On This Day
Tuesday, August 24, 1971
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 77 | 45 | .631 | -- |
Tigers | 68 | 60 | .531 | 12.0 |
Red Sox | 67 | 61 | .523 | 13.0 |
Yankees | 64 | 65 | .496 | 16.5 |
Senators | 53 | 73 | .421 | 26.0 |
Indians | 51 | 77 | .398 | 29.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 82 | 46 | .641 | -- |
Royals | 66 | 60 | .524 | 15.0 |
White Sox | 62 | 65 | .488 | 19.5 |
Angels | 61 | 68 | .473 | 21.5 |
Twins | 57 | 69 | .452 | 24.0 |
Brewers | 53 | 72 | .424 | 27.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 76 | 55 | .580 | -- |
Cardinals | 71 | 59 | .546 | 4.5 |
Cubs | 69 | 58 | .543 | 5.0 |
Mets | 62 | 64 | .492 | 11.5 |
Phillies | 56 | 72 | .438 | 18.5 |
Expos | 54 | 72 | .429 | 19.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 76 | 54 | .585 | -- |
Dodgers | 68 | 61 | .527 | 7.5 |
Braves | 68 | 65 | .511 | 9.5 |
Reds | 64 | 67 | .489 | 12.5 |
Astros | 63 | 66 | .488 | 12.5 |
Padres | 48 | 82 | .369 | 28.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Davis | 5 |
2 | Darrell Evans | 4 |
2 | Mike Lum | 4 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
4 | 11 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
1 | Tommie Agee | 1 |
1 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
1 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Lum | 4 |
2 | Willie Davis | 3 |
2 | Ray Fosse | 3 |
2 | Marty Perez | 3 |
5 | 9 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 2 |
2 | Willie Davis | 1 |
2 | Ralph Garr | 1 |
2 | Ken Henderson | 1 |
2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 2.50 |
2 | Clyde Wright | 1.50 |
3 | Juan Marichal | 1.33 |
4 | Pete Broberg | 1.00 |
5 | Mel Stottlemyre | 0.83 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ed Acosta | 1 |
1 | Tom Burgmeier | 1 |
1 | Reggie Cleveland | 1 |
1 | Mike Cuellar | 1 |
1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 10 |
2 | Clyde Wright | 9 |
3 | Juan Marichal | 8 |
4 | Pete Broberg | 7 |
4 | Barry Lersch | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
1 | Al Santorini | 1 |
1 | Don Sutton | 1 |
1 | Cecil Upshaw | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | .357 |
2 | Glenn Beckert | .354 |
3 | Tony Oliva | .352 |
4 | Ralph Garr | .329 |
5 | Roberto Clemente | .329 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 41 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 37 |
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 | 108 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 96 |
4 | Harmon Killebrew | 87 |
5 | Willie Montanez | 83 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 46 |
2 | Freddie Patek | 44 |
3 | Amos Otis | 39 |
4 | Sandy Alomar | 33 |
5 | 2 tied | 26 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 1.66 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 1.96 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 2.03 |
4 | Dave Roberts | 2.04 |
5 | Don Gullett | 2.49 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 22 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 20 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 20 |
4 | Dock Ellis | 17 |
4 | Wilbur Wood | 17 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 264 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 248 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 220 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 210 |
5 | Bill Stoneman | 195 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Giusti | 25 |
2 | Ken Sanders | 21 |
3 | Ted Abernathy | 17 |
3 | Fred Scherman | 17 |
5 | 2 tied | 16 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Perez | .423 |
2 | Al Gallagher | .405 |
2 | Joe Hague | .405 |
4 | Earl Williams | .385 |
5 | Hank Aaron | .383 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Earl Williams | 7 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 4 |
3 | Andy Etchebarren | 4 |
3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 17 |
2 | Rusty Staub | 16 |
3 | Jim Spencer | 14 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 13 |
4 | 3 others tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 8 |
1 | Freddie Patek | 8 |
3 | Jose Cardenal | 7 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 5 |
5 | 4 tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ross Grimsley | 0.00 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 0.32 |
3 | Ken Sanders | 0.67 |
4 | Fritz Peterson | 0.75 |
5 | Dave Roberts | 0.91 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Cuellar | 3 |
1 | Mike Hedlund | 3 |
1 | Juan Marichal | 3 |
1 | Jim Palmer | 3 |
1 | Wilbur Wood | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 33 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 32 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 31 |
4 | Les Cain | 28 |
4 | Juan Marichal | 28 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Burgmeier | 4 |
2 | Bart Johnson | 3 |
2 | Ken Sanders | 3 |
4 | Rollie Fingers | 2 |
4 | 7 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Gallagher | .386 |
2 | Cleon Jones | .378 |
3 | Glenn Beckert | .368 |
4 | Pat Kelly | .361 |
5 | Ken Boswell | .349 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Lee May | 10 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 9 |
2 | Earl Williams | 9 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
4 | Willie Horton | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Rusty Staub | 27 |
2 | Joe Torre | 26 |
3 | Willie Horton | 24 |
3 | Tony Perez | 24 |
5 | Tony Oliva | 22 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 22 |
2 | Amos Otis | 11 |
3 | Freddie Patek | 10 |
4 | Jose Cardenal | 9 |
5 | 2 tied | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 1.04 |
2 | Lew Krausse | 1.11 |
3 | Dave Roberts | 1.53 |
4 | Fritz Peterson | 1.55 |
5 | Milt Pappas | 1.64 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 7 |
2 | Tom Bradley | 5 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 5 |
2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 69 |
2 | Joe Coleman | 59 |
3 | Vida Blue | 56 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 54 |
5 | Les Cain | 49 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 6 |
1 | Bart Johnson | 6 |
1 | Ken Sanders | 6 |
4 | Tom Burgmeier | 5 |
4 | Mike Marshall | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | .354 |
2 | Tony Oliva | .350 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .332 |
4 | Cleon Jones | .330 |
5 | Glenn Beckert | .330 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 47 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 41 |
2 | Lee May | 41 |
4 | Nate Colbert | 35 |
4 | Bill Melton | 35 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 129 |
1 | Joe Torre | 129 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 108 |
4 | Harmon Killebrew | 103 |
5 | Rico Petrocelli | 101 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 60 |
2 | Amos Otis | 50 |
3 | Freddie Patek | 47 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 40 |
5 | Joe Morgan | 39 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 1.71 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 2.06 |
3 | Dave Roberts | 2.16 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 2.34 |
5 | Don Gullett | 2.37 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 27 |
2 | Vida Blue | 24 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 22 |
4 | Mike Cuellar | 21 |
5 | 5 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 300 |
2 | Vida Blue | 299 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 277 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 262 |
5 | Bill Stoneman | 247 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Giusti | 31 |
2 | Ken Sanders | 29 |
3 | Ted Abernathy | 21 |
3 | Jim Brewer | 21 |
5 | 2 tied | 19 |