On This Day
Saturday, May 16, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 16 | 9 | .640 | -- |
| White Sox | 14 | 9 | .609 | 1.0 |
| Orioles | 17 | 11 | .607 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 14 | 10 | .583 | 1.5 |
| Twins | 15 | 13 | .536 | 2.5 |
| Senators | 14 | 18 | .438 | 5.5 |
| Tigers | 11 | 15 | .423 | 5.5 |
| Red Sox | 11 | 16 | .407 | 6.0 |
| Athletics | 11 | 16 | .407 | 6.0 |
| Angels | 12 | 18 | .400 | 6.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 17 | 10 | .630 | -- |
| Phillies | 16 | 10 | .615 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 18 | 12 | .600 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 15 | 13 | .536 | 2.5 |
| Reds | 15 | 13 | .536 | 2.5 |
| Braves | 15 | 14 | .517 | 3.0 |
| Colt .45's | 14 | 18 | .438 | 5.5 |
| Dodgers | 13 | 17 | .433 | 5.5 |
| Cubs | 10 | 15 | .400 | 6.0 |
| Mets | 9 | 20 | .310 | 9.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 4 |
| 1 | Joe Pepitone | 4 |
| 3 | Mike Brumley | 3 |
| 3 | Gordy Coleman | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Maris | 2 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | 1 |
| 2 | Max Alvis | 1 |
| 2 | Eddie Bressoud | 1 |
| 2 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 4 |
| 2 | Walt Bond | 3 |
| 2 | Manny Jimenez | 3 |
| 2 | Roger Maris | 3 |
| 5 | 14 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Javier | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Saverine | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Hinsley | 1.00 |
| 2 | Ed Rakow | 0.88 |
| 3 | Jack Kralick | 0.83 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 0.58 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennie Daniels | 1 |
| 1 | Turk Farrell | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Hall | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Hamilton | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 7 |
| 1 | Ed Rakow | 7 |
| 3 | Joe Nuxhall | 6 |
| 4 | Jack Kralick | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Kline | 1 |
| 1 | Al McBean | 1 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 1 |
| 1 | Hal Reniff | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .422 |
| 2 | Tony Oliva | .408 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | .394 |
| 4 | Eddie Bressoud | .373 |
| 5 | Jim Fregosi | .372 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 14 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 11 |
| 3 | Bob Allison | 10 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 10 |
| 5 | Jimmie Hall | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 35 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | 27 |
| 3 | Willie Stargell | 26 |
| 4 | Bob Allison | 23 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 14 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 11 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 8 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 7 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 0.67 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 0.95 |
| 3 | Jack Kralick | 1.12 |
| 4 | Juan Pizarro | 1.17 |
| 5 | Phil Ortega | 1.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 6 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 5 |
| 2 | Turk Farrell | 5 |
| 2 | Larry Jackson | 5 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 44 |
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 44 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 44 |
| 1 | Dave Wickersham | 44 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 43 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 7 |
| 1 | Hal Woodeshick | 7 |
| 3 | Bob Shaw | 6 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Oliva | .460 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .449 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | .429 |
| 4 | Norm Siebern | .414 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .393 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Allison | 7 |
| 1 | Jimmie Hall | 7 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 6 |
| 3 | Woodie Held | 6 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 17 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | 16 |
| 3 | Rocky Colavito | 15 |
| 3 | Dave Nicholson | 15 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 7 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
| 3 | Tommy Davis | 5 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Wyatt | 0.66 |
| 2 | Wally Bunker | 0.67 |
| 3 | Milt Pappas | 0.90 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 1.00 |
| 4 | Al Jackson | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Bruce | 3 |
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 3 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 3 |
| 1 | John Wyatt | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Wickersham | 32 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 27 |
| 3 | Jim Bouton | 24 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 21 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 20 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 4 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 4 |
| 1 | Hal Woodeshick | 4 |
| 4 | Ron Taylor | 3 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .344 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .336 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | .322 |
| 4 | Tommy Davis | .320 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | .317 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 51 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 46 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 44 |
| 4 | Jimmie Hall | 42 |
| 5 | Bob Allison | 39 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 120 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 116 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 112 |
| 4 | Vada Pinson | 108 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 107 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 43 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 40 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 35 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 28 |
| 5 | Willie Davis | 25 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 2.20 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 2.22 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 2.36 |
| 4 | Juan Pizarro | 2.44 |
| 5 | Gary Peters | 2.45 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 26 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 23 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 22 |
| 4 | Jim Bouton | 21 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 285 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 267 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 250 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 245 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 211 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 25 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 24 |
| 3 | Bill Dailey | 21 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 21 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 19 |