On This Day
Tuesday, September 8, 1970
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 90 | 51 | .638 | -- |
Yankees | 81 | 60 | .574 | 9.0 |
Tigers | 74 | 67 | .525 | 16.0 |
Red Sox | 73 | 68 | .518 | 17.0 |
Indians | 67 | 75 | .472 | 23.5 |
Senators | 65 | 75 | .464 | 24.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Twins | 83 | 56 | .597 | -- |
Athletics | 78 | 62 | .557 | 5.5 |
Angels | 76 | 64 | .543 | 7.5 |
Royals | 54 | 86 | .386 | 29.5 |
Brewers | 53 | 87 | .379 | 30.5 |
White Sox | 49 | 92 | .348 | 35.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 75 | 66 | .532 | -- |
Mets | 74 | 66 | .529 | 0.5 |
Cubs | 74 | 67 | .525 | 1.0 |
Cardinals | 67 | 75 | .472 | 8.5 |
Phillies | 65 | 76 | .461 | 10.0 |
Expos | 60 | 80 | .429 | 14.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 91 | 53 | .632 | -- |
Dodgers | 77 | 63 | .550 | 12.0 |
Giants | 73 | 68 | .518 | 16.5 |
Braves | 70 | 72 | .493 | 20.0 |
Astros | 68 | 73 | .482 | 21.5 |
Padres | 53 | 88 | .376 | 36.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Oliver | 4 |
1 | Lou Piniella | 4 |
3 | Orlando Cepeda | 3 |
3 | Dick Dietz | 3 |
3 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 1 |
1 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
1 | Buddy Bradford | 1 |
1 | Ken Brett | 1 |
1 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Bailey | 3 |
1 | Ken Boswell | 3 |
1 | Buddy Bradford | 3 |
1 | Orlando Cepeda | 3 |
1 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 2 |
2 | Paul Blair | 1 |
2 | Dave Concepcion | 1 |
2 | Billy Conigliaro | 1 |
2 | Bud Harrelson | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rooker | 2.33 |
2 | Steve Hargan | 1.00 |
3 | Marty Pattin | 0.88 |
4 | Ken Brett | 0.80 |
4 | Frank Reberger | 0.80 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Brett | 1 |
1 | Steve Carlton | 1 |
1 | Bill Hands | 1 |
1 | Marcelino Lopez | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Blyleven | 8 |
1 | Ken Brett | 8 |
1 | Frank Reberger | 8 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 7 |
4 | 3 others tied | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Gladding | 1 |
1 | Wayne Granger | 1 |
1 | Dick Hall | 1 |
1 | Ron Herbel | 1 |
1 | Gary Wagner | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | .358 |
2 | Rico Carty | .350 |
3 | Jim Hickman | .330 |
4 | Wes Parker | .324 |
5 | Pete Rose | .324 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 43 |
2 | Frank Howard | 40 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 40 |
4 | Tony Perez | 39 |
5 | Billy Williams | 38 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 133 |
2 | Tony Perez | 125 |
3 | Frank Howard | 118 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 115 |
4 | Billy Williams | 115 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Tolan | 51 |
2 | Lou Brock | 46 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 42 |
4 | Willie Davis | 37 |
5 | Joe Morgan | 36 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 2.62 |
2 | Diego Segui | 2.65 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 2.72 |
4 | Jim Palmer | 2.83 |
5 | Fritz Peterson | 2.96 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 21 |
1 | Dave McNally | 21 |
1 | Jim Perry | 21 |
4 | Bob Gibson | 20 |
4 | Jim Merritt | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 276 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 264 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 248 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 234 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 197 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Wayne Granger | 32 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 29 |
3 | Darold Knowles | 26 |
4 | Lindy McDaniel | 25 |
4 | Tom Timmermann | 25 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Art Shamsky | .429 |
2 | Cleon Jones | .422 |
3 | Joe Morgan | .411 |
4 | Jim Hickman | .409 |
5 | Thurman Munson | .378 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Orlando Cepeda | 8 |
2 | Rico Petrocelli | 6 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 5 |
3 | Tony Conigliaro | 5 |
3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Donn Clendenon | 21 |
2 | Tony Conigliaro | 18 |
3 | Orlando Cepeda | 17 |
3 | Frank Howard | 17 |
5 | Brant Alyea | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
2 | Larry Bowa | 7 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 7 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
5 | 2 tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Marcelino Lopez | 0.00 |
1 | Ken Sanders | 0.00 |
3 | Ron Perranoski | 0.59 |
4 | Jim Rooker | 0.73 |
4 | Andy Messersmith | 0.73 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Brett | 4 |
1 | Fritz Peterson | 4 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 3 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 3 |
3 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Les Cain | 34 |
2 | Ken Brett | 29 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 29 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 24 |
4 | Bob Gibson | 24 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Lindy McDaniel | 6 |
2 | Jim Brewer | 5 |
3 | Fred Gladding | 4 |
3 | Wayne Granger | 4 |
3 | Ron Perranoski | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Smith | .400 |
2 | Billy Williams | .375 |
3 | Jim Hickman | .367 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .367 |
5 | Cleon Jones | .361 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Howard | 10 |
2 | Orlando Cepeda | 9 |
2 | Tony Conigliaro | 9 |
2 | Rico Petrocelli | 9 |
5 | 4 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Conigliaro | 34 |
1 | Joe Pepitone | 34 |
3 | Frank Howard | 32 |
4 | Reggie Smith | 30 |
5 | Donn Clendenon | 29 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 18 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 10 |
2 | Bobby Tolan | 10 |
2 | Roy White | 10 |
5 | 2 tied | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Fritz Peterson | 1.26 |
2 | Rich Hand | 1.67 |
3 | Dave McNally | 2.08 |
4 | Marty Pattin | 2.15 |
5 | Jim McAndrew | 2.20 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 6 |
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 6 |
3 | Ken Brett | 5 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Les Cain | 59 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 54 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 51 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 48 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 46 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Lindy McDaniel | 10 |
2 | Fred Gladding | 7 |
3 | Jim Brewer | 6 |
3 | Mudcat Grant | 6 |
3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Carty | .354 |
2 | Roberto Clemente | .352 |
3 | Pete Rose | .332 |
4 | Lou Brock | .319 |
5 | Jim Hickman | .319 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 47 |
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 47 |
3 | Frank Howard | 44 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 42 |
4 | 3 others tied | 42 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 144 |
2 | Tony Perez | 140 |
3 | Frank Howard | 129 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 126 |
4 | Billy Williams | 126 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Tolan | 53 |
2 | Lou Brock | 51 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 48 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 46 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 42 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 2.36 |
2 | Diego Segui | 2.55 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 2.76 |
4 | Dick Bosman | 2.78 |
5 | Bob Gibson | 2.85 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 24 |
1 | Bob Gibson | 24 |
1 | Dave McNally | 24 |
1 | Jim Perry | 24 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 23 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 321 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 290 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 284 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 266 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 241 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Wayne Granger | 40 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 33 |
3 | Mudcat Grant | 28 |
3 | Darold Knowles | 28 |
5 | 3 tied | 25 |