On This Day
Friday, September 30, 1966
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 96 | 62 | .608 | -- |
| Tigers | 88 | 72 | .550 | 9.0 |
| Twins | 88 | 72 | .550 | 9.0 |
| White Sox | 83 | 77 | .519 | 14.0 |
| Indians | 80 | 80 | .500 | 17.0 |
| Angels | 79 | 81 | .494 | 18.0 |
| Athletics | 72 | 86 | .456 | 24.0 |
| Senators | 71 | 88 | .447 | 25.5 |
| Red Sox | 72 | 90 | .444 | 26.0 |
| Yankees | 68 | 89 | .433 | 27.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 94 | 66 | .588 | -- |
| Pirates | 92 | 67 | .579 | 1.5 |
| Giants | 90 | 68 | .570 | 3.0 |
| Phillies | 86 | 74 | .538 | 8.0 |
| Braves | 83 | 76 | .522 | 10.5 |
| Cardinals | 81 | 79 | .506 | 13.0 |
| Reds | 75 | 82 | .478 | 17.5 |
| Astros | 70 | 90 | .438 | 24.0 |
| Mets | 66 | 93 | .415 | 27.5 |
| Cubs | 59 | 101 | .369 | 35.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Oliva | 4 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | 3 |
| 2 | Paul Blair | 3 |
| 2 | Curt Blefary | 3 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 2 |
| 2 | Bob Allison | 1 |
| 2 | Jim Gosger | 1 |
| 2 | Dick Green | 1 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Blefary | 3 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 3 |
| 1 | Don Mincher | 3 |
| 1 | Bill White | 3 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury Wills | 3 |
| 2 | Ken Berry | 2 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 3 | Ed Charles | 1 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Dierker | 3.00 |
| 2 | Dick Hughes | 2.00 |
| 3 | Dean Chance | 1.67 |
| 4 | Fergie Jenkins | 1.00 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.88 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 1 |
| 1 | John Buzhardt | 1 |
| 1 | Dean Chance | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Fisher | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Hughes | 8 |
| 1 | Chris Short | 8 |
| 3 | Jim Merritt | 7 |
| 3 | Earl Wilson | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Worthington | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .342 |
| 2 | Felipe Alou | .328 |
| 3 | Rico Carty | .328 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | .318 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | .317 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 49 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 43 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 40 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 39 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 125 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 121 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | 117 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | 110 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 109 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 74 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 50 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 49 |
| 4 | Sonny Jackson | 48 |
| 5 | Tommie Agee | 44 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.72 |
| 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 | Sandy Koufax | 26 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 25 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 24 |
| 4 | Gaylord Perry | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 307 |
| 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 | .464 |
| 2 | Jim Ray Hart | .415 |
| 3 | Jim Fregosi | .404 |
| 4 | Sonny Jackson | .396 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | .378 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 6 |
| 1 | Willie McCovey | 6 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 5 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 16 |
| 2 | Donn Clendenon | 14 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 12 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 12 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 8 |
| 2 | Tommie Agee | 6 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | 5 |
| 4 | Jose Cardenal | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.00 |
| 1 | Jim Bouton | 0.00 |
| 3 | Don Drysdale | 0.33 |
| 4 | Dick Kelley | 0.55 |
| 5 | Luis Tiant | 0.66 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Tiant | 4 |
| 2 | Don Drysdale | 3 |
| 2 | Steve Hargan | 3 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 3 |
| 5 | 19 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 32 |
| 2 | Sandy Koufax | 29 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 29 |
| 4 | Luis Tiant | 28 |
| 5 | Jim Maloney | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
| 2 | Clay Carroll | 2 |
| 2 | Ron Kline | 2 |
| 2 | Bob Lee | 2 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Rose | .388 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | .378 |
| 3 | Ron Fairly | .375 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | .365 |
| 5 | Joe Torre | .354 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 9 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 8 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 8 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 7 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 27 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 23 |
| 2 | Jim Fregosi | 23 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 21 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 14 |
| 1 | Don Buford | 14 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 10 |
| 5 | Bud Harrelson | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.28 |
| 2 | Jim Nash | 0.85 |
| 3 | Sonny Siebert | 0.93 |
| 4 | Luis Tiant | 1.26 |
| 5 | Bucky Brandon | 1.35 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Jarvis | 5 |
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 5 |
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 5 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 5 |
| 1 | Luis Tiant | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 58 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 56 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 51 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 47 |
| 5 | Sandy Koufax | 45 |
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 |