On This Day
Saturday, August 16, 1969
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 83 | 35 | .703 | -- |
Tigers | 66 | 51 | .564 | 16.5 |
Red Sox | 62 | 56 | .525 | 21.0 |
Yankees | 60 | 59 | .504 | 23.5 |
Senators | 61 | 60 | .504 | 23.5 |
Indians | 50 | 71 | .413 | 34.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Twins | 70 | 48 | .593 | -- |
Athletics | 68 | 48 | .586 | 1.0 |
Pilots | 48 | 68 | .414 | 21.0 |
Royals | 48 | 69 | .410 | 21.5 |
Angels | 45 | 69 | .395 | 23.0 |
White Sox | 46 | 73 | .387 | 24.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cubs | 75 | 44 | .630 | -- |
Mets | 64 | 51 | .557 | 9.0 |
Cardinals | 66 | 53 | .555 | 9.0 |
Pirates | 60 | 56 | .517 | 13.5 |
Phillies | 48 | 69 | .410 | 26.0 |
Expos | 38 | 82 | .317 | 37.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 64 | 50 | .561 | -- |
Dodgers | 64 | 53 | .547 | 1.5 |
Braves | 66 | 56 | .541 | 2.0 |
Giants | 63 | 54 | .538 | 2.5 |
Astros | 63 | 55 | .534 | 3.0 |
Padres | 35 | 83 | .297 | 31.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Etchebarren | 4 |
1 | Rico Petrocelli | 4 |
1 | Chico Salmon | 4 |
4 | Paul Blair | 3 |
4 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Chico Salmon | 2 |
2 | Dick Allen | 1 |
2 | Paul Blair | 1 |
2 | Norm Cash | 1 |
2 | 21 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Chico Salmon | 6 |
2 | George Scott | 4 |
2 | Maury Wills | 4 |
4 | Paul Blair | 3 |
4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 1 |
1 | Willie Davis | 1 |
1 | Joe Foy | 1 |
1 | Jimmie Hall | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim McAndrew | 1.40 |
2 | Jim Britton | 1.25 |
3 | Danny Lazar | 1.20 |
4 | Dick Kelley | 1.00 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 0.89 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
1 | Bob Gibson | 1 |
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 1 |
1 | Darold Knowles | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 8 |
2 | Jim McAndrew | 7 |
2 | Andy Messersmith | 7 |
4 | Danny Lazar | 6 |
4 | Rick Wise | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Galen Cisco | 1 |
1 | Jim Hardin | 1 |
1 | Tug McGraw | 1 |
1 | Ron Taylor | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | .357 |
2 | Rod Carew | .352 |
3 | Cleon Jones | .350 |
4 | Alex Johnson | .340 |
5 | Pete Rose | .336 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Jackson | 42 |
2 | Frank Howard | 38 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 36 |
4 | Lee May | 33 |
4 | Boog Powell | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Boog Powell | 109 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 102 |
3 | Ron Santo | 93 |
4 | Reggie Jackson | 92 |
5 | Willie McCovey | 91 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy Harper | 55 |
2 | Lou Brock | 44 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 42 |
4 | Pat Kelly | 36 |
5 | Bobby Bonds | 34 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Singer | 1.81 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 1.90 |
3 | Dick Bosman | 2.04 |
4 | Bob Gibson | 2.22 |
5 | Mike Cuellar | 2.22 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Denny McLain | 18 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 17 |
2 | Dave McNally | 17 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 17 |
5 | 5 tied | 16 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 217 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 202 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 202 |
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 | .488 |
2 | Willie Davis | .481 |
3 | Rico Petrocelli | .452 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .447 |
5 | Randy Hundley | .438 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 6 |
1 | Rusty Staub | 6 |
3 | Paul Blair | 5 |
3 | Roberto Clemente | 5 |
3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 15 |
1 | Curt Blefary | 15 |
1 | Boog Powell | 15 |
1 | Rich Reese | 15 |
5 | 2 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 8 |
1 | Tommy Harper | 8 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 7 |
4 | Willie Davis | 6 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Wayne Granger | 0.00 |
2 | Rudy May | 0.37 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 0.60 |
4 | Ron Law | 0.67 |
5 | Bill Hands | 0.73 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 4 |
2 | Wayne Granger | 3 |
2 | Bill Hands | 3 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 3 |
2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 37 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 35 |
3 | Bob Veale | 25 |
4 | Jim McAndrew | 24 |
4 | Don Wilson | 24 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Gladding | 3 |
1 | Lindy McDaniel | 3 |
1 | Tug McGraw | 3 |
1 | Pete Richert | 3 |
5 | 10 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | .419 |
2 | Julian Javier | .402 |
3 | Rich Reese | .379 |
4 | Horace Clarke | .366 |
5 | Cleon Jones | .366 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Deron Johnson | 9 |
1 | Boog Powell | 9 |
1 | Rusty Staub | 9 |
4 | Willie McCovey | 8 |
4 | Willie Stargell | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Blefary | 24 |
1 | Tony Perez | 24 |
1 | Boog Powell | 24 |
4 | Denis Menke | 23 |
5 | Sal Bando | 22 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 12 |
2 | Tommy Harper | 11 |
2 | Cesar Tovar | 11 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 9 |
5 | 3 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 | Jim Perry | 1.38 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 6 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 5 |
2 | Denny McLain | 5 |
2 | Jim Perry | 5 |
2 | Don Wilson | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 58 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 55 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 50 |
4 | Joe Coleman | 41 |
5 | 2 tied | 40 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Gladding | 8 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 5 |
2 | Cecil Upshaw | 5 |
4 | Wayne Granger | 4 |
4 | 6 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | .357 |
2 | Cleon Jones | .347 |
3 | Pete Rose | .338 |
4 | Matty Alou | .334 |
5 | Hank Aaron | .328 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Jackson | 49 |
2 | Frank Howard | 48 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 42 |
4 | Carl Yastrzemski | 40 |
5 | 2 tied | 39 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Santo | 123 |
2 | Boog Powell | 121 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 119 |
4 | Tony Perez | 115 |
5 | Reggie Jackson | 109 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 75 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 62 |
3 | Tommy Harper | 59 |
4 | Cesar Tovar | 46 |
5 | 2 tied | 43 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 1.99 |
2 | Dick Bosman | 2.14 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 2.22 |
4 | Bill Singer | 2.22 |
5 | Fritz Peterson | 2.29 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Denny McLain | 25 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 24 |
2 | Dave McNally | 24 |
4 | Ray Culp | 23 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 23 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 295 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 287 |
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 |