On This Day
Thursday, May 23, 1963
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 25 | 15 | .625 | -- |
| White Sox | 24 | 15 | .615 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 20 | 13 | .606 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 19 | 16 | .543 | 3.5 |
| Athletics | 20 | 17 | .541 | 3.5 |
| Indians | 16 | 17 | .485 | 5.5 |
| Angels | 19 | 23 | .452 | 7.0 |
| Twins | 17 | 21 | .447 | 7.0 |
| Tigers | 14 | 23 | .378 | 9.5 |
| Senators | 14 | 28 | .333 | 12.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 26 | 15 | .634 | -- |
| Dodgers | 25 | 16 | .610 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 22 | 20 | .524 | 4.5 |
| Reds | 19 | 18 | .514 | 5.0 |
| Pirates | 19 | 19 | .500 | 5.5 |
| Cubs | 20 | 20 | .500 | 5.5 |
| Braves | 19 | 22 | .463 | 7.0 |
| Phillies | 17 | 22 | .436 | 8.0 |
| Colt .45's | 18 | 24 | .429 | 8.5 |
| Mets | 16 | 25 | .390 | 10.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Brandt | 2 |
| 1 | Ed Brinkman | 2 |
| 1 | Andre Rodgers | 2 |
| 1 | Al Smith | 2 |
| 5 | 20 tied | 1 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Adair | 1 |
| 1 | Gene Oliver | 1 |
| 1 | Al Smith | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Brandt | 2 |
| 2 | Jerry Adair | 1 |
| 2 | Gene Oliver | 1 |
| 2 | John Orsino | 1 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Orsino | 1 |
| 1 | Vada Pinson | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 3.50 |
| 2 | Denny Lemaster | 1.14 |
| 3 | Ernie Broglio | 0.71 |
| 4 | Dick Ellsworth | 0.40 |
| 5 | Jim O'Toole | 0.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Broglio | 1 |
| 1 | Jim O'Toole | 1 |
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Lemaster | 8 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 7 |
| 3 | Ernie Broglio | 5 |
| 4 | Jim Duckworth | 3 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 2 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wes Covington | .362 |
| 2 | Wayne Causey | .358 |
| 3 | Ron Fairly | .350 |
| 4 | Leon Wagner | .342 |
| 5 | Dick Groat | .341 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 13 |
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 13 |
| 3 | Bob Allison | 10 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 9 |
| 5 | 9 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 37 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 34 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 31 |
| 3 | Dave Nicholson | 31 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 31 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 13 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 11 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 9 |
| 3 | Willie Davis | 9 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.06 |
| 2 | Dick Ellsworth | 1.10 |
| 3 | Milt Pappas | 1.18 |
| 4 | Johnny Klippstein | 1.43 |
| 5 | Don Schwall | 1.44 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 8 |
| 2 | Jim O'Toole | 7 |
| 2 | Jack Sanford | 7 |
| 4 | Bill Fischer | 6 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 6 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 65 |
| 2 | Steve Barber | 64 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 59 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 58 |
| 5 | Tom Cheney | 57 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 7 |
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 7 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 7 |
| 4 | John Wyatt | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | .426 |
| 2 | Mike Hershberger | .410 |
| 3 | Jim Gilliam | .386 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | .382 |
| 5 | Ron Fairly | .380 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 7 |
| 2 | Mickey Mantle | 5 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 5 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 19 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 16 |
| 3 | Frank Malzone | 14 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 14 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 4 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Landis | 3 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Klippstein | 0.56 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 0.60 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 0.63 |
| 4 | Hal Woodeshick | 0.66 |
| 5 | Steve Hamilton | 0.71 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 3 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 3 |
| 1 | Chuck Estrada | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 33 |
| 2 | Denny Lemaster | 30 |
| 3 | Turk Farrell | 25 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 25 |
| 5 | Camilo Pascual | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Brosnan | 3 |
| 1 | Roy Face | 3 |
| 1 | Bill Henry | 3 |
| 4 | Bobby Bolin | 2 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Schilling | .378 |
| 2 | Ron Fairly | .371 |
| 3 | Frank Malzone | .367 |
| 4 | Wes Covington | .363 |
| 5 | Leon Wagner | .360 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 12 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 9 |
| 3 | Ed Bailey | 7 |
| 3 | Wes Covington | 7 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Wagner | 31 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 24 |
| 2 | Dave Nicholson | 24 |
| 4 | Ron Fairly | 23 |
| 4 | Floyd Robinson | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 11 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 8 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 7 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 6 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milt Pappas | 0.57 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 0.60 |
| 3 | Denny Lemaster | 1.09 |
| 4 | Don Schwall | 1.26 |
| 5 | Johnny Klippstein | 1.52 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 5 |
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 5 |
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 5 |
| 4 | Jim Bouton | 4 |
| 4 | 14 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 47 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 44 |
| 2 | Denny Lemaster | 44 |
| 4 | Tom Cheney | 43 |
| 5 | Jim Maloney | 41 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Brosnan | 5 |
| 1 | Roy Face | 5 |
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 5 |
| 4 | Dick Radatz | 4 |
| 4 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | .346 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | .344 |
| 3 | Bill White | .333 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | .333 |
| 5 | Mickey Mantle | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 52 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 45 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 43 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 42 |
| 5 | Leon Wagner | 39 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 145 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 142 |
| 3 | Frank Howard | 133 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 133 |
| 5 | Tommy Davis | 130 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 96 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 35 |
| 3 | Willie Davis | 30 |
| 3 | Chuck Hinton | 30 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 30 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.87 |
| 2 | Hank Aguirre | 2.40 |
| 3 | Ray Herbert | 2.58 |
| 4 | Bob Purkey | 2.60 |
| 5 | Ernie Broglio | 2.65 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Sanford | 27 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 25 |
| 3 | Ralph Terry | 22 |
| 4 | Ray Herbert | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 251 |
| 2 | Camilo Pascual | 211 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 200 |
| 4 | Turk Farrell | 199 |
| 5 | Sandy Koufax | 191 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 30 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 21 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 21 |
| 4 | Lindy McDaniel | 19 |
| 4 | Ron Perranoski | 19 |