On This Day
Tuesday, August 17, 1971
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 73 | 44 | .624 | -- |
Tigers | 65 | 57 | .533 | 10.5 |
Red Sox | 65 | 57 | .533 | 10.5 |
Yankees | 62 | 61 | .504 | 14.0 |
Senators | 50 | 70 | .417 | 24.5 |
Indians | 50 | 73 | .407 | 26.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 78 | 43 | .645 | -- |
Royals | 63 | 57 | .525 | 14.5 |
White Sox | 59 | 63 | .484 | 19.5 |
Angels | 57 | 67 | .460 | 22.5 |
Twins | 54 | 66 | .450 | 23.5 |
Brewers | 51 | 69 | .425 | 26.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 72 | 51 | .585 | -- |
Cardinals | 68 | 56 | .548 | 4.5 |
Cubs | 65 | 55 | .542 | 5.5 |
Mets | 59 | 61 | .492 | 11.5 |
Phillies | 53 | 69 | .434 | 18.5 |
Expos | 49 | 71 | .408 | 21.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 73 | 51 | .589 | -- |
Dodgers | 66 | 57 | .537 | 6.5 |
Braves | 65 | 61 | .516 | 9.0 |
Astros | 61 | 61 | .500 | 11.0 |
Reds | 59 | 65 | .476 | 14.0 |
Padres | 46 | 78 | .371 | 27.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Chuck Harrison | 4 |
1 | Bill Melton | 4 |
1 | Freddie Patek | 4 |
4 | Felipe Alou | 3 |
4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Huntz | 2 |
2 | Felipe Alou | 1 |
2 | Mike Andrews | 1 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
2 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | 4 |
1 | Steve Huntz | 4 |
1 | Don Mincher | 4 |
4 | Mike Andrews | 3 |
4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Buckner | 1 |
1 | Jim Fairey | 1 |
1 | George Foster | 1 |
1 | Tommy Harper | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Claude Osteen | 1.00 |
1 | Fritz Peterson | 1.00 |
3 | Les Cain | 0.88 |
4 | Lance Clemons | 0.83 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 0.77 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wade Blasingame | 1 |
1 | Bill Gogolewski | 1 |
1 | Wayne Granger | 1 |
1 | Joe Horlen | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 10 |
2 | Steve Arlin | 7 |
2 | Les Cain | 7 |
2 | Roger Moret | 7 |
5 | 4 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Bradley | 1 |
1 | Roger Hambright | 1 |
1 | Jim Ray | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Oliva | .360 |
2 | Joe Torre | .358 |
3 | Glenn Beckert | .351 |
4 | Bobby Murcer | .330 |
5 | Manny Sanguillen | .330 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 41 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 32 |
2 | Lee May | 32 |
4 | Deron Johnson | 27 |
5 | Norm Cash | 26 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 108 |
2 | Joe Torre | 100 |
3 | Harmon Killebrew | 87 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 86 |
5 | Willie Montanez | 81 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 40 |
2 | Freddie Patek | 39 |
3 | Amos Otis | 37 |
4 | Sandy Alomar | 33 |
5 | 2 tied | 25 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 1.70 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 1.95 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 2.00 |
4 | Dave Roberts | 2.04 |
5 | Don Gullett | 2.52 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 22 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 19 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 19 |
4 | Dock Ellis | 17 |
5 | Steve Carlton | 16 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 245 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 239 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 212 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 203 |
5 | Bill Stoneman | 183 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Giusti | 24 |
2 | Ken Sanders | 20 |
3 | Ted Abernathy | 17 |
3 | Fred Scherman | 17 |
5 | 2 tied | 15 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Boswell | .450 |
2 | Al Gallagher | .405 |
3 | Bill Freehan | .378 |
4 | Gates Brown | .375 |
5 | Pete Rose | .365 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Earl Williams | 6 |
2 | Willie Horton | 5 |
3 | Bill Freehan | 4 |
3 | Dave May | 4 |
3 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Horton | 17 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 14 |
3 | Billy Williams | 13 |
4 | Mike Andrews | 12 |
4 | 3 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
1 | Jose Cardenal | 6 |
3 | Bud Harrelson | 5 |
3 | Amos Otis | 5 |
5 | 8 tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pete Broberg | 0.00 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 0.32 |
3 | Milt Pappas | 0.33 |
4 | Don Sutton | 0.51 |
5 | Don Gullett | 0.53 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 3 |
1 | Dick Drago | 3 |
1 | Al Fitzmorris | 3 |
1 | Mike Kekich | 3 |
1 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 36 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 35 |
3 | Vida Blue | 26 |
4 | Les Cain | 24 |
4 | Joe Coleman | 24 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 4 |
2 | Tom Burgmeier | 3 |
2 | Fred Scherman | 3 |
4 | Jim Brewer | 2 |
4 | 9 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Boswell | .419 |
2 | Manny Sanguillen | .370 |
3 | Al Gallagher | .366 |
4 | Glenn Beckert | .364 |
5 | Joe Torre | .354 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 10 |
2 | Earl Williams | 9 |
3 | Willie Horton | 8 |
3 | Lee May | 8 |
5 | 3 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 30 |
2 | Willie Horton | 26 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 26 |
4 | Tony Perez | 24 |
5 | 2 tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 16 |
2 | Amos Otis | 10 |
3 | Tommie Agee | 8 |
4 | Larry Bowa | 7 |
4 | 3 others tied | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 1.04 |
2 | Al Fitzmorris | 1.33 |
3 | Jim York | 1.41 |
4 | Bob Gibson | 1.56 |
5 | Juan Pizarro | 1.62 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Fritz Peterson | 6 |
1 | Wilbur Wood | 6 |
3 | Dick Drago | 5 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
3 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 73 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 56 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 53 |
4 | Joe Coleman | 50 |
5 | 2 tied | 48 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 8 |
2 | Ken Sanders | 7 |
3 | Bart Johnson | 6 |
4 | Tom Burgmeier | 5 |
4 | Dave Giusti | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Oliva | .353 |
2 | Joe Torre | .353 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .339 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .331 |
5 | Ralph Garr | .324 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 48 |
2 | Lee May | 39 |
3 | Bill Melton | 37 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 36 |
5 | Nate Colbert | 34 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 130 |
2 | Joe Torre | 127 |
3 | Harmon Killebrew | 106 |
4 | Brooks Robinson | 105 |
5 | Rico Petrocelli | 102 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 57 |
2 | Amos Otis | 48 |
3 | Freddie Patek | 42 |
4 | Sandy Alomar | 40 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 40 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 1.76 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 1.97 |
3 | Don Gullett | 2.32 |
4 | Dave Roberts | 2.42 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 2.52 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 27 |
2 | Vida Blue | 24 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 23 |
4 | Mike Cuellar | 21 |
4 | Pat Dobson | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 313 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 281 |
3 | Vida Blue | 280 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 268 |
5 | Bill Stoneman | 235 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Giusti | 31 |
2 | Ken Sanders | 28 |
3 | Ted Abernathy | 22 |
4 | Jim Brewer | 20 |
5 | Sparky Lyle | 19 |