On This Day
Friday, April 28, 1961
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 8 | 3 | .727 | -- |
| Twins | 9 | 4 | .692 | 0.0 |
| Yankees | 7 | 4 | .636 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2.0 |
| Red Sox | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2.0 |
| Orioles | 6 | 7 | .462 | 3.0 |
| Senators | 4 | 9 | .308 | 5.0 |
| Athletics | 3 | 7 | .300 | 4.5 |
| Angels | 2 | 8 | .200 | 5.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 6 | 4 | .600 | -- |
| Pirates | 7 | 5 | .583 | 0.0 |
| Giants | 8 | 6 | .571 | 0.0 |
| Cubs | 7 | 6 | .538 | 0.5 |
| Dodgers | 8 | 7 | .533 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 7 | 7 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Reds | 5 | 8 | .385 | 2.5 |
| Phillies | 4 | 9 | .308 | 3.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruben Amaro | 4 |
| 2 | Johnny Callison | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Cunningham | 3 |
| 2 | Tony Gonzalez | 3 |
| 5 | 17 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Adair | 1 |
| 1 | Earl Averill | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Callison | 1 |
| 1 | Andy Carey | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Averill | 3 |
| 1 | Johnny Callison | 3 |
| 3 | Jerry Adair | 2 |
| 3 | Pancho Herrera | 2 |
| 3 | Red Schoendienst | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 1 | Whitey Herzog | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Howser | 1 |
| 1 | Zoilo Versalles | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 2.50 |
| 2 | Sam Jones | 1.00 |
| 2 | Pedro Ramos | 1.00 |
| 4 | Cal McLish | 0.75 |
| 5 | Ernie Broglio | 0.55 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Cicotte | 1 |
| 1 | Cal McLish | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Morgan | 1 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 1 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jones | 10 |
| 1 | Pedro Ramos | 10 |
| 3 | Ernie Broglio | 6 |
| 3 | Cal McLish | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Baumann | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Moon | .469 |
| 2 | Johnny Temple | .455 |
| 3 | Jackie Brandt | .444 |
| 4 | Joe Cunningham | .417 |
| 5 | Tony Gonzalez | .405 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Moon | 8 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 7 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 4 |
| 3 | Ted Kluszewski | 4 |
| 3 | Daryl Spencer | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 17 |
| 2 | Wally Moon | 14 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 12 |
| 3 | Bob Allison | 12 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoilo Versalles | 7 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | 5 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 4 |
| 4 | Luis Aparicio | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Hillman | 0.00 |
| 1 | Don Elston | 0.00 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 0.96 |
| 4 | Art Mahaffey | 1.06 |
| 5 | Tom Brewer | 1.23 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Elston | 4 |
| 2 | Bob Friend | 3 |
| 2 | Frank Lary | 3 |
| 4 | Bob Allen | 2 |
| 4 | 25 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Jones | 26 |
| 2 | Pedro Ramos | 25 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 24 |
| 3 | Stan Williams | 24 |
| 5 | Art Mahaffey | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Fornieles | 3 |
| 1 | Frank Funk | 3 |
| 1 | Clem Labine | 3 |
| 1 | Larry Sherry | 3 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Groat | .323 |
| 2 | Pete Runnels | .319 |
| 3 | Norm Larker | .319 |
| 4 | Minnie Minoso | .314 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | .312 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 46 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 40 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 38 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 37 |
| 4 | Eddie Mathews | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 126 |
| 2 | Eddie Mathews | 122 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 109 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 109 |
| 5 | Roger Maris | 108 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 52 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 50 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 33 |
| 4 | Tony Taylor | 27 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 24 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 2.60 |
| 2 | Ernie Broglio | 2.74 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 2.76 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 2.76 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 2.79 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Broglio | 22 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 22 |
| 3 | Jim Perry | 20 |
| 4 | Lew Burdette | 19 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 237 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 208 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 206 |
| 3 | Sam Jones | 206 |
| 5 | Ernie Broglio | 201 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 24 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 23 |
| 3 | Mike Fornieles | 16 |
| 3 | Bill Henry | 16 |
| 5 | Ray Moore | 15 |