On This Day
Wednesday, August 6, 1969
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 75 | 34 | .688 | -- |
Tigers | 59 | 48 | .551 | 15.0 |
Red Sox | 58 | 51 | .532 | 17.0 |
Senators | 57 | 56 | .504 | 20.0 |
Yankees | 54 | 56 | .491 | 21.5 |
Indians | 46 | 66 | .411 | 30.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Twins | 68 | 42 | .618 | -- |
Athletics | 63 | 43 | .594 | 3.0 |
Pilots | 45 | 62 | .421 | 21.5 |
Royals | 44 | 64 | .407 | 23.0 |
White Sox | 43 | 66 | .394 | 24.5 |
Angels | 41 | 65 | .387 | 25.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cubs | 71 | 41 | .634 | -- |
Mets | 59 | 47 | .557 | 9.0 |
Cardinals | 59 | 51 | .536 | 11.0 |
Pirates | 55 | 53 | .509 | 14.0 |
Phillies | 44 | 64 | .407 | 25.0 |
Expos | 35 | 76 | .315 | 35.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 58 | 46 | .558 | -- |
Braves | 63 | 50 | .558 | -0.5 |
Giants | 61 | 49 | .555 | 0.0 |
Dodgers | 58 | 50 | .537 | 2.0 |
Astros | 57 | 53 | .518 | 4.0 |
Padres | 35 | 75 | .318 | 26.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Richie Hebner | 4 |
2 | Willie Davis | 3 |
2 | Curt Flood | 3 |
2 | Tony Gonzalez | 3 |
2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Callison | 2 |
2 | Jesus Alou | 1 |
2 | Mike Andrews | 1 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
2 | 22 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jesus Alou | 3 |
1 | Reggie Smith | 3 |
1 | Russ Snyder | 3 |
1 | Willie Stargell | 3 |
5 | 11 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Tovar | 3 |
2 | Bernie Allen | 1 |
2 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
2 | Frank Baker | 1 |
2 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 1.14 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 1.00 |
3 | Rick Wise | 0.88 |
4 | Jack Billingham | 0.86 |
5 | Mike Cuellar | 0.83 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 1 |
1 | Dennis Higgins | 1 |
1 | Paul Lindblad | 1 |
1 | Bob Locker | 1 |
1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Niekro | 9 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 8 |
2 | Don Sutton | 8 |
4 | Rick Wise | 7 |
5 | 4 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Brewer | 1 |
1 | Bill Champion | 1 |
1 | Marcel Lachemann | 1 |
1 | Pete Richert | 1 |
1 | Dick Selma | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .359 |
2 | Cleon Jones | .351 |
3 | Matty Alou | .348 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .346 |
5 | Alex Johnson | .343 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Jackson | 41 |
2 | Frank Howard | 36 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 34 |
4 | Harmon Killebrew | 31 |
5 | Lee May | 30 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 101 |
2 | Boog Powell | 97 |
3 | Ron Santo | 92 |
4 | Willie McCovey | 89 |
5 | Reggie Jackson | 87 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy Harper | 49 |
2 | Lou Brock | 38 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 37 |
4 | Pat Kelly | 34 |
5 | Joe Foy | 30 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Singer | 1.88 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 1.89 |
3 | Jerry Koosman | 2.04 |
4 | Dick Bosman | 2.06 |
5 | Bob Gibson | 2.26 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Denny McLain | 16 |
1 | Phil Niekro | 16 |
3 | Ray Culp | 15 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 15 |
3 | 3 others tied | 15 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 194 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 193 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 178 |
3 | Don Wilson | 178 |
5 | Sam McDowell | 177 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Gladding | 23 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 21 |
2 | Cecil Upshaw | 21 |
4 | Jim Brewer | 17 |
5 | Wayne Granger | 15 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Cleon Jones | .444 |
2 | Ron Santo | .438 |
3 | Johnny Bench | .410 |
4 | Julian Javier | .409 |
4 | Woody Woodward | .409 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Perez | 6 |
1 | Rusty Staub | 6 |
3 | Dick Allen | 5 |
3 | Johnny Callison | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Perez | 16 |
2 | Danny Cater | 13 |
2 | Tony Oliva | 13 |
4 | Mike Andrews | 12 |
4 | 8 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Foy | 7 |
1 | Cesar Tovar | 7 |
3 | Willie Davis | 5 |
3 | Tommy Harper | 5 |
5 | 4 tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Perranoski | 0.00 |
2 | Andy Messersmith | 0.67 |
3 | Jim Bouton | 0.69 |
4 | Earl Wilson | 0.79 |
5 | Bob Veale | 1.06 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 4 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
2 | Don Wilson | 3 |
4 | Gerry Arrigo | 2 |
4 | 38 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 34 |
2 | Don Wilson | 29 |
3 | Dick Selma | 28 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 27 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 26 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Gladding | 5 |
2 | Phil Regan | 4 |
3 | Wayne Granger | 3 |
3 | Darold Knowles | 3 |
3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Johnson | .400 |
2 | Julian Javier | .386 |
3 | Pete Rose | .384 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .380 |
5 | Billy Williams | .369 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Harrelson | 10 |
1 | Rusty Staub | 10 |
3 | Tony Perez | 9 |
3 | Boog Powell | 9 |
3 | Frank Robinson | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Bando | 30 |
2 | Denis Menke | 27 |
3 | Ken Harrelson | 26 |
4 | Tony Perez | 25 |
5 | 2 tied | 24 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Tovar | 16 |
2 | Jose Cardenal | 11 |
3 | Pat Kelly | 8 |
4 | Joe Foy | 7 |
4 | 4 others tied | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Perranoski | 0.67 |
2 | Joe Coleman | 0.87 |
3 | Andy Messersmith | 1.37 |
4 | Bill Singer | 1.41 |
5 | Earl Wilson | 1.45 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 6 |
1 | Jim Perry | 6 |
3 | Ray Culp | 5 |
3 | Andy Messersmith | 5 |
3 | Don Wilson | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Wilson | 57 |
2 | Joe Coleman | 53 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 53 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 53 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 52 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Gladding | 8 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 6 |
2 | Phil Regan | 6 |
4 | Jim Brewer | 5 |
4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | .346 |
2 | Cleon Jones | .345 |
3 | Matty Alou | .344 |
4 | Pete Rose | .340 |
5 | Tony Perez | .329 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Jackson | 52 |
2 | Frank Howard | 49 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 44 |
4 | Carl Yastrzemski | 39 |
5 | 3 tied | 37 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Santo | 130 |
2 | Willie McCovey | 126 |
3 | Tony Perez | 118 |
4 | Boog Powell | 113 |
5 | Reggie Jackson | 112 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 71 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 64 |
3 | Tommy Harper | 54 |
4 | Cesar Tovar | 51 |
5 | 2 tied | 43 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 1.92 |
2 | Jerry Koosman | 2.15 |
3 | Ray Washburn | 2.29 |
4 | Andy Messersmith | 2.30 |
5 | Bill Singer | 2.32 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Denny McLain | 25 |
2 | Ray Culp | 24 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 24 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 23 |
4 | Dave McNally | 23 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 298 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 280 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 255 |
4 | Don Wilson | 247 |
5 | Sam McDowell | 244 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Cecil Upshaw | 27 |
2 | Jim Brewer | 24 |
3 | Fred Gladding | 23 |
3 | Ron Perranoski | 23 |
5 | 2 tied | 19 |