On This Day
Wednesday, September 25, 1968
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 103 | 56 | .648 | -- |
| Orioles | 90 | 70 | .563 | 13.5 |
| Red Sox | 85 | 74 | .535 | 18.0 |
| Indians | 85 | 74 | .535 | 18.0 |
| Yankees | 81 | 78 | .509 | 22.0 |
| Athletics | 80 | 79 | .503 | 23.0 |
| Twins | 78 | 81 | .491 | 25.0 |
| Angels | 66 | 93 | .415 | 37.0 |
| White Sox | 65 | 94 | .409 | 38.0 |
| Senators | 62 | 96 | .392 | 40.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 95 | 64 | .597 | -- |
| Giants | 86 | 73 | .541 | 9.0 |
| Reds | 82 | 77 | .516 | 13.0 |
| Cubs | 81 | 78 | .509 | 14.0 |
| Pirates | 80 | 79 | .503 | 15.0 |
| Braves | 80 | 79 | .503 | 15.0 |
| Phillies | 74 | 85 | .465 | 21.0 |
| Dodgers | 74 | 85 | .465 | 21.0 |
| Mets | 72 | 87 | .453 | 23.0 |
| Astros | 71 | 88 | .447 | 24.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Allison | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Azcue | 3 |
| 1 | Cleon Jones | 3 |
| 1 | Lee May | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mack Jones | 2 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 2 |
| 3 | Gates Brown | 1 |
| 3 | Willie Crawford | 1 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Santo | 4 |
| 2 | Gates Brown | 3 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 3 |
| 4 | Nelson Briles | 2 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 1 | Vic Davalillo | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Tito Francona | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 3.67 |
| 1 | Luis Tiant | 3.67 |
| 3 | Dock Ellis | 1.25 |
| 3 | Bill Singer | 1.25 |
| 5 | Ray Culp | 1.22 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Briles | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Culp | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Culp | 11 |
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 11 |
| 1 | Luis Tiant | 11 |
| 4 | Bill Singer | 10 |
| 5 | Catfish Hunter | 9 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Hoerner | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Merritt | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Ray | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Rose | .332 |
| 2 | Matty Alou | .332 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | .315 |
| 4 | Alex Johnson | .315 |
| 5 | Carl Yastrzemski | .302 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Howard | 43 |
| 2 | Willie Horton | 36 |
| 3 | Ken Harrelson | 35 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 35 |
| 5 | Ernie Banks | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Harrelson | 109 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 105 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 102 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | 98 |
| 5 | Ron Santo | 93 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 61 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 57 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | 51 |
| 4 | Jose Cardenal | 40 |
| 5 | Willie Davis | 34 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 1.16 |
| 2 | Luis Tiant | 1.60 |
| 3 | Wilbur Wood | 1.87 |
| 4 | Sam McDowell | 1.87 |
| 5 | Bobby Bolin | 1.96 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny McLain | 31 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 26 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 21 |
| 3 | Dave McNally | 21 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny McLain | 276 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 272 |
| 3 | Luis Tiant | 264 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 257 |
| 5 | Fergie Jenkins | 255 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Regan | 24 |
| 2 | Clay Carroll | 17 |
| 2 | Al Worthington | 17 |
| 4 | Joe Hoerner | 16 |
| 5 | Wilbur Wood | 15 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .408 |
| 2 | Gene Alley | .390 |
| 3 | Bill Freehan | .389 |
| 4 | Carl Yastrzemski | .380 |
| 5 | Lou Brock | .378 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norm Cash | 4 |
| 1 | Bill Freehan | 4 |
| 1 | Jim Northrup | 4 |
| 4 | Bobby Bonds | 3 |
| 4 | 12 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norm Cash | 11 |
| 2 | Donn Clendenon | 10 |
| 2 | Bill Freehan | 10 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 10 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 9 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 6 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 4 |
| 3 | Dave Nelson | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Culp | 0.00 |
| 1 | Dick Bosman | 0.00 |
| 1 | Jim Perry | 0.00 |
| 1 | Tom Hall | 0.00 |
| 5 | Mike Cuellar | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Blass | 4 |
| 1 | Ray Culp | 4 |
| 3 | Mickey Lolich | 3 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Culp | 43 |
| 2 | Steve Blass | 33 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 33 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 27 |
| 5 | Fergie Jenkins | 25 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Brewer | 3 |
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 3 |
| 1 | Cecil Upshaw | 3 |
| 4 | Bruce Dal Canton | 2 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenn Beckert | .380 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | .376 |
| 3 | Jim Northrup | .375 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | .372 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | .368 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | 8 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 7 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | 7 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 6 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Cater | 23 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 21 |
| 2 | Jim Northrup | 21 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 24 |
| 2 | Cesar Tovar | 12 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
| 4 | Don Buford | 10 |
| 4 | Maury Wills | 10 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Perry | 0.28 |
| 2 | Mudcat Grant | 0.53 |
| 3 | Steve Blass | 0.74 |
| 4 | Ray Culp | 0.86 |
| 5 | Joe Horlen | 1.08 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Blass | 7 |
| 1 | Ray Culp | 7 |
| 3 | Denny McLain | 6 |
| 3 | Fritz Peterson | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny McLain | 65 |
| 2 | Ray Culp | 59 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 56 |
| 4 | Steve Blass | 50 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 49 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Brewer | 6 |
| 2 | Clay Carroll | 5 |
| 2 | Cecil Upshaw | 5 |
| 4 | Dennis Higgins | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |