On This Day
Tuesday, September 5, 1967
Standings
American league
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 78 | 60 | .565 | -- |
| Red Sox | 79 | 62 | .560 | 0.5 |
| White Sox | 77 | 61 | .558 | 1.0 |
| Tigers | 77 | 62 | .554 | 1.5 |
| Angels | 72 | 66 | .522 | 6.0 |
| Senators | 66 | 74 | .471 | 13.0 |
| Indians | 64 | 76 | .457 | 15.0 |
| Orioles | 62 | 75 | .453 | 15.5 |
| Yankees | 62 | 78 | .443 | 17.0 |
| Athletics | 57 | 80 | .416 | 20.5 |
Games
National League
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 86 | 53 | .619 | -- |
| Cubs | 77 | 65 | .542 | 10.5 |
| Giants | 74 | 64 | .536 | 11.5 |
| Reds | 74 | 64 | .536 | 11.5 |
| Braves | 71 | 66 | .518 | 14.0 |
| Phillies | 70 | 66 | .515 | 14.5 |
| Pirates | 68 | 70 | .493 | 17.5 |
| Dodgers | 62 | 74 | .456 | 22.5 |
| Astros | 55 | 84 | .396 | 31.0 |
| Mets | 53 | 84 | .387 | 32.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Fregosi | 5 |
| 2 | Bubba Morton | 4 |
| 2 | Aurelio Rodriguez | 4 |
| 4 | Max Alvis | 3 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 2 |
| 2 | Joe Azcue | 1 |
| 2 | Don Buford | 1 |
| 2 | Rick Reichardt | 1 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubba Morton | 8 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | 4 |
| 3 | Roger Repoz | 3 |
| 3 | Brooks Robinson | 3 |
| 3 | Rich Rollins | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Hershberger | 1 |
| 1 | Tony Horton | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Northrup | 1 |
| 1 | Aurelio Rodriguez | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Sparma | 2.00 |
| 2 | Gary Bell | 0.70 |
| 3 | Jim Kaat | 0.54 |
| 4 | Ken Johnson | 0.50 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Bell | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Hall | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Jones | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Kaat | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Sparma | 8 |
| 2 | Gary Bell | 7 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 7 |
| 4 | Bill Kelso | 5 |
| 4 | Diego Segui | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Kelso | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Locker | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .350 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | .345 |
| 3 | Rusty Staub | .335 |
| 4 | Matty Alou | .330 |
| 5 | Tony Gonzalez | .329 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 38 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 35 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 35 |
| 4 | Frank Howard | 33 |
| 5 | Jim Wynn | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 107 |
| 2 | Carl Yastrzemski | 102 |
| 3 | Jim Wynn | 98 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 96 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | 94 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bert Campaneris | 47 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 44 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 28 |
| 4 | Maury Wills | 27 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 25 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Niekro | 1.73 |
| 2 | Tommy John | 2.19 |
| 3 | Jim Merritt | 2.39 |
| 4 | Joe Horlen | 2.40 |
| 5 | Chris Short | 2.42 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 19 |
| 1 | Earl Wilson | 19 |
| 3 | Jim Lonborg | 18 |
| 4 | Dean Chance | 17 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 17 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 204 |
| 2 | Jim Bunning | 200 |
| 2 | Jim Lonborg | 200 |
| 4 | Fergie Jenkins | 193 |
| 5 | Gaylord Perry | 184 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 24 |
| 1 | Minnie Rojas | 24 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 19 |
| 4 | Roy Face | 17 |
| 4 | Bob Locker | 17 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .449 |
| 2 | Phil Gagliano | .391 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | .383 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | .377 |
| 5 | Jim Fregosi | .375 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 7 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 2 | Joe Azcue | 4 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 4 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 16 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 14 |
| 3 | Dick Green | 13 |
| 3 | Bubba Morton | 13 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 8 |
| 2 | Reggie Smith | 7 |
| 3 | Bert Campaneris | 5 |
| 3 | Tommy Harper | 5 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 0.00 |
| 1 | Don Cardwell | 0.00 |
| 1 | Frank Linzy | 0.00 |
| 4 | Gaylord Perry | 0.54 |
| 5 | Mel Queen | 0.55 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Bell | 3 |
| 1 | Nelson Briles | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Hardin | 3 |
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 3 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 28 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 27 |
| 3 | Dean Chance | 26 |
| 3 | Luis Tiant | 26 |
| 5 | Gary Bell | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 5 |
| 2 | Turk Farrell | 4 |
| 2 | Juan Pizarro | 4 |
| 2 | Dooley Womack | 4 |
| 2 | John Wyatt | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .427 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | .385 |
| 3 | Manny Mota | .378 |
| 4 | Tony Gonzalez | .352 |
| 5 | Paul Blair | .347 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 11 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
| 2 | Pete Ward | 8 |
| 4 | Willie McCovey | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 27 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 25 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 24 |
| 3 | Carl Yastrzemski | 24 |
| 5 | Willie Stargell | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 12 |
| 2 | Vada Pinson | 9 |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 9 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | 8 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turk Farrell | 0.34 |
| 2 | Rich Nye | 0.88 |
| 3 | John Hiller | 1.03 |
| 4 | Mel Queen | 1.30 |
| 5 | Nelson Briles | 1.36 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Briles | 5 |
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 5 |
| 1 | Earl Wilson | 5 |
| 4 | Gary Bell | 4 |
| 4 | 13 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Lonborg | 45 |
| 2 | Dean Chance | 44 |
| 2 | Gaylord Perry | 44 |
| 4 | Jim Bunning | 43 |
| 4 | Jim Kaat | 43 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 6 |
| 1 | Dooley Womack | 6 |
| 3 | Turk Farrell | 5 |
| 3 | Joe Hoerner | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | .337 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .336 |
| 3 | Matty Alou | .329 |
| 4 | Tony Gonzalez | .323 |
| 5 | Rusty Staub | .322 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 43 |
| 1 | Harmon Killebrew | 43 |
| 3 | Carl Yastrzemski | 40 |
| 4 | Frank Howard | 33 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 119 |
| 2 | Orlando Cepeda | 117 |
| 3 | Carl Yastrzemski | 110 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 109 |
| 5 | Roberto Clemente | 108 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 57 |
| 1 | Bert Campaneris | 57 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 38 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 33 |
| 5 | Maury Wills | 32 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Niekro | 1.97 |
| 2 | Joe Horlen | 2.16 |
| 3 | Sonny Siebert | 2.41 |
| 4 | Gary Peters | 2.41 |
| 5 | Dean Chance | 2.41 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fergie Jenkins | 21 |
| 1 | Mike McCormick | 21 |
| 3 | Jim Lonborg | 20 |
| 3 | Denny McLain | 20 |
| 3 | Earl Wilson | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bunning | 245 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 244 |
| 3 | Fergie Jenkins | 227 |
| 4 | Luis Tiant | 225 |
| 5 | Jim Lonborg | 219 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 24 |
| 1 | Minnie Rojas | 24 |
| 3 | John Wyatt | 22 |
| 4 | Al Worthington | 19 |
| 5 | Roy Face | 18 |