On This Day
Monday, May 17, 1971
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 21 | 11 | .656 | -- |
Orioles | 19 | 14 | .576 | 2.5 |
Yankees | 16 | 16 | .500 | 5.0 |
Tigers | 16 | 18 | .471 | 6.0 |
Senators | 15 | 20 | .429 | 7.5 |
Indians | 13 | 20 | .394 | 8.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 25 | 14 | .641 | -- |
Twins | 19 | 17 | .528 | 4.5 |
Royals | 18 | 19 | .486 | 6.0 |
Angels | 18 | 20 | .474 | 6.5 |
Brewers | 14 | 18 | .438 | 7.5 |
White Sox | 13 | 20 | .394 | 9.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mets | 21 | 12 | .636 | -- |
Pirates | 21 | 14 | .600 | 1.0 |
Cardinals | 20 | 15 | .571 | 2.0 |
Cubs | 19 | 17 | .528 | 3.5 |
Expos | 13 | 14 | .481 | 5.0 |
Phillies | 11 | 22 | .333 | 10.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 27 | 10 | .730 | -- |
Braves | 18 | 18 | .500 | 8.5 |
Dodgers | 18 | 19 | .486 | 9.0 |
Astros | 17 | 19 | .472 | 9.5 |
Reds | 13 | 22 | .371 | 13.0 |
Padres | 10 | 26 | .278 | 16.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Cash | 3 |
1 | Roberto Clemente | 3 |
1 | Donn Clendenon | 3 |
1 | Ralph Garr | 3 |
1 | Doug Griffin | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Donn Clendenon | 2 |
1 | Ralph Garr | 2 |
3 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
3 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Bailey | 4 |
2 | Roberto Clemente | 3 |
2 | Donn Clendenon | 3 |
2 | Elrod Hendricks | 3 |
5 | 8 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Kenney | 2 |
2 | Dave Campbell | 1 |
2 | Roy Foster | 1 |
2 | Joe Foy | 1 |
2 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Blyleven | 1.50 |
1 | Don Wilson | 1.50 |
3 | Dave Roberts | 1.17 |
4 | George Stone | 0.88 |
5 | Rudy May | 0.82 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Blyleven | 1 |
1 | Jim Bunning | 1 |
1 | Ray Culp | 1 |
1 | Steve Dunning | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Blyleven | 12 |
2 | Rudy May | 9 |
3 | Dean Chance | 7 |
3 | Dave Roberts | 7 |
3 | George Stone | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 1 |
1 | Bucky Brandon | 1 |
1 | Tom Hall | 1 |
1 | Phil Hennigan | 1 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Oliva | .407 |
2 | Ralph Garr | .404 |
3 | Willie Davis | .386 |
4 | Willie Mays | .364 |
5 | Bobby Murcer | .362 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 13 |
1 | Willie Stargell | 13 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 12 |
4 | Orlando Cepeda | 11 |
5 | 3 tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 33 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 30 |
3 | Harmon Killebrew | 28 |
3 | Ron Santo | 28 |
5 | 2 tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 14 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 12 |
2 | Bud Harrelson | 12 |
4 | Amos Otis | 10 |
4 | Vada Pinson | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Lamb | 1.23 |
2 | Vida Blue | 1.27 |
3 | Tom Bradley | 1.43 |
4 | Juan Marichal | 1.60 |
5 | Sonny Siebert | 1.61 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 8 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 7 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 6 |
3 | Larry Dierker | 6 |
3 | 4 others tied | 6 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 81 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 77 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 69 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 60 |
5 | Bert Blyleven | 57 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Giusti | 8 |
2 | Ted Abernathy | 7 |
3 | Sparky Lyle | 6 |
3 | Mike Marshall | 6 |
3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | John Stephenson | .514 |
2 | Rick Reichardt | .485 |
3 | Willie Davis | .468 |
4 | Maury Wills | .425 |
5 | Doug Griffin | .412 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Lee May | 5 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 4 |
2 | Norm Cash | 4 |
2 | Orlando Cepeda | 4 |
2 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Amos Otis | 13 |
2 | Roberto Clemente | 12 |
2 | Cito Gaston | 12 |
2 | Ron Santo | 12 |
5 | 4 tied | 10 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 7 |
2 | Larry Bowa | 4 |
2 | Lee Richard | 4 |
2 | Cesar Tovar | 4 |
5 | 8 tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Corbin | 0.00 |
2 | Sonny Siebert | 0.56 |
3 | Ray Lamb | 0.64 |
4 | Bruce Dal Canton | 0.73 |
4 | Bill Parsons | 0.73 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Coleman | 3 |
1 | Ray Corbin | 3 |
1 | Bruce Dal Canton | 3 |
1 | Ken Holtzman | 3 |
1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Holtzman | 34 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 33 |
3 | Bert Blyleven | 26 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 24 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 24 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Cecil Upshaw | 4 |
2 | Ted Abernathy | 3 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 3 |
2 | Mudcat Grant | 3 |
2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Oliva | .449 |
2 | Willie Davis | .410 |
3 | Ralph Garr | .402 |
4 | Bobby Murcer | .381 |
5 | Matty Alou | .372 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 9 |
1 | Orlando Cepeda | 9 |
3 | Ron Santo | 8 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 8 |
5 | 5 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Santo | 24 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 23 |
3 | Sal Bando | 21 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 21 |
5 | Hank Aaron | 20 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 13 |
2 | Bud Harrelson | 11 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 10 |
4 | Vada Pinson | 9 |
5 | Amos Otis | 8 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Lamb | 1.04 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 1.39 |
3 | Vida Blue | 1.48 |
4 | Tom Bradley | 1.56 |
5 | Bruce Dal Canton | 1.62 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 6 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 6 |
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 6 |
4 | Larry Dierker | 5 |
4 | Sonny Siebert | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 61 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 54 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 50 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 49 |
5 | Bert Blyleven | 48 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Giusti | 7 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 6 |
3 | Ted Abernathy | 5 |
3 | Ken Sanders | 5 |
3 | Ken Tatum | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Oliva | .339 |
2 | Willie Davis | .337 |
3 | Joe Torre | .337 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .333 |
5 | Carl Yastrzemski | .330 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 48 |
2 | Billy Williams | 39 |
3 | Orlando Cepeda | 37 |
3 | Frank Howard | 37 |
5 | 2 tied | 36 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 142 |
2 | Ron Santo | 125 |
3 | Orlando Cepeda | 115 |
4 | Jim Hickman | 113 |
4 | 2 others tied | 113 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 56 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 47 |
2 | Bobby Tolan | 47 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 45 |
5 | Bobby Bonds | 38 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dock Ellis | 2.53 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 2.60 |
3 | Diego Segui | 2.63 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 2.70 |
5 | Clyde Wright | 2.71 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 27 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 25 |
3 | Jim Perry | 24 |
4 | Mike Cuellar | 23 |
4 | Dave McNally | 23 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 305 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 272 |
3 | Sam McDowell | 262 |
4 | Bob Gibson | 259 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 223 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Wayne Granger | 32 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 29 |
3 | Ron Perranoski | 28 |
4 | Mudcat Grant | 27 |
4 | 3 others tied | 27 |