99 |
2 | Luis Tiant | 1.70 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 1.92 |
4 | Dave McNally | 1.95 |
5 | Gaylord Perry | 1.98 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Denny McLain | 26 |
2 | Juan Marichal | 23 |
3 | Nelson Briles | 22 |
3 | Luis Tiant | 22 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 282 |
2 | Luis Tiant | 271 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 261 |
4 | Dean Chance | 243 |
5 | Bill Singer | 225 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Regan | 21 |
2 | Ted Abernathy | 20 |
3 | Al Worthington | 16 |
4 | Joe Hoerner | 15 |
5 | 4 tied | 14 |