On This Day
Saturday, August 21, 1971
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 75 | 45 | .625 | -- |
Tigers | 67 | 58 | .536 | 10.5 |
Red Sox | 67 | 58 | .536 | 10.5 |
Yankees | 63 | 63 | .500 | 15.0 |
Senators | 53 | 71 | .427 | 24.0 |
Indians | 51 | 75 | .405 | 27.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 79 | 45 | .637 | -- |
Royals | 64 | 60 | .516 | 15.0 |
White Sox | 61 | 64 | .488 | 18.5 |
Angels | 59 | 68 | .465 | 21.5 |
Twins | 56 | 67 | .455 | 22.5 |
Brewers | 51 | 72 | .415 | 27.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 74 | 53 | .583 | -- |
Cubs | 68 | 56 | .548 | 4.5 |
Cardinals | 68 | 59 | .535 | 6.0 |
Mets | 61 | 62 | .496 | 11.0 |
Phillies | 54 | 71 | .432 | 19.0 |
Expos | 52 | 71 | .423 | 20.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 74 | 53 | .583 | -- |
Dodgers | 67 | 59 | .532 | 6.5 |
Braves | 67 | 62 | .519 | 8.0 |
Astros | 62 | 64 | .492 | 11.5 |
Reds | 62 | 66 | .484 | 12.5 |
Padres | 47 | 80 | .370 | 27.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
1 | Johnny Bench | 3 |
1 | Bobby Bonds | 3 |
1 | Ralph Garr | 3 |
1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 2 |
1 | Reggie Jackson | 2 |
3 | John Bateman | 1 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
3 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
2 | Roy Foster | 4 |
2 | Dick McAuliffe | 4 |
4 | Chris Chambliss | 3 |
4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
1 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
1 | Roy Foster | 1 |
1 | Al Kaline | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Roberts | 1.75 |
2 | Jack Billingham | 1.67 |
3 | Catfish Hunter | 1.60 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 1.29 |
5 | 2 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Billingham | 1 |
1 | Woodie Fryman | 1 |
1 | Mike Hedlund | 1 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 1 |
1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 9 |
2 | Woodie Fryman | 8 |
2 | Catfish Hunter | 8 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 8 |
5 | Dave Roberts | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Burgmeier | 1 |
1 | Ed Farmer | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Oliva | .359 |
2 | Joe Torre | .354 |
3 | Glenn Beckert | .348 |
4 | Ralph Garr | .335 |
5 | Manny Sanguillen | .329 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 41 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 35 |
3 | Lee May | 34 |
4 | Deron Johnson | 28 |
5 | Bill Melton | 27 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 109 |
2 | Joe Torre | 101 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 93 |
4 | Harmon Killebrew | 87 |
5 | Willie Montanez | 81 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Freddie Patek | 41 |
2 | Lou Brock | 40 |
3 | Amos Otis | 39 |
4 | Sandy Alomar | 33 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 26 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 1.68 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 1.96 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 1.96 |
4 | Dave Roberts | 2.04 |
5 | Don Gullett | 2.39 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 22 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 20 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 20 |
4 | Dock Ellis | 17 |
5 | 4 tied | 16 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 254 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 248 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 220 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 206 |
5 | Bill Stoneman | 192 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Giusti | 24 |
2 | Ken Sanders | 20 |
3 | Ted Abernathy | 17 |
3 | Fred Scherman | 17 |
5 | 4 tied | 15 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Hague | .405 |
2 | Tony Perez | .396 |
3 | Freddie Patek | .391 |
4 | Earl Williams | .388 |
5 | 2 tied | .383 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 6 |
1 | Earl Williams | 6 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
3 | Bill Freehan | 4 |
3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 14 |
1 | Dick McAuliffe | 14 |
3 | Billy Williams | 13 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 12 |
4 | 5 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
1 | Jose Cardenal | 6 |
3 | Freddie Patek | 5 |
4 | Tommie Agee | 4 |
4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Fritz Peterson | 0.00 |
1 | Don Gullett | 0.00 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 0.32 |
4 | Pete Broberg | 0.36 |
5 | Bill Stoneman | 0.68 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Palmer | 4 |
2 | Vida Blue | 3 |
2 | Pete Broberg | 3 |
2 | Mike Hedlund | 3 |
2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 32 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 31 |
3 | Vida Blue | 29 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 24 |
5 | 4 tied | 22 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Brewer | 3 |
1 | Tom Burgmeier | 3 |
1 | Bart Johnson | 3 |
1 | Fred Scherman | 3 |
5 | 5 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Cleon Jones | .382 |
2 | Gene Tenace | .368 |
3 | Ken Boswell | .365 |
4 | Al Gallagher | .364 |
5 | Joe Torre | .357 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Lee May | 10 |
1 | Willie Stargell | 10 |
1 | Earl Williams | 10 |
4 | Willie Horton | 8 |
5 | 2 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 27 |
2 | Willie Horton | 24 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 24 |
4 | Tony Perez | 23 |
5 | Tony Oliva | 22 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 16 |
2 | Amos Otis | 11 |
3 | Tommie Agee | 8 |
3 | Jose Cardenal | 8 |
3 | Freddie Patek | 8 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 1.03 |
2 | Don Sutton | 1.51 |
3 | Don Gullett | 1.55 |
4 | Lew Krausse | 1.59 |
5 | Juan Pizarro | 1.64 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 7 |
2 | Tom Bradley | 5 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
2 | Catfish Hunter | 5 |
2 | 7 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 75 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 64 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 50 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 48 |
5 | 2 tied | 46 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 7 |
2 | Bart Johnson | 6 |
2 | Ken Sanders | 6 |
4 | Tom Burgmeier | 5 |
5 | 4 tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Oliva | .353 |
2 | Joe Torre | .352 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .336 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .331 |
5 | Ralph Garr | .330 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 47 |
2 | Lee May | 41 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 39 |
4 | Bill Melton | 37 |
5 | Nate Colbert | 34 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 129 |
2 | Joe Torre | 126 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 108 |
4 | Harmon Killebrew | 105 |
5 | Brooks Robinson | 104 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 56 |
2 | Amos Otis | 50 |
3 | Freddie Patek | 44 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 40 |
5 | Sandy Alomar | 39 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 1.73 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 1.99 |
3 | Don Gullett | 2.21 |
4 | Dave Roberts | 2.22 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 2.48 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 27 |
2 | Vida Blue | 24 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 23 |
4 | Mike Cuellar | 21 |
5 | 4 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 314 |
2 | Vida Blue | 289 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 273 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 271 |
5 | Bill Stoneman | 244 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Giusti | 30 |
2 | Ken Sanders | 28 |
3 | Ted Abernathy | 21 |
3 | Jim Brewer | 21 |
5 | 3 tied | 18 |