On This Day
Friday, September 16, 1966
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 91 | 56 | .619 | -- |
| Tigers | 83 | 65 | .561 | 8.5 |
| Twins | 81 | 68 | .544 | 11.0 |
| White Sox | 77 | 73 | .513 | 15.5 |
| Angels | 73 | 74 | .497 | 18.0 |
| Indians | 73 | 77 | .487 | 19.5 |
| Athletics | 70 | 80 | .467 | 22.5 |
| Red Sox | 68 | 85 | .444 | 26.0 |
| Yankees | 66 | 84 | .440 | 26.5 |
| Senators | 66 | 86 | .434 | 27.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 87 | 59 | .596 | -- |
| Pirates | 84 | 63 | .571 | 3.5 |
| Giants | 84 | 64 | .568 | 4.0 |
| Phillies | 79 | 69 | .534 | 9.0 |
| Cardinals | 78 | 70 | .527 | 10.0 |
| Braves | 77 | 71 | .520 | 11.0 |
| Reds | 71 | 75 | .486 | 16.0 |
| Astros | 64 | 85 | .430 | 24.5 |
| Mets | 61 | 87 | .412 | 27.0 |
| Cubs | 53 | 95 | .358 | 35.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonny Jackson | 5 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 4 |
| 2 | Ron Davis | 4 |
| 2 | Julian Javier | 4 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Haller | 1 |
| 1 | Chuck Harrison | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Johnson | 1 |
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Harrison | 4 |
| 2 | Curt Flood | 3 |
| 2 | Lou Johnson | 3 |
| 2 | Mike Shannon | 3 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 3 |
| 2 | Bud Harrelson | 2 |
| 3 | Tommie Agee | 1 |
| 3 | Ed Charles | 1 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 3.50 |
| 2 | Joe Horlen | 3.00 |
| 3 | Pat Jarvis | 2.25 |
| 4 | Lew Krausse | 1.67 |
| 4 | Jim Merritt | 1.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aguirre | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Cuellar | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Merritt | 10 |
| 2 | Joe Horlen | 9 |
| 2 | Pat Jarvis | 9 |
| 4 | Jim Bouton | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Hamilton | 1 |
| 1 | Al Worthington | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .349 |
| 2 | Felipe Alou | .329 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .328 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .325 |
| 5 | Willie Stargell | .318 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 44 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 39 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 38 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 36 |
| 5 | Joe Torre | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 114 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | 110 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 106 |
| 4 | Boog Powell | 105 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 105 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 69 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 47 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 46 |
| 4 | Sonny Jackson | 44 |
| 5 | Tommie Agee | 39 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.78 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 1.98 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 2.06 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 2.18 |
| 5 | Mike Cuellar | 2.19 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 24 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 23 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 22 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 20 |
| 4 | Gaylord Perry | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 283 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 227 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 210 |
| 4 | Bob Veale | 204 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 202 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 32 |
| 2 | Ron Kline | 21 |
| 3 | Phil Regan | 20 |
| 4 | Eddie Fisher | 19 |
| 4 | Larry Sherry | 19 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Bateman | .447 |
| 2 | Matty Alou | .426 |
| 3 | Chico Salmon | .417 |
| 4 | Rico Carty | .393 |
| 5 | Gene Alley | .386 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Hall | 7 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 6 |
| 2 | Eddie Mathews | 6 |
| 2 | Tom Tresh | 6 |
| 5 | Dick Allen | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 20 |
| 2 | George Scott | 16 |
| 3 | Joe Torre | 15 |
| 4 | Tito Fuentes | 14 |
| 4 | Don Wert | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
| 1 | Don Buford | 9 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 7 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 5 |
| 4 | Bud Harrelson | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.00 |
| 1 | Jack Aker | 0.00 |
| 1 | Phil Regan | 0.00 |
| 4 | Jim Nash | 0.60 |
| 5 | Dennis Higgins | 0.69 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Jarvis | 4 |
| 1 | Lew Krausse | 4 |
| 3 | Eddie Fisher | 3 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 29 |
| 2 | Pat Jarvis | 28 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 26 |
| 4 | Denny McLain | 25 |
| 5 | Gary Bell | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Regan | 6 |
| 2 | Jack Aker | 4 |
| 2 | Jay Ritchie | 4 |
| 4 | Clay Carroll | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Rose | .429 |
| 2 | Gene Alley | .374 |
| 3 | Matty Alou | .371 |
| 4 | Bob Bailey | .347 |
| 5 | Willie Davis | .347 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 10 |
| 2 | Willie Horton | 9 |
| 2 | Deron Johnson | 9 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 9 |
| 2 | Tom Tresh | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 33 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | 28 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 26 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | 26 |
| 3 | Bill Mazeroski | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Buford | 18 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 17 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.95 |
| 2 | Phil Regan | 1.07 |
| 3 | Sonny Siebert | 1.36 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 1.36 |
| 5 | Lindy McDaniel | 1.40 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 6 |
| 1 | Lew Krausse | 6 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
| 3 | Pat Jarvis | 5 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 61 |
| 2 | Denny McLain | 48 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 47 |
| 4 | Mike Cuellar | 43 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 43 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 6 |
| 1 | Phil Regan | 6 |
| 3 | Billy McCool | 5 |
| 3 | Pete Mikkelsen | 5 |
| 3 | Al Worthington | 5 |