On This Day
Friday, August 15, 1969
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 82 | 35 | .701 | -- |
Tigers | 66 | 50 | .569 | 15.5 |
Red Sox | 61 | 55 | .526 | 20.5 |
Yankees | 60 | 58 | .508 | 22.5 |
Senators | 60 | 60 | .500 | 23.5 |
Indians | 50 | 70 | .417 | 33.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Twins | 70 | 47 | .598 | -- |
Athletics | 67 | 48 | .583 | 2.0 |
Pilots | 48 | 67 | .417 | 21.0 |
Royals | 47 | 68 | .409 | 22.0 |
Angels | 44 | 69 | .389 | 24.0 |
White Sox | 45 | 73 | .381 | 25.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cubs | 74 | 44 | .627 | -- |
Cardinals | 65 | 53 | .551 | 9.0 |
Mets | 62 | 51 | .549 | 9.5 |
Pirates | 60 | 55 | .522 | 12.5 |
Phillies | 47 | 69 | .405 | 26.0 |
Expos | 38 | 81 | .319 | 36.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 63 | 50 | .558 | -- |
Braves | 66 | 55 | .545 | 1.0 |
Dodgers | 63 | 53 | .543 | 1.5 |
Giants | 63 | 53 | .543 | 1.5 |
Astros | 63 | 54 | .538 | 2.0 |
Padres | 35 | 81 | .302 | 29.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Alley | 3 |
1 | Sandy Alomar | 3 |
1 | Bobby Cox | 3 |
1 | Willie Davis | 3 |
1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Alley | 2 |
2 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
2 | Bobby Cox | 1 |
2 | Willie Davis | 1 |
2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Crawford | 3 |
1 | Tony Gonzalez | 3 |
1 | Lew Krausse | 3 |
4 | Gene Alley | 2 |
4 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 2 |
1 | Maury Wills | 2 |
3 | Horace Clarke | 1 |
3 | Willie Davis | 1 |
3 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Marichal | 1.29 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 1.22 |
3 | Don Sutton | 1.00 |
4 | Gary Nolan | 0.89 |
5 | 3 tied | 0.83 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 1 |
1 | Grant Jackson | 1 |
1 | Lew Krausse | 1 |
1 | Ron Law | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 11 |
2 | Juan Marichal | 9 |
3 | Gary Nolan | 8 |
3 | Don Sutton | 8 |
5 | Bob Veale | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Paul Doyle | 1 |
1 | Ron Perranoski | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | .355 |
2 | Rod Carew | .352 |
3 | Cleon Jones | .348 |
4 | Alex Johnson | .340 |
5 | Pete Rose | .335 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Jackson | 42 |
2 | Frank Howard | 37 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 36 |
4 | Lee May | 32 |
4 | Boog Powell | 32 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Boog Powell | 106 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 101 |
3 | Ron Santo | 93 |
4 | Reggie Jackson | 92 |
5 | Willie McCovey | 91 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy Harper | 54 |
2 | Lou Brock | 44 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 42 |
4 | Pat Kelly | 35 |
5 | Bobby Bonds | 34 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Singer | 1.81 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 1.90 |
3 | Dick Bosman | 1.98 |
4 | Mike Cuellar | 2.22 |
5 | Jerry Koosman | 2.24 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Denny McLain | 18 |
2 | Mike Cuellar | 16 |
2 | Ray Culp | 16 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 16 |
2 | 4 others tied | 16 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 209 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 202 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 198 |
4 | Don Wilson | 189 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 185 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Gladding | 25 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 22 |
2 | Cecil Upshaw | 22 |
4 | Jim Brewer | 17 |
5 | Wayne Granger | 16 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rich Reese | .512 |
2 | Willie Davis | .473 |
3 | Julian Javier | .432 |
4 | Bernie Allen | .429 |
5 | Roberto Clemente | .426 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 6 |
1 | Rusty Staub | 6 |
3 | Paul Blair | 5 |
3 | Roberto Clemente | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Blefary | 19 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 14 |
2 | Alex Johnson | 14 |
4 | Lee May | 13 |
4 | Rich Reese | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 8 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 7 |
2 | Tommy Harper | 7 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 6 |
5 | 3 tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Wayne Granger | 0.00 |
2 | Jim Britton | 0.56 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 0.60 |
4 | Rudy May | 0.90 |
5 | Fritz Peterson | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 4 |
1 | Bill Hands | 4 |
3 | Wayne Granger | 3 |
3 | Paul Lindblad | 3 |
3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 37 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 27 |
3 | Bob Veale | 25 |
4 | Don Wilson | 24 |
5 | Don Sutton | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Gladding | 3 |
1 | Wayne Granger | 3 |
1 | Lindy McDaniel | 3 |
1 | Phil Regan | 3 |
1 | Pete Richert | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | .415 |
2 | Julian Javier | .407 |
3 | Rich Reese | .402 |
4 | Cleon Jones | .362 |
4 | Woody Woodward | .362 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Rusty Staub | 10 |
2 | Deron Johnson | 9 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 8 |
3 | Boog Powell | 8 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Bando | 24 |
1 | Curt Blefary | 24 |
3 | Denis Menke | 23 |
4 | Willie Horton | 22 |
4 | Tony Perez | 22 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Tovar | 13 |
2 | Lou Brock | 12 |
3 | Tommy Harper | 10 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 9 |
5 | 2 tied | 8 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Rudy May | 0.99 |
2 | Fritz Peterson | 1.07 |
3 | Bill Singer | 1.24 |
4 | Bob Veale | 1.30 |
5 | Dick Selma | 1.59 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 6 |
1 | Jim Perry | 6 |
3 | Denny McLain | 5 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 5 |
3 | Don Wilson | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 55 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 53 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 46 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 45 |
5 | Larry Dierker | 43 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Gladding | 8 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 5 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 5 |
2 | Cecil Upshaw | 5 |
5 | 6 tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | .356 |
2 | Cleon Jones | .346 |
3 | Pete Rose | .337 |
4 | Matty Alou | .336 |
5 | Hank Aaron | .328 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Jackson | 50 |
2 | Frank Howard | 47 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 42 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 39 |
4 | Carl Yastrzemski | 39 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Santo | 123 |
2 | Willie McCovey | 119 |
3 | Boog Powell | 118 |
4 | Tony Perez | 113 |
5 | Reggie Jackson | 111 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 75 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 62 |
3 | Tommy Harper | 58 |
4 | Cesar Tovar | 46 |
5 | 2 tied | 43 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 2.02 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 2.22 |
3 | Bill Singer | 2.22 |
4 | Fritz Peterson | 2.29 |
5 | Ray Washburn | 2.31 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Denny McLain | 25 |
2 | Ray Culp | 23 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 23 |
2 | Dave McNally | 23 |
5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 291 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 279 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 268 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 249 |
4 | Don Wilson | 249 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Cecil Upshaw | 27 |
2 | Fred Gladding | 25 |
3 | Jim Brewer | 24 |
4 | Ron Perranoski | 23 |
5 | 2 tied | 19 |