On This Day
Wednesday, August 1, 1962
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 64 | 39 | .621 | -- |
| Angels | 59 | 46 | .562 | 6.0 |
| Twins | 58 | 47 | .552 | 7.0 |
| Orioles | 54 | 52 | .509 | 11.5 |
| Indians | 52 | 51 | .505 | 12.0 |
| Tigers | 51 | 51 | .500 | 12.5 |
| White Sox | 52 | 54 | .491 | 13.5 |
| Red Sox | 47 | 56 | .456 | 17.0 |
| Athletics | 45 | 61 | .425 | 20.5 |
| Senators | 39 | 64 | .379 | 25.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 71 | 36 | .664 | -- |
| Giants | 67 | 40 | .626 | 4.0 |
| Reds | 62 | 42 | .596 | 7.5 |
| Pirates | 62 | 44 | .585 | 8.5 |
| Cardinals | 59 | 48 | .551 | 12.0 |
| Braves | 55 | 52 | .514 | 16.0 |
| Phillies | 50 | 58 | .463 | 21.5 |
| Cubs | 40 | 66 | .377 | 30.5 |
| Colt .45's | 37 | 66 | .359 | 32.0 |
| Mets | 26 | 77 | .252 | 43.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gonzalez | 4 |
| 1 | Dick McAuliffe | 4 |
| 1 | Albie Pearson | 4 |
| 1 | Bobby Richardson | 4 |
| 5 | 22 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Thomas | 2 |
| 2 | Joe Adcock | 1 |
| 2 | George Altman | 1 |
| 2 | Johnny Blanchard | 1 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Thomas | 6 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 4 |
| 2 | Dick McAuliffe | 4 |
| 4 | Yogi Berra | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Allison | 1 |
| 1 | Don Blasingame | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Bruton | 1 |
| 1 | Chico Fernandez | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Monbouquette | 7.00 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 1.33 |
| 3 | Jim Bouton | 1.00 |
| 3 | Jim O'Toole | 1.00 |
| 5 | Jim Kaat | 0.92 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Bennett | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Botz | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Buhl | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 12 |
| 2 | Jim Bouton | 9 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 9 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 8 |
| 4 | Barry Latman | 8 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 1 |
| 1 | Don Cardwell | 1 |
| 1 | Art Fowler | 1 |
| 1 | Ralph Terry | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .351 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | .350 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | .338 |
| 4 | Manny Jimenez | .334 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 32 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | 30 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 29 |
| 4 | Leon Wagner | 28 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 26 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | 106 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 93 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 92 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 87 |
| 5 | Orlando Cepeda | 78 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 52 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 25 |
| 3 | Jake Wood | 23 |
| 4 | Dick Howser | 19 |
| 4 | Julian Javier | 19 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 2.15 |
| 2 | Bob Shaw | 2.35 |
| 3 | Hank Aguirre | 2.37 |
| 4 | Robin Roberts | 2.52 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 2.61 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 19 |
| 2 | Bob Purkey | 16 |
| 3 | Joey Jay | 15 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 15 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 14 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 209 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 152 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 144 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 142 |
| 5 | Juan Pizarro | 128 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 18 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 17 |
| 3 | Marshall Bridges | 14 |
| 3 | Stu Miller | 14 |
| 5 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 13 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gonzalez | .491 |
| 2 | Johnny Edwards | .432 |
| 3 | Chuck Hinton | .429 |
| 4 | Frank Howard | .422 |
| 5 | Brooks Robinson | .414 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Howard | 8 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | 7 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 7 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Howard | 24 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | 20 |
| 3 | Joe Adcock | 18 |
| 3 | Tony Gonzalez | 18 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Davis | 7 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 5 |
| 3 | Albie Pearson | 4 |
| 3 | Jose Tartabull | 4 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Burnside | 0.00 |
| 2 | Early Wynn | 0.50 |
| 3 | Warren Spahn | 1.00 |
| 4 | Jim Kaat | 1.02 |
| 5 | Cal McLish | 1.13 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 3 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Friend | 3 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 28 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 25 |
| 2 | Jim O'Toole | 25 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 24 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall Bridges | 3 |
| 1 | Don Cardwell | 3 |
| 1 | Terry Fox | 3 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 3 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Musial | .412 |
| 2 | Lou Clinton | .396 |
| 3 | Tommy Davis | .388 |
| 4 | Tony Gonzalez | .381 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | .378 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 11 |
| 1 | Frank Howard | 11 |
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 11 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 11 |
| 5 | Norm Cash | 10 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Howard | 39 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | 29 |
| 2 | Gordy Coleman | 29 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 28 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 27 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 10 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 9 |
| 2 | Chuck Hinton | 9 |
| 4 | Jose Tartabull | 7 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 0.34 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 1.07 |
| 3 | Ken McBride | 1.07 |
| 4 | Johnny Podres | 1.32 |
| 5 | Art Mahaffey | 1.43 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Sanford | 6 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 5 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Friend | 5 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Pizarro | 50 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 44 |
| 3 | Jim O'Toole | 42 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 41 |
| 4 | Johnny Podres | 41 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 6 |
| 2 | Marshall Bridges | 5 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 5 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 5 |
| 5 | Dean Chance | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Runnels | .339 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .334 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | .332 |
| 4 | Stan Musial | .329 |
| 5 | Vada Pinson | .327 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 45 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | 44 |
| 2 | Jim Gentile | 44 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 43 |
| 5 | Harmon Killebrew | 40 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 136 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 131 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 127 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 120 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 118 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 69 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 35 |
| 3 | Jake Wood | 34 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 30 |
| 5 | Dick Howser | 29 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 2.68 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 2.69 |
| 3 | Bob Shaw | 2.80 |
| 4 | Dick Donovan | 2.81 |
| 5 | Sandy Koufax | 2.82 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Terry | 24 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 23 |
| 3 | Joey Jay | 22 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 22 |
| 5 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 304 |
| 2 | Juan Pizarro | 249 |
| 3 | Camilo Pascual | 230 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 214 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 200 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 22 |
| 2 | Roy Face | 21 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 18 |
| 4 | Dick Radatz | 17 |
| 5 | Luis Arroyo | 15 |