On This Day
Tuesday, September 28, 1971
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 100 | 57 | .637 | -- |
Tigers | 91 | 70 | .565 | 11.0 |
Red Sox | 85 | 76 | .528 | 17.0 |
Yankees | 80 | 80 | .500 | 21.5 |
Senators | 63 | 94 | .401 | 37.0 |
Indians | 59 | 102 | .366 | 43.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 100 | 60 | .625 | -- |
Royals | 85 | 75 | .531 | 15.0 |
White Sox | 77 | 83 | .481 | 23.0 |
Angels | 75 | 85 | .469 | 25.0 |
Twins | 73 | 85 | .462 | 26.0 |
Brewers | 69 | 90 | .434 | 30.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 96 | 65 | .596 | -- |
Cardinals | 90 | 71 | .559 | 6.0 |
Cubs | 82 | 78 | .513 | 13.5 |
Mets | 82 | 79 | .509 | 14.0 |
Expos | 70 | 89 | .440 | 25.0 |
Phillies | 67 | 94 | .416 | 29.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 89 | 71 | .556 | -- |
Dodgers | 88 | 72 | .550 | 1.0 |
Braves | 81 | 80 | .503 | 8.5 |
Reds | 79 | 82 | .491 | 10.5 |
Astros | 78 | 82 | .488 | 11.0 |
Padres | 60 | 99 | .377 | 28.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Beniquez | 4 |
2 | Sandy Alomar | 3 |
2 | Mark Belanger | 3 |
2 | Steve Brye | 3 |
2 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Norm Cash | 2 |
2 | Sandy Alomar | 1 |
2 | Mike Anderson | 1 |
2 | Gates Brown | 1 |
2 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Deron Johnson | 3 |
1 | Boog Powell | 3 |
1 | Chico Salmon | 3 |
1 | Chris Speier | 3 |
5 | 10 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark Belanger | 1 |
1 | Dock Ellis | 1 |
1 | Ken Henderson | 1 |
1 | Ed Herrmann | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Dock Ellis | 1.38 |
2 | Catfish Hunter | 1.25 |
3 | Bill Singer | 1.20 |
4 | Tom Hall | 1.00 |
4 | 2 others tied | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 1 |
1 | Joe Coleman | 1 |
1 | Joe Grzenda | 1 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dock Ellis | 11 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 8 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 7 |
3 | Tom Hall | 7 |
3 | Andy Messersmith | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Pat Dobson | 1 |
1 | Darold Knowles | 1 |
1 | Ken Sanders | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | .363 |
2 | Ralph Garr | .343 |
3 | Roberto Clemente | .342 |
4 | Glenn Beckert | .342 |
5 | Tony Oliva | .337 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 48 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 47 |
3 | Lee May | 39 |
4 | Deron Johnson | 34 |
5 | 2 tied | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 137 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 125 |
3 | Harmon Killebrew | 119 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 118 |
5 | Bobby Bonds | 102 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 64 |
2 | Amos Otis | 52 |
3 | Freddie Patek | 49 |
4 | Sandy Alomar | 38 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 38 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 1.78 |
2 | Vida Blue | 1.82 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 1.97 |
4 | Dave Roberts | 2.03 |
5 | Don Wilson | 2.45 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 25 |
2 | Vida Blue | 24 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 23 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 21 |
4 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 301 |
1 | Mickey Lolich | 301 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 276 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 256 |
5 | Bill Stoneman | 245 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 31 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 29 |
3 | Ted Abernathy | 23 |
3 | Mike Marshall | 23 |
5 | Jim Brewer | 22 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Garr | .464 |
2 | Cesar Tovar | .426 |
3 | Lou Piniella | .400 |
3 | Aurelio Rodriguez | .400 |
5 | Pete Rose | .392 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
2 | Rico Petrocelli | 5 |
3 | Sal Bando | 4 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 4 |
3 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 13 |
1 | Boog Powell | 13 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 12 |
3 | Carlos May | 12 |
3 | Frank Robinson | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Nelson | 6 |
2 | Lou Brock | 5 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 5 |
2 | Ralph Garr | 5 |
5 | 4 tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Messersmith | 0.53 |
2 | Clay Kirby | 0.75 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 0.79 |
4 | Skip Lockwood | 0.87 |
5 | Burt Hooton | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Messersmith | 4 |
2 | Bert Blyleven | 3 |
2 | Joe Coleman | 3 |
2 | Pat Dobson | 3 |
2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 33 |
2 | Joe Coleman | 32 |
3 | Bill Stoneman | 29 |
4 | Andy Messersmith | 27 |
5 | 2 tied | 26 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 3 |
2 | Ted Abernathy | 2 |
2 | Jim Brewer | 2 |
2 | Danny Frisella | 2 |
2 | 7 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .386 |
2 | Rennie Stennett | .386 |
3 | Ralph Garr | .382 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .377 |
5 | Joe Torre | .368 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 10 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 9 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 8 |
3 | Reggie Jackson | 8 |
5 | 2 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Boog Powell | 28 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 25 |
2 | Rusty Staub | 25 |
4 | Joe Torre | 24 |
5 | Bobby Bonds | 23 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 15 |
2 | Amos Otis | 13 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 9 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 8 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 8 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 0.93 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 1.04 |
3 | Al Downing | 1.11 |
4 | Nelson Briles | 1.17 |
5 | Don Wilson | 1.21 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Coleman | 6 |
1 | Andy Messersmith | 6 |
3 | Al Downing | 5 |
3 | Catfish Hunter | 5 |
3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Coleman | 58 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 55 |
3 | Don Sutton | 51 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 50 |
4 | Bill Stoneman | 50 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 8 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 7 |
3 | Ted Abernathy | 6 |
3 | Jim Brewer | 6 |
5 | Danny Frisella | 4 |