On This Day
Tuesday, April 15, 1969
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 5 | 2 | .714 | -- |
| Orioles | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.0 |
| Tigers | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Senators | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.5 |
| Indians | 1 | 5 | .167 | 3.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | 5 | 2 | .714 | -- |
| White Sox | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Angels | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Pilots | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Athletics | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
| Twins | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 7 | 1 | .875 | -- |
| Pirates | 5 | 3 | .625 | 2.0 |
| Cardinals | 4 | 4 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Mets | 3 | 5 | .375 | 4.0 |
| Expos | 3 | 5 | .375 | 4.0 |
| Phillies | 2 | 6 | .250 | 5.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 6 | 2 | .750 | -- |
| Dodgers | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 |
| Giants | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 |
| Reds | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 |
| Padres | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 |
| Astros | 3 | 5 | .375 | 3.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Blair | 4 |
| 1 | Alex Johnson | 4 |
| 1 | Bobby Tolan | 4 |
| 4 | Hank Allen | 3 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Johnson | 2 |
| 2 | Mike Andrews | 1 |
| 2 | Joe Azcue | 1 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | 1 |
| 2 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Kosco | 6 |
| 2 | Alex Johnson | 5 |
| 3 | Don Buford | 4 |
| 3 | Dave Marshall | 4 |
| 3 | Bobby Murcer | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Didier | 1 |
| 1 | Ralph Garr | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Northrup | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Griffin | 1.71 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 1.29 |
| 3 | Carl Morton | 1.00 |
| 4 | Chris Short | 0.71 |
| 5 | Sam McDowell | 0.70 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aguirre | 1 |
| 1 | George Culver | 1 |
| 1 | Gary Gentry | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Griffin | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Griffin | 12 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 9 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 7 |
| 4 | Carl Morton | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Billingham | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Hoerner | 1 |
| 1 | Cal Koonce | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Murcer | .438 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | .433 |
| 2 | Mack Jones | .433 |
| 4 | Frank Robinson | .412 |
| 5 | Jim Wynn | .407 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Howard | 4 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 4 |
| 3 | Alex Johnson | 3 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mack Jones | 13 |
| 1 | Don Money | 13 |
| 3 | Bobby Murcer | 10 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 10 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 9 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Harper | 4 |
| 1 | Roy White | 4 |
| 3 | Luis Aparicio | 3 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Perranoski | 0.00 |
| 1 | Gary Bell | 0.00 |
| 1 | Moe Drabowsky | 0.00 |
| 1 | Dave Giusti | 0.00 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Landis | 3 |
| 2 | Gary Gentry | 2 |
| 2 | Ken Holtzman | 2 |
| 2 | Tommy John | 2 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Griffin | 20 |
| 2 | Gary Nolan | 19 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 18 |
| 4 | Phil Niekro | 16 |
| 5 | Luis Tiant | 15 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 3 |
| 2 | Jack Aker | 2 |
| 2 | Dennis Higgins | 2 |
| 2 | Joe Hoerner | 2 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Rose | .340 |
| 2 | Matty Alou | .329 |
| 3 | Alex Johnson | .318 |
| 4 | Felipe Alou | .312 |
| 5 | Cleon Jones | .304 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Howard | 46 |
| 2 | Willie Horton | 38 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 38 |
| 4 | Ken Harrelson | 36 |
| 5 | Dick Allen | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Harrelson | 113 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 112 |
| 3 | Frank Howard | 110 |
| 4 | Ron Santo | 97 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | 97 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 65 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 62 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | 53 |
| 4 | Jose Cardenal | 39 |
| 5 | Willie Davis | 36 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 1.17 |
| 2 | Luis Tiant | 1.74 |
| 3 | Tommy John | 1.81 |
| 4 | Sam McDowell | 1.89 |
| 5 | Dave McNally | 1.93 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny McLain | 32 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 26 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 23 |
| 3 | Dave McNally | 23 |
| 5 | Mel Stottlemyre | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 289 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 286 |
| 3 | Denny McLain | 284 |
| 4 | Luis Tiant | 276 |
| 5 | Fergie Jenkins | 258 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Regan | 25 |
| 2 | Joe Hoerner | 18 |
| 3 | Clay Carroll | 17 |
| 3 | Al Worthington | 17 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 16 |