On This Day
Thursday, April 9, 1970
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
Tigers | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1.0 |
Red Sox | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 |
Yankees | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 |
Senators | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2.0 |
Indians | 0 | 3 | .000 | 3.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Twins | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
Angels | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Royals | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
Athletics | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
White Sox | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Brewers | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
Phillies | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Pirates | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
Mets | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
Cubs | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Expos | 0 | 3 | .000 | 2.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
Giants | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1.5 |
Braves | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1.5 |
Astros | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2.5 |
Padres | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2.5 |
Dodgers | 0 | 3 | .000 | 3.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Melton | 4 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 3 |
2 | Paul Blair | 3 |
2 | Dave Campbell | 3 |
2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Buford | 2 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
2 | Jim Campanis | 1 |
2 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Buford | 5 |
2 | Dick Dietz | 3 |
2 | Deron Johnson | 3 |
2 | Bill Melton | 3 |
2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Paul Blair | 2 |
1 | Bert Campaneris | 2 |
3 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
3 | Tommy Davis | 1 |
3 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Dock Ellis | 1.30 |
2 | Jerry Koosman | 1.25 |
3 | Ray Culp | 1.00 |
3 | Wayne Simpson | 1.00 |
5 | Don Sutton | 0.73 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Bryant | 1 |
1 | Bill Butler | 1 |
1 | Dock Ellis | 1 |
1 | Jim Nash | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dock Ellis | 13 |
2 | Don Sutton | 8 |
3 | Ken Holtzman | 7 |
4 | Ray Culp | 6 |
4 | Jim Nash | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 1 |
1 | Steve Barber | 1 |
1 | Tom Hilgendorf | 1 |
1 | Joe Hoerner | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Melton | .778 |
2 | Brant Alyea | .625 |
2 | Bill Voss | .625 |
4 | Steve Hovley | .571 |
4 | Jerry Moses | .571 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Brant Alyea | 2 |
1 | Don Buford | 2 |
1 | Dick Dietz | 2 |
1 | Doug Rader | 2 |
5 | 33 tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Brant Alyea | 7 |
2 | Bill Voss | 6 |
3 | Don Buford | 5 |
3 | Dick Dietz | 5 |
5 | 6 tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Paul Blair | 4 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 3 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 2 |
3 | Dick Green | 2 |
3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Drago | 0.00 |
1 | Pat Jarvis | 0.00 |
1 | Mickey Lolich | 0.00 |
1 | Andy Messersmith | 0.00 |
1 | 17 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Bryant | 1 |
1 | Bill Butler | 1 |
1 | Casey Cox | 1 |
1 | Mike Cuellar | 1 |
1 | 27 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dock Ellis | 13 |
1 | Dave McNally | 13 |
3 | Pat Jarvis | 11 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 11 |
3 | Andy Messersmith | 11 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 1 |
1 | Steve Barber | 1 |
1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | .350 |
2 | Pete Rose | .346 |
3 | Cleon Jones | .336 |
4 | Rod Carew | .333 |
5 | Matty Alou | .329 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 50 |
2 | Frank Howard | 47 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 47 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 45 |
5 | Willie McCovey | 44 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 141 |
2 | Willie McCovey | 125 |
3 | Tony Perez | 124 |
4 | Boog Powell | 123 |
4 | Ron Santo | 123 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy Harper | 74 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 62 |
3 | Lou Brock | 53 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 52 |
5 | 2 tied | 45 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Marichal | 2.05 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 2.17 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 2.19 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 2.21 |
5 | Jerry Koosman | 2.22 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 25 |
2 | Mike Cuellar | 24 |
3 | Denny McLain | 23 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 22 |
5 | 6 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 290 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 281 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 268 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 267 |
5 | Bill Singer | 252 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Perranoski | 31 |
2 | Fred Gladding | 30 |
3 | Wayne Granger | 27 |
3 | Cecil Upshaw | 27 |
5 | Ken Tatum | 23 |