On This Day
Wednesday, September 28, 1966
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 96 | 60 | .615 | -- |
| Tigers | 88 | 71 | .553 | 9.5 |
| Twins | 86 | 72 | .544 | 11.0 |
| White Sox | 82 | 77 | .516 | 15.5 |
| Indians | 80 | 79 | .503 | 17.5 |
| Angels | 78 | 81 | .491 | 19.5 |
| Athletics | 71 | 86 | .452 | 25.5 |
| Senators | 71 | 88 | .447 | 26.5 |
| Red Sox | 72 | 90 | .444 | 27.0 |
| Yankees | 68 | 88 | .436 | 28.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 93 | 65 | .589 | -- |
| Pirates | 92 | 67 | .579 | 1.5 |
| Giants | 90 | 68 | .570 | 3.0 |
| Phillies | 85 | 74 | .535 | 8.5 |
| Braves | 83 | 76 | .522 | 10.5 |
| Cardinals | 80 | 78 | .506 | 13.0 |
| Reds | 75 | 81 | .481 | 17.0 |
| Astros | 69 | 89 | .437 | 24.0 |
| Mets | 65 | 93 | .411 | 28.0 |
| Cubs | 59 | 100 | .371 | 34.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Maye | 5 |
| 2 | Jim Ray Hart | 4 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 4 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | 3 |
| 4 | 13 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Kaline | 2 |
| 2 | Joe Azcue | 1 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | 1 |
| 2 | Donn Clendenon | 1 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Kaline | 3 |
| 1 | Don Pavletich | 3 |
| 3 | Tito Fuentes | 2 |
| 3 | Cleon Jones | 2 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | 2 |
| 1 | Billy Williams | 2 |
| 3 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy O'Dell | 1.00 |
| 1 | Don Sutton | 1.00 |
| 3 | Mike Cuellar | 0.86 |
| 3 | Luis Tiant | 0.86 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Blass | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Cuellar | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Ellsworth | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Jaster | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Maloney | 8 |
| 2 | Mike Cuellar | 6 |
| 2 | Dick Ellsworth | 6 |
| 2 | Luis Tiant | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claude Raymond | 1 |
| 1 | Tommie Sisk | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .342 |
| 2 | Felipe Alou | .328 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .328 |
| 4 | Pete Rose | .318 |
| 5 | Dick Allen | .318 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 49 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 43 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 40 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 37 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 125 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 120 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | 117 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | 110 |
| 5 | Boog Powell | 107 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 73 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 50 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 49 |
| 4 | Sonny Jackson | 47 |
| 5 | Tommie Agee | 44 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.74 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 1.98 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 2.17 |
| 4 | Mike Cuellar | 2.22 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 2.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 25 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 25 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 24 |
| 4 | Gaylord Perry | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 294 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 248 |
| 3 | Bob Veale | 222 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 220 |
| 5 | Juan Marichal | 219 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 32 |
| 2 | Ron Kline | 23 |
| 3 | Phil Regan | 21 |
| 4 | Eddie Fisher | 20 |
| 4 | Larry Sherry | 20 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Fairly | .452 |
| 2 | Jim Fregosi | .382 |
| 3 | Chuck Harrison | .378 |
| 4 | Jim Ray Hart | .375 |
| 4 | Sonny Jackson | .375 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 6 |
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 6 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 5 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 16 |
| 2 | Donn Clendenon | 14 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 13 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 13 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 8 |
| 2 | Tommie Agee | 6 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 4 |
| 3 | Jose Cardenal | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.00 |
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 0.00 |
| 3 | Blue Moon Odom | 0.34 |
| 4 | Luis Tiant | 0.61 |
| 5 | Dick Kelley | 0.71 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Drysdale | 4 |
| 1 | Luis Tiant | 4 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 3 |
| 3 | Steve Hargan | 3 |
| 3 | Dick Kelley | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Tiant | 34 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 32 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 29 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 29 |
| 5 | Gaylord Perry | 28 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 3 |
| 1 | Ron Kline | 3 |
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
| 4 | Bob Lee | 2 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Rose | .407 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | .364 |
| 3 | Ron Fairly | .359 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | .356 |
| 5 | Felipe Alou | .355 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 9 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 8 |
| 2 | Willie Horton | 8 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 26 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 24 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 24 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 23 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Buford | 14 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 13 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 10 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Moon Odom | 0.73 |
| 2 | Joe Horlen | 0.75 |
| 3 | Jim Nash | 0.85 |
| 4 | Sonny Siebert | 0.93 |
| 5 | Luis Tiant | 1.26 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 5 |
| 1 | Pat Jarvis | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 5 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 5 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 58 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 56 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 51 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 49 |
| 5 | Denny McLain | 47 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Regan | 7 |
| 2 | Clay Carroll | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 5 |
| 4 | Jack Aker | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |