On This Day
Sunday, August 18, 1974
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 66 | 54 | .550 | -- |
Indians | 60 | 57 | .513 | 4.5 |
Orioles | 61 | 59 | .508 | 5.0 |
Yankees | 60 | 60 | .500 | 6.0 |
Brewers | 58 | 63 | .479 | 8.5 |
Tigers | 57 | 64 | .471 | 9.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 70 | 52 | .574 | -- |
Royals | 63 | 56 | .529 | 5.5 |
Rangers | 62 | 61 | .504 | 8.5 |
White Sox | 60 | 61 | .496 | 9.5 |
Twins | 59 | 63 | .484 | 11.0 |
Angels | 48 | 74 | .393 | 22.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 65 | 57 | .533 | -- |
Pirates | 62 | 59 | .512 | 2.5 |
Phillies | 62 | 59 | .512 | 2.5 |
Expos | 56 | 62 | .475 | 7.0 |
Mets | 52 | 65 | .444 | 10.5 |
Cubs | 50 | 68 | .424 | 13.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 75 | 46 | .620 | -- |
Reds | 73 | 49 | .598 | 2.5 |
Braves | 64 | 56 | .533 | 10.5 |
Astros | 61 | 59 | .508 | 13.5 |
Giants | 54 | 68 | .443 | 21.5 |
Padres | 48 | 74 | .393 | 27.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Freehan | 4 |
1 | Cleon Jones | 4 |
1 | Bobby Murcer | 4 |
1 | Richie Zisk | 4 |
5 | 9 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bruce Bochte | 1 |
1 | Jeff Burroughs | 1 |
1 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
1 | Dave Concepcion | 1 |
1 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Jackson | 4 |
1 | Bob Robertson | 4 |
3 | Dave Concepcion | 3 |
3 | Larry Hisle | 3 |
3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Bowa | 2 |
2 | Juan Beniquez | 1 |
2 | Paul Blair | 1 |
2 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
2 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Rudy May | 1.25 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 1.00 |
2 | Tom Walker | 1.00 |
4 | Fritz Peterson | 0.83 |
5 | Dick Ruthven | 0.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
1 | John Curtis | 1 |
1 | Larry Demery | 1 |
1 | Ken Holtzman | 1 |
1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Jon Matlack | 7 |
1 | Dick Ruthven | 7 |
3 | Steve Busby | 5 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 1 |
1 | Will McEnaney | 1 |
1 | Tom Murphy | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .361 |
2 | Ralph Garr | .356 |
3 | Mike Hargrove | .342 |
4 | Richie Zisk | .327 |
5 | Greg Gross | .322 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 32 |
2 | Mike Schmidt | 29 |
3 | Jim Wynn | 27 |
4 | Johnny Bench | 24 |
4 | Jeff Burroughs | 24 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff Burroughs | 100 |
2 | Mike Schmidt | 94 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 90 |
4 | Dick Allen | 84 |
4 | 2 others tied | 84 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 82 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 51 |
3 | Davey Lopes | 47 |
4 | Bill North | 45 |
5 | Cesar Cedeno | 41 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 2.30 |
2 | Andy Messersmith | 2.34 |
3 | Buzz Capra | 2.43 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 2.43 |
5 | Tommy John | 2.59 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Tiant | 19 |
2 | Steve Busby | 18 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 18 |
4 | Jim Bibby | 17 |
4 | 2 others tied | 17 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 269 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 182 |
3 | Bert Blyleven | 175 |
4 | Andy Messersmith | 164 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 158 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Campbell | 17 |
1 | Terry Forster | 17 |
1 | Mike Marshall | 17 |
4 | Rollie Fingers | 14 |
4 | 2 others tied | 14 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | John Ellis | .424 |
2 | Pat Kelly | .413 |
3 | Dick Allen | .404 |
4 | Al Oliver | .404 |
5 | 2 tied | .400 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 6 |
2 | Dusty Baker | 5 |
2 | Jeff Burroughs | 5 |
4 | Dick Allen | 4 |
4 | 6 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dusty Baker | 15 |
1 | Ken Henderson | 15 |
1 | Amos Otis | 15 |
1 | Richie Zisk | 15 |
5 | 2 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 14 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 8 |
3 | Davey Lopes | 7 |
4 | Larry Bowa | 6 |
4 | Dave Concepcion | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Marichal | 0.43 |
2 | Rudy May | 0.60 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 0.69 |
4 | Blue Moon Odom | 0.73 |
5 | Dale Murray | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Busby | 3 |
1 | Clay Carroll | 3 |
1 | Larry Demery | 3 |
1 | Ken Holtzman | 3 |
1 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 41 |
2 | Steve Busby | 28 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 28 |
4 | Bill Bonham | 23 |
5 | Bert Blyleven | 21 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Buskey | 4 |
2 | Bill Campbell | 3 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 3 |
2 | Grant Jackson | 3 |
2 | Tom Murphy | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | .389 |
2 | John Ellis | .368 |
3 | Mike Hargrove | .363 |
4 | Willie Montanez | .357 |
5 | Alex Johnson | .354 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 10 |
2 | Jeff Burroughs | 9 |
3 | Dick Allen | 8 |
3 | Gene Tenace | 8 |
5 | 4 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff Burroughs | 29 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 28 |
2 | Mike Schmidt | 28 |
4 | Amos Otis | 25 |
5 | 2 tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 24 |
2 | Davey Lopes | 12 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 12 |
4 | Dave Concepcion | 11 |
5 | Freddie Patek | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | John Hiller | 0.70 |
2 | Tom Murphy | 0.71 |
3 | Juan Marichal | 1.00 |
4 | Rudy May | 1.08 |
5 | Phil Niekro | 1.43 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Billingham | 6 |
1 | Luis Tiant | 6 |
3 | Jim Bibby | 5 |
3 | Steve Busby | 5 |
3 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 76 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 44 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 42 |
4 | Steve Busby | 41 |
5 | Bert Blyleven | 38 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Buskey | 7 |
2 | Bill Campbell | 6 |
3 | Rollie Fingers | 5 |
4 | Doug Bird | 4 |
4 | 4 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .352 |
2 | Ralph Garr | .347 |
3 | Carl Yastrzemski | .325 |
4 | Reggie Smith | .324 |
5 | Richie Zisk | .320 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff Burroughs | 35 |
2 | Mike Schmidt | 33 |
3 | Dick Allen | 32 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 30 |
4 | Willie Stargell | 30 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff Burroughs | 126 |
2 | Sal Bando | 121 |
3 | Mike Schmidt | 108 |
3 | Reggie Smith | 108 |
5 | Johnny Bench | 105 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 108 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 67 |
3 | Bill North | 61 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 56 |
5 | Davey Lopes | 53 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | John Hiller | 1.94 |
2 | Andy Messersmith | 2.24 |
3 | Mike Marshall | 2.35 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 2.48 |
5 | Buzz Capra | 2.54 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Tiant | 24 |
2 | Steve Busby | 23 |
2 | Catfish Hunter | 23 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 23 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 23 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 364 |
2 | Bert Blyleven | 244 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 224 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 218 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 210 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Campbell | 24 |
1 | Mike Marshall | 24 |
3 | Rollie Fingers | 21 |
4 | John Hiller | 20 |
5 | Doug Bird | 18 |