On This Day
Tuesday, May 9, 1961
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 17 | 6 | .739 | -- |
| Yankees | 13 | 8 | .619 | 3.0 |
| Orioles | 12 | 10 | .545 | 4.5 |
| Athletics | 9 | 9 | .500 | 5.5 |
| Indians | 11 | 11 | .500 | 5.5 |
| Twins | 11 | 11 | .500 | 5.5 |
| Angels | 9 | 12 | .429 | 7.0 |
| Red Sox | 8 | 12 | .400 | 7.5 |
| White Sox | 8 | 13 | .381 | 8.0 |
| Senators | 9 | 15 | .375 | 8.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 14 | 8 | .636 | -- |
| Dodgers | 15 | 11 | .577 | 1.0 |
| Pirates | 12 | 9 | .571 | 1.5 |
| Reds | 13 | 10 | .565 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 10 | 10 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Braves | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3.5 |
| Cubs | 9 | 13 | .409 | 5.0 |
| Phillies | 6 | 17 | .261 | 8.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Tasby | 4 |
| 1 | Gene Woodling | 4 |
| 3 | Joe Adcock | 3 |
| 3 | Bob Allison | 3 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Adcock | 2 |
| 1 | Bob Allison | 2 |
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 2 |
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 2 |
| 1 | Willie Tasby | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 9 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 4 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | 4 |
| 4 | Joe Adcock | 3 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Wood | 2 |
| 2 | Clete Boyer | 1 |
| 2 | Jackie Jensen | 1 |
| 2 | Billy Klaus | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 0.71 |
| 2 | Chuck Estrada | 0.67 |
| 2 | Glen Hobbie | 0.67 |
| 4 | Jerry Casale | 0.62 |
| 4 | Herb Score | 0.62 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Buhl | 1 |
| 1 | Bennie Daniels | 1 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 1 |
| 1 | Chuck Estrada | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Estrada | 8 |
| 2 | Glen Hobbie | 6 |
| 3 | Jerry Casale | 5 |
| 3 | Whitey Ford | 5 |
| 3 | Herb Score | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Archer | 1 |
| 1 | Gordon Jones | 1 |
| 1 | Clem Labine | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Sisler | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Temple | .400 |
| 2 | Joe Cunningham | .397 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .391 |
| 4 | Wally Moon | .373 |
| 5 | Bill Virdon | .368 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 9 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 9 |
| 1 | Wally Moon | 9 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 30 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | 24 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 24 |
| 4 | Wally Moon | 20 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 19 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoilo Versalles | 9 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 7 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 6 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 6 |
| 5 | Jake Wood | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Hillman | 0.86 |
| 2 | Wynn Hawkins | 1.17 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1.63 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 1.80 |
| 5 | Johnny Podres | 1.88 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Elston | 4 |
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 4 |
| 1 | Bob Friend | 4 |
| 1 | Frank Lary | 4 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 41 |
| 2 | Art Mahaffey | 36 |
| 3 | Sam Jones | 34 |
| 3 | Stan Williams | 34 |
| 5 | Johnny Podres | 30 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 5 |
| 1 | Larry Sherry | 5 |
| 3 | Hank Aguirre | 4 |
| 3 | Roy Face | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .425 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | .410 |
| 3 | Joe Cunningham | .407 |
| 4 | Brooks Robinson | .396 |
| 5 | Roy Sievers | .396 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 7 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 6 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | 6 |
| 4 | Earl Averill | 5 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 24 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | 16 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | 16 |
| 4 | Jim Landis | 15 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 5 |
| 1 | Zoilo Versalles | 5 |
| 3 | Dick Howser | 3 |
| 3 | Russ Snyder | 3 |
| 3 | Jake Wood | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Archer | 0.00 |
| 2 | Larry Sherry | 0.73 |
| 3 | Jim O'Toole | 1.13 |
| 4 | Wynn Hawkins | 1.42 |
| 5 | Dave Hillman | 1.46 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
| 2 | Steve Barber | 2 |
| 2 | Don Cardwell | 2 |
| 2 | Tex Clevenger | 2 |
| 2 | 15 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 23 |
| 2 | Steve Barber | 19 |
| 2 | Ken McBride | 19 |
| 2 | Jim O'Toole | 19 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aguirre | 4 |
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 4 |
| 3 | Roy Face | 3 |
| 3 | Dave Sisler | 3 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Groat | .325 |
| 2 | Norm Larker | .320 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .318 |
| 4 | Pete Runnels | .313 |
| 5 | Roy Sievers | .309 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 48 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 43 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 38 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 38 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Mathews | 129 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 128 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 111 |
| 4 | Jim Gentile | 109 |
| 5 | Ernie Banks | 108 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 54 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 50 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 29 |
| 4 | Lenny Green | 25 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 25 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2.73 |
| 2 | Jack Kralick | 2.74 |
| 3 | Curt Simmons | 2.75 |
| 4 | Mike McCormick | 2.80 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 2.87 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Broglio | 23 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 23 |
| 3 | Bob Friend | 19 |
| 3 | Jim Perry | 19 |
| 3 | Bob Purkey | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 245 |
| 2 | Sam Jones | 205 |
| 3 | Ernie Broglio | 203 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 203 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 199 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 24 |
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 24 |
| 3 | Mike Fornieles | 16 |
| 4 | Ray Moore | 15 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 14 |