On This Day
Saturday, June 6, 1970
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 35 | 18 | .660 | -- |
Yankees | 31 | 23 | .574 | 4.5 |
Tigers | 24 | 25 | .490 | 9.0 |
Red Sox | 23 | 25 | .479 | 9.5 |
Senators | 24 | 27 | .471 | 10.0 |
Indians | 20 | 29 | .408 | 13.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Twins | 33 | 15 | .688 | -- |
Angels | 33 | 19 | .635 | 2.0 |
Athletics | 28 | 25 | .528 | 7.5 |
Royals | 19 | 31 | .380 | 15.0 |
White Sox | 19 | 33 | .365 | 16.0 |
Brewers | 16 | 35 | .314 | 18.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cubs | 27 | 21 | .563 | -- |
Pirates | 26 | 28 | .481 | 4.0 |
Mets | 25 | 27 | .481 | 4.0 |
Cardinals | 23 | 26 | .469 | 4.5 |
Phillies | 22 | 29 | .431 | 6.5 |
Expos | 18 | 33 | .353 | 10.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 39 | 15 | .722 | -- |
Braves | 29 | 21 | .580 | 8.0 |
Dodgers | 30 | 23 | .566 | 8.5 |
Giants | 25 | 29 | .463 | 14.0 |
Astros | 25 | 30 | .455 | 14.5 |
Padres | 25 | 32 | .439 | 15.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Davis | 4 |
2 | Don Buford | 3 |
2 | Tommy Davis | 3 |
2 | Doc Edwards | 3 |
2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Freehan | 2 |
2 | Felipe Alou | 1 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
2 | John Boccabella | 1 |
2 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Rusty Staub | 5 |
2 | Willie Davis | 4 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 4 |
4 | Johnny Bench | 3 |
4 | Willie McCovey | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy Harper | 2 |
2 | Dave Campbell | 1 |
2 | Tommy Davis | 1 |
2 | Willie Davis | 1 |
2 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Rudy May | 1.33 |
2 | Ray Sadecki | 1.00 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 0.90 |
4 | Jim Merritt | 0.83 |
5 | Chuck Dobson | 0.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Brabender | 1 |
1 | John Cumberland | 1 |
1 | Dave Giusti | 1 |
1 | Ron Herbel | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 9 |
2 | Rudy May | 8 |
2 | Ray Sadecki | 8 |
4 | Chuck Dobson | 7 |
5 | 3 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Dukes | 1 |
1 | John Gelnar | 1 |
1 | John Hiller | 1 |
1 | Joe Hoerner | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Carty | .424 |
2 | Tony Perez | .369 |
3 | Alex Johnson | .353 |
4 | Billy Grabarkewitz | .350 |
5 | Frank Robinson | .349 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Perez | 20 |
2 | Dick Allen | 18 |
2 | Willie McCovey | 18 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 17 |
4 | 2 others tied | 17 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Perez | 57 |
2 | Dick Allen | 49 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 48 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 48 |
5 | Billy Williams | 47 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy Harper | 23 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 20 |
2 | Pat Kelly | 20 |
4 | Maury Wills | 19 |
5 | 2 tied | 18 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Danny Coombs | 2.08 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 2.31 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 2.32 |
4 | Rudy May | 2.33 |
5 | Tom Phoebus | 2.35 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Merritt | 11 |
2 | Dave McNally | 9 |
3 | Larry Dierker | 8 |
3 | Catfish Hunter | 8 |
3 | 5 others tied | 8 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 124 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 118 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 98 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 93 |
5 | Bill Stoneman | 87 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Perranoski | 13 |
2 | Wayne Granger | 12 |
3 | Jack Aker | 10 |
4 | Darold Knowles | 9 |
4 | Ken Tatum | 9 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Hickman | .447 |
2 | Rico Carty | .444 |
3 | Gil Garrido | .432 |
4 | Willie Davis | .431 |
5 | Norm Miller | .412 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie McCovey | 6 |
1 | Tony Perez | 6 |
1 | Duke Sims | 6 |
4 | Rico Carty | 5 |
4 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Davis | 18 |
2 | Cito Gaston | 16 |
2 | Tony Perez | 16 |
4 | Dick Allen | 15 |
4 | 2 others tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommie Agee | 6 |
1 | Willie Davis | 6 |
1 | Ed Stroud | 6 |
1 | Bobby Tolan | 6 |
5 | Tommy Harper | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Billingham | 0.00 |
1 | Tom Griffin | 0.00 |
3 | Darold Knowles | 0.75 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 1.00 |
5 | Bob Moose | 1.03 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
1 | Phil Hennigan | 3 |
1 | Ron Herbel | 3 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 3 |
1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 35 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 33 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 26 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 25 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 25 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Mudcat Grant | 4 |
1 | Wayne Granger | 4 |
1 | Darold Knowles | 4 |
4 | Jack Aker | 3 |
4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Carty | .420 |
2 | Rod Carew | .412 |
3 | Cito Gaston | .396 |
4 | Boog Powell | .389 |
5 | Jim Hickman | .386 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie McCovey | 11 |
2 | Dick Allen | 10 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 10 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 10 |
2 | Tony Perez | 10 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 31 |
1 | Willie Davis | 31 |
3 | Tony Perez | 28 |
4 | Sal Bando | 26 |
4 | 3 others tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Davis | 13 |
2 | Tommie Agee | 12 |
3 | Pat Kelly | 11 |
3 | Maury Wills | 11 |
5 | Bobby Tolan | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 1.84 |
2 | Andy Messersmith | 2.03 |
3 | Rudy May | 2.13 |
4 | Ray Culp | 2.15 |
5 | Danny Coombs | 2.19 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Moose | 6 |
1 | Fritz Peterson | 6 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 5 |
3 | Jim McGlothlin | 5 |
3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 59 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 57 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 55 |
4 | Bob Gibson | 53 |
5 | Bob Veale | 47 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Wayne Granger | 6 |
1 | Darold Knowles | 6 |
1 | Ron Perranoski | 6 |
4 | Jack Aker | 5 |
4 | 5 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Carty | .368 |
2 | Roberto Clemente | .358 |
3 | Pete Rose | .341 |
4 | Rod Carew | .328 |
5 | Willie Davis | .323 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 52 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 48 |
2 | Frank Howard | 48 |
4 | Willie McCovey | 46 |
4 | Tony Perez | 46 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Perez | 144 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 143 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 131 |
4 | Boog Powell | 121 |
5 | Sal Bando | 120 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy Harper | 67 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 54 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 52 |
3 | Cesar Tovar | 52 |
5 | 2 tied | 47 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 2.15 |
2 | Jerry Koosman | 2.36 |
3 | Andy Messersmith | 2.36 |
4 | Chuck Taylor | 2.41 |
5 | Larry Dierker | 2.55 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 24 |
2 | Jim Perry | 23 |
3 | Mike Cuellar | 22 |
3 | Bill Hands | 22 |
3 | 3 others tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 321 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 293 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 282 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 264 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 256 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Wayne Granger | 34 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 32 |
3 | Ken Tatum | 31 |
4 | Fred Gladding | 24 |
5 | Darold Knowles | 22 |