On This Day
Thursday, July 9, 1959
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 44 | 33 | .571 | -- |
| White Sox | 44 | 35 | .557 | 1.0 |
| Orioles | 43 | 38 | .531 | 3.0 |
| Yankees | 41 | 39 | .513 | 4.5 |
| Tigers | 40 | 42 | .488 | 6.5 |
| Senators | 37 | 43 | .463 | 8.5 |
| Athletics | 35 | 43 | .449 | 9.5 |
| Red Sox | 34 | 45 | .430 | 11.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 47 | 35 | .573 | -- |
| Dodgers | 48 | 37 | .565 | 0.5 |
| Braves | 44 | 34 | .564 | 1.0 |
| Pirates | 45 | 39 | .536 | 3.0 |
| Cubs | 39 | 42 | .481 | 7.5 |
| Cardinals | 38 | 43 | .469 | 8.5 |
| Redlegs | 35 | 46 | .432 | 11.5 |
| Phillies | 30 | 50 | .375 | 16.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Boyd | 5 |
| 1 | Gene Freese | 5 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 4 |
| 3 | Wally Moon | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Avila | 2 |
| 1 | Bob Cerv | 2 |
| 3 | Harry Anderson | 1 |
| 3 | Jim Baxes | 1 |
| 3 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Avila | 4 |
| 1 | Gene Freese | 4 |
| 3 | Bob Cerv | 3 |
| 3 | Jim Landis | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 1 | Don Blasingame | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Boyd | 1 |
| 1 | Jackie Brandt | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Herbert | 1.43 |
| 2 | Ray Narleski | 1.00 |
| 2 | Jerry Walker | 1.00 |
| 4 | Larry Jackson | 0.86 |
| 5 | Joey Jay | 0.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gene Conley | 1 |
| 1 | Roger Craig | 1 |
| 1 | Roy Face | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Herbert | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Herbert | 10 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 8 |
| 3 | Larry Jackson | 6 |
| 3 | Frank Sullivan | 6 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | .366 |
| 2 | Harvey Kuenn | .355 |
| 3 | Jim Gilliam | .345 |
| 4 | Bill White | .344 |
| 5 | Al Kaline | .338 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 28 |
| 2 | Eddie Mathews | 25 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 24 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 23 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | 22 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 76 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 73 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 72 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 70 |
| 5 | Orlando Cepeda | 63 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 26 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 14 |
| 2 | Charlie Neal | 14 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 13 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 12 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1.96 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 2.53 |
| 3 | Stu Miller | 2.58 |
| 4 | Bob Buhl | 2.60 |
| 5 | Jerry Walker | 2.61 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 13 |
| 2 | Johnny Antonelli | 12 |
| 3 | Lew Burdette | 11 |
| 3 | Sam Jones | 11 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 11 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 133 |
| 2 | Sam Jones | 115 |
| 3 | Herb Score | 113 |
| 4 | Early Wynn | 101 |
| 5 | Camilo Pascual | 94 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Elston | 11 |
| 2 | Billy Loes | 10 |
| 3 | Roy Face | 9 |
| 3 | Lindy McDaniel | 9 |
| 5 | Don McMahon | 8 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tito Francona | .511 |
| 2 | Jim Gilliam | .457 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | .450 |
| 4 | Tony Kubek | .395 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .377 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tito Francona | 5 |
| 1 | Charlie Maxwell | 5 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 4 |
| 3 | Jim Baxes | 4 |
| 3 | 12 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 17 |
| 2 | Jim Lemon | 16 |
| 3 | Jackie Jensen | 15 |
| 4 | Gus Bell | 14 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 5 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 4 |
| 3 | Dick Gray | 3 |
| 3 | Jim Landis | 3 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Antonelli | 0.00 |
| 1 | Don Elston | 0.00 |
| 3 | Johnny Kucks | 0.43 |
| 4 | Juan Pizarro | 0.50 |
| 5 | Jerry Walker | 0.72 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gene Conley | 3 |
| 1 | Sam Jones | 3 |
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 3 |
| 1 | Cal McLish | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 26 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 25 |
| 3 | Herb Score | 24 |
| 3 | Frank Sullivan | 24 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryne Duren | 3 |
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 3 |
| 3 | Roy Face | 2 |
| 3 | Turk Lown | 2 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gilliam | .425 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | .413 |
| 3 | Tito Francona | .402 |
| 4 | Dick Stuart | .382 |
| 5 | Bill White | .375 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 10 |
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 10 |
| 3 | Bob Allison | 9 |
| 3 | Woodie Held | 9 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 29 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 29 |
| 3 | Jim Lemon | 28 |
| 4 | Jackie Jensen | 26 |
| 5 | Willie Kirkland | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 10 |
| 2 | Jim Gilliam | 5 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 4 |
| 3 | Jackie Jensen | 4 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 0.92 |
| 2 | Danny McDevitt | 1.42 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 1.49 |
| 4 | Barry Latman | 1.76 |
| 5 | Mike McCormick | 1.76 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Antonelli | 5 |
| 1 | Gene Conley | 5 |
| 1 | Roy Face | 5 |
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 5 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 55 |
| 2 | Sam Jones | 48 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 47 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 45 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 39 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 7 |
| 2 | Dave Sisler | 5 |
| 3 | Ryne Duren | 4 |
| 3 | Roy Face | 4 |
| 3 | Billy Loes | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | .363 |
| 2 | Harvey Kuenn | .337 |
| 3 | Pete Runnels | .334 |
| 4 | Al Kaline | .330 |
| 5 | Joe Cunningham | .329 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 52 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 49 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 41 |
| 4 | Eddie Mathews | 40 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | 39 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 146 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 133 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 127 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 127 |
| 5 | Jackie Jensen | 116 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 38 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 29 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 27 |
| 4 | Richie Ashburn | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 21 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2.17 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 2.69 |
| 3 | Dick Donovan | 2.80 |
| 4 | Cal McLish | 2.84 |
| 5 | Camilo Pascual | 2.87 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lew Burdette | 25 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 3 | Cal McLish | 21 |
| 4 | Johnny Antonelli | 20 |
| 4 | Sam Jones | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jones | 242 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 213 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 197 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 191 |
| 5 | Camilo Pascual | 183 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 21 |
| 2 | Don Elston | 17 |
| 2 | Clem Labine | 17 |
| 4 | Billy Loes | 16 |
| 5 | Turk Lown | 14 |