On This Day
Saturday, September 19, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 88 | 59 | .599 | -- |
| Orioles | 89 | 61 | .593 | 0.5 |
| White Sox | 88 | 63 | .583 | 2.0 |
| Tigers | 77 | 72 | .517 | 12.0 |
| Indians | 75 | 72 | .510 | 13.0 |
| Angels | 76 | 75 | .503 | 14.0 |
| Twins | 74 | 76 | .493 | 15.5 |
| Red Sox | 68 | 83 | .450 | 22.0 |
| Senators | 59 | 92 | .391 | 31.0 |
| Athletics | 54 | 95 | .362 | 35.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 89 | 60 | .597 | -- |
| Cardinals | 83 | 65 | .561 | 5.5 |
| Reds | 82 | 66 | .554 | 6.5 |
| Giants | 82 | 67 | .550 | 7.0 |
| Pirates | 76 | 71 | .517 | 12.0 |
| Braves | 76 | 72 | .514 | 12.5 |
| Dodgers | 75 | 74 | .503 | 14.0 |
| Cubs | 67 | 81 | .453 | 21.5 |
| Colt .45's | 62 | 88 | .413 | 27.5 |
| Mets | 50 | 98 | .338 | 38.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruben Amaro | 4 |
| 1 | Tommy Davis | 4 |
| 1 | Willie Davis | 4 |
| 1 | Curt Flood | 4 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rico Carty | 2 |
| 1 | Frank Malzone | 2 |
| 3 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
| 3 | Ken Boyer | 1 |
| 3 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rico Carty | 4 |
| 2 | Deron Johnson | 3 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 3 |
| 4 | Matty Alou | 2 |
| 4 | 15 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Davis | 3 |
| 2 | Ellis Burton | 2 |
| 2 | Tommy Davis | 2 |
| 4 | Walt Bond | 1 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 1.14 |
| 2 | Billy McCool | 1.00 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 0.89 |
| 4 | Jack Fisher | 0.67 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.62 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Cloninger | 1 |
| 1 | Bennie Daniels | 1 |
| 1 | Al Downing | 1 |
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 8 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 8 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 7 |
| 3 | Billy McCool | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Sadowski | 1 |
| 1 | Barney Schultz | 1 |
| 1 | Ralph Terry | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .346 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | .325 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .321 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | .320 |
| 5 | Tony Oliva | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 48 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 44 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 35 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 33 |
| 4 | Dick Stuart | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 112 |
| 2 | Dick Stuart | 109 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 108 |
| 3 | Ron Santo | 108 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 101 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 52 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 48 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 42 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 35 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 22 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1.49 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 1.74 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 1.92 |
| 4 | Joe Horlen | 1.98 |
| 5 | Dick Radatz | 2.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 21 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 19 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 19 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 19 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 223 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 221 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 221 |
| 4 | Bob Veale | 209 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 205 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 28 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 24 |
| 3 | Hal Woodeshick | 23 |
| 4 | Stu Miller | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Conigliaro | .471 |
| 2 | Curt Flood | .429 |
| 2 | Brooks Robinson | .429 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | .396 |
| 5 | Elston Howard | .393 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 5 |
| 1 | Don Lock | 5 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 5 |
| 1 | Denis Menke | 5 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 14 |
| 1 | Rico Carty | 14 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 13 |
| 3 | Dick Stuart | 13 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 6 |
| 1 | Willie Davis | 6 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 6 |
| 4 | Al Weis | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.00 |
| 2 | Bill Monbouquette | 0.35 |
| 3 | Dean Chance | 0.36 |
| 4 | Bobby Shantz | 0.55 |
| 5 | Ron Perranoski | 0.56 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 4 |
| 2 | Dennis Bennett | 3 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
| 2 | Vern Law | 3 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 33 |
| 2 | Mickey Lolich | 31 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 31 |
| 4 | Gary Peters | 27 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al McBean | 3 |
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 3 |
| 1 | Don McMahon | 3 |
| 1 | Al Worthington | 3 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Flood | .376 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .368 |
| 3 | Willie Davis | .355 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | .350 |
| 5 | Rico Carty | .347 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Ray Hart | 9 |
| 1 | Felix Mantilla | 9 |
| 3 | Joe Pepitone | 8 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 7 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 26 |
| 1 | Billy Williams | 26 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | 25 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | 24 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Davis | 13 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 11 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 10 |
| 4 | Donn Clendenon | 6 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 0.69 |
| 2 | Billy McCool | 1.03 |
| 3 | Dean Chance | 1.12 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 1.31 |
| 5 | Joe Horlen | 1.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 7 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
| 3 | Dean Chance | 5 |
| 3 | Tony Cloninger | 5 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 57 |
| 2 | Mickey Lolich | 49 |
| 3 | Chris Short | 48 |
| 4 | Al Downing | 45 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 45 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don McMahon | 6 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 5 |
| 2 | Al Worthington | 5 |
| 4 | Al McBean | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |