On This Day
Saturday, July 22, 1961
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 60 | 32 | .652 | -- |
| Tigers | 60 | 34 | .638 | 1.0 |
| Indians | 53 | 44 | .546 | 9.5 |
| Orioles | 51 | 44 | .537 | 10.5 |
| White Sox | 49 | 47 | .510 | 13.0 |
| Red Sox | 44 | 53 | .454 | 18.5 |
| Senators | 42 | 52 | .447 | 19.0 |
| Angels | 41 | 54 | .432 | 20.5 |
| Twins | 39 | 55 | .415 | 22.0 |
| Athletics | 34 | 58 | .370 | 26.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 56 | 37 | .602 | -- |
| Dodgers | 55 | 38 | .591 | 1.0 |
| Giants | 49 | 42 | .538 | 6.0 |
| Pirates | 44 | 41 | .518 | 8.0 |
| Braves | 45 | 43 | .511 | 8.5 |
| Cardinals | 44 | 47 | .484 | 11.0 |
| Cubs | 38 | 53 | .418 | 17.0 |
| Phillies | 29 | 59 | .330 | 24.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 4 |
| 1 | Cam Carreon | 4 |
| 1 | Joe Christopher | 4 |
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 4 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Adcock | 1 |
| 1 | George Altman | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Blanchard | 1 |
| 1 | Clete Boyer | 1 |
| 1 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 4 |
| 2 | Jackie Brandt | 3 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | 3 |
| 2 | Bobby Richardson | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 1 | Marty Keough | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Landis | 1 |
| 1 | Albie Pearson | 1 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early Wynn | 1.00 |
| 2 | Stan Williams | 0.75 |
| 3 | Jim Kaat | 0.67 |
| 4 | Larry Jackson | 0.64 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 1 |
| 1 | Tony Cloninger | 1 |
| 1 | Art Fowler | 1 |
| 1 | Mudcat Grant | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 7 |
| 2 | Billy Pierce | 6 |
| 2 | Stan Williams | 6 |
| 2 | Early Wynn | 6 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 1 |
| 1 | Roger Craig | 1 |
| 1 | Warren Hacker | 1 |
| 1 | Don Nottebart | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .358 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | .356 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | .343 |
| 4 | Wally Moon | .337 |
| 5 | Don Hoak | .335 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 37 |
| 2 | Roger Maris | 36 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 29 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 28 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 27 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 90 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 86 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 85 |
| 4 | Norm Cash | 83 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | 83 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 33 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 26 |
| 3 | Jake Wood | 17 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 16 |
| 5 | Maury Wills | 15 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 2.51 |
| 2 | Bill Stafford | 2.82 |
| 3 | Mike McCormick | 2.87 |
| 4 | Don Mossi | 2.88 |
| 5 | Barry Latman | 2.94 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 17 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 13 |
| 2 | Frank Lary | 13 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 12 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 11 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 157 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 136 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 130 |
| 3 | Stan Williams | 130 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 119 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 19 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 14 |
| 3 | Jim Brosnan | 13 |
| 4 | Larry Sherry | 12 |
| 4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 12 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | .525 |
| 2 | Joe Cunningham | .487 |
| 3 | Bill Mazeroski | .444 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .442 |
| 5 | Al Heist | .426 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 9 |
| 2 | Joe Adcock | 7 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 7 |
| 4 | Willie Kirkland | 6 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 17 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 17 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 15 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 14 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 7 |
| 2 | Jake Wood | 5 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 3 | Bill Bruton | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Anderson | 0.75 |
| 1 | Art Fowler | 0.75 |
| 3 | Dick Donovan | 1.00 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 1.04 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.06 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 4 |
| 2 | Jack Baldschun | 3 |
| 2 | Art Fowler | 3 |
| 2 | Johnny Podres | 3 |
| 2 | Don Schwall | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 31 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 27 |
| 3 | Larry Jackson | 24 |
| 4 | Jack Kralick | 21 |
| 5 | Frank Lary | 20 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aguirre | 3 |
| 1 | Don Nottebart | 3 |
| 3 | Bob Anderson | 2 |
| 3 | Luis Arroyo | 2 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | .434 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .422 |
| 3 | Jim Gentile | .408 |
| 4 | Floyd Robinson | .405 |
| 5 | Tommy Davis | .395 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 15 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 14 |
| 3 | Joe Adcock | 12 |
| 3 | Jim Gentile | 12 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 11 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 37 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 33 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | 32 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 31 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 31 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 12 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 8 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 8 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 7 |
| 4 | Jake Wood | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 0.68 |
| 1 | Art Fowler | 0.68 |
| 3 | Dick Donovan | 1.58 |
| 4 | Don Lee | 2.13 |
| 5 | Dick Hall | 2.19 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 6 |
| 2 | Luis Arroyo | 5 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 5 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 5 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 52 |
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 52 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 46 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 42 |
| 5 | Stan Williams | 38 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 6 |
| 1 | Art Fowler | 6 |
| 1 | Don McMahon | 6 |
| 4 | Turk Lown | 5 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | .345 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .336 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | .335 |
| 4 | Norm Cash | .331 |
| 5 | Wally Moon | .328 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 54 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 52 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 44 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 42 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 42 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 133 |
| 2 | Jim Gentile | 128 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 125 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 125 |
| 5 | Roger Maris | 121 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 61 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 48 |
| 3 | Lenny Green | 26 |
| 3 | Dick Howser | 26 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 26 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Simmons | 2.83 |
| 2 | Early Wynn | 2.86 |
| 3 | Mike McCormick | 2.87 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 3.00 |
| 5 | Joey Jay | 3.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 23 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 20 |
| 2 | Frank Lary | 20 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 20 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 253 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 209 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 202 |
| 4 | Stan Williams | 195 |
| 5 | Pedro Ramos | 187 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 26 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 25 |
| 3 | Jim Brosnan | 19 |
| 3 | Mike Fornieles | 19 |
| 5 | Lindy McDaniel | 18 |