On This Day
Wednesday, May 25, 1960
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 20 | 13 | .606 | -- |
| Indians | 18 | 12 | .600 | 0.5 |
| White Sox | 18 | 14 | .563 | 1.5 |
| Tigers | 15 | 14 | .517 | 3.0 |
| Yankees | 15 | 14 | .517 | 3.0 |
| Senators | 12 | 18 | .400 | 6.5 |
| Athletics | 13 | 20 | .394 | 7.0 |
| Red Sox | 11 | 17 | .393 | 6.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 23 | 12 | .657 | -- |
| Pirates | 23 | 14 | .622 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 15 | 12 | .556 | 4.0 |
| Reds | 19 | 18 | .514 | 5.0 |
| Dodgers | 17 | 19 | .472 | 6.5 |
| Cardinals | 15 | 19 | .441 | 7.5 |
| Cubs | 11 | 18 | .379 | 9.0 |
| Phillies | 12 | 23 | .343 | 11.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Buddin | 3 |
| 1 | Billy Gardner | 3 |
| 1 | Willie Kirkland | 3 |
| 1 | Eddie Mathews | 3 |
| 1 | Vic Power | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 2 |
| 1 | Roger Maris | 2 |
| 3 | George Crowe | 1 |
| 3 | Don Demeter | 1 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Bolling | 4 |
| 2 | Willie Kirkland | 3 |
| 3 | Joe Adcock | 2 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 2 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Blasingame | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
| 1 | Don Buddin | 1 |
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Umbricht | 1.00 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 0.88 |
| 3 | Jim Perry | 0.80 |
| 4 | Bill Monbouquette | 0.71 |
| 5 | Chuck Estrada | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 1 |
| 1 | Chuck Estrada | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Lary | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Perry | 8 |
| 1 | Early Wynn | 8 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 7 |
| 4 | Chuck Estrada | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Borland | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .372 |
| 2 | Pete Runnels | .369 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | .344 |
| 4 | Vic Power | .336 |
| 5 | 4 tied | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 10 |
| 1 | Jim Lemon | 10 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 9 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 9 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | 35 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 31 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 29 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 29 |
| 5 | Bill Mazeroski | 27 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vada Pinson | 11 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 10 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 9 |
| 4 | Tony Taylor | 8 |
| 5 | Don Blasingame | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerry Staley | 0.59 |
| 2 | Mike McCormick | 1.51 |
| 3 | Dick Hall | 1.56 |
| 4 | Steve Barber | 1.67 |
| 5 | Johnny Antonelli | 1.87 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Law | 6 |
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 6 |
| 3 | Gary Bell | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Friend | 5 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 79 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 68 |
| 3 | Gary Bell | 55 |
| 3 | Bob Friend | 55 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 48 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Henry | 6 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 5 |
| 3 | Ryne Duren | 4 |
| 3 | Turk Farrell | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Kluszewski | .425 |
| 2 | Eddie Mathews | .390 |
| 3 | Jim Piersall | .372 |
| 4 | Norm Cash | .367 |
| 5 | Jim Gentile | .367 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Brandt | 5 |
| 1 | Bob Cerv | 5 |
| 1 | Roger Maris | 5 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 13 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | 12 |
| 3 | Jackie Brandt | 11 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 11 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 6 |
| 1 | Tony Taylor | 6 |
| 3 | Don Blasingame | 3 |
| 3 | Bill Bruton | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Antonelli | 0.53 |
| 2 | Mike McCormick | 1.00 |
| 3 | Mudcat Grant | 1.06 |
| 4 | Steve Barber | 1.24 |
| 5 | Roy Face | 1.29 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 3 |
| 1 | Bud Daley | 3 |
| 1 | Roy Face | 3 |
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 26 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 25 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 24 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 22 |
| 4 | Sam Jones | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Klippstein | 2 |
| 1 | Turk Lown | 2 |
| 1 | Don McMahon | 2 |
| 1 | Dick Stigman | 2 |
| 5 | 19 tied | 1 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Runnels | .377 |
| 2 | Daryl Spencer | .372 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .369 |
| 4 | Minnie Minoso | .340 |
| 5 | Vic Power | .337 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Lemon | 9 |
| 2 | Bob Cerv | 7 |
| 2 | Del Crandall | 7 |
| 2 | Roger Maris | 7 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | 25 |
| 2 | Jim Lemon | 22 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 22 |
| 4 | Jim Gentile | 21 |
| 4 | Ron Hansen | 21 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 9 |
| 2 | Tony Taylor | 8 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 7 |
| 4 | Bill Bruton | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerry Staley | 0.71 |
| 2 | Dick Hall | 1.34 |
| 3 | Mike McCormick | 1.39 |
| 4 | Steve Barber | 1.76 |
| 5 | Bob Purkey | 1.77 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 4 |
| 1 | Gary Bell | 4 |
| 1 | Bud Daley | 4 |
| 1 | Dick Hall | 4 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 56 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 48 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 46 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 40 |
| 5 | Jay Hook | 35 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Henry | 5 |
| 2 | Turk Lown | 4 |
| 3 | Roy Face | 3 |
| 3 | Turk Farrell | 3 |
| 3 | Don McMahon | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tito Francona | .348 |
| 2 | Joe Cunningham | .340 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .336 |
| 4 | Harvey Kuenn | .333 |
| 5 | Pete Runnels | .323 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 44 |
| 2 | Eddie Mathews | 39 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 36 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 35 |
| 5 | Rocky Colavito | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 131 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 117 |
| 3 | Gus Bell | 108 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 104 |
| 5 | Orlando Cepeda | 102 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 54 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 31 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 26 |
| 4 | Tony Taylor | 25 |
| 5 | Orlando Cepeda | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Craig | 2.31 |
| 2 | Sam Jones | 2.36 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 2.45 |
| 4 | Jim Perry | 2.51 |
| 5 | Billy O'Dell | 2.51 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jones | 22 |
| 2 | Vern Law | 20 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 19 |
| 4 | Bud Daley | 18 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 252 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 223 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 205 |
| 4 | Sam Jones | 199 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 197 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 19 |
| 2 | Ryne Duren | 17 |
| 3 | Bill Henry | 16 |
| 3 | Don McMahon | 16 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 15 |