On This Day
Thursday, August 17, 1967
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 65 | 50 | .565 | -- |
| White Sox | 63 | 51 | .553 | 1.5 |
| Tigers | 63 | 54 | .538 | 3.0 |
| Red Sox | 62 | 54 | .534 | 3.5 |
| Angels | 62 | 56 | .525 | 4.5 |
| Senators | 58 | 61 | .487 | 9.0 |
| Indians | 57 | 62 | .479 | 10.0 |
| Orioles | 53 | 64 | .453 | 13.0 |
| Yankees | 51 | 65 | .440 | 14.5 |
| Athletics | 51 | 68 | .429 | 16.0 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 74 | 44 | .627 | -- |
| Braves | 62 | 53 | .539 | 10.5 |
| Reds | 64 | 55 | .538 | 10.5 |
| Giants | 62 | 56 | .525 | 12.0 |
| Cubs | 64 | 59 | .520 | 12.5 |
| Phillies | 60 | 56 | .517 | 13.0 |
| Pirates | 56 | 63 | .471 | 18.5 |
| Dodgers | 51 | 65 | .440 | 22.0 |
| Mets | 49 | 69 | .415 | 25.0 |
| Astros | 49 | 71 | .408 | 26.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleon Jones | 7 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 6 |
| 3 | Matty Alou | 5 |
| 3 | Ed Charles | 5 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Horton | 2 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 1 |
| 2 | Bud Harrelson | 1 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 1 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 4 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 3 |
| 2 | Vic Davalillo | 3 |
| 2 | Ron Davis | 3 |
| 2 | Willie Horton | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Foy | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Valentine | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Whitfield | 1 |
| 1 | Maury Wills | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gene Brabender | 1.40 |
| 2 | Luis Tiant | 1.33 |
| 3 | Earl Wilson | 1.00 |
| 4 | Fergie Jenkins | 0.64 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.62 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gene Brabender | 1 |
| 1 | Don Cardwell | 1 |
| 1 | Ed Connolly | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Tiant | 8 |
| 1 | Earl Wilson | 8 |
| 3 | Gene Brabender | 7 |
| 3 | Fergie Jenkins | 7 |
| 5 | Sonny Siebert | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Allen | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rusty Staub | .345 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .344 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | .340 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | .332 |
| 5 | Curt Flood | .328 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 32 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 30 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 30 |
| 4 | Jim Wynn | 29 |
| 5 | Carl Yastrzemski | 28 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 92 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 87 |
| 3 | Jim Ray Hart | 82 |
| 4 | Carl Yastrzemski | 81 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 80 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bert Campaneris | 40 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 39 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 25 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 24 |
| 5 | Tommy McCraw | 23 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Niekro | 1.75 |
| 2 | Jim Merritt | 2.08 |
| 3 | Gary Peters | 2.18 |
| 4 | Tommy John | 2.23 |
| 5 | Joe Horlen | 2.30 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 16 |
| 1 | Fergie Jenkins | 16 |
| 1 | Jim Lonborg | 16 |
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 16 |
| 1 | Earl Wilson | 16 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 181 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 179 |
| 3 | Fergie Jenkins | 177 |
| 4 | Jim Lonborg | 176 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 162 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnie Rojas | 21 |
| 2 | Ted Abernathy | 18 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 15 |
| 4 | Roy Face | 14 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 14 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manny Mota | .457 |
| 2 | Cleon Jones | .436 |
| 2 | Ron Swoboda | .436 |
| 4 | Jake Gibbs | .419 |
| 5 | Jesus Alou | .405 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clete Boyer | 6 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 4 |
| 2 | Al Kaline | 4 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 19 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 14 |
| 2 | Ron Swoboda | 14 |
| 4 | Clete Boyer | 13 |
| 4 | Tony Gonzalez | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vada Pinson | 5 |
| 2 | Tommy McCraw | 4 |
| 2 | Joe Morgan | 4 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 4 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milt Pappas | 0.00 |
| 1 | Jim Perry | 0.00 |
| 1 | Denny Lemaster | 0.00 |
| 1 | Turk Farrell | 0.00 |
| 5 | Roy Face | 0.52 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Chance | 3 |
| 1 | Ken Johnson | 3 |
| 1 | Denny McLain | 3 |
| 1 | Tom Phoebus | 3 |
| 1 | Stan Williams | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fergie Jenkins | 33 |
| 2 | Earl Wilson | 29 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 25 |
| 3 | Stan Williams | 25 |
| 5 | Jim Bunning | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonny Siebert | 4 |
| 2 | Joe Hoerner | 3 |
| 2 | Cecil Upshaw | 3 |
| 4 | Bill Kelso | 2 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Flood | .413 |
| 2 | Jesus Alou | .370 |
| 3 | Ron Swoboda | .367 |
| 4 | Willie McCovey | .363 |
| 5 | Cleon Jones | .360 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clete Boyer | 10 |
| 2 | Jim Ray Hart | 9 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 9 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | 8 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Allen | 29 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 28 |
| 3 | Clete Boyer | 24 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 24 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | 22 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vada Pinson | 11 |
| 2 | Joe Morgan | 10 |
| 3 | Jose Cardenal | 8 |
| 3 | Fred Valentine | 8 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Singer | 1.21 |
| 2 | Milt Pappas | 1.33 |
| 3 | Darold Knowles | 1.38 |
| 4 | Steve Hargan | 1.46 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.49 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Wilson | 6 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 5 |
| 2 | Fergie Jenkins | 5 |
| 2 | Denny McLain | 5 |
| 5 | 14 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fergie Jenkins | 60 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 50 |
| 3 | Jim Lonborg | 48 |
| 4 | Earl Wilson | 47 |
| 5 | Sam McDowell | 45 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Hoerner | 7 |
| 2 | Bill Kelso | 6 |
| 2 | Mike Marshall | 6 |
| 4 | Ted Abernathy | 5 |
| 4 | Minnie Rojas | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Rose | .344 |
| 2 | Frank Robinson | .329 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .327 |
| 4 | Tony Gonzalez | .326 |
| 5 | Joe Torre | .323 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 44 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 41 |
| 3 | Jim Ray Hart | 35 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 35 |
| 5 | Frank Howard | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 118 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | 114 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 113 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | 107 |
| 5 | Frank Robinson | 105 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 61 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 57 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 47 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 36 |
| 5 | Maury Wills | 29 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Niekro | 1.93 |
| 2 | Gary Peters | 2.06 |
| 3 | Joe Horlen | 2.24 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 2.28 |
| 5 | Jim Merritt | 2.30 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Marichal | 22 |
| 2 | Denny McLain | 21 |
| 2 | Earl Wilson | 21 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 20 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 263 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 253 |
| 3 | Juan Marichal | 234 |
| 4 | Fergie Jenkins | 227 |
| 5 | Jim Lonborg | 211 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnie Rojas | 21 |
| 1 | Al Worthington | 21 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 20 |
| 4 | Ted Abernathy | 18 |
| 4 | Jack Aker | 18 |