On This Day
Tuesday, May 27, 1969
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 32 | 14 | .696 | -- |
Red Sox | 26 | 15 | .634 | 3.5 |
Tigers | 21 | 18 | .538 | 7.5 |
Yankees | 21 | 24 | .467 | 10.5 |
Senators | 21 | 26 | .447 | 11.5 |
Indians | 10 | 27 | .270 | 17.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Twins | 24 | 17 | .585 | -- |
Athletics | 22 | 17 | .564 | 1.0 |
Royals | 21 | 21 | .500 | 3.5 |
Pilots | 20 | 21 | .488 | 4.0 |
White Sox | 17 | 19 | .472 | 4.5 |
Angels | 12 | 28 | .300 | 11.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cubs | 29 | 16 | .644 | -- |
Pirates | 22 | 20 | .524 | 5.5 |
Cardinals | 20 | 23 | .465 | 8.0 |
Mets | 18 | 23 | .439 | 9.0 |
Phillies | 17 | 22 | .436 | 9.0 |
Expos | 11 | 28 | .282 | 15.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Braves | 28 | 13 | .683 | -- |
Dodgers | 24 | 17 | .585 | 4.0 |
Giants | 24 | 19 | .558 | 5.0 |
Reds | 20 | 19 | .513 | 7.0 |
Astros | 22 | 24 | .478 | 8.5 |
Padres | 18 | 29 | .383 | 13.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Felipe Alou | 4 |
2 | Brant Alyea | 3 |
2 | Bud Harrelson | 3 |
2 | Willie McCovey | 3 |
2 | Wes Parker | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 1 |
1 | Brant Alyea | 1 |
1 | Sal Bando | 1 |
1 | Ollie Brown | 1 |
1 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Doug Rader | 4 |
2 | Brant Alyea | 3 |
2 | Reggie Smith | 3 |
4 | Ernie Banks | 2 |
4 | 13 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 2 |
1 | Gus Gil | 2 |
3 | Hank Allen | 1 |
3 | Paul Blair | 1 |
3 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bolin | 1.60 |
2 | Don Wilson | 1.30 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 1.00 |
4 | Gene Brabender | 0.82 |
5 | Dick Drago | 0.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Brabender | 1 |
1 | Chuck Dobson | 1 |
1 | Dick Drago | 1 |
1 | Pat Jarvis | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Wilson | 13 |
2 | Gene Brabender | 9 |
3 | Bobby Bolin | 8 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 8 |
5 | Dick Drago | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Herbel | 1 |
1 | Cecil Upshaw | 1 |
1 | Dave Wickersham | 1 |
1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .394 |
2 | Cleon Jones | .379 |
3 | Hank Aaron | .365 |
4 | Felipe Alou | .350 |
4 | Richie Hebner | .350 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Howard | 15 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 13 |
2 | Willie McCovey | 13 |
2 | Rico Petrocelli | 13 |
5 | 5 tied | 12 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ernie Banks | 41 |
2 | Bobby Murcer | 40 |
3 | Frank Robinson | 35 |
4 | Ron Santo | 34 |
5 | 2 tied | 33 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy Harper | 26 |
2 | Lou Brock | 20 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 15 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 13 |
5 | 2 tied | 12 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 1.50 |
2 | Ken Holtzman | 1.60 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 1.67 |
4 | Bill Singer | 1.85 |
5 | Phil Niekro | 1.92 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mel Stottlemyre | 8 |
2 | Ray Culp | 7 |
2 | Larry Dierker | 7 |
2 | Ken Holtzman | 7 |
2 | 4 others tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 75 |
1 | Bill Singer | 75 |
3 | Don Wilson | 74 |
4 | Ray Culp | 71 |
4 | 2 others tied | 71 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Cecil Upshaw | 11 |
2 | Fred Gladding | 9 |
2 | Dennis Higgins | 9 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 9 |
5 | 2 tied | 8 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Max Alvis | .472 |
2 | Felipe Alou | .396 |
3 | Alex Johnson | .395 |
3 | Willie McCovey | .395 |
5 | Rod Carew | .395 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Epstein | 8 |
2 | Lee May | 7 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 5 |
3 | Dick Allen | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ernie Banks | 22 |
2 | Mike Epstein | 14 |
2 | Cleon Jones | 14 |
2 | Lee May | 14 |
5 | Wayne Comer | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
2 | Tommy Harper | 8 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 7 |
4 | Horace Clarke | 6 |
5 | 3 tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 0.00 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 0.50 |
3 | Gene Brabender | 0.59 |
4 | Blue Moon Odom | 0.60 |
5 | Dave Wickersham | 0.71 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 3 |
1 | Pat Jarvis | 3 |
1 | Denny Lemaster | 3 |
1 | Mickey Lolich | 3 |
1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 36 |
2 | Dave Boswell | 27 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 27 |
4 | Bill Singer | 25 |
5 | 2 tied | 24 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Gladding | 5 |
2 | Cecil Upshaw | 4 |
3 | Ron Perranoski | 3 |
3 | Vicente Romo | 3 |
3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .370 |
2 | Felipe Alou | .360 |
3 | Alex Johnson | .352 |
4 | Boog Powell | .351 |
5 | Hank Aaron | .349 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Epstein | 10 |
1 | Jim Wynn | 10 |
3 | Lee May | 9 |
4 | Frank Howard | 8 |
4 | Tony Perez | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ernie Banks | 25 |
2 | Cleon Jones | 24 |
3 | Ron Santo | 23 |
4 | Tony Perez | 22 |
5 | 6 tied | 21 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 16 |
1 | Tommy Harper | 16 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 8 |
4 | 4 others tied | 8 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 0.60 |
2 | Ken Holtzman | 1.01 |
3 | Don Sutton | 1.29 |
4 | Fritz Peterson | 1.47 |
5 | Mike Cuellar | 1.51 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Dierker | 5 |
1 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
1 | Ken Holtzman | 5 |
1 | Denny McLain | 5 |
1 | Tom Seaver | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Holtzman | 49 |
1 | Sam McDowell | 49 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 48 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 47 |
4 | Don Wilson | 47 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Gladding | 8 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 7 |
2 | Vicente Romo | 7 |
4 | Cecil Upshaw | 6 |
5 | 2 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Matty Alou | .334 |
2 | Cleon Jones | .333 |
3 | Felipe Alou | .330 |
4 | Alex Johnson | .321 |
5 | Pete Rose | .319 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Howard | 40 |
1 | Willie McCovey | 40 |
3 | Reggie Jackson | 37 |
4 | Dick Allen | 35 |
5 | 2 tied | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie McCovey | 111 |
2 | Ron Santo | 108 |
3 | Ken Harrelson | 105 |
3 | Billy Williams | 105 |
5 | 2 tied | 100 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 78 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 58 |
3 | Maury Wills | 51 |
4 | Jose Cardenal | 40 |
5 | Joe Foy | 37 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 1.16 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 2.08 |
3 | Dave McNally | 2.08 |
4 | Denny McLain | 2.12 |
5 | Phil Niekro | 2.14 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Denny McLain | 31 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 25 |
3 | Juan Marichal | 24 |
3 | Dave McNally | 24 |
5 | Mel Stottlemyre | 23 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 282 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 279 |
3 | Denny McLain | 266 |
4 | Sam McDowell | 251 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 238 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Cecil Upshaw | 22 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 21 |
2 | Dennis Higgins | 21 |
2 | Phil Regan | 21 |
5 | Vicente Romo | 20 |