On This Day
Wednesday, September 9, 1970
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 91 | 51 | .641 | -- |
Yankees | 81 | 61 | .570 | 10.0 |
Tigers | 74 | 68 | .521 | 17.0 |
Red Sox | 74 | 68 | .521 | 17.0 |
Indians | 67 | 76 | .469 | 24.5 |
Senators | 66 | 75 | .468 | 24.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Twins | 84 | 56 | .600 | -- |
Athletics | 78 | 63 | .553 | 6.5 |
Angels | 76 | 66 | .535 | 9.0 |
Royals | 54 | 86 | .386 | 30.0 |
Brewers | 53 | 87 | .379 | 31.0 |
White Sox | 51 | 92 | .357 | 34.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 75 | 67 | .528 | -- |
Mets | 75 | 67 | .528 | 0.0 |
Cubs | 74 | 68 | .521 | 1.0 |
Cardinals | 68 | 75 | .476 | 7.5 |
Phillies | 66 | 77 | .462 | 9.5 |
Expos | 61 | 80 | .433 | 13.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 92 | 53 | .634 | -- |
Dodgers | 77 | 64 | .546 | 13.0 |
Giants | 74 | 68 | .521 | 16.5 |
Braves | 71 | 73 | .493 | 20.5 |
Astros | 68 | 74 | .479 | 22.5 |
Padres | 54 | 89 | .378 | 37.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Felix Millan | 5 |
2 | Luis Aparicio | 4 |
2 | Ralph Garr | 4 |
2 | Alex Johnson | 4 |
5 | 14 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Cito Gaston | 2 |
1 | Willie Mays | 2 |
1 | Bill Melton | 2 |
4 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
4 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Cito Gaston | 5 |
1 | Willie Mays | 5 |
1 | Bill Melton | 5 |
4 | Cleon Jones | 3 |
4 | Bobby Knoop | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Felix Millan | 2 |
2 | Matty Alou | 1 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
2 | Larry Bowa | 1 |
2 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Sadecki | 1.71 |
2 | Mike McQueen | 1.67 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 1.62 |
4 | Barry Lersch | 1.12 |
5 | Steve Kline | 0.80 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Bertaina | 1 |
1 | Joe Coleman | 1 |
1 | Mike Cuellar | 1 |
1 | Gerry Janeski | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 13 |
2 | Ray Sadecki | 12 |
3 | Mike McQueen | 10 |
4 | Barry Lersch | 9 |
5 | 3 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Grzenda | 1 |
1 | Tom Hilgendorf | 1 |
1 | Don McMahon | 1 |
1 | Stan Williams | 1 |
1 | Wilbur Wood | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | .358 |
2 | Rico Carty | .349 |
3 | Jim Hickman | .330 |
4 | Billy Williams | .324 |
5 | Wes Parker | .323 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 43 |
2 | Frank Howard | 40 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 40 |
4 | Tony Perez | 39 |
4 | Billy Williams | 39 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 133 |
2 | Tony Perez | 125 |
3 | Frank Howard | 118 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 117 |
4 | Billy Williams | 117 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Tolan | 51 |
2 | Lou Brock | 47 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 43 |
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 | Jim Perry | 2.93 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 22 |
1 | Jim Perry | 22 |
3 | Dave McNally | 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 | Jim Hickman | .419 |
2 | Cleon Jones | .397 |
3 | Joe Morgan | .397 |
4 | Matty Alou | .392 |
5 | Thurman Munson | .390 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Orlando Cepeda | 7 |
2 | Rico Petrocelli | 6 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 5 |
3 | Tony Conigliaro | 5 |
3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Conigliaro | 19 |
2 | Orlando Cepeda | 17 |
2 | Frank Howard | 17 |
4 | Brant Alyea | 16 |
4 | Donn Clendenon | 16 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
2 | Larry Bowa | 8 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 6 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 5 |
4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Bradley | 0.00 |
1 | Marcelino Lopez | 0.00 |
3 | Ron Perranoski | 0.63 |
4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.71 |
5 | Jim Rooker | 0.73 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Perry | 4 |
2 | Ken Brett | 3 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 3 |
2 | Mike Cuellar | 3 |
2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Stoneman | 26 |
2 | Les Cain | 25 |
3 | Bert Blyleven | 24 |
3 | Ken Brett | 24 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 24 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Lindy McDaniel | 5 |
2 | Jim Brewer | 4 |
2 | Fred Gladding | 4 |
2 | Wayne Granger | 4 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Smith | .406 |
2 | Billy Williams | .391 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .367 |
4 | Cleon Jones | .366 |
5 | Roberto Clemente | .364 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Conigliaro | 10 |
1 | Frank Howard | 10 |
3 | Bob Bailey | 9 |
3 | Orlando Cepeda | 9 |
5 | 4 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Conigliaro | 35 |
2 | Joe Pepitone | 32 |
3 | Frank Howard | 31 |
4 | Reggie Smith | 30 |
5 | Donn Clendenon | 29 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 17 |
2 | Larry Bowa | 10 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 10 |
4 | Bobby Tolan | 9 |
5 | 2 tied | 8 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Fritz Peterson | 1.26 |
2 | Steve Kline | 1.88 |
3 | Dave McNally | 2.08 |
4 | Juan Marichal | 2.13 |
5 | Marty Pattin | 2.15 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 7 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 6 |
3 | Ken Brett | 5 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Les Cain | 59 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 51 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 50 |
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 | Wayne Granger | 6 |
3 | Tom Timmermann | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | .355 |
2 | Rico Carty | .354 |
3 | Pete Rose | .329 |
4 | Jim Hickman | .320 |
5 | Luis Aparicio | .318 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 47 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 46 |
3 | Frank Howard | 44 |
4 | Billy Williams | 43 |
5 | 3 tied | 42 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 143 |
2 | Tony Perez | 139 |
3 | Frank Howard | 129 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 128 |
5 | Billy Williams | 127 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Tolan | 53 |
2 | Lou Brock | 52 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 49 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 46 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 42 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 2.36 |
2 | Diego Segui | 2.55 |
3 | Jim Perry | 2.74 |
4 | Sam McDowell | 2.76 |
5 | Dick Bosman | 2.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 25 |
1 | Jim Perry | 25 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 24 |
3 | Dave McNally | 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 | 39 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 33 |
3 | Darold Knowles | 28 |
4 | Mudcat Grant | 27 |
5 | 2 tied | 25 |