On This Day
Saturday, August 17, 1963
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 76 | 43 | .639 | -- |
| White Sox | 68 | 52 | .567 | 8.5 |
| Twins | 68 | 53 | .562 | 9.0 |
| Orioles | 68 | 56 | .548 | 10.5 |
| Red Sox | 59 | 61 | .492 | 17.5 |
| Indians | 58 | 64 | .475 | 19.5 |
| Angels | 57 | 68 | .456 | 22.0 |
| Tigers | 54 | 65 | .454 | 22.0 |
| Athletics | 53 | 66 | .445 | 23.0 |
| Senators | 44 | 77 | .364 | 33.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 72 | 48 | .600 | -- |
| Cardinals | 68 | 54 | .557 | 5.0 |
| Giants | 68 | 54 | .557 | 5.0 |
| Phillies | 66 | 58 | .532 | 8.0 |
| Reds | 67 | 59 | .532 | 8.0 |
| Cubs | 62 | 59 | .512 | 10.5 |
| Braves | 63 | 60 | .512 | 10.5 |
| Pirates | 61 | 60 | .504 | 11.5 |
| Colt .45's | 46 | 78 | .371 | 28.0 |
| Mets | 39 | 82 | .322 | 33.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Schilling | 4 |
| 2 | Jackie Brandt | 3 |
| 2 | Minnie Minoso | 3 |
| 2 | Boog Powell | 3 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Bailey | 2 |
| 2 | Bob Aspromonte | 1 |
| 2 | Jackie Brandt | 1 |
| 2 | Ed Brinkman | 1 |
| 2 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Brandt | 4 |
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 4 |
| 3 | Ed Bailey | 3 |
| 3 | Curt Flood | 3 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felipe Alou | 1 |
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 1 | Jackie Brandt | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.12 |
| 2 | Bennie Daniels | 1.00 |
| 3 | Bob Purkey | 0.90 |
| 4 | Denny Lemaster | 0.89 |
| 5 | Tracy Stallard | 0.70 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 1 |
| 1 | Bennie Daniels | 1 |
| 1 | Ryne Duren | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 9 |
| 1 | Bob Purkey | 9 |
| 3 | Denny Lemaster | 8 |
| 4 | Tracy Stallard | 7 |
| 4 | Jim Umbricht | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Hall | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Nuxhall | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Groat | .344 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | .336 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .330 |
| 4 | Tony Gonzalez | .327 |
| 5 | Vada Pinson | .324 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 34 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 32 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 30 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 30 |
| 5 | Harmon Killebrew | 28 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 102 |
| 2 | Bill White | 89 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 87 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 83 |
| 5 | Vada Pinson | 82 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 30 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 26 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 25 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 25 |
| 5 | Chuck Hinton | 21 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Peters | 1.88 |
| 2 | Dick Ellsworth | 1.93 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 2.06 |
| 4 | Larry Jackson | 2.11 |
| 5 | Bob Friend | 2.12 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 19 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 18 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 18 |
| 4 | Steve Barber | 17 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 17 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 223 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 206 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 187 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 169 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 151 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 20 |
| 2 | Bill Dailey | 18 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 18 |
| 4 | John Wyatt | 17 |
| 5 | Lindy McDaniel | 16 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Groat | .400 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | .397 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | .397 |
| 4 | Carl Yastrzemski | .392 |
| 5 | Lou Brock | .382 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 7 |
| 2 | Jimmie Hall | 6 |
| 3 | Frank Howard | 5 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 17 |
| 2 | Jimmie Hall | 15 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | 15 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 14 |
| 4 | Pete Ward | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 5 |
| 1 | Tommy Harper | 5 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 3 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 3 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 0.00 |
| 2 | Dave DeBusschere | 0.63 |
| 3 | Ray Herbert | 0.67 |
| 4 | Al Worthington | 0.69 |
| 5 | Chris Short | 0.90 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 3 |
| 1 | Don Cardwell | 3 |
| 1 | Al McBean | 3 |
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 28 |
| 2 | Steve Barber | 27 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 25 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 24 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 3 |
| 1 | Bill Dailey | 3 |
| 1 | Terry Fox | 3 |
| 1 | Dick Hall | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Groat | .402 |
| 2 | Tony Gonzalez | .375 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | .368 |
| 3 | Vic Power | .368 |
| 5 | Vada Pinson | .359 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 12 |
| 2 | Don Mincher | 11 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 11 |
| 4 | Jimmie Hall | 9 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 31 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 30 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 29 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | 27 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 27 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 7 |
| 1 | Tony Gonzalez | 7 |
| 1 | Tommy Harper | 7 |
| 4 | Luis Aparicio | 5 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Klippstein | 0.65 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 1.01 |
| 3 | Stan Williams | 1.09 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 1.10 |
| 5 | Roy Face | 1.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camilo Pascual | 6 |
| 1 | Gary Peters | 6 |
| 3 | Steve Barber | 5 |
| 3 | Robin Roberts | 5 |
| 5 | 15 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 55 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 53 |
| 3 | Steve Barber | 45 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 45 |
| 3 | Pedro Ramos | 45 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 5 |
| 1 | Ron Kline | 5 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 5 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 5 |
| 1 | Bobby Shantz | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | .337 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | .335 |
| 3 | Tony Gonzalez | .324 |
| 4 | Bill White | .322 |
| 5 | Dick Groat | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 46 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 46 |
| 3 | Willie Mays | 42 |
| 4 | Willie McCovey | 39 |
| 5 | Bob Allison | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 129 |
| 2 | Bill White | 114 |
| 3 | Al Kaline | 113 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 113 |
| 5 | Willie Mays | 108 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 68 |
| 2 | Luis Aparicio | 41 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 34 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 31 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 28 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Peters | 1.88 |
| 2 | Bob Friend | 2.13 |
| 3 | Larry Jackson | 2.35 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 2.37 |
| 5 | Dick Ellsworth | 2.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 21 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 21 |
| 1 | Bill Monbouquette | 21 |
| 4 | Dick Ellsworth | 20 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 266 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 238 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 230 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 203 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 200 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 24 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 24 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 22 |
| 4 | Bill Dailey | 19 |
| 4 | Roy Face | 19 |