On This Day
Wednesday, September 30, 1964
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 97 | 60 | .618 | -- |
| White Sox | 94 | 64 | .595 | 3.5 |
| Orioles | 94 | 65 | .591 | 4.0 |
| Tigers | 83 | 75 | .525 | 14.5 |
| Angels | 80 | 79 | .503 | 18.0 |
| Indians | 78 | 80 | .494 | 19.5 |
| Twins | 78 | 80 | .494 | 19.5 |
| Red Sox | 69 | 90 | .434 | 29.0 |
| Senators | 62 | 97 | .390 | 36.0 |
| Athletics | 56 | 101 | .357 | 41.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 92 | 67 | .579 | -- |
| Reds | 91 | 68 | .572 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 90 | 70 | .563 | 2.5 |
| Giants | 88 | 70 | .557 | 3.5 |
| Braves | 84 | 73 | .535 | 7.0 |
| Pirates | 79 | 78 | .503 | 12.0 |
| Dodgers | 78 | 80 | .494 | 13.5 |
| Cubs | 73 | 85 | .462 | 18.5 |
| Colt .45's | 65 | 93 | .411 | 26.5 |
| Mets | 51 | 107 | .323 | 40.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Blasingame | 5 |
| 1 | Norm Cash | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Hickman | 5 |
| 4 | Ed Brinkman | 4 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Adair | 2 |
| 1 | Al Kaline | 2 |
| 3 | Max Alvis | 1 |
| 3 | Jackie Brandt | 1 |
| 3 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Kaline | 4 |
| 1 | Willie Kirkland | 4 |
| 3 | Jerry Adair | 3 |
| 3 | Max Alvis | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 2 |
| 2 | Willie Davis | 1 |
| 2 | Tommy Harper | 1 |
| 2 | Tony Oliva | 1 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 2.60 |
| 2 | Luis Tiant | 2.20 |
| 3 | Larry Jackson | 1.20 |
| 4 | Bob Veale | 1.07 |
| 5 | Buster Narum | 0.89 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 1 |
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 1 |
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Duffalo | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Veale | 16 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 13 |
| 3 | Luis Tiant | 11 |
| 4 | Wally Bunker | 8 |
| 4 | Buster Narum | 8 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Ramos | 2 |
| 2 | Gordie Richardson | 1 |
| 2 | Steve Ridzik | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .342 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | .330 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | .327 |
| 4 | Joe Torre | .323 |
| 5 | Tony Oliva | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 48 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 44 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 38 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 35 |
| 5 | Rocky Colavito | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 117 |
| 2 | Brooks Robinson | 112 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 112 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 109 |
| 4 | Dick Stuart | 109 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 55 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 51 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 43 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 39 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1.59 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 1.74 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 1.96 |
| 4 | Don Drysdale | 2.12 |
| 5 | Whitey Ford | 2.18 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 23 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 20 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 20 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 20 |
| 2 | Ray Sadecki | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Veale | 245 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 236 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 233 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 223 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 214 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 28 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 26 |
| 3 | Hal Woodeshick | 23 |
| 4 | Stu Miller | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norm Cash | .447 |
| 2 | Brooks Robinson | .419 |
| 3 | Elston Howard | .414 |
| 4 | Boog Powell | .395 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .375 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Mantle | 5 |
| 1 | Roger Maris | 5 |
| 1 | John Romano | 5 |
| 4 | Johnny Callison | 4 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Davis | 14 |
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 14 |
| 1 | Bill White | 14 |
| 4 | Rico Carty | 13 |
| 4 | Roger Maris | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Davis | 7 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 5 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 4 |
| 3 | Chico Ruiz | 4 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Bruce | 0.00 |
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 0.00 |
| 1 | Al McBean | 0.00 |
| 1 | Barney Schultz | 0.00 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Blasingame | 4 |
| 2 | Jim Bouton | 3 |
| 2 | Wally Bunker | 3 |
| 2 | Larry Jackson | 3 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Veale | 39 |
| 2 | Jim Maloney | 26 |
| 2 | Luis Tiant | 26 |
| 4 | Camilo Pascual | 24 |
| 4 | Gaylord Perry | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Ramos | 6 |
| 1 | Barney Schultz | 6 |
| 3 | Sammy Ellis | 5 |
| 4 | Eddie Fisher | 3 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elston Howard | .394 |
| 2 | Felix Mantilla | .385 |
| 3 | Joe Torre | .378 |
| 4 | Brooks Robinson | .377 |
| 5 | Lou Brock | .362 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Mantilla | 9 |
| 2 | Johnny Callison | 8 |
| 2 | Joe Pepitone | 8 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Torre | 26 |
| 2 | Brooks Robinson | 25 |
| 2 | Bill White | 25 |
| 4 | Ken Boyer | 24 |
| 5 | Rico Carty | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Davis | 14 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 12 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 7 |
| 3 | Chico Ruiz | 7 |
| 5 | Donn Clendenon | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 0.98 |
| 2 | Bennie Daniels | 1.09 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 1.14 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 1.25 |
| 5 | Joe Horlen | 1.26 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Blasingame | 6 |
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 6 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 6 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Veale | 57 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 56 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 54 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 54 |
| 5 | Mickey Lolich | 53 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Ramos | 7 |
| 1 | Barney Schultz | 7 |
| 3 | Al Worthington | 6 |
| 4 | Sammy Ellis | 5 |
| 4 | Lindy McDaniel | 5 |