On This Day
Saturday, September 17, 1966
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 91 | 57 | .615 | -- |
| Tigers | 83 | 66 | .557 | 8.5 |
| Twins | 82 | 68 | .547 | 10.0 |
| White Sox | 78 | 73 | .517 | 14.5 |
| Angels | 73 | 75 | .493 | 18.0 |
| Indians | 74 | 77 | .490 | 18.5 |
| Athletics | 70 | 80 | .467 | 22.0 |
| Red Sox | 69 | 85 | .448 | 25.0 |
| Yankees | 66 | 85 | .437 | 26.5 |
| Senators | 66 | 86 | .434 | 27.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 87 | 60 | .592 | -- |
| Pirates | 85 | 63 | .574 | 2.5 |
| Giants | 85 | 64 | .570 | 3.0 |
| Cardinals | 79 | 70 | .530 | 9.0 |
| Phillies | 79 | 70 | .530 | 9.0 |
| Braves | 78 | 71 | .523 | 10.0 |
| Reds | 71 | 76 | .483 | 16.0 |
| Astros | 65 | 85 | .433 | 23.5 |
| Mets | 61 | 88 | .409 | 27.0 |
| Cubs | 53 | 96 | .356 | 35.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Fairly | 4 |
| 1 | Chuck Harrison | 4 |
| 1 | Bill Heath | 4 |
| 1 | Ed Kranepool | 4 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 3 |
| 2 | Al Luplow | 2 |
| 3 | Jerry Adair | 1 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | 1 |
| 3 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Azcue | 4 |
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 4 |
| 1 | Ron Fairly | 4 |
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 4 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
| 1 | Tommie Agee | 1 |
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 1.57 |
| 2 | Steve Hargan | 1.20 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 1.00 |
| 4 | Jim Palmer | 0.75 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Bennett | 1 |
| 1 | Don Dennis | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Dierker | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Hargan | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 11 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 10 |
| 3 | Al Downing | 6 |
| 3 | Steve Hargan | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Hoerner | 1 |
| 1 | Billy O'Dell | 1 |
| 1 | John Wyatt | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .349 |
| 2 | Felipe Alou | .331 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .327 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .323 |
| 5 | Willie Stargell | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 45 |
| 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 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 106 |
| 5 | Boog Powell | 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 | 40 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.78 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 1.98 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 2.12 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 2.18 |
| 5 | Mike Cuellar | 2.19 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 24 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 24 |
| 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 | Matty Alou | .417 |
| 2 | Ron Fairly | .405 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .404 |
| 4 | Chico Salmon | .400 |
| 5 | Pete Rose | .388 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Hall | 7 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 6 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 6 |
| 2 | Tom Tresh | 6 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 19 |
| 2 | George Scott | 16 |
| 2 | Joe Torre | 16 |
| 4 | Glenn Beckert | 13 |
| 4 | Jim Fregosi | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
| 1 | Don Buford | 9 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 7 |
| 4 | Bud Harrelson | 6 |
| 5 | Tommie Agee | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.00 |
| 1 | Jack Aker | 0.00 |
| 3 | Jim Nash | 0.60 |
| 4 | Phil Regan | 0.64 |
| 5 | Joe Moeller | 0.66 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
| 1 | Pat Jarvis | 3 |
| 1 | Fergie Jenkins | 3 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 32 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 31 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 29 |
| 4 | Denny McLain | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Regan | 6 |
| 2 | Jack Aker | 4 |
| 2 | Clay Carroll | 4 |
| 2 | Jay Ritchie | 4 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Rose | .415 |
| 2 | Matty Alou | .371 |
| 3 | Gene Alley | .362 |
| 4 | Felipe Alou | .351 |
| 5 | Bob Bailey | .350 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 9 |
| 1 | Willie Horton | 9 |
| 1 | Deron Johnson | 9 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 9 |
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 32 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | 28 |
| 3 | Willie Horton | 25 |
| 3 | Bill Mazeroski | 25 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 17 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 16 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 10 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.95 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 1.22 |
| 3 | Sonny Siebert | 1.36 |
| 4 | Phil Regan | 1.37 |
| 5 | Orlando Pena | 1.44 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 7 |
| 2 | Lew Krausse | 6 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 61 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 53 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 50 |
| 4 | Denny McLain | 48 |
| 5 | Mike Cuellar | 43 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 6 |
| 1 | Phil Regan | 6 |
| 3 | Pete Mikkelsen | 5 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 5 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 4 |