On This Day
Wednesday, April 28, 1965
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 8 | 3 | .727 | -- |
| Twins | 7 | 3 | .700 | 0.5 |
| Tigers | 7 | 4 | .636 | 1.0 |
| Red Sox | 5 | 4 | .556 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 5 | 4 | .556 | 2.0 |
| Yankees | 6 | 6 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Orioles | 5 | 6 | .455 | 3.0 |
| Angels | 5 | 7 | .417 | 3.5 |
| Senators | 4 | 9 | .308 | 5.0 |
| Athletics | 2 | 8 | .200 | 5.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 8 | 4 | .667 | -- |
| Dodgers | 8 | 5 | .615 | 0.5 |
| Astros | 9 | 6 | .600 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 6 | 5 | .545 | 1.5 |
| Giants | 7 | 7 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 6 | 7 | .462 | 2.5 |
| Pirates | 6 | 8 | .429 | 3.0 |
| Braves | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3.0 |
| Mets | 6 | 9 | .400 | 3.5 |
| Cardinals | 4 | 7 | .364 | 3.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Harper | 4 |
| 2 | John Bateman | 3 |
| 2 | Buck Rodgers | 3 |
| 4 | Matty Alou | 2 |
| 4 | 27 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Hall | 2 |
| 2 | Jerry Adair | 1 |
| 2 | Joe Adcock | 1 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | 1 |
| 2 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | 4 |
| 1 | Rocky Colavito | 4 |
| 3 | Bob Aspromonte | 3 |
| 3 | Jose Cardenal | 3 |
| 3 | John Orsino | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 2 |
| 2 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 1 |
| 2 | Bill White | 1 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Veale | 1.50 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 0.86 |
| 2 | Robin Roberts | 0.86 |
| 4 | Al Downing | 0.67 |
| 5 | Mickey Lolich | 0.56 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Downing | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Henry | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Herbel | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Downing | 6 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
| 1 | Claude Raymond | 6 |
| 1 | Robin Roberts | 6 |
| 1 | Bob Veale | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claude Raymond | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Sherry | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Kranepool | .426 |
| 2 | Danny Cater | .424 |
| 3 | Tony Conigliaro | .417 |
| 4 | Jesus Alou | .404 |
| 5 | Matty Alou | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wes Covington | 5 |
| 1 | Willie Mays | 5 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 4 |
| 3 | John Bateman | 4 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 15 |
| 2 | Ed Kranepool | 13 |
| 3 | Felix Mantilla | 12 |
| 4 | Rocky Colavito | 11 |
| 4 | Tony Oliva | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 8 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 7 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 5 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 4 |
| 4 | Dick Howser | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 0.00 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 0.50 |
| 3 | Bruce Howard | 0.60 |
| 3 | Rudy May | 0.60 |
| 5 | Al McBean | 0.61 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 3 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 3 |
| 1 | Chris Short | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 31 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 30 |
| 2 | Chris Short | 30 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 28 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 3 |
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 3 |
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 3 |
| 1 | Ron Kline | 3 |
| 1 | Larry Sherry | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | .333 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .333 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .331 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | .321 |
| 5 | Lou Brock | .320 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 47 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | 45 |
| 3 | Mickey Mantle | 39 |
| 3 | Boog Powell | 39 |
| 5 | Rocky Colavito | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Boyer | 121 |
| 1 | Brooks Robinson | 121 |
| 3 | Ron Santo | 117 |
| 4 | Mickey Mantle | 116 |
| 5 | Dick Stuart | 115 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 57 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 56 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 49 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 40 |
| 5 | Tommy Harper | 27 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.65 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 1.71 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 1.76 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 2.17 |
| 5 | Don Drysdale | 2.17 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Jackson | 22 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 22 |
| 3 | Gary Peters | 21 |
| 4 | Wally Bunker | 20 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Veale | 257 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 252 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 250 |
| 4 | Sandy Koufax | 233 |
| 5 | Al Downing | 219 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 28 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 26 |
| 3 | Jack Baldschun | 23 |
| 3 | Al McBean | 23 |
| 5 | Stu Miller | 21 |