On This Day
Monday, September 21, 1970
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 99 | 54 | .647 | -- |
Yankees | 87 | 67 | .565 | 12.5 |
Red Sox | 81 | 73 | .526 | 18.5 |
Tigers | 76 | 77 | .497 | 23.0 |
Indians | 74 | 80 | .481 | 25.5 |
Senators | 70 | 82 | .461 | 28.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Twins | 92 | 61 | .601 | -- |
Athletics | 85 | 69 | .552 | 7.5 |
Angels | 81 | 72 | .529 | 11.0 |
Royals | 60 | 92 | .395 | 31.5 |
Brewers | 59 | 94 | .386 | 33.0 |
White Sox | 54 | 97 | .358 | 37.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 82 | 70 | .539 | -- |
Cubs | 80 | 72 | .526 | 2.0 |
Mets | 79 | 74 | .516 | 3.5 |
Cardinals | 72 | 81 | .471 | 10.5 |
Phillies | 70 | 83 | .458 | 12.5 |
Expos | 67 | 85 | .441 | 15.0 |
Games
No GamesNL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 97 | 58 | .626 | -- |
Dodgers | 83 | 70 | .542 | 13.0 |
Giants | 83 | 70 | .542 | 13.0 |
Braves | 74 | 80 | .481 | 22.5 |
Astros | 72 | 81 | .471 | 24.0 |
Padres | 59 | 94 | .386 | 37.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | 3 |
1 | Roger Repoz | 3 |
1 | Paul Schaal | 3 |
1 | Walt Williams | 3 |
5 | 30 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy Harper | 2 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 1 |
2 | Mike Epstein | 1 |
2 | Jay Johnstone | 1 |
2 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | 4 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 3 |
2 | Bobby Floyd | 3 |
2 | Tommy Harper | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Amos Otis | 3 |
2 | Carlos May | 2 |
2 | Tommy McCraw | 2 |
4 | Don Buford | 1 |
4 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 9.00 |
2 | Don Gullett | 2.00 |
3 | Joe Horlen | 1.00 |
4 | Tom Murphy | 0.67 |
4 | Fritz Peterson | 0.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 1 |
1 | Don Gullett | 1 |
1 | Jim Hardin | 1 |
1 | Juan Marichal | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 9 |
2 | Don Gullett | 6 |
2 | Tom Murphy | 6 |
2 | Fritz Peterson | 6 |
5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bolin | 1 |
1 | Eddie Fisher | 1 |
1 | Wayne Granger | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Carty | .366 |
2 | Billy Williams | .327 |
3 | Jim Hickman | .326 |
4 | Joe Torre | .325 |
5 | Alex Johnson | .323 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 45 |
2 | Frank Howard | 42 |
2 | Billy Williams | 42 |
4 | Harmon Killebrew | 41 |
5 | Carl Yastrzemski | 40 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 143 |
2 | Tony Perez | 128 |
3 | Billy Williams | 126 |
4 | Frank Howard | 123 |
5 | Willie McCovey | 120 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Tolan | 53 |
2 | Lou Brock | 48 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 45 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 41 |
5 | Joe Morgan | 39 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Diego Segui | 2.61 |
2 | Sam McDowell | 2.68 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 2.68 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 2.80 |
5 | Clyde Wright | 2.91 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 23 |
1 | Dave McNally | 23 |
1 | Jim Perry | 23 |
4 | Bob Gibson | 22 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 293 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 280 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 260 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 247 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 221 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Wayne Granger | 34 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 31 |
3 | Darold Knowles | 27 |
3 | Lindy McDaniel | 27 |
5 | Tom Timmermann | 26 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Carty | .457 |
2 | Willie Mays | .455 |
3 | Ron Santo | .429 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | .411 |
5 | Thurman Munson | .408 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Vada Pinson | 6 |
1 | Boog Powell | 6 |
1 | Billy Williams | 6 |
4 | Nate Colbert | 5 |
4 | Ron Santo | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Brant Alyea | 18 |
1 | Bob Watson | 18 |
3 | Lou Piniella | 15 |
3 | Vada Pinson | 15 |
5 | 5 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 10 |
2 | Amos Otis | 8 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 7 |
4 | Reggie Jackson | 6 |
4 | Pat Kelly | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 0.00 |
2 | Norm McRae | 0.73 |
3 | Rollie Fingers | 0.98 |
4 | Dave Roberts | 1.08 |
5 | 2 tied | 1.15 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Marichal | 3 |
1 | Bob Moose | 3 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 3 |
1 | Luke Walker | 3 |
5 | 32 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Hall | 32 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 30 |
3 | Bert Blyleven | 26 |
4 | Vida Blue | 25 |
4 | Clay Kirby | 25 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Don McMahon | 6 |
2 | Ron Perranoski | 4 |
2 | Stan Williams | 4 |
4 | Dave Giusti | 3 |
4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Mays | .395 |
2 | Rico Carty | .394 |
3 | Cleon Jones | .373 |
4 | Thurman Munson | .372 |
5 | Ron Santo | .372 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Conigliaro | 9 |
1 | Frank Howard | 9 |
1 | Vada Pinson | 9 |
4 | Orlando Cepeda | 8 |
4 | 3 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Conigliaro | 32 |
2 | Donn Clendenon | 28 |
3 | Frank Howard | 27 |
4 | Vada Pinson | 25 |
4 | Ron Santo | 25 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 13 |
2 | Lou Brock | 12 |
3 | Larry Bowa | 10 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 10 |
3 | Amos Otis | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1.30 |
2 | Ken Sanders | 1.33 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 1.42 |
4 | Jim McAndrew | 1.47 |
5 | Dick Selma | 1.63 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Brett | 5 |
1 | Mike Cuellar | 5 |
1 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 5 |
1 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 57 |
2 | Tom Hall | 56 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 48 |
4 | Sam McDowell | 46 |
5 | Clay Kirby | 44 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Lindy McDaniel | 9 |
2 | Wayne Granger | 7 |
2 | Don McMahon | 7 |
4 | Jim Brewer | 6 |
4 | 3 others tied | 6 |