On This Day
Saturday, July 18, 1959
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 51 | 37 | .580 | -- |
| Indians | 49 | 37 | .570 | 1.0 |
| Orioles | 47 | 43 | .522 | 5.0 |
| Yankees | 44 | 45 | .494 | 7.5 |
| Senators | 42 | 46 | .477 | 9.0 |
| Tigers | 43 | 49 | .467 | 10.0 |
| Athletics | 39 | 48 | .448 | 11.5 |
| Red Sox | 39 | 49 | .443 | 12.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 52 | 38 | .578 | -- |
| Dodgers | 50 | 42 | .543 | 3.0 |
| Braves | 46 | 40 | .535 | 4.0 |
| Pirates | 48 | 44 | .522 | 5.0 |
| Cubs | 45 | 45 | .500 | 7.0 |
| Cardinals | 44 | 46 | .489 | 8.0 |
| Redlegs | 40 | 50 | .444 | 12.0 |
| Phillies | 34 | 54 | .386 | 17.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Klaus | 4 |
| 1 | Pete Runnels | 4 |
| 1 | Bill White | 4 |
| 4 | George Altman | 3 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Adcock | 1 |
| 1 | George Altman | 1 |
| 1 | Gus Bell | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Berberet | 1 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 3 |
| 1 | Wayne Terwilliger | 3 |
| 3 | Joe Adcock | 2 |
| 3 | Sparky Anderson | 2 |
| 3 | 12 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Lemon | 1 |
| 1 | Vada Pinson | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Lary | 1.29 |
| 2 | Harvey Haddix | 1.12 |
| 3 | Ray Herbert | 1.00 |
| 4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.75 |
| 5 | Jay Hook | 0.70 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall Bridges | 1 |
| 1 | Don Cardwell | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Garcia | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvey Haddix | 9 |
| 1 | Frank Lary | 9 |
| 3 | Ray Herbert | 7 |
| 3 | Jay Hook | 7 |
| 5 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 1 |
| 1 | Cal McLish | 1 |
| 1 | Gerry Staley | 1 |
| 1 | Jerry Walker | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | .365 |
| 2 | Bill White | .348 |
| 3 | Harvey Kuenn | .342 |
| 4 | Nellie Fox | .333 |
| 4 | Jim Gilliam | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 31 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 29 |
| 3 | Eddie Mathews | 28 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 25 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 24 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 86 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 85 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 78 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 77 |
| 5 | Jackie Jensen | 72 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 28 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 17 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 15 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 15 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 14 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1.91 |
| 2 | Johnny Antonelli | 2.49 |
| 3 | Gene Conley | 2.60 |
| 4 | Lindy McDaniel | 2.67 |
| 5 | Camilo Pascual | 2.68 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Antonelli | 14 |
| 1 | Roy Face | 14 |
| 3 | Sam Jones | 13 |
| 4 | Lew Burdette | 12 |
| 4 | Early Wynn | 12 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 147 |
| 2 | Sam Jones | 129 |
| 3 | Herb Score | 122 |
| 4 | Johnny Antonelli | 106 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 106 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Elston | 11 |
| 2 | Billy Loes | 10 |
| 2 | Lindy McDaniel | 10 |
| 4 | Roy Face | 9 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 8 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Jensen | .500 |
| 2 | Tito Francona | .451 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | .436 |
| 4 | Sammy White | .436 |
| 5 | Tony Kubek | .413 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 7 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 6 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 5 |
| 3 | Roy Sievers | 5 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Jensen | 18 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 18 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 16 |
| 4 | Gus Bell | 14 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 6 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 5 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 4 |
| 3 | Jim Landis | 4 |
| 3 | Tony Taylor | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerry Staley | 0.00 |
| 2 | Bobby Shantz | 0.95 |
| 3 | Johnny Antonelli | 0.96 |
| 4 | Ray Herbert | 1.00 |
| 5 | Lindy McDaniel | 1.13 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jones | 4 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
| 2 | Ray Herbert | 3 |
| 2 | Lindy McDaniel | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 25 |
| 2 | Frank Lary | 24 |
| 3 | Sam Jones | 22 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerry Staley | 4 |
| 2 | Gary Bell | 3 |
| 3 | Chuck Stobbs | 2 |
| 4 | Johnny Antonelli | 1 |
| 4 | 21 others tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | .442 |
| 2 | Tito Francona | .410 |
| 3 | Tony Kubek | .382 |
| 4 | Jackie Jensen | .368 |
| 5 | Jim Gilliam | .358 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 9 |
| 1 | Jackie Jensen | 9 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 9 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Bell | 31 |
| 1 | Jackie Jensen | 31 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 30 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 29 |
| 5 | Rocky Colavito | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 10 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 7 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 7 |
| 4 | Jim Landis | 6 |
| 4 | Tony Taylor | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 0.83 |
| 2 | Lindy McDaniel | 1.44 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 1.56 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 1.71 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 1.79 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jones | 6 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 5 |
| 2 | Cal McLish | 5 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 5 |
| 5 | 14 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jones | 49 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 45 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 44 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 44 |
| 5 | Frank Lary | 40 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 6 |
| 2 | Gerry Staley | 5 |
| 3 | Ryne Duren | 4 |
| 4 | Gary Bell | 3 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | .367 |
| 2 | Al Kaline | .333 |
| 3 | Joe Cunningham | .331 |
| 4 | Harvey Kuenn | .331 |
| 5 | Willie Mays | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 54 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 48 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 44 |
| 4 | Eddie Mathews | 40 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 145 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 137 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 130 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 124 |
| 5 | Jackie Jensen | 113 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 40 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 32 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 27 |
| 4 | Tony Taylor | 25 |
| 5 | Jim Landis | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2.10 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 2.80 |
| 3 | Johnny Antonelli | 2.80 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 2.84 |
| 5 | Stu Miller | 2.87 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lew Burdette | 23 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 3 | Sam Jones | 21 |
| 4 | Johnny Antonelli | 20 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jones | 242 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 215 |
| 3 | Early Wynn | 195 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 185 |
| 5 | Camilo Pascual | 178 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 20 |
| 2 | Don Elston | 17 |
| 3 | Billy Loes | 16 |
| 4 | Turk Lown | 14 |
| 5 | Clem Labine | 13 |