On This Day
Friday, May 12, 1967
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 16 | 7 | .696 | -- |
| White Sox | 15 | 7 | .682 | 0.5 |
| Angels | 13 | 14 | .481 | 5.0 |
| Senators | 12 | 13 | .480 | 5.0 |
| Yankees | 11 | 12 | .478 | 5.0 |
| Red Sox | 11 | 13 | .458 | 5.5 |
| Twins | 11 | 13 | .458 | 5.5 |
| Athletics | 11 | 14 | .440 | 6.0 |
| Indians | 10 | 13 | .435 | 6.0 |
| Orioles | 10 | 14 | .417 | 6.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 19 | 9 | .679 | -- |
| Pirates | 14 | 9 | .609 | 2.5 |
| Cardinals | 15 | 10 | .600 | 2.5 |
| Cubs | 13 | 10 | .565 | 3.5 |
| Braves | 14 | 12 | .538 | 4.0 |
| Phillies | 12 | 12 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Giants | 11 | 14 | .440 | 6.5 |
| Dodgers | 9 | 15 | .375 | 8.0 |
| Mets | 9 | 15 | .375 | 8.0 |
| Astros | 8 | 18 | .308 | 10.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Blair | 4 |
| 1 | Andy Etchebarren | 4 |
| 3 | Matty Alou | 3 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 3 |
| 3 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | 1 |
| 1 | Max Alvis | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Azcue | 1 |
| 1 | Ernie Banks | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Alvis | 5 |
| 2 | Paul Blair | 4 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | 4 |
| 4 | Jerry Buchek | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Fregosi | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Palmer | 4.00 |
| 2 | Jim Nash | 1.40 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 1.12 |
| 4 | Joe Horlen | 0.86 |
| 5 | Jack Sanford | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Briles | 1 |
| 1 | George Culver | 1 |
| 1 | Sammy Ellis | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 9 |
| 2 | Jim Nash | 7 |
| 3 | Dave Boswell | 6 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Face | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Gladding | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Locker | 1 |
| 1 | Orlando Pena | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Willis | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Kaline | .381 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | .375 |
| 3 | Gene Alley | .360 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .356 |
| 5 | Lou Brock | .345 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 7 |
| 1 | Deron Johnson | 7 |
| 1 | Al Kaline | 7 |
| 1 | Joe Torre | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 22 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 21 |
| 3 | Deron Johnson | 20 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | 19 |
| 4 | Al Kaline | 19 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 12 |
| 2 | Tommie Agee | 9 |
| 2 | Tommy Harper | 9 |
| 4 | Bert Campaneris | 8 |
| 5 | Don Buford | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.91 |
| 2 | Steve Hargan | 1.24 |
| 3 | Phil Niekro | 1.30 |
| 4 | Rickey Clark | 1.42 |
| 5 | Whitey Ford | 1.47 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 5 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 5 |
| 1 | Bob Veale | 5 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 4 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 59 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 47 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 43 |
| 4 | Gary Peters | 42 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 39 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 10 |
| 2 | Bob Locker | 6 |
| 2 | Phil Niekro | 6 |
| 4 | Fred Gladding | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Haller | .447 |
| 2 | Rod Carew | .419 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | .405 |
| 3 | Rusty Staub | .405 |
| 5 | Gene Alley | .388 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 5 |
| 1 | Joe Torre | 5 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 4 |
| 4 | Ernie Banks | 3 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 17 |
| 2 | Mike Shannon | 15 |
| 3 | Zoilo Versalles | 12 |
| 4 | Gene Alley | 11 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Davis | 6 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 5 |
| 2 | Dick Green | 5 |
| 2 | Tommy Harper | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Horlen | 0.42 |
| 2 | Jim Nash | 0.73 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 0.75 |
| 4 | Tommy John | 1.00 |
| 5 | Whitey Ford | 1.06 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 4 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 4 |
| 3 | Ken Holtzman | 3 |
| 3 | Mickey Lolich | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 37 |
| 2 | Jim McGlothlin | 28 |
| 3 | Dean Chance | 25 |
| 3 | Catfish Hunter | 25 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 25 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Gladding | 4 |
| 1 | Bob Locker | 4 |
| 1 | Phil Niekro | 4 |
| 4 | Roy Face | 3 |
| 4 | Frank Linzy | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .343 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | .333 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | .332 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .321 |
| 5 | Pete Rose | .320 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 47 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 41 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 41 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 40 |
| 5 | Willie McCovey | 38 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 127 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 127 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | 122 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 119 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 79 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 59 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 57 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 47 |
| 5 | Sonny Jackson | 42 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 1.63 |
| 2 | Joe Horlen | 2.16 |
| 3 | Gary Peters | 2.20 |
| 4 | Bruce Howard | 2.22 |
| 5 | Steve Hargan | 2.23 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 24 |
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 24 |
| 3 | Sandy Koufax | 23 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Koufax | 271 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 247 |
| 3 | Jim Bunning | 241 |
| 4 | Bob Veale | 227 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 214 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 35 |
| 2 | Phil Regan | 22 |
| 3 | Ron Kline | 21 |
| 4 | Roy Face | 18 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 18 |