On This Day
Saturday, September 29, 1962
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 96 | 65 | .596 | -- |
| Twins | 90 | 71 | .559 | 6.0 |
| Angels | 86 | 74 | .538 | 9.5 |
| Tigers | 84 | 76 | .525 | 11.5 |
| White Sox | 84 | 77 | .522 | 12.0 |
| Indians | 78 | 82 | .488 | 17.5 |
| Orioles | 77 | 84 | .478 | 19.0 |
| Red Sox | 75 | 83 | .475 | 19.5 |
| Athletics | 72 | 89 | .447 | 24.0 |
| Senators | 59 | 100 | .371 | 36.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 101 | 60 | .627 | -- |
| Giants | 100 | 61 | .621 | 1.0 |
| Reds | 97 | 64 | .602 | 4.0 |
| Pirates | 92 | 68 | .575 | 8.5 |
| Braves | 86 | 75 | .534 | 15.0 |
| Cardinals | 83 | 78 | .516 | 18.0 |
| Phillies | 81 | 79 | .506 | 19.5 |
| Colt .45's | 64 | 95 | .403 | 36.0 |
| Cubs | 58 | 103 | .360 | 43.0 |
| Mets | 40 | 119 | .252 | 60.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | 4 |
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 4 |
| 1 | Dave Roberts | 4 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 3 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Bond | 2 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 2 |
| 3 | Tommie Aaron | 1 |
| 3 | Joe Adcock | 1 |
| 3 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Haller | 4 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 4 |
| 1 | Norm Larker | 4 |
| 4 | Dave Roberts | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | 2 |
| 2 | Max Alvis | 1 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 2 | Norm Cash | 1 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Broglio | 1.80 |
| 2 | Ted Bowsfield | 1.33 |
| 3 | Bob Bruce | 1.12 |
| 4 | Bo Belinsky | 1.00 |
| 4 | Mudcat Grant | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aguirre | 1 |
| 1 | Bo Belinsky | 1 |
| 1 | Ernie Broglio | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Bruce | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mudcat Grant | 10 |
| 1 | Jack Kralick | 10 |
| 3 | Bo Belinsky | 9 |
| 3 | Ernie Broglio | 9 |
| 3 | Bob Bruce | 9 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | .347 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | .340 |
| 3 | Stan Musial | .333 |
| 4 | Bill White | .326 |
| 5 | Pete Runnels | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 48 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 46 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 45 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 39 |
| 5 | Norm Cash | 38 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | 150 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 136 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 135 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 128 |
| 5 | Harmon Killebrew | 125 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 100 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 32 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 31 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 27 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 26 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aguirre | 2.21 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 2.41 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 2.78 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 2.80 |
| 5 | Bob Shaw | 2.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 25 |
| 2 | Jack Sanford | 24 |
| 3 | Bob Purkey | 23 |
| 3 | Ralph Terry | 23 |
| 5 | Joey Jay | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 228 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 216 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 208 |
| 4 | Turk Farrell | 199 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 199 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 28 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 24 |
| 3 | Stu Miller | 19 |
| 3 | Ron Perranoski | 19 |
| 5 | Marshall Bridges | 18 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick McAuliffe | .404 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | .404 |
| 3 | Bill White | .396 |
| 4 | Walt Bond | .390 |
| 5 | Bill Skowron | .389 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 11 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
| 2 | Walt Bond | 6 |
| 4 | John Romano | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 21 |
| 2 | Tom Haller | 16 |
| 3 | Walt Bond | 15 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 13 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 9 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | 4 |
| 2 | Gary Geiger | 4 |
| 2 | Julian Javier | 4 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 0.49 |
| 2 | Dennis Bennett | 0.50 |
| 3 | Bill Monbouquette | 0.56 |
| 4 | Bob Miller | 1.06 |
| 5 | Tom Sturdivant | 1.13 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 4 |
| 2 | Ray Herbert | 3 |
| 2 | Paul Toth | 3 |
| 4 | Hank Aguirre | 2 |
| 4 | 19 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Rakow | 24 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 23 |
| 3 | Jack Kralick | 21 |
| 4 | Bob Buhl | 20 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terry Fox | 2 |
| 1 | Dick Hall | 2 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 2 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 2 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | .394 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | .386 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | .384 |
| 4 | Joe Christopher | .359 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | .353 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 14 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 9 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | 9 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 9 |
| 5 | Al Kaline | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 29 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 26 |
| 3 | Al Kaline | 25 |
| 4 | Tommy Davis | 24 |
| 4 | Frank Howard | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 27 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 7 |
| 2 | Chuck Hinton | 7 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | 6 |
| 4 | Jose Tartabull | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Bennett | 0.95 |
| 2 | Earl Francis | 1.54 |
| 3 | Dick Hall | 1.76 |
| 4 | Hank Aguirre | 1.77 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 1.84 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Sanford | 6 |
| 2 | Jack Baldschun | 5 |
| 2 | Ray Herbert | 5 |
| 2 | Larry Jackson | 5 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy O'Dell | 41 |
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 41 |
| 3 | Earl Wilson | 40 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 39 |
| 5 | Hank Aguirre | 38 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 4 |
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 4 |
| 3 | Jim Brosnan | 3 |
| 3 | Bud Daley | 3 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 3 |