On This Day
Thursday, August 17, 1961
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 79 | 40 | .664 | -- |
| Tigers | 75 | 44 | .630 | 4.0 |
| Orioles | 69 | 53 | .566 | 11.5 |
| Indians | 62 | 57 | .521 | 17.0 |
| White Sox | 60 | 59 | .504 | 19.0 |
| Red Sox | 57 | 66 | .463 | 24.0 |
| Angels | 51 | 68 | .429 | 28.0 |
| Twins | 51 | 68 | .429 | 28.0 |
| Senators | 50 | 67 | .427 | 28.0 |
| Athletics | 43 | 75 | .364 | 35.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 73 | 46 | .613 | -- |
| Dodgers | 69 | 44 | .611 | 1.0 |
| Giants | 62 | 51 | .549 | 8.0 |
| Braves | 61 | 51 | .545 | 8.5 |
| Cardinals | 58 | 57 | .504 | 13.0 |
| Pirates | 55 | 57 | .491 | 14.5 |
| Cubs | 48 | 66 | .421 | 22.5 |
| Phillies | 30 | 84 | .263 | 40.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Groat | 4 |
| 1 | Ron Santo | 4 |
| 1 | Billy Williams | 4 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 3 |
| 4 | 11 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 2 |
| 2 | Joe Adcock | 1 |
| 2 | Woodie Held | 1 |
| 2 | Whitey Herzog | 1 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 4 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | 3 |
| 2 | Whitey Herzog | 3 |
| 2 | Bobby Malkmus | 3 |
| 2 | Andre Rodgers | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 1 |
| 1 | Don Buddin | 1 |
| 1 | Curt Flood | 1 |
| 1 | Chuck Hinton | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryne Duren | 0.80 |
| 2 | Jack Fisher | 0.75 |
| 3 | Bennie Daniels | 0.71 |
| 4 | Jim Brewer | 0.67 |
| 4 | Larry Jackson | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennie Daniels | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Drott | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Fisher | 1 |
| 1 | Earl Francis | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennie Daniels | 10 |
| 2 | Ryne Duren | 8 |
| 3 | Jim Brewer | 6 |
| 3 | Jack Fisher | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Anderson | 1 |
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 1 |
| 1 | Roy Face | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .367 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | .351 |
| 3 | Jim Piersall | .338 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | .336 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 48 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 45 |
| 3 | Jim Gentile | 36 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 36 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 112 |
| 2 | Jim Gentile | 108 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 106 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | 104 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 104 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 41 |
| 2 | Dick Howser | 29 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | 24 |
| 4 | Jake Wood | 22 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 19 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Donovan | 2.28 |
| 2 | Don Mossi | 2.78 |
| 3 | Bill Stafford | 2.80 |
| 4 | Hal Brown | 2.92 |
| 5 | Don Schwall | 2.93 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 20 |
| 2 | Joey Jay | 17 |
| 2 | Frank Lary | 17 |
| 4 | Johnny Podres | 15 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 14 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 191 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 169 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 155 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 148 |
| 5 | Stan Williams | 146 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 23 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 15 |
| 3 | Jim Brosnan | 14 |
| 3 | Bill Henry | 14 |
| 3 | Larry Sherry | 14 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | .464 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | .439 |
| 3 | Whitey Herzog | .421 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .408 |
| 5 | Lee Walls | .404 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 8 |
| 2 | Jim Gentile | 7 |
| 3 | Frank Thomas | 6 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 18 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | 17 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 15 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 15 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 6 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 6 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 4 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Williams | 0.50 |
| 2 | Milt Pappas | 0.75 |
| 3 | Curt Simmons | 0.82 |
| 4 | Bob Friend | 0.84 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norm Bass | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Coates | 3 |
| 1 | Gene Conley | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Pizarro | 27 |
| 2 | Mike McCormick | 26 |
| 3 | Ken McBride | 25 |
| 4 | Bennie Daniels | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Anderson | 2 |
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 2 |
| 1 | Ed Bauta | 2 |
| 1 | Arnold Earley | 2 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .392 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | .390 |
| 3 | Jim Gentile | .382 |
| 4 | Joe Cunningham | .368 |
| 5 | Joe Adcock | .356 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 14 |
| 2 | Roger Maris | 13 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 12 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 11 |
| 5 | Ernie Banks | 10 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 32 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 29 |
| 3 | Roger Maris | 28 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 27 |
| 4 | Jackie Brandt | 27 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 12 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 10 |
| 3 | Jake Wood | 8 |
| 4 | Bill Bruton | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Brown | 0.93 |
| 2 | Dick Donovan | 1.25 |
| 3 | Luis Arroyo | 1.59 |
| 4 | Jim Coates | 1.62 |
| 5 | Curt Simmons | 1.64 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 6 |
| 2 | Lew Burdette | 5 |
| 2 | Larry Jackson | 5 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 5 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken McBride | 49 |
| 2 | Jim O'Toole | 46 |
| 3 | Pedro Ramos | 45 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 41 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 40 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 4 |
| 1 | Art Fowler | 4 |
| 1 | Ray Moore | 4 |
| 4 | Ed Bauta | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .352 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | .345 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | .337 |
| 4 | Al Kaline | .334 |
| 5 | Vada Pinson | .329 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 56 |
| 2 | Roger Maris | 52 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 49 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 42 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 42 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gentile | 134 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 133 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 130 |
| 4 | Roger Maris | 129 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 126 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 56 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 46 |
| 3 | Dick Howser | 29 |
| 4 | Bill Bruton | 25 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Brown | 2.53 |
| 2 | Bill Stafford | 2.63 |
| 3 | Don Mossi | 2.80 |
| 4 | Early Wynn | 2.82 |
| 5 | Ralph Terry | 2.82 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 23 |
| 1 | Joey Jay | 23 |
| 3 | Frank Lary | 22 |
| 4 | Lew Burdette | 20 |
| 4 | Warren Spahn | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 253 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 209 |
| 3 | Pedro Ramos | 196 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 194 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 184 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arroyo | 28 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 23 |
| 3 | Jim Brosnan | 17 |
| 4 | Mike Fornieles | 16 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 16 |