On This Day
Thursday, August 25, 1966
Standings
American league
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 81 | 45 | .643 | -- |
Tigers | 69 | 56 | .552 | 11.5 |
Indians | 68 | 60 | .531 | 14.0 |
Twins | 67 | 61 | .523 | 15.0 |
White Sox | 66 | 62 | .516 | 16.0 |
Angels | 64 | 63 | .504 | 17.5 |
Senators | 58 | 73 | .443 | 25.5 |
Yankees | 56 | 72 | .438 | 26.0 |
Athletics | 56 | 73 | .434 | 26.5 |
Red Sox | 56 | 76 | .424 | 28.0 |
Games
National League
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 75 | 52 | .591 | -- |
Pirates | 74 | 52 | .587 | 0.5 |
Dodgers | 72 | 53 | .576 | 2.0 |
Phillies | 69 | 59 | .539 | 6.5 |
Cardinals | 65 | 61 | .516 | 9.5 |
Reds | 61 | 65 | .484 | 13.5 |
Braves | 59 | 66 | .472 | 15.0 |
Astros | 57 | 70 | .449 | 18.0 |
Mets | 56 | 72 | .438 | 19.5 |
Cubs | 44 | 82 | .349 | 30.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Danny Cater | 4 |
1 | Ossie Chavarria | 4 |
1 | Jose Tartabull | 4 |
4 | Jose Cardenal | 3 |
4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Bennett | 1 |
1 | Curt Blefary | 1 |
1 | John Boccabella | 1 |
1 | Byron Browne | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick McAuliffe | 3 |
1 | George Scott | 3 |
3 | Jackie Brandt | 2 |
3 | Ed Charles | 2 |
3 | 8 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Taylor | 3 |
2 | Jim Fregosi | 1 |
2 | Cleon Jones | 1 |
2 | Mike Ryan | 1 |
2 | Jose Tartabull | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Denny McLain | 2.25 |
2 | Jack Fisher | 2.00 |
3 | Jim Bunning | 0.88 |
4 | Bob Veale | 0.73 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 0.55 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | George Brunet | 1 |
1 | Jim Bunning | 1 |
1 | Hank Fischer | 1 |
1 | Denny McLain | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Denny McLain | 9 |
2 | Jack Fisher | 8 |
2 | Bob Veale | 8 |
4 | Jim Bunning | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
None |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Matty Alou | .344 |
2 | Willie Stargell | .328 |
3 | Roberto Clemente | .321 |
4 | Felipe Alou | .320 |
5 | Tony Oliva | .317 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Robinson | 40 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 34 |
3 | Willie Mays | 32 |
3 | Boog Powell | 32 |
5 | Dick Allen | 30 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Boog Powell | 97 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 96 |
2 | Frank Robinson | 96 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | 91 |
5 | 2 tied | 85 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 56 |
2 | Sonny Jackson | 43 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 38 |
4 | Tommie Agee | 33 |
4 | Don Buford | 33 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.68 |
2 | Gary Peters | 2.01 |
3 | Juan Marichal | 2.18 |
4 | Al Jackson | 2.21 |
5 | Bob Gibson | 2.22 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 20 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 20 |
3 | Jim Kaat | 19 |
4 | Juan Marichal | 18 |
5 | Bob Gibson | 16 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 254 |
2 | Jim Bunning | 199 |
3 | Don Sutton | 181 |
3 | Bob Veale | 181 |
5 | Bob Gibson | 180 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 28 |
2 | Ron Kline | 20 |
3 | Eddie Fisher | 17 |
3 | Larry Sherry | 17 |
5 | 2 tied | 16 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Pete Rose | .436 |
2 | Gene Alley | .400 |
2 | Matty Alou | .400 |
4 | Tommy Davis | .390 |
5 | Willie Stargell | .385 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Robinson | 7 |
2 | Willie Mays | 6 |
2 | Boog Powell | 6 |
4 | Dick Allen | 5 |
4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Aspromonte | 17 |
1 | Tony Conigliaro | 17 |
1 | Frank Robinson | 17 |
4 | Harmon Killebrew | 15 |
4 | Ron Santo | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
1 | Bert Campaneris | 9 |
3 | Sonny Jackson | 8 |
3 | Cesar Tovar | 8 |
5 | Don Buford | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Regan | 0.66 |
2 | Gary Peters | 0.96 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 1.29 |
4 | Al Jackson | 1.44 |
5 | Cal Koonce | 1.47 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Kaat | 4 |
2 | Bob Humphreys | 3 |
2 | Cal Koonce | 3 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Sutton | 33 |
2 | Jim Bunning | 26 |
3 | Ken Holtzman | 25 |
3 | Sandy Koufax | 25 |
5 | 2 tied | 24 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 5 |
2 | Eddie Fisher | 3 |
2 | Luis Tiant | 3 |
2 | Al Worthington | 3 |
5 | 8 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Pete Rose | .394 |
2 | Lou Brock | .371 |
3 | Leon Wagner | .359 |
4 | Gene Alley | .355 |
5 | Hal Lanier | .348 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Robinson | 12 |
2 | Willie Mays | 10 |
2 | Boog Powell | 10 |
4 | Dick Allen | 9 |
5 | 4 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Deron Johnson | 33 |
2 | Willie Horton | 29 |
3 | Tony Conigliaro | 27 |
3 | Ron Santo | 27 |
5 | 4 tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 16 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 15 |
3 | Sonny Jackson | 13 |
4 | Cesar Tovar | 9 |
5 | Don Buford | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gary Peters | 0.82 |
2 | Tommy John | 1.22 |
3 | Cal Koonce | 1.61 |
4 | Sandy Koufax | 1.65 |
5 | Bob Humphreys | 1.71 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 6 |
1 | Earl Wilson | 6 |
3 | Steve Hargan | 5 |
3 | Jim Kaat | 5 |
3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 69 |
2 | Jim Bunning | 58 |
3 | Earl Wilson | 47 |
4 | Don Sutton | 44 |
5 | 2 tied | 43 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 10 |
2 | Luis Tiant | 7 |
3 | Ron Kline | 6 |
4 | Eddie Fisher | 5 |
4 | Al Worthington | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Matty Alou | .331 |
2 | Tony Oliva | .326 |
3 | Willie Stargell | .325 |
4 | Rico Carty | .319 |
5 | Frank Robinson | .316 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Robinson | 51 |
2 | Willie Mays | 46 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 39 |
3 | Boog Powell | 39 |
5 | 2 tied | 37 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Robinson | 134 |
2 | Boog Powell | 124 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 115 |
4 | Willie Mays | 112 |
5 | 2 tied | 111 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 67 |
2 | Maury Wills | 45 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 44 |
3 | Sonny Jackson | 44 |
5 | Don Buford | 38 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.66 |
2 | Steve Barber | 2.04 |
3 | Gary Peters | 2.05 |
4 | Mike Cuellar | 2.20 |
5 | Jim Bunning | 2.36 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Kaat | 25 |
1 | Sandy Koufax | 25 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 21 |
3 | Juan Marichal | 21 |
5 | Gaylord Perry | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Koufax | 340 |
2 | Jim Bunning | 273 |
3 | Bob Veale | 255 |
4 | Sam McDowell | 243 |
5 | Bob Gibson | 240 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 30 |
2 | Ron Kline | 23 |
2 | Stu Miller | 23 |
4 | Frank Linzy | 20 |
5 | 2 tied | 19 |