On This Day
Thursday, May 1, 1969
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 16 | 8 | .667 | -- |
| Senators | 13 | 11 | .542 | 3.0 |
| Tigers | 11 | 10 | .524 | 3.5 |
| Red Sox | 11 | 10 | .524 | 3.5 |
| Yankees | 11 | 11 | .500 | 4.0 |
| Indians | 3 | 15 | .167 | 10.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 14 | 7 | .667 | -- |
| Athletics | 11 | 9 | .550 | 2.5 |
| Royals | 10 | 10 | .500 | 3.5 |
| White Sox | 8 | 9 | .471 | 4.0 |
| Angels | 7 | 10 | .412 | 5.0 |
| Pilots | 7 | 12 | .368 | 6.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 16 | 7 | .696 | -- |
| Pirates | 13 | 9 | .591 | 2.5 |
| Cardinals | 10 | 12 | .455 | 5.5 |
| Mets | 9 | 12 | .429 | 6.0 |
| Phillies | 8 | 11 | .421 | 6.0 |
| Expos | 8 | 13 | .381 | 7.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 15 | 7 | .682 | -- |
| Giants | 15 | 7 | .682 | 0.0 |
| Braves | 14 | 8 | .636 | 1.0 |
| Reds | 9 | 12 | .429 | 5.5 |
| Padres | 10 | 14 | .417 | 6.0 |
| Astros | 5 | 20 | .200 | 11.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Davis | 3 |
| 1 | Jackie Hernandez | 3 |
| 1 | Cleon Jones | 3 |
| 4 | Mike Andrews | 2 |
| 4 | 40 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donn Clendenon | 1 |
| 1 | Wayne Comer | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Egan | 1 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Conigliaro | 3 |
| 1 | Vada Pinson | 3 |
| 1 | Duke Sims | 3 |
| 4 | Orlando Cepeda | 2 |
| 4 | 12 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Alomar | 1 |
| 1 | Luis Aparicio | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Belanger | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Sutton | 2.67 |
| 2 | Don Wilson | 2.17 |
| 3 | Denny McLain | 1.50 |
| 4 | Stan Bahnsen | 1.00 |
| 5 | Nelson Briles | 0.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Boswell | 1 |
| 1 | Nelson Briles | 1 |
| 1 | Casey Cox | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Wilson | 13 |
| 2 | Bill Stoneman | 8 |
| 2 | Don Sutton | 8 |
| 4 | Joe Horlen | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Baldwin | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Grzenda | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleon Jones | .432 |
| 2 | Rod Carew | .400 |
| 3 | Buddy Bradford | .396 |
| 4 | Coco Laboy | .388 |
| 5 | Matty Alou | .387 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 10 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 9 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 8 |
| 4 | Reggie Jackson | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 24 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 22 |
| 3 | Bobby Murcer | 21 |
| 4 | Frank Howard | 19 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 19 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Harper | 10 |
| 2 | Bobby Bonds | 7 |
| 2 | Roy White | 7 |
| 4 | Lou Brock | 6 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Hartenstein | 0.82 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 1.16 |
| 3 | Phil Niekro | 1.23 |
| 4 | Jim Nash | 1.36 |
| 5 | Tom Phoebus | 1.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Stottlemyre | 5 |
| 2 | Ray Culp | 4 |
| 2 | Fergie Jenkins | 4 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 4 |
| 2 | 9 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Wilson | 48 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 42 |
| 2 | Fergie Jenkins | 42 |
| 4 | Bill Singer | 38 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 35 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Higgins | 7 |
| 2 | Cecil Upshaw | 6 |
| 3 | Jack Aker | 3 |
| 3 | Jim Brewer | 3 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 3 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleon Jones | .467 |
| 2 | Felipe Alou | .460 |
| 3 | Matty Alou | .423 |
| 4 | Ted Uhlaender | .420 |
| 5 | Coco Laboy | .408 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reggie Jackson | 6 |
| 1 | Frank Robinson | 6 |
| 3 | Nate Colbert | 5 |
| 3 | Frank Howard | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Monday | 18 |
| 2 | Ron Santo | 15 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 14 |
| 3 | Frank Robinson | 14 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Bonds | 5 |
| 1 | Jerry Kenney | 5 |
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 5 |
| 4 | Bert Campaneris | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Koosman | 0.00 |
| 1 | Dean Chance | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ted Abernathy | 0.00 |
| 4 | Jim McGlothlin | 0.53 |
| 5 | Steve Carlton | 0.56 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Baldschun | 3 |
| 1 | Dave Boswell | 3 |
| 1 | Ray Culp | 3 |
| 1 | Fergie Jenkins | 3 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Wilson | 34 |
| 2 | Don Sutton | 28 |
| 3 | Jim Maloney | 27 |
| 4 | Fergie Jenkins | 26 |
| 4 | Juan Marichal | 26 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Higgins | 5 |
| 2 | Lew Krausse | 3 |
| 2 | Frank Linzy | 3 |
| 2 | Don McMahon | 3 |
| 2 | Cecil Upshaw | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matty Alou | .340 |
| 2 | Pete Rose | .323 |
| 3 | Felipe Alou | .322 |
| 4 | Cleon Jones | .322 |
| 5 | Alex Johnson | .313 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Howard | 49 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 41 |
| 3 | Ken Harrelson | 39 |
| 4 | Willie Horton | 38 |
| 5 | Dick Allen | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Harrelson | 121 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 118 |
| 3 | Frank Howard | 112 |
| 4 | Ron Santo | 105 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 95 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 65 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 60 |
| 3 | Maury Wills | 51 |
| 4 | Jose Cardenal | 37 |
| 5 | Cesar Tovar | 34 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 1.20 |
| 2 | Wilbur Wood | 1.84 |
| 3 | Tommy John | 1.99 |
| 4 | Jim Nash | 2.01 |
| 5 | Sam McDowell | 2.02 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny McLain | 33 |
| 2 | Juan Marichal | 27 |
| 3 | Dave McNally | 24 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 23 |
| 4 | Mel Stottlemyre | 23 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 292 |
| 2 | Denny McLain | 284 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 280 |
| 4 | Fergie Jenkins | 269 |
| 5 | Luis Tiant | 262 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Regan | 24 |
| 2 | Dennis Higgins | 20 |
| 3 | Clay Carroll | 18 |
| 3 | Cecil Upshaw | 18 |
| 5 | Jim Brewer | 17 |