On This Day
Wednesday, May 10, 1961
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 18 | 6 | .750 | -- |
| Yankees | 14 | 8 | .636 | 3.0 |
| Indians | 12 | 11 | .522 | 5.5 |
| Orioles | 12 | 11 | .522 | 5.5 |
| Twins | 12 | 11 | .522 | 5.5 |
| Athletics | 9 | 10 | .474 | 6.5 |
| Red Sox | 9 | 12 | .429 | 7.5 |
| Angels | 9 | 13 | .409 | 8.0 |
| White Sox | 8 | 14 | .364 | 9.0 |
| Senators | 9 | 16 | .360 | 9.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 15 | 8 | .652 | -- |
| Dodgers | 16 | 11 | .593 | 1.0 |
| Reds | 14 | 10 | .583 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 12 | 10 | .545 | 2.5 |
| Braves | 10 | 10 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Cardinals | 10 | 11 | .476 | 4.0 |
| Cubs | 9 | 14 | .391 | 6.0 |
| Phillies | 6 | 18 | .250 | 9.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Adair | 3 |
| 1 | Dan Dobbek | 3 |
| 1 | Tito Francona | 3 |
| 1 | Elston Howard | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Adair | 2 |
| 2 | Chuck Essegian | 1 |
| 2 | Ron Fairly | 1 |
| 2 | Billy Gardner | 1 |
| 2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Adair | 4 |
| 1 | Ron Fairly | 4 |
| 3 | Billy Gardner | 3 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 3 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 2 |
| 2 | Gene Freese | 1 |
| 2 | Julian Javier | 1 |
| 2 | Jim Landis | 1 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Moeller | 1.80 |
| 2 | Mike McCormick | 1.67 |
| 3 | Bob Friend | 1.25 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 0.88 |
| 5 | Johnny Podres | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Bell | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Brewer | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 1 |
| 1 | Lew Burdette | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 10 |
| 2 | Ron Moeller | 9 |
| 3 | Gary Bell | 8 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Henry | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Moore | 1 |
| 1 | Chet Nichols | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Temple | .395 |
| 2 | Joe Cunningham | .380 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .374 |
| 4 | Wally Moon | .360 |
| 5 | Bill Virdon | .352 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 9 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 9 |
| 1 | Wally Moon | 9 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 7 |
| 4 | 4 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 | 6 tied | 19 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoilo Versalles | 9 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 7 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 7 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | 6 |
| 4 | Jake Wood | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wynn Hawkins | 1.17 |
| 2 | Mike McCormick | 1.39 |
| 3 | Johnny Podres | 1.52 |
| 4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1.63 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 1.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Podres | 5 |
| 2 | Don Elston | 4 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 4 |
| 2 | Bob Friend | 4 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 41 |
| 2 | Art Mahaffey | 36 |
| 2 | Johnny Podres | 36 |
| 4 | Sam Jones | 34 |
| 4 | Stan Williams | 34 |
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 | Brooks Robinson | .407 |
| 2 | Clete Boyer | .400 |
| 3 | Jim Lemon | .393 |
| 4 | Frank Bolling | .391 |
| 5 | Earl Battey | .389 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 7 |
| 2 | Jim Gentile | 6 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | 6 |
| 4 | Earl Averill | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 21 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | 17 |
| 3 | Norm Cash | 16 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 15 |
| 4 | Jim Landis | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 5 |
| 2 | Zoilo Versalles | 4 |
| 2 | Jake Wood | 4 |
| 4 | Bill Bruton | 3 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 0.75 |
| 2 | Jim O'Toole | 1.13 |
| 2 | Johnny Podres | 1.13 |
| 2 | Jim Archer | 1.13 |
| 5 | Hal Woodeshick | 1.32 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tex Clevenger | 3 |
| 1 | Johnny Podres | 3 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 2 |
| 4 | 17 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 19 |
| 1 | Ken McBride | 19 |
| 1 | Jim O'Toole | 19 |
| 4 | Joey Jay | 18 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aguirre | 4 |
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 4 |
| 3 | Roy Face | 3 |
| 3 | Bill Henry | 3 |
| 3 | Dave Sisler | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Groat | .325 |
| 2 | Norm Larker | .317 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .314 |
| 4 | Pete Runnels | .313 |
| 5 | Roy Sievers | .308 |
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 | Hank Aaron | 129 |
| 1 | Eddie Mathews | 129 |
| 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 | Jim Landis | 26 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 25 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 2.69 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2.73 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 2.77 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 2.85 |
| 5 | Ernie Broglio | 2.87 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Broglio | 23 |
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 23 |
| 3 | Lew Burdette | 19 |
| 3 | Bob Friend | 19 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 232 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 206 |
| 3 | Sam Jones | 205 |
| 4 | Ernie Broglio | 203 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 203 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 24 |
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 24 |
| 3 | Mike Fornieles | 16 |
| 3 | Ray Moore | 16 |
| 5 | Bill Henry | 15 |