On This Day
Thursday, September 30, 1971
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1971 Playoffs
Upcoming Games
October 2, 1971
Pittsburgh Pirates at San Francisco Giants
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Final Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 101 | 57 | .639 | -- |
Tigers | 91 | 71 | .562 | 12.0 |
Red Sox | 85 | 77 | .525 | 18.0 |
Yankees | 82 | 80 | .506 | 21.0 |
Senators | 63 | 96 | .396 | 38.5 |
Indians | 60 | 102 | .370 | 43.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 101 | 60 | .627 | -- |
Royals | 85 | 76 | .528 | 16.0 |
White Sox | 79 | 83 | .488 | 22.5 |
Angels | 76 | 86 | .469 | 25.5 |
Twins | 74 | 86 | .463 | 26.5 |
Brewers | 69 | 92 | .429 | 32.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 97 | 65 | .599 | -- |
Cardinals | 90 | 72 | .556 | 7.0 |
Cubs | 83 | 79 | .512 | 14.0 |
Mets | 83 | 79 | .512 | 14.0 |
Expos | 71 | 90 | .441 | 25.5 |
Phillies | 67 | 95 | .414 | 30.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 90 | 72 | .556 | -- |
Dodgers | 89 | 73 | .549 | 1.0 |
Braves | 82 | 80 | .506 | 8.0 |
Reds | 79 | 83 | .488 | 11.0 |
Astros | 79 | 83 | .488 | 11.0 |
Padres | 61 | 100 | .379 | 28.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Billings | 3 |
1 | Jim Fairey | 3 |
1 | Tito Fuentes | 3 |
1 | Ted Kubiak | 3 |
1 | Ken Singleton | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Singleton | 2 |
2 | John Boccabella | 1 |
2 | Jim Breazeale | 1 |
2 | Johnny Callison | 1 |
2 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Singleton | 4 |
2 | John Boccabella | 2 |
2 | Tim Foli | 2 |
2 | Jackie Hernandez | 2 |
2 | 6 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy Harper | 2 |
1 | Willie Mays | 2 |
3 | Larry Bowa | 1 |
3 | Bud Harrelson | 1 |
3 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Magnuson | 999.00 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 1.62 |
3 | Juan Marichal | 1.00 |
4 | Jim Kaat | 0.83 |
5 | Don Sutton | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Rich Hinton | 1 |
1 | Tom House | 1 |
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 1 |
1 | Juan Marichal | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 13 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 7 |
3 | Bill Parsons | 6 |
3 | Bill Stoneman | 6 |
3 | Don Sutton | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Lloyd Allen | 1 |
1 | Dave Giusti | 1 |
1 | Gary Neibauer | 1 |
1 | Stan Perzanowski | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | .363 |
2 | Ralph Garr | .343 |
3 | Glenn Beckert | .342 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .341 |
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 | 3 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 | Joe Morgan | 40 |
5 | Sandy Alomar | 39 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 1.76 |
2 | Vida Blue | 1.82 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 1.91 |
4 | Dave Roberts | 2.10 |
5 | Don Wilson | 2.45 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 25 |
2 | Vida Blue | 24 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 24 |
4 | Wilbur Wood | 22 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 308 |
2 | Vida Blue | 301 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 289 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 263 |
5 | Bill Stoneman | 251 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 31 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 30 |
3 | Ted Abernathy | 23 |
3 | Mike Marshall | 23 |
5 | Jim Brewer | 22 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Garr | .489 |
2 | Rico Petrocelli | .447 |
3 | Cesar Tovar | .441 |
4 | Lou Piniella | .432 |
5 | Bobby Murcer | .429 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Davis | 4 |
1 | Darrell Evans | 4 |
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 4 |
1 | Rico Petrocelli | 4 |
1 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Boog Powell | 13 |
2 | Frank Howard | 12 |
3 | Carlos May | 11 |
3 | Bob Oliver | 11 |
3 | Frank Robinson | 11 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Nelson | 6 |
2 | Ralph Garr | 5 |
2 | Tommy Harper | 5 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 5 |
5 | 3 tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 0.67 |
2 | Andy Messersmith | 0.72 |
3 | Clay Kirby | 0.79 |
4 | Ken Forsch | 0.88 |
5 | Jack Billingham | 1.04 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Marichal | 4 |
2 | Bert Blyleven | 3 |
2 | Pat Dobson | 3 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 3 |
2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 37 |
2 | Clay Kirby | 36 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 31 |
4 | Wilbur Wood | 29 |
5 | Bill Stoneman | 28 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Watt | 3 |
2 | Ted Abernathy | 2 |
2 | Lloyd Allen | 2 |
2 | Jim Brewer | 2 |
2 | 7 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Garr | .387 |
2 | Felipe Alou | .380 |
3 | Rennie Stennett | .378 |
4 | Rod Carew | .378 |
5 | Joe Torre | .367 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 10 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 7 |
3 | Reggie Jackson | 7 |
3 | Frank Robinson | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Boog Powell | 28 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 25 |
3 | Joe Torre | 24 |
4 | Frank Robinson | 22 |
4 | Rusty Staub | 22 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 13 |
1 | Amos Otis | 13 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 11 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 8 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 8 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 0.93 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 1.03 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 1.15 |
4 | Don Wilson | 1.21 |
5 | Ken Forsch | 1.24 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Coleman | 6 |
1 | Andy Messersmith | 6 |
3 | Bert Blyleven | 5 |
3 | Bart Johnson | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 63 |
2 | Joe Coleman | 58 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 58 |
4 | Don Sutton | 57 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 52 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 7 |
2 | Ted Abernathy | 6 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 6 |
4 | Jim Brewer | 5 |
5 | 2 tied | 4 |