On This Day
Friday, April 17, 1970
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 6 | 3 | .667 | -- |
| Orioles | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.5 |
| Senators | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.0 |
| Red Sox | 5 | 4 | .556 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 3 | 6 | .333 | 3.0 |
| Indians | 2 | 6 | .250 | 3.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 4 | 2 | .667 | -- |
| Angels | 6 | 3 | .667 | -0.5 |
| Athletics | 5 | 4 | .556 | 0.5 |
| Royals | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 3 | 6 | .333 | 2.5 |
| Brewers | 3 | 6 | .333 | 2.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 6 | 2 | .750 | -- |
| Pirates | 5 | 3 | .625 | 1.0 |
| Cubs | 5 | 3 | .625 | 1.0 |
| Mets | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 3 | 6 | .333 | 3.5 |
| Expos | 1 | 7 | .125 | 5.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 10 | 3 | .769 | -- |
| Braves | 5 | 5 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Giants | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Astros | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4.0 |
| Padres | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4.0 |
| Dodgers | 3 | 7 | .300 | 5.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Robertson | 4 |
| 1 | George Spriggs | 4 |
| 3 | Ron Fairly | 3 |
| 3 | Jay Johnstone | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Callison | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Duncan | 1 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Johnstone | 4 |
| 2 | Johnny Callison | 3 |
| 2 | Danny Cater | 3 |
| 2 | Bob Oliver | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenn Beckert | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Belanger | 1 |
| 1 | Bert Campaneris | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Campbell | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catfish Hunter | 1.29 |
| 2 | Tom Seaver | 0.89 |
| 3 | Grant Jackson | 0.75 |
| 4 | Rich Robertson | 0.70 |
| 5 | Mel Stottlemyre | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Culver | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Dierker | 1 |
| 1 | Wayne Granger | 1 |
| 1 | Catfish Hunter | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catfish Hunter | 9 |
| 1 | Fergie Jenkins | 9 |
| 3 | Tom Seaver | 8 |
| 4 | Rich Robertson | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Rooker | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Henderson | .478 |
| 2 | Dick Dietz | .436 |
| 2 | Steve Hovley | .436 |
| 4 | Al Gallagher | .429 |
| 5 | Rick Monday | .424 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Colbert | 5 |
| 1 | Tony Perez | 5 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 14 |
| 2 | Ken Henderson | 13 |
| 2 | Danny Walton | 13 |
| 4 | Nate Colbert | 12 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 6 |
| 2 | Paul Blair | 5 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 5 |
| 4 | Sandy Alomar | 4 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Torrez | 0.52 |
| 2 | Bill Hands | 0.56 |
| 2 | Wayne Simpson | 0.56 |
| 4 | Jim Perry | 1.00 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.06 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Dierker | 3 |
| 2 | Hank Aguirre | 2 |
| 2 | Ron Bryant | 2 |
| 2 | Bill Butler | 2 |
| 2 | 19 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 24 |
| 2 | Andy Messersmith | 23 |
| 3 | Catfish Hunter | 21 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Granger | 4 |
| 2 | Ron Herbel | 3 |
| 3 | Clay Carroll | 2 |
| 3 | Fred Gladding | 2 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .353 |
| 2 | Pete Rose | .344 |
| 3 | Cleon Jones | .338 |
| 4 | Matty Alou | .326 |
| 5 | Rod Carew | .323 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 48 |
| 2 | Reggie Jackson | 47 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 46 |
| 3 | Frank Howard | 46 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 46 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 139 |
| 2 | Tony Perez | 131 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 128 |
| 4 | Reggie Jackson | 121 |
| 5 | Ron Santo | 120 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Harper | 71 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 63 |
| 3 | Joe Morgan | 52 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | 51 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 47 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Koosman | 2.02 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 2.09 |
| 3 | Tom Seaver | 2.18 |
| 4 | Larry Dierker | 2.23 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 2.26 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Seaver | 27 |
| 2 | Mike Cuellar | 24 |
| 3 | Larry Dierker | 22 |
| 3 | Denny McLain | 22 |
| 3 | Jim Perry | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 288 |
| 2 | Mickey Lolich | 287 |
| 3 | Fergie Jenkins | 271 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 266 |
| 5 | Bill Singer | 248 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Gladding | 30 |
| 1 | Wayne Granger | 30 |
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 30 |
| 4 | Ken Tatum | 24 |
| 4 | Cecil Upshaw | 24 |