On This Day
Wednesday, July 9, 1969
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 59 | 25 | .702 | -- |
Tigers | 45 | 35 | .563 | 12.0 |
Red Sox | 47 | 38 | .553 | 12.5 |
Senators | 46 | 43 | .517 | 15.5 |
Yankees | 40 | 47 | .460 | 20.5 |
Indians | 33 | 51 | .393 | 26.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Twins | 48 | 35 | .578 | -- |
Athletics | 43 | 37 | .538 | 3.5 |
Pilots | 38 | 46 | .452 | 10.5 |
White Sox | 37 | 46 | .446 | 11.0 |
Royals | 36 | 48 | .429 | 12.5 |
Angels | 31 | 52 | .373 | 17.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cubs | 53 | 33 | .616 | -- |
Mets | 47 | 34 | .580 | 3.5 |
Pirates | 41 | 43 | .488 | 11.0 |
Cardinals | 42 | 45 | .483 | 11.5 |
Phillies | 37 | 45 | .451 | 14.0 |
Expos | 26 | 58 | .310 | 26.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 49 | 34 | .590 | -- |
Braves | 49 | 37 | .570 | 1.5 |
Reds | 44 | 36 | .550 | 3.5 |
Giants | 47 | 39 | .547 | 3.5 |
Astros | 43 | 44 | .494 | 8.0 |
Padres | 29 | 59 | .330 | 22.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Matty Alou | 6 |
2 | Sandy Alomar | 5 |
2 | Don Money | 5 |
4 | Lou Brock | 4 |
4 | 5 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | John Briggs | 1 |
1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
1 | Bob Burda | 1 |
1 | Dick Dietz | 1 |
1 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | John Briggs | 4 |
1 | Bob Burda | 4 |
1 | Fred Talbot | 4 |
4 | Tommy Matchick | 3 |
4 | Pete Ward | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Alomar | 2 |
1 | Tony Taylor | 2 |
3 | Matty Alou | 1 |
3 | Tommy Harper | 1 |
3 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 11.00 |
2 | Dock Ellis | 1.80 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 1.10 |
4 | Denny Lemaster | 0.80 |
5 | Phil Niekro | 0.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Nelson Briles | 1 |
1 | George Brunet | 1 |
1 | Ron Bryant | 1 |
1 | Joe Coleman | 1 |
1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Coleman | 11 |
1 | Tom Seaver | 11 |
3 | Dock Ellis | 9 |
4 | Lowell Palmer | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Gibbon | 1 |
1 | Wayne Granger | 1 |
1 | Joe Hoerner | 1 |
1 | Frank Linzy | 1 |
1 | Don McMahon | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | .356 |
2 | Rod Carew | .354 |
3 | Matty Alou | .352 |
4 | Cleon Jones | .352 |
5 | Alex Johnson | .342 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Jackson | 34 |
2 | Frank Howard | 32 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 27 |
4 | Harmon Killebrew | 24 |
4 | Carl Yastrzemski | 24 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 84 |
2 | Boog Powell | 81 |
3 | Ron Santo | 74 |
4 | Willie McCovey | 71 |
5 | Ernie Banks | 68 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy Harper | 43 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 36 |
3 | Lou Brock | 32 |
4 | Pat Kelly | 26 |
5 | Bobby Bonds | 25 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Koosman | 1.78 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 1.81 |
3 | Casey Cox | 1.88 |
4 | Jim Palmer | 1.96 |
5 | Bill Singer | 1.97 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Niekro | 14 |
1 | Tom Seaver | 14 |
3 | Denny McLain | 13 |
4 | Clay Carroll | 12 |
4 | 3 others tied | 12 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 150 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 146 |
3 | Bill Singer | 142 |
4 | Sam McDowell | 136 |
5 | Don Wilson | 135 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Perranoski | 16 |
1 | Cecil Upshaw | 16 |
3 | Fred Gladding | 15 |
4 | Jim Brewer | 13 |
5 | 2 tied | 12 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Oliva | .456 |
2 | Boog Powell | .438 |
3 | Willie Stargell | .421 |
4 | Clete Boyer | .400 |
4 | Richie Hebner | .400 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Howard | 11 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 7 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 7 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Boog Powell | 22 |
2 | John Briggs | 20 |
3 | Harmon Killebrew | 19 |
3 | Tony Perez | 19 |
5 | Frank Howard | 18 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Harrelson | 5 |
1 | Pat Kelly | 5 |
1 | Tony Taylor | 5 |
1 | Cesar Tovar | 5 |
5 | 6 tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Wilson | 0.00 |
2 | Gary Waslewski | 0.47 |
3 | Juan Pizarro | 0.52 |
4 | Sparky Lyle | 0.66 |
5 | Chuck Taylor | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Singer | 4 |
2 | Gene Brabender | 3 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 3 |
2 | Catfish Hunter | 3 |
2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 34 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 31 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 28 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 27 |
5 | Sam McDowell | 26 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Wayne Granger | 5 |
2 | John Boozer | 4 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 4 |
4 | Jim Brewer | 3 |
4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Manny Mota | .425 |
2 | Rico Carty | .397 |
3 | Willie Stargell | .393 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .387 |
5 | Tony Oliva | .373 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Jackson | 17 |
2 | Frank Howard | 15 |
3 | Boog Powell | 12 |
4 | Carl Yastrzemski | 11 |
5 | 3 tied | 10 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 39 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 37 |
2 | Boog Powell | 37 |
4 | Ron Santo | 34 |
5 | Tony Perez | 29 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 18 |
2 | Tommy Harper | 14 |
3 | Pat Kelly | 13 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 12 |
5 | Jim Wynn | 8 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Bosman | 0.84 |
2 | Casey Cox | 1.29 |
3 | Juan Pizarro | 1.40 |
4 | Jerry Koosman | 1.48 |
5 | Andy Messersmith | 1.49 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Brabender | 5 |
1 | Clay Carroll | 5 |
1 | Grant Jackson | 5 |
1 | Mickey Lolich | 5 |
1 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 65 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 61 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 59 |
4 | Don Wilson | 57 |
5 | Dock Ellis | 50 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Brewer | 7 |
1 | Wayne Granger | 7 |
3 | John Boozer | 6 |
4 | Rollie Fingers | 5 |
4 | Ken Tatum | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | .340 |
2 | Matty Alou | .338 |
3 | Cleon Jones | .338 |
4 | Hank Aaron | .333 |
5 | Pete Rose | .332 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Howard | 51 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 50 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 43 |
4 | Dick Allen | 37 |
5 | 2 tied | 36 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Santo | 125 |
2 | Willie McCovey | 123 |
3 | Boog Powell | 116 |
4 | Frank Howard | 112 |
5 | 2 tied | 107 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 80 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 72 |
3 | Tommy Harper | 50 |
4 | Maury Wills | 47 |
5 | Joe Foy | 43 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 1.76 |
2 | Jerry Koosman | 2.02 |
3 | Phil Niekro | 2.03 |
4 | Ray Washburn | 2.06 |
5 | Denny McLain | 2.15 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Denny McLain | 28 |
2 | Dave McNally | 26 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 23 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 23 |
5 | 4 tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 296 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 282 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 251 |
4 | Denny McLain | 245 |
5 | Bill Singer | 241 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Cecil Upshaw | 24 |
2 | Jim Brewer | 23 |
3 | Dennis Higgins | 22 |
4 | Vicente Romo | 21 |
5 | 2 tied | 20 |