On This Day
Saturday, September 24, 1966
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 96 | 59 | .619 | -- |
| Tigers | 86 | 69 | .555 | 10.0 |
| Twins | 84 | 71 | .542 | 12.0 |
| White Sox | 81 | 74 | .523 | 15.0 |
| Indians | 78 | 78 | .500 | 18.5 |
| Angels | 76 | 79 | .490 | 20.0 |
| Athletics | 71 | 85 | .455 | 25.5 |
| Red Sox | 70 | 87 | .446 | 27.0 |
| Senators | 68 | 87 | .439 | 28.0 |
| Yankees | 67 | 88 | .432 | 29.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 91 | 63 | .591 | -- |
| Pirates | 90 | 65 | .581 | 1.5 |
| Giants | 87 | 67 | .565 | 4.0 |
| Phillies | 83 | 72 | .535 | 8.5 |
| Braves | 82 | 73 | .529 | 9.5 |
| Cardinals | 79 | 75 | .513 | 12.0 |
| Reds | 74 | 79 | .484 | 16.5 |
| Astros | 67 | 88 | .432 | 24.5 |
| Mets | 63 | 92 | .406 | 28.5 |
| Cubs | 57 | 99 | .365 | 35.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Blair | 3 |
| 1 | Johnny Callison | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Ray Hart | 3 |
| 1 | Ron Hunt | 3 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
| 1 | Curt Blefary | 1 |
| 1 | Leo Cardenas | 1 |
| 1 | Norm Cash | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norm Cash | 3 |
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | 3 |
| 1 | Mike Epstein | 3 |
| 1 | Al Kaline | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Blair | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 1 | Don Buford | 1 |
| 1 | Ty Cline | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fergie Jenkins | 1.40 |
| 2 | Fritz Peterson | 1.17 |
| 3 | Gaylord Perry | 1.14 |
| 4 | Jim Lonborg | 1.00 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 0.83 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Blass | 1 |
| 1 | Wally Bunker | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 1 |
| 1 | Fergie Jenkins | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 10 |
| 2 | Gaylord Perry | 8 |
| 3 | Fergie Jenkins | 7 |
| 3 | Fritz Peterson | 7 |
| 3 | Juan Pizarro | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Davidson | 1 |
| 1 | Moe Drabowsky | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Mikkelsen | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Radatz | 1 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .345 |
| 2 | Felipe Alou | .330 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .327 |
| 4 | Pete Rose | .320 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | .318 |
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 | 115 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | 107 |
| 4 | Boog Powell | 107 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 72 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 50 |
| 3 | 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 | Mike Cuellar | 2.17 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 2.18 |
| 5 | Bruce Howard | 2.30 |
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 | 244 |
| 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 | .459 |
| 2 | Lou Johnson | .413 |
| 3 | Tommie Agee | .400 |
| 3 | Pete Rose | .400 |
| 5 | Rico Petrocelli | .395 |
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 | Lou Johnson | 13 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 12 |
| 3 | Donn Clendenon | 12 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 5 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Phoebus | 0.00 |
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.00 |
| 1 | Dennis Higgins | 0.00 |
| 4 | Blue Moon Odom | 0.34 |
| 5 | Dick Kelley | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
| 1 | Pat Jarvis | 3 |
| 1 | Fergie Jenkins | 3 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 3 |
| 1 | Luis Tiant | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 32 |
| 2 | Luis Tiant | 28 |
| 3 | Marcelino Lopez | 24 |
| 3 | Gaylord Perry | 24 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Lee | 4 |
| 2 | Clay Carroll | 3 |
| 2 | Phil Regan | 3 |
| 2 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Rose | .433 |
| 2 | Felipe Alou | .377 |
| 3 | Joe Torre | .374 |
| 4 | Rico Carty | .365 |
| 5 | Matty Alou | .355 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 9 |
| 1 | Norm Cash | 9 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 9 |
| 4 | Willie Horton | 8 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 26 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 25 |
| 2 | Joe Torre | 25 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 24 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Buford | 17 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 16 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 9 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Nash | 0.83 |
| 2 | Sonny Siebert | 0.97 |
| 3 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1.16 |
| 4 | Blue Moon Odom | 1.34 |
| 5 | Pat Jarvis | 1.40 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 5 |
| 1 | Pat Jarvis | 5 |
| 1 | Ken Johnson | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 5 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 57 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 52 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 52 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 52 |
| 5 | Denny McLain | 50 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Regan | 6 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 5 |
| 2 | John Wyatt | 5 |
| 4 | Jack Aker | 4 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 4 |