On This Day
Wednesday, April 15, 1970
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 5 | 1 | .833 | -- |
| Tigers | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 |
| Senators | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Yankees | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3.5 |
| Indians | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Angels | 5 | 2 | .714 | 0.5 |
| Athletics | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 3 | 5 | .375 | 3.0 |
| Brewers | 3 | 5 | .375 | 3.0 |
| Royals | 2 | 4 | .333 | 3.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 5 | 2 | .714 | -- |
| Pirates | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Mets | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
| Expos | 1 | 6 | .143 | 4.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 8 | 3 | .727 | -- |
| Braves | 5 | 4 | .556 | 2.0 |
| Giants | 5 | 5 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Astros | 4 | 5 | .444 | 3.0 |
| Padres | 4 | 5 | .444 | 3.0 |
| Dodgers | 3 | 6 | .333 | 4.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | 4 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 3 |
| 2 | Mike Andrews | 3 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Colbert | 2 |
| 1 | John Mayberry | 2 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 1 |
| 3 | Brant Alyea | 1 |
| 3 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 4 |
| 1 | Brant Alyea | 4 |
| 1 | Nate Colbert | 4 |
| 1 | John Mayberry | 4 |
| 5 | Willie McCovey | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Bonds | 3 |
| 2 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
| 2 | Alex Johnson | 1 |
| 2 | Roy White | 1 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Hands | 1.33 |
| 2 | Andy Messersmith | 1.00 |
| 2 | Jim Perry | 1.00 |
| 4 | Jim Lonborg | 0.57 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Gladding | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Hands | 1 |
| 1 | Gerry Janeski | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Lonborg | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Hands | 8 |
| 2 | Andy Messersmith | 6 |
| 3 | Jim Perry | 5 |
| 4 | Tom Griffin | 4 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
| 1 | Sparky Lyle | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Priddy | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Moses | .542 |
| 2 | Ken Henderson | .526 |
| 3 | Davey Johnson | .500 |
| 4 | Ed Brinkman | .455 |
| 5 | Al Gallagher | .450 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 1 | Nate Colbert | 4 |
| 1 | Dick Dietz | 4 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | 3 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 14 |
| 2 | Ken Henderson | 12 |
| 2 | Bobby Tolan | 12 |
| 4 | Brant Alyea | 11 |
| 4 | Dick Dietz | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Blair | 5 |
| 2 | Jose Cardenal | 4 |
| 2 | Tommy Harper | 4 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 4 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodie Fryman | 0.00 |
| 1 | Dave Roberts | 0.00 |
| 1 | Luke Walker | 0.00 |
| 4 | Mike Torrez | 0.52 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.56 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casey Cox | 2 |
| 1 | Larry Dierker | 2 |
| 1 | Gerry Janeski | 2 |
| 1 | Pat Jarvis | 2 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 24 |
| 2 | Andy Messersmith | 23 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 21 |
| 4 | Dave McNally | 18 |
| 5 | Jim Merritt | 17 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Granger | 3 |
| 1 | Ron Herbel | 3 |
| 3 | Clay Carroll | 2 |
| 3 | Fred Gladding | 2 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .358 |
| 2 | Pete Rose | .341 |
| 3 | Cleon Jones | .340 |
| 4 | Rod Carew | .331 |
| 5 | Matty Alou | .329 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 49 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 47 |
| 2 | Reggie Jackson | 47 |
| 4 | Frank Howard | 45 |
| 5 | Willie McCovey | 44 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 140 |
| 2 | Tony Perez | 127 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 125 |
| 4 | Reggie Jackson | 121 |
| 4 | Boog Powell | 121 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Harper | 73 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 62 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 51 |
| 3 | Joe Morgan | 51 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 46 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 2.09 |
| 2 | Jerry Koosman | 2.19 |
| 3 | Tom Seaver | 2.25 |
| 4 | Larry Dierker | 2.26 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 2.26 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Seaver | 26 |
| 2 | Mike Cuellar | 24 |
| 3 | Denny McLain | 23 |
| 4 | Jim Perry | 22 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 295 |
| 2 | Mickey Lolich | 287 |
| 3 | Fergie Jenkins | 268 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 266 |
| 5 | Bill Singer | 251 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 31 |
| 2 | Fred Gladding | 30 |
| 3 | Wayne Granger | 29 |
| 4 | Cecil Upshaw | 25 |
| 5 | Ken Tatum | 23 |