On This Day
Monday, September 19, 1966
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 92 | 58 | .613 | -- |
| Tigers | 83 | 67 | .553 | 9.0 |
| Twins | 83 | 68 | .550 | 9.5 |
| White Sox | 79 | 73 | .520 | 14.0 |
| Indians | 75 | 77 | .493 | 18.0 |
| Angels | 74 | 76 | .493 | 18.0 |
| Athletics | 70 | 81 | .464 | 22.5 |
| Red Sox | 69 | 86 | .445 | 25.5 |
| Senators | 67 | 86 | .438 | 26.5 |
| Yankees | 66 | 86 | .434 | 27.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 88 | 61 | .591 | -- |
| Pirates | 87 | 63 | .580 | 1.5 |
| Giants | 85 | 66 | .563 | 4.0 |
| Phillies | 80 | 71 | .530 | 9.0 |
| Cardinals | 79 | 71 | .527 | 9.5 |
| Braves | 79 | 71 | .527 | 9.5 |
| Reds | 71 | 77 | .480 | 16.5 |
| Astros | 67 | 86 | .438 | 23.0 |
| Mets | 62 | 90 | .408 | 27.5 |
| Cubs | 54 | 96 | .360 | 34.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Blair | 4 |
| 1 | Jim Fregosi | 4 |
| 3 | Jose Cardenal | 3 |
| 3 | Lou Johnson | 3 |
| 3 | Paul Schaal | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Johnson | 2 |
| 2 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
| 2 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | 1 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Bailey | 4 |
| 3 | Jose Cardenal | 3 |
| 3 | Lou Johnson | 3 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 1 |
| 1 | Brock Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Buck Rodgers | 1 |
| 1 | Paul Schaal | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Bolin | 1.50 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 1.40 |
| 3 | Chris Zachary | 1.00 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 0.70 |
| 5 | Steve Barber | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moe Drabowsky | 1 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Mikkelsen | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Shaw | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 7 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 7 |
| 3 | Bobby Bolin | 6 |
| 4 | Moe Drabowsky | 4 |
| 4 | Chris Zachary | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .344 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | .330 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | .330 |
| 4 | Willie Stargell | .322 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 46 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 39 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 38 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 36 |
| 4 | Joe Torre | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 116 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 112 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | 111 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | 106 |
| 4 | Boog Powell | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 69 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 49 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 47 |
| 4 | Sonny Jackson | 45 |
| 5 | Tommie Agee | 41 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.78 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 1.98 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 2.12 |
| 4 | Mike Cuellar | 2.19 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 2.27 |
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 | 234 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 216 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 210 |
| 5 | Bob Veale | 207 |
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 | Rico Carty | .431 |
| 2 | John Bateman | .417 |
| 3 | Chico Salmon | .412 |
| 4 | Sonny Jackson | .395 |
| 5 | Ron Fairly | .378 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Hall | 5 |
| 1 | Lou Johnson | 5 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 5 |
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 5 |
| 1 | Joe Torre | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Torre | 15 |
| 2 | Jim Fregosi | 14 |
| 3 | Bill Mazeroski | 13 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 12 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 8 |
| 1 | Don Buford | 8 |
| 3 | Bud Harrelson | 6 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 5 |
| 4 | Bert Campaneris | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.00 |
| 1 | Jack Aker | 0.00 |
| 3 | Jim Nash | 0.60 |
| 4 | Joe Moeller | 0.66 |
| 5 | Blue Moon Odom | 0.72 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Fisher | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
| 1 | Bruce Howard | 3 |
| 1 | Pat Jarvis | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 31 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 27 |
| 3 | Denny McLain | 26 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 24 |
| 5 | Jim Kaat | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Regan | 4 |
| 2 | Jack Aker | 3 |
| 2 | Clay Carroll | 3 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 3 |
| 2 | John Wyatt | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Rose | .407 |
| 2 | Gene Alley | .351 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .350 |
| 4 | Matty Alou | .349 |
| 5 | Bob Bailey | .343 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norm Cash | 9 |
| 1 | Willie Horton | 9 |
| 1 | Deron Johnson | 9 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 9 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 32 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | 27 |
| 3 | Joe Torre | 25 |
| 4 | Bill Mazeroski | 24 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Buford | 18 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 17 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 9 |
| 5 | Tommy Harper | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 0.87 |
| 2 | Jim Nash | 1.10 |
| 3 | Phil Regan | 1.37 |
| 4 | Gary Peters | 1.42 |
| 5 | Sonny Siebert | 1.43 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 6 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
| 2 | Ken Johnson | 5 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 5 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 67 |
| 2 | Denny McLain | 52 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 50 |
| 4 | Jim Kaat | 49 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 47 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Regan | 6 |
| 2 | Jack Aker | 5 |
| 2 | Pete Mikkelsen | 5 |
| 2 | John Wyatt | 5 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 4 |