On This Day
Saturday, August 29, 1970
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 85 | 46 | .649 | -- |
Yankees | 73 | 58 | .557 | 12.0 |
Tigers | 68 | 62 | .523 | 16.5 |
Red Sox | 65 | 63 | .508 | 18.5 |
Indians | 64 | 67 | .489 | 21.0 |
Senators | 62 | 68 | .477 | 22.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Twins | 76 | 53 | .589 | -- |
Angels | 73 | 58 | .557 | 4.0 |
Athletics | 70 | 61 | .534 | 7.0 |
Royals | 50 | 81 | .382 | 27.0 |
Brewers | 49 | 83 | .371 | 28.5 |
White Sox | 49 | 84 | .368 | 29.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 70 | 61 | .534 | -- |
Mets | 67 | 63 | .515 | 2.5 |
Cubs | 68 | 64 | .515 | 2.5 |
Cardinals | 63 | 68 | .481 | 7.0 |
Phillies | 61 | 70 | .466 | 9.0 |
Expos | 56 | 75 | .427 | 14.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 86 | 48 | .642 | -- |
Dodgers | 72 | 57 | .558 | 11.5 |
Giants | 67 | 63 | .515 | 17.0 |
Braves | 65 | 66 | .496 | 19.5 |
Astros | 61 | 70 | .466 | 23.5 |
Padres | 50 | 81 | .382 | 34.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Howard | 4 |
1 | Joe Morgan | 4 |
3 | Buddy Bradford | 3 |
3 | John Briggs | 3 |
3 | 12 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Buddy Bradford | 2 |
1 | Roy Foster | 2 |
3 | Mike Andrews | 1 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
3 | 21 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Howard | 5 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 4 |
2 | Buddy Bradford | 4 |
2 | Orlando Cepeda | 4 |
2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Matty Alou | 1 |
1 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
1 | Larry Bowa | 1 |
1 | John Briggs | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Les Cain | 1.33 |
2 | Mel Stottlemyre | 1.00 |
3 | Diego Segui | 0.56 |
4 | Sam McDowell | 0.55 |
5 | Steve Blass | 0.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | George Brunet | 1 |
1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
1 | George Culver | 1 |
1 | Joe Hoerner | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Les Cain | 8 |
2 | Mel Stottlemyre | 7 |
3 | Steve Blass | 6 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 6 |
5 | 2 tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Mudcat Grant | 1 |
1 | Wayne Granger | 1 |
1 | Tom Hall | 1 |
1 | Tom Hilgendorf | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Carty | .365 |
2 | Roberto Clemente | .361 |
3 | Wes Parker | .330 |
4 | Tony Perez | .325 |
5 | Dick Dietz | .325 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 42 |
2 | Tony Perez | 39 |
3 | Harmon Killebrew | 38 |
4 | Frank Howard | 37 |
5 | Billy Williams | 36 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 127 |
2 | Tony Perez | 122 |
3 | Billy Williams | 112 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 110 |
5 | Frank Howard | 106 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Tolan | 51 |
2 | Lou Brock | 42 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 41 |
4 | Willie Davis | 35 |
5 | Joe Morgan | 32 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Palmer | 2.55 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 2.57 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 2.62 |
4 | Diego Segui | 2.69 |
5 | Clyde Wright | 2.87 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave McNally | 21 |
2 | Mike Cuellar | 20 |
2 | Jim Merritt | 20 |
4 | Bob Gibson | 19 |
4 | 2 others tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 265 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 248 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 232 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 220 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 180 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Wayne Granger | 30 |
2 | Darold Knowles | 25 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 25 |
4 | Mudcat Grant | 23 |
4 | Claude Raymond | 23 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .481 |
2 | Dick Dietz | .462 |
3 | Reggie Smith | .420 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .417 |
4 | Jim Lyttle | .417 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Howard | 6 |
1 | Reggie Smith | 6 |
3 | Bob Bailey | 5 |
3 | Roy Foster | 5 |
3 | Bill Melton | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Pepitone | 18 |
2 | Frank Howard | 15 |
3 | Jose Cardenal | 14 |
3 | Donn Clendenon | 14 |
3 | Reggie Smith | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
2 | Bobby Tolan | 8 |
3 | Larry Bowa | 6 |
3 | Roy White | 6 |
5 | Merv Rettenmund | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave McNally | 0.50 |
2 | Don Gullett | 0.54 |
3 | John Lamb | 0.71 |
4 | Fritz Peterson | 0.75 |
5 | Jim Palmer | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 4 |
1 | Dave McNally | 4 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 3 |
3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Les Cain | 36 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 30 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 28 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 27 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 24 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Lindy McDaniel | 5 |
2 | Wayne Granger | 4 |
3 | Dick Selma | 3 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 3 |
5 | 13 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Sizemore | .427 |
2 | Wes Parker | .405 |
3 | Rico Carty | .400 |
3 | Merv Rettenmund | .400 |
5 | Ken Berry | .396 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Rusty Staub | 11 |
2 | Bob Bailey | 10 |
3 | Johnny Callison | 9 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 9 |
3 | 2 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 30 |
2 | Bob Bailey | 29 |
3 | Frank Howard | 27 |
3 | Joe Pepitone | 27 |
5 | 2 tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 20 |
2 | Bobby Tolan | 16 |
3 | Larry Bowa | 10 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 9 |
4 | Roy White | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave McNally | 1.28 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 1.48 |
3 | Jim Hardin | 1.74 |
4 | Dick Bosman | 1.75 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 1.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave McNally | 8 |
2 | Mike Cuellar | 6 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 6 |
5 | 2 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 62 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 55 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 55 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 47 |
5 | Les Cain | 46 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Lindy McDaniel | 9 |
2 | Mudcat Grant | 6 |
2 | Wayne Granger | 6 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 6 |
5 | 4 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Carty | .365 |
2 | Roberto Clemente | .345 |
3 | Pete Rose | .334 |
4 | Dick Dietz | .319 |
5 | Jesus Alou | .319 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 51 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 47 |
3 | Frank Howard | 45 |
4 | Tony Perez | 44 |
5 | 2 tied | 43 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Perez | 143 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 141 |
3 | Billy Williams | 129 |
4 | Harmon Killebrew | 127 |
5 | 2 tied | 126 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Tolan | 58 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 50 |
3 | Lou Brock | 49 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 46 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 44 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 2.20 |
2 | Diego Segui | 2.55 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 2.67 |
4 | Sam McDowell | 2.82 |
5 | Andy Messersmith | 2.84 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 25 |
2 | Dave McNally | 24 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 24 |
4 | Bob Gibson | 23 |
4 | Jim Perry | 23 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 317 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 292 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 281 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 261 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 247 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Wayne Granger | 40 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 32 |
3 | Mudcat Grant | 28 |
3 | Darold Knowles | 28 |
5 | Ken Tatum | 25 |