On This Day
Wednesday, July 24, 1963
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 61 | 34 | .642 | -- |
| Twins | 54 | 44 | .551 | 8.5 |
| White Sox | 53 | 44 | .546 | 9.0 |
| Orioles | 55 | 46 | .545 | 9.0 |
| Red Sox | 51 | 45 | .531 | 10.5 |
| Indians | 47 | 52 | .475 | 16.0 |
| Athletics | 45 | 52 | .464 | 17.0 |
| Angels | 47 | 55 | .461 | 17.5 |
| Tigers | 41 | 53 | .436 | 19.5 |
| Senators | 34 | 63 | .351 | 28.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 62 | 37 | .626 | -- |
| Cardinals | 55 | 44 | .556 | 7.0 |
| Cubs | 53 | 44 | .546 | 8.0 |
| Giants | 54 | 46 | .540 | 8.5 |
| Reds | 53 | 47 | .530 | 9.5 |
| Phillies | 52 | 48 | .520 | 10.5 |
| Braves | 50 | 49 | .505 | 12.0 |
| Pirates | 49 | 49 | .500 | 12.5 |
| Colt .45's | 37 | 65 | .363 | 26.5 |
| Mets | 32 | 68 | .320 | 30.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Brown | 4 |
| 1 | Jerry Lumpe | 4 |
| 1 | Frank Malzone | 4 |
| 1 | Zoilo Versalles | 4 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mincher | 2 |
| 2 | Johnny Blanchard | 1 |
| 2 | Frank Bolling | 1 |
| 2 | Jackie Brandt | 1 |
| 2 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Blanchard | 4 |
| 1 | Johnny Goryl | 4 |
| 1 | Minnie Minoso | 4 |
| 4 | George Alusik | 3 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Causey | 1 |
| 1 | Tito Francona | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 1 |
| 1 | Wally Moon | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 1.57 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 1.33 |
| 2 | Don Mossi | 1.33 |
| 4 | Al Jackson | 1.25 |
| 4 | Pedro Ramos | 1.25 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 1 |
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Hall | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 11 |
| 2 | Dick Donovan | 9 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 9 |
| 2 | Dick Stigman | 9 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 8 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Stafford | 1 |
| 1 | John Wyatt | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Groat | .343 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | .331 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .330 |
| 4 | Frank Malzone | .325 |
| 5 | Tony Gonzalez | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 29 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 28 |
| 3 | Bob Allison | 22 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 22 |
| 5 | Willie Mays | 21 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 77 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 69 |
| 2 | Bill White | 69 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 66 |
| 5 | Willie McCovey | 65 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 26 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | 24 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 23 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | 23 |
| 5 | Jake Wood | 18 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.75 |
| 2 | Dick Ellsworth | 1.90 |
| 3 | Bob Friend | 1.99 |
| 4 | Larry Jackson | 2.05 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 2.09 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 16 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 16 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 16 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 15 |
| 5 | Dick Ellsworth | 14 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 176 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 170 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 155 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 138 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 131 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 16 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 16 |
| 3 | Bill Dailey | 15 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 15 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 13 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gonzalez | .444 |
| 2 | Dick Groat | .441 |
| 3 | Don Mincher | .422 |
| 4 | Harvey Kuenn | .409 |
| 5 | Lee Maye | .397 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mincher | 8 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 7 |
| 2 | Roy Sievers | 7 |
| 4 | Johnny Blanchard | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Sievers | 23 |
| 2 | Don Mincher | 18 |
| 3 | Johnny Blanchard | 15 |
| 3 | Elston Howard | 15 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick McAuliffe | 5 |
| 2 | Ken Hubbs | 4 |
| 2 | Tommy McCraw | 4 |
| 4 | Luis Aparicio | 3 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 0.00 |
| 2 | Bob Buhl | 0.59 |
| 3 | Jack Baldschun | 0.67 |
| 4 | Bill Monbouquette | 0.74 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Peters | 4 |
| 1 | Johnny Podres | 4 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 4 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Peters | 35 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 34 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 32 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 26 |
| 4 | Dick Stigman | 26 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 5 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 5 |
| 1 | Hal Reniff | 5 |
| 4 | Bob Shaw | 4 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Johnson | .411 |
| 2 | Harvey Kuenn | .370 |
| 3 | Carl Yastrzemski | .369 |
| 4 | Tony Gonzalez | .364 |
| 5 | Dick Groat | .358 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 15 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 9 |
| 3 | Jimmie Hall | 8 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 8 |
| 3 | Don Mincher | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 28 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 23 |
| 2 | Roy Sievers | 23 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 21 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick McAuliffe | 8 |
| 1 | Russ Snyder | 8 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 7 |
| 4 | Julian Javier | 6 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Spahn | 0.27 |
| 2 | Johnny Podres | 1.11 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 1.40 |
| 4 | Jack Fisher | 1.40 |
| 4 | Paul Toth | 1.40 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 6 |
| 1 | Johnny Podres | 6 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 6 |
| 4 | Tony Cloninger | 5 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 58 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 56 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 56 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 56 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 54 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 8 |
| 1 | Hal Reniff | 8 |
| 3 | Bill Dailey | 7 |
| 3 | Al McBean | 7 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill White | .338 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | .330 |
| 3 | Tony Gonzalez | .320 |
| 4 | Frank Malzone | .316 |
| 5 | Maury Wills | .314 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 47 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 45 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 41 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 37 |
| 5 | Willie McCovey | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 120 |
| 1 | Al Kaline | 120 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 113 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 108 |
| 5 | Harmon Killebrew | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 78 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 42 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 37 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 30 |
| 5 | Chuck Hinton | 29 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Friend | 2.09 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 2.15 |
| 3 | Joe Nuxhall | 2.51 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 2.52 |
| 5 | Bill Monbouquette | 2.54 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 24 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 21 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 21 |
| 2 | Jack Sanford | 21 |
| 2 | Warren Spahn | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 261 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 228 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 211 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 193 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 190 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Wyatt | 24 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 22 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 22 |
| 4 | Ron Perranoski | 21 |
| 5 | Roy Face | 20 |