On This Day
Friday, September 23, 1966
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 95 | 59 | .617 | -- |
| Tigers | 85 | 69 | .552 | 10.0 |
| Twins | 84 | 70 | .545 | 11.0 |
| White Sox | 80 | 74 | .519 | 15.0 |
| Indians | 77 | 78 | .497 | 18.5 |
| Angels | 76 | 78 | .494 | 19.0 |
| Athletics | 71 | 84 | .458 | 24.5 |
| Red Sox | 70 | 86 | .449 | 26.0 |
| Senators | 68 | 86 | .442 | 27.0 |
| Yankees | 66 | 88 | .429 | 29.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 91 | 62 | .595 | -- |
| Pirates | 89 | 65 | .578 | 2.5 |
| Giants | 86 | 67 | .562 | 5.0 |
| Phillies | 82 | 72 | .532 | 9.5 |
| Braves | 82 | 72 | .532 | 9.5 |
| Cardinals | 79 | 74 | .516 | 12.0 |
| Reds | 73 | 79 | .480 | 17.5 |
| Astros | 67 | 87 | .435 | 24.5 |
| Mets | 63 | 91 | .409 | 28.5 |
| Cubs | 56 | 99 | .361 | 36.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Kessinger | 4 |
| 1 | Dick Schofield | 4 |
| 3 | Glenn Beckert | 3 |
| 3 | Tommy Davis | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommie Agee | 1 |
| 1 | Hank Allen | 1 |
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 1 |
| 1 | Tony Conigliaro | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mincher | 4 |
| 1 | Jimmie Schaffer | 4 |
| 3 | Hank Allen | 3 |
| 3 | Vada Pinson | 3 |
| 3 | Dick Schofield | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | 1 |
| 1 | Glenn Beckert | 1 |
| 1 | Vic Davalillo | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Harrelson | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Veale | 3.00 |
| 2 | Marcelino Lopez | 2.40 |
| 3 | Steve Barber | 2.00 |
| 4 | Jim Maloney | 1.62 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Culp | 1 |
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 1 |
| 1 | Mudcat Grant | 1 |
| 1 | Marcelino Lopez | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 13 |
| 2 | Marcelino Lopez | 12 |
| 2 | Bob Veale | 12 |
| 4 | Ray Culp | 8 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Kline | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .343 |
| 2 | Felipe Alou | .330 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .326 |
| 4 | Pete Rose | .320 |
| 5 | Willie Stargell | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 49 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 40 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 39 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 36 |
| 4 | Joe Torre | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 120 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 120 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | 112 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | 107 |
| 4 | Boog Powell | 107 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 71 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 49 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 49 |
| 4 | Sonny Jackson | 45 |
| 5 | Tommie Agee | 42 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.76 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 1.98 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 2.18 |
| 4 | Mike Cuellar | 2.21 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 2.29 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 25 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 24 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 23 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 20 |
| 4 | Gaylord Perry | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 289 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 234 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 219 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 216 |
| 4 | Sam McDowell | 216 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 32 |
| 2 | Ron Kline | 22 |
| 3 | Eddie Fisher | 20 |
| 3 | Phil Regan | 20 |
| 5 | Larry Sherry | 19 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | .457 |
| 2 | Rico Petrocelli | .421 |
| 3 | Lou Johnson | .420 |
| 4 | Pete Rose | .409 |
| 5 | Rico Carty | .396 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 6 |
| 2 | Donn Clendenon | 5 |
| 2 | Lou Johnson | 5 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 5 |
| 5 | Willie Stargell | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 18 |
| 2 | Jim Fregosi | 14 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 14 |
| 4 | Lou Johnson | 13 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
| 3 | Bud Harrelson | 5 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.00 |
| 1 | Tom Phoebus | 0.00 |
| 1 | Dennis Higgins | 0.00 |
| 4 | Blue Moon Odom | 0.53 |
| 4 | Jim Bouton | 0.53 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
| 1 | Pat Jarvis | 3 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 3 |
| 1 | Luis Tiant | 3 |
| 5 | 25 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 32 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 31 |
| 3 | Jim Kaat | 30 |
| 4 | Luis Tiant | 25 |
| 5 | Marcelino Lopez | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lee | 4 |
| 2 | Clay Carroll | 3 |
| 2 | Phil Regan | 3 |
| 4 | Jack Aker | 2 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Rose | .440 |
| 2 | Joe Torre | .369 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | .360 |
| 4 | Eddie Mathews | .358 |
| 5 | Rico Carty | .353 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 11 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 9 |
| 2 | Willie Horton | 9 |
| 4 | Norm Cash | 8 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 28 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 26 |
| 3 | Joe Torre | 25 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 24 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Buford | 16 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 15 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 13 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 10 |
| 5 | Tommy Harper | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Regan | 1.08 |
| 2 | Jim Nash | 1.16 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1.20 |
| 4 | Blue Moon Odom | 1.34 |
| 5 | Orlando Pena | 1.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Jarvis | 5 |
| 1 | Ken Johnson | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 5 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 5 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 57 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 52 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 52 |
| 4 | Denny McLain | 50 |
| 5 | Bob Veale | 46 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Regan | 6 |
| 2 | Jack Aker | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 5 |
| 2 | John Wyatt | 5 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |