On This Day
Sunday, May 14, 1961
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 20 | 9 | .690 | -- |
| Yankees | 16 | 10 | .615 | 2.5 |
| Twins | 15 | 12 | .556 | 4.0 |
| Orioles | 15 | 13 | .536 | 4.5 |
| Indians | 14 | 13 | .519 | 5.0 |
| Athletics | 10 | 13 | .435 | 7.0 |
| Senators | 13 | 17 | .433 | 7.5 |
| White Sox | 11 | 15 | .423 | 7.5 |
| Red Sox | 10 | 15 | .400 | 8.0 |
| Angels | 9 | 16 | .360 | 9.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 17 | 9 | .654 | -- |
| Dodgers | 18 | 12 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Pirates | 14 | 11 | .560 | 2.5 |
| Reds | 15 | 12 | .556 | 2.5 |
| Braves | 11 | 12 | .478 | 4.5 |
| Cardinals | 11 | 13 | .458 | 5.0 |
| Cubs | 10 | 16 | .385 | 7.0 |
| Phillies | 8 | 19 | .296 | 9.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 5 |
| 2 | Bubba Phillips | 4 |
| 3 | George Altman | 3 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 3 |
| 3 | 14 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 2 |
| 2 | George Altman | 1 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 2 | Harry Bright | 1 |
| 2 | 26 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Kirkland | 4 |
| 1 | Bill Skowron | 4 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 3 |
| 3 | Norm Larker | 3 |
| 5 | 19 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Howser | 3 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 1 |
| 2 | Tony Gonzalez | 1 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Friend | 1.14 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 1.00 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 0.91 |
| 4 | Bennie Daniels | 0.83 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.71 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Coates | 2 |
| 2 | Bennie Daniels | 1 |
| 2 | Jim Duffalo | 1 |
| 2 | Don Elston | 1 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 10 |
| 2 | Bob Friend | 8 |
| 3 | Whitey Ford | 7 |
| 4 | Bennie Daniels | 5 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Archer | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Brosnan | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Moon | .375 |
| 2 | Eddie Mathews | .372 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .365 |
| 4 | Bill Virdon | .354 |
| 5 | Johnny Temple | .353 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 11 |
| 2 | Wally Moon | 10 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 9 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 8 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 37 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 25 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 25 |
| 4 | Norm Cash | 24 |
| 4 | Wally Moon | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 9 |
| 1 | Zoilo Versalles | 9 |
| 3 | Dick Howser | 7 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 7 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 1.39 |
| 2 | Johnny Podres | 1.52 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1.54 |
| 4 | Wynn Hawkins | 1.61 |
| 5 | Art Mahaffey | 2.11 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Elston | 5 |
| 1 | Frank Lary | 5 |
| 1 | Johnny Podres | 5 |
| 4 | Steve Barber | 4 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 51 |
| 2 | Art Mahaffey | 41 |
| 3 | Gary Bell | 36 |
| 3 | Ernie Broglio | 36 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 36 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 5 |
| 1 | Larry Sherry | 5 |
| 3 | Hank Aguirre | 4 |
| 3 | Jim Brosnan | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | .400 |
| 1 | Eddie Mathews | .400 |
| 3 | Johnny Callison | .395 |
| 4 | Gene Woodling | .394 |
| 5 | Brooks Robinson | .390 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 8 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 8 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 6 |
| 3 | Leon Wagner | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 25 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 17 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 17 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | 17 |
| 5 | Orlando Cepeda | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Wood | 5 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 4 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 4 |
| 4 | Don Blasingame | 3 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Podres | 0.00 |
| 2 | Frank Funk | 0.69 |
| 3 | Joey Jay | 1.13 |
| 4 | Billy Hoeft | 1.17 |
| 5 | Hal Woodeshick | 1.32 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tex Clevenger | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Coates | 3 |
| 1 | Frank Funk | 3 |
| 1 | Phil Regan | 3 |
| 5 | 25 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 27 |
| 2 | Bill Monbouquette | 25 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 21 |
| 4 | Steve Barber | 20 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aguirre | 3 |
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 3 |
| 1 | Bill Henry | 3 |
| 4 | Jim Archer | 2 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Groat | .324 |
| 2 | Wally Moon | .317 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | .316 |
| 4 | Norm Larker | .315 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | .312 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 47 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 42 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 39 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 39 |
| 5 | Roger Maris | 38 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 134 |
| 2 | Eddie Mathews | 127 |
| 3 | Jim Gentile | 116 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 112 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | 111 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 54 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 51 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 29 |
| 4 | Lenny Green | 25 |
| 4 | Jim Landis | 25 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 2.40 |
| 2 | Mike McCormick | 2.80 |
| 3 | Ernie Broglio | 2.83 |
| 4 | Curt Simmons | 2.85 |
| 5 | Johnny Podres | 2.89 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Broglio | 24 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 23 |
| 3 | Lew Burdette | 19 |
| 3 | Jim Perry | 19 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 236 |
| 2 | Ernie Broglio | 209 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 209 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 203 |
| 5 | Sam Jones | 195 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 24 |
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 24 |
| 3 | Ray Moore | 17 |
| 4 | Mike Fornieles | 16 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 15 |