On This Day
Wednesday, April 14, 1971
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 5 | 1 | .833 | -- |
| Indians | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.5 |
| Yankees | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 |
| Senators | 4 | 5 | .444 | 2.5 |
| Red Sox | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 |
| Tigers | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 4 | 3 | .571 | -- |
| Athletics | 5 | 4 | .556 | -- |
| Twins | 4 | 4 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Angels | 4 | 4 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Royals | 4 | 5 | .444 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 3 | 5 | .375 | 1.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 5 | 3 | .625 | -- |
| Mets | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 |
| Expos | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.5 |
| Cubs | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 6 | 2 | .750 | -- |
| Astros | 6 | 4 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Reds | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 |
| Padres | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 |
| Dodgers | 3 | 6 | .333 | 3.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Kaline | 4 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Beauchamp | 3 |
| 2 | Johnny Bench | 3 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 2 |
| 1 | Reggie Jackson | 2 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | 1 |
| 3 | Jim Beauchamp | 1 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
| 1 | Tony Gonzalez | 3 |
| 1 | Diego Segui | 3 |
| 4 | Jim Beauchamp | 2 |
| 4 | 12 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bert Campaneris | 1 |
| 1 | Bernie Carbo | 1 |
| 1 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Cash | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Griffin | 1.25 |
| 2 | Jerry Reuss | 0.88 |
| 3 | Bob Moose | 0.75 |
| 4 | Tom Hall | 0.70 |
| 5 | Jim Slaton | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Cloninger | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Cuellar | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Hoerner | 1 |
| 1 | Darold Knowles | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Griffin | 10 |
| 2 | Tom Hall | 7 |
| 2 | Tommy John | 7 |
| 2 | Jerry Reuss | 7 |
| 5 | Bob Moose | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 1 |
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
| 1 | Gerry Janeski | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Linzy | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Simmons | .524 |
| 2 | Al Kaline | .462 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | .448 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | .438 |
| 5 | Jackie Hernandez | .433 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 5 |
| 1 | Nate Colbert | 5 |
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 5 |
| 4 | Johnny Bench | 4 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Colbert | 14 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 12 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 11 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 9 |
| 4 | Luis Aparicio | 9 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Alomar | 3 |
| 1 | Bobby Murcer | 3 |
| 1 | Freddie Patek | 3 |
| 4 | Jose Cardenal | 2 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bert Blyleven | 0.00 |
| 1 | Steve Kline | 0.00 |
| 1 | Mel Stottlemyre | 0.00 |
| 1 | Cecil Upshaw | 0.00 |
| 1 | Paul Lindblad | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vida Blue | 2 |
| 1 | Bert Blyleven | 2 |
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 2 |
| 1 | Ray Culp | 2 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vida Blue | 20 |
| 2 | Gaylord Perry | 17 |
| 3 | Tom Hall | 15 |
| 4 | Fergie Jenkins | 14 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 2 |
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 2 |
| 1 | Frank Linzy | 2 |
| 1 | Chuck Machemehl | 2 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rico Carty | .366 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .343 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | .333 |
| 4 | Alex Johnson | .327 |
| 5 | Tony Oliva | .325 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Bench | 48 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | 45 |
| 3 | Frank Howard | 43 |
| 4 | Nate Colbert | 41 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 41 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Bench | 149 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | 135 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 126 |
| 4 | Frank Howard | 125 |
| 4 | Tony Perez | 125 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Tolan | 55 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 52 |
| 3 | Bobby Bonds | 48 |
| 4 | Bert Campaneris | 41 |
| 5 | Joe Morgan | 40 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Segui | 2.62 |
| 2 | Jim Palmer | 2.65 |
| 3 | Tom Seaver | 2.68 |
| 4 | Dick Bosman | 2.75 |
| 5 | Tom Hall | 2.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Cuellar | 24 |
| 1 | Dave McNally | 24 |
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 24 |
| 1 | Jim Perry | 24 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 23 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 294 |
| 2 | Tom Seaver | 287 |
| 3 | Fergie Jenkins | 283 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 273 |
| 5 | Mickey Lolich | 223 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 34 |
| 2 | Wayne Granger | 33 |
| 3 | Lindy McDaniel | 29 |
| 4 | Dave Giusti | 27 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 26 |