On This Day
Thursday, August 5, 1971
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 66 | 40 | .623 | -- |
Red Sox | 63 | 46 | .578 | 4.5 |
Tigers | 58 | 52 | .527 | 10.0 |
Yankees | 56 | 56 | .500 | 13.0 |
Senators | 44 | 64 | .407 | 23.0 |
Indians | 45 | 67 | .402 | 24.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 70 | 39 | .642 | -- |
Royals | 55 | 52 | .514 | 14.0 |
White Sox | 52 | 58 | .473 | 18.5 |
Angels | 53 | 60 | .469 | 19.0 |
Twins | 49 | 60 | .450 | 21.0 |
Brewers | 46 | 63 | .422 | 24.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 69 | 42 | .622 | -- |
Cardinals | 62 | 50 | .554 | 7.5 |
Cubs | 60 | 50 | .545 | 8.5 |
Mets | 55 | 54 | .505 | 13.0 |
Phillies | 48 | 63 | .432 | 21.0 |
Expos | 44 | 67 | .396 | 25.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 67 | 47 | .588 | -- |
Dodgers | 60 | 52 | .536 | 6.0 |
Braves | 59 | 56 | .513 | 8.5 |
Astros | 56 | 55 | .505 | 9.5 |
Reds | 52 | 62 | .456 | 15.0 |
Padres | 40 | 74 | .351 | 27.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bud Harrelson | 4 |
2 | Tito Fuentes | 3 |
2 | Wayne Garrett | 3 |
2 | Jim Holt | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Cruz | 1 |
1 | Doug Griffin | 1 |
1 | Willie Horton | 1 |
1 | Reggie Jackson | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Horton | 4 |
2 | Amos Otis | 3 |
3 | Matty Alou | 2 |
3 | Dave Cash | 2 |
3 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bud Harrelson | 2 |
2 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
2 | Lou Brock | 1 |
2 | Horace Clarke | 1 |
2 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Pizarro | 3.00 |
2 | Mel Stottlemyre | 1.20 |
3 | Bill Singer | 1.00 |
4 | Clay Kirby | 0.57 |
5 | 2 tied | 0.56 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Abernathy | 1 |
1 | Steve Barber | 1 |
1 | Reggie Cleveland | 1 |
1 | Vince Colbert | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Singer | 10 |
2 | Juan Pizarro | 9 |
3 | Les Cain | 6 |
3 | Bruce Kison | 6 |
3 | Mel Stottlemyre | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Burgmeier | 1 |
1 | Moe Drabowsky | 1 |
1 | Ed Farmer | 1 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Oliva | .370 |
2 | Joe Torre | .363 |
3 | Glenn Beckert | .347 |
4 | Bobby Murcer | .336 |
5 | 2 tied | .331 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 39 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 31 |
3 | Lee May | 29 |
4 | Deron Johnson | 26 |
5 | Bill Melton | 25 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 101 |
2 | Joe Torre | 89 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 81 |
4 | Willie Montanez | 74 |
5 | Harmon Killebrew | 73 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 38 |
2 | Freddie Patek | 36 |
3 | Amos Otis | 35 |
4 | Sandy Alomar | 32 |
5 | Joe Morgan | 22 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 1.63 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 1.94 |
3 | Dave Roberts | 2.22 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 2.26 |
5 | Bill Parsons | 2.57 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 19 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 17 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 17 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 15 |
4 | 2 others tied | 15 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 225 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 217 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 184 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 177 |
5 | Bill Stoneman | 176 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Giusti | 23 |
2 | Ken Sanders | 17 |
3 | Ted Abernathy | 16 |
4 | Sparky Lyle | 15 |
5 | 2 tied | 14 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Tenace | .439 |
2 | Joe Torre | .426 |
3 | Sal Bando | .415 |
4 | Cleon Jones | .400 |
5 | Cesar Tovar | .394 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 8 |
2 | Sal Bando | 5 |
2 | Lee May | 5 |
4 | Willie Horton | 4 |
4 | 12 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jesus Alou | 16 |
1 | Sal Bando | 16 |
3 | Danny Cater | 15 |
3 | Joe Torre | 15 |
5 | Tony Oliva | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 14 |
2 | Amos Otis | 7 |
3 | Tommie Agee | 4 |
3 | Sandy Alomar | 4 |
3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tug McGraw | 0.00 |
2 | Wayne Granger | 0.59 |
3 | Doyle Alexander | 0.67 |
4 | Steve Arlin | 0.70 |
5 | Lloyd Allen | 0.71 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 4 |
1 | Wilbur Wood | 4 |
3 | Wade Blasingame | 3 |
3 | Pat Dobson | 3 |
3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 44 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 26 |
3 | Pat Dobson | 25 |
3 | Bill Singer | 25 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 25 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 6 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 3 |
2 | Bart Johnson | 3 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 3 |
2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Manny Sanguillen | .380 |
2 | Felipe Alou | .375 |
3 | Don Mincher | .371 |
4 | Gail Hopkins | .369 |
5 | Dick Allen | .368 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Deron Johnson | 12 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 11 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
3 | Lee May | 8 |
3 | Tony Perez | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 29 |
2 | Tony Perez | 26 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 25 |
4 | Deron Johnson | 23 |
4 | Manny Sanguillen | 23 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 16 |
2 | Sandy Alomar | 11 |
2 | Amos Otis | 11 |
4 | Tommie Agee | 7 |
4 | Freddie Patek | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pat Jarvis | 1.03 |
2 | Pat Dobson | 1.14 |
3 | Rudy May | 1.34 |
4 | Tug McGraw | 1.40 |
5 | Tom Kelley | 1.45 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Pat Dobson | 7 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 6 |
3 | Dick Drago | 5 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 66 |
2 | Vida Blue | 54 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 53 |
4 | Pat Dobson | 45 |
5 | Joe Coleman | 44 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 8 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 7 |
3 | Bart Johnson | 5 |
3 | Sparky Lyle | 5 |
3 | Ken Sanders | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | .362 |
2 | Tony Oliva | .351 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .341 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .333 |
5 | Merv Rettenmund | .327 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 50 |
2 | Lee May | 41 |
3 | Bill Melton | 39 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 38 |
5 | 2 tied | 35 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 132 |
2 | Joe Torre | 126 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 105 |
3 | Rico Petrocelli | 105 |
5 | Ron Santo | 103 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 63 |
2 | Amos Otis | 47 |
3 | Sandy Alomar | 40 |
4 | Freddie Patek | 39 |
5 | 2 tied | 38 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 1.70 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 2.02 |
3 | Dock Ellis | 2.53 |
4 | Bill Parsons | 2.57 |
5 | Don Gullett | 2.60 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 26 |
2 | Mike Cuellar | 22 |
2 | Pat Dobson | 22 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 22 |
2 | Dave McNally | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 296 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 282 |
3 | Vida Blue | 260 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 246 |
5 | Bill Stoneman | 239 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Giusti | 30 |
2 | Ken Sanders | 27 |
3 | Ted Abernathy | 24 |
4 | Lindy McDaniel | 20 |
5 | 3 tied | 19 |