On This Day
Saturday, June 6, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 31 | 16 | .660 | -- |
| White Sox | 27 | 14 | .659 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 24 | 19 | .558 | 5.0 |
| Indians | 24 | 19 | .558 | 5.0 |
| Twins | 27 | 22 | .551 | 5.0 |
| Red Sox | 24 | 24 | .500 | 7.5 |
| Tigers | 19 | 26 | .422 | 11.0 |
| Senators | 21 | 30 | .412 | 12.0 |
| Angels | 20 | 31 | .392 | 13.0 |
| Athletics | 15 | 31 | .326 | 15.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 29 | 19 | .604 | -- |
| Phillies | 27 | 18 | .600 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 26 | 22 | .542 | 3.0 |
| Reds | 25 | 22 | .532 | 3.5 |
| Cardinals | 26 | 24 | .520 | 4.0 |
| Braves | 25 | 24 | .510 | 4.5 |
| Cubs | 22 | 24 | .478 | 6.0 |
| Dodgers | 23 | 26 | .469 | 6.5 |
| Colt .45's | 22 | 28 | .440 | 8.0 |
| Mets | 16 | 34 | .320 | 14.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Chance | 3 |
| 1 | Vic Davalillo | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Allison | 1 |
| 1 | Jesus Alou | 1 |
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Chance | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Davis | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Torre | 3 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 2 |
| 3 | Bob Chance | 2 |
| 3 | 12 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 1 | Clete Boyer | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Bressoud | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Christopher | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 2.40 |
| 2 | Dick Stigman | 1.29 |
| 3 | Ray Washburn | 0.80 |
| 4 | John Tsitouris | 0.67 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Barber | 1 |
| 1 | Billy Hoeft | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Kralick | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Lamabe | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 12 |
| 2 | Dick Stigman | 9 |
| 3 | Jim Bouton | 5 |
| 3 | Sammy Ellis | 5 |
| 3 | Jack Kralick | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 1 |
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 1 |
| 1 | Don McMahon | 1 |
| 1 | Stu Miller | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | .409 |
| 2 | Tony Oliva | .383 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .363 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | .360 |
| 5 | Joe Torre | .353 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 18 |
| 2 | Rocky Colavito | 14 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 14 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 14 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | 14 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | 44 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 43 |
| 2 | Leon Wagner | 43 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 41 |
| 5 | Joe Torre | 36 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 28 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 20 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 12 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 9 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Short | 1.11 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 1.53 |
| 3 | Dick Radatz | 1.56 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 1.66 |
| 5 | Juan Pizarro | 1.71 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turk Farrell | 8 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 8 |
| 3 | Dennis Bennett | 7 |
| 3 | Dick Ellsworth | 7 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 81 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 74 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 73 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 72 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 71 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 12 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 10 |
| 2 | Hal Woodeshick | 10 |
| 4 | Ted Abernathy | 8 |
| 4 | Stu Miller | 8 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Causey | .458 |
| 2 | Cookie Rojas | .452 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | .444 |
| 4 | Bill Skowron | .424 |
| 5 | Bob Chance | .419 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 9 |
| 2 | Boog Powell | 6 |
| 2 | Pete Ward | 6 |
| 4 | Leon Wagner | 5 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 21 |
| 2 | Pete Ward | 18 |
| 3 | Ron Santo | 16 |
| 3 | Leon Wagner | 16 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 9 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 7 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 4 |
| 3 | Vic Davalillo | 4 |
| 3 | Tom Tresh | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Miller | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bob Lee | 0.00 |
| 3 | Joe Moeller | 0.51 |
| 4 | Whitey Ford | 0.68 |
| 5 | Robin Roberts | 0.70 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 4 |
| 2 | Dennis Bennett | 3 |
| 2 | Denny Lemaster | 3 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 3 |
| 2 | Earl Wilson | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 31 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 29 |
| 2 | Denny Lemaster | 29 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 25 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 6 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 4 |
| 2 | Stu Miller | 4 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 4 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | .441 |
| 2 | Chuck Hinton | .388 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | .368 |
| 4 | Tony Oliva | .368 |
| 5 | Joe Torre | .362 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boog Powell | 11 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 10 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 9 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | 8 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 30 |
| 2 | Boog Powell | 28 |
| 3 | Ron Santo | 27 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 26 |
| 5 | Harmon Killebrew | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 20 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 12 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 5 |
| 3 | Tommy Davis | 5 |
| 3 | Al Weis | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitey Ford | 1.07 |
| 2 | Chris Short | 1.26 |
| 3 | Joe Moeller | 1.36 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 1.60 |
| 5 | Ron Perranoski | 1.63 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 6 |
| 2 | Dennis Bennett | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Bruce | 5 |
| 2 | Wally Bunker | 5 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 56 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 48 |
| 3 | Whitey Ford | 45 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 45 |
| 5 | Denny Lemaster | 44 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 8 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 8 |
| 3 | Hal Woodeshick | 7 |
| 4 | Stu Miller | 6 |
| 4 | John Wyatt | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Mays | .346 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .338 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | .320 |
| 4 | Joe Torre | .318 |
| 5 | Orlando Cepeda | .317 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 52 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 45 |
| 3 | Jimmie Hall | 43 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 43 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 43 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Stuart | 127 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 117 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 114 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 113 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 111 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 52 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 48 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 32 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 24 |
| 4 | Chuck Hinton | 24 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Short | 2.01 |
| 2 | Dick Radatz | 2.04 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 2.14 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 2.21 |
| 5 | Juan Pizarro | 2.23 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 25 |
| 2 | Whitey Ford | 23 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 23 |
| 4 | Gary Peters | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 301 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 266 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 251 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 235 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 221 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stu Miller | 28 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 28 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 25 |
| 4 | Ron Perranoski | 21 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |