On This Day
Monday, September 14, 1970
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 95 | 51 | .651 | -- |
| Yankees | 81 | 65 | .555 | 14.0 |
| Tigers | 75 | 71 | .514 | 20.0 |
| Red Sox | 75 | 71 | .514 | 20.0 |
| Indians | 71 | 76 | .483 | 24.5 |
| Senators | 68 | 77 | .469 | 26.5 |
Games
No GamesAL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 87 | 58 | .600 | -- |
| Athletics | 80 | 67 | .544 | 8.0 |
| Angels | 77 | 68 | .531 | 10.0 |
| Royals | 58 | 88 | .397 | 29.5 |
| Brewers | 55 | 90 | .379 | 32.0 |
| White Sox | 53 | 93 | .363 | 34.5 |
Games
No GamesNL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 77 | 68 | .531 | -- |
| Mets | 78 | 69 | .531 | 0.0 |
| Cubs | 76 | 69 | .524 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 70 | 77 | .476 | 8.0 |
| Phillies | 66 | 81 | .449 | 12.0 |
| Expos | 64 | 82 | .438 | 13.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 93 | 56 | .624 | -- |
| Dodgers | 79 | 67 | .541 | 12.5 |
| Giants | 78 | 69 | .531 | 14.0 |
| Braves | 72 | 77 | .483 | 21.0 |
| Astros | 70 | 76 | .479 | 21.5 |
| Padres | 58 | 90 | .392 | 34.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Colbert | 4 |
| 2 | Wayne Garrett | 3 |
| 2 | Frank Johnson | 3 |
| 2 | Manny Mota | 3 |
| 2 | Bill Sudakis | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clyde Mashore | 1 |
| 1 | Ivan Murrell | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Murrell | 3 |
| 1 | Wes Parker | 3 |
| 3 | Ken Boswell | 2 |
| 3 | Clete Boyer | 2 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rod Gaspar | 1 |
| 1 | Manny Mota | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Sadecki | 0.38 |
| 2 | Frank Reberger | 0.29 |
| 3 | Mike McQueen | 0.21 |
| 4 | Claude Osteen | 0.18 |
| 4 | Bill Stoneman | 0.18 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Frisella | 1 |
| 1 | Claude Osteen | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Reberger | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Marshall | 4 |
| 1 | Frank Reberger | 4 |
| 3 | Mike McQueen | 3 |
| 3 | Ray Sadecki | 3 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 2 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don McMahon | 1 |
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .358 |
| 2 | Rico Carty | .355 |
| 3 | Jim Hickman | .335 |
| 4 | Pete Rose | .326 |
| 5 | Carl Yastrzemski | .324 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Bench | 44 |
| 2 | Frank Howard | 42 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 41 |
| 4 | Tony Perez | 39 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 39 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Bench | 138 |
| 2 | Tony Perez | 128 |
| 3 | Frank Howard | 122 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | 118 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 117 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Tolan | 52 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 48 |
| 3 | Bobby Bonds | 45 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 38 |
| 4 | Joe Morgan | 38 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Segui | 2.61 |
| 2 | Tom Seaver | 2.66 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 2.70 |
| 4 | Jim Palmer | 2.78 |
| 5 | Fritz Peterson | 2.99 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Cuellar | 23 |
| 2 | Dave McNally | 22 |
| 2 | Jim Perry | 22 |
| 4 | Bob Gibson | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell | 284 |
| 2 | Tom Seaver | 274 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 255 |
| 4 | Fergie Jenkins | 240 |
| 5 | Mickey Lolich | 204 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Granger | 32 |
| 2 | Ron Perranoski | 29 |
| 3 | Darold Knowles | 26 |
| 4 | Lindy McDaniel | 25 |
| 4 | Tom Timmermann | 25 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Hickman | .514 |
| 2 | Willie Mays | .452 |
| 3 | Joe Rudi | .436 |
| 4 | Reggie Jackson | .425 |
| 5 | Cleon Jones | .403 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brant Alyea | 5 |
| 1 | Orlando Cepeda | 5 |
| 1 | Tony Conigliaro | 5 |
| 1 | Cito Gaston | 5 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brant Alyea | 22 |
| 2 | Brooks Robinson | 16 |
| 3 | Tony Conigliaro | 15 |
| 3 | Jim Hickman | 15 |
| 3 | Frank Howard | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bert Campaneris | 8 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 6 |
| 2 | Joe Morgan | 6 |
| 4 | Reggie Jackson | 5 |
| 4 | Cesar Tovar | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Bradley | 0.47 |
| 2 | Ron Perranoski | 0.71 |
| 3 | Tom Hall | 0.78 |
| 4 | Gaylord Perry | 1.00 |
| 5 | Mike Marshall | 1.04 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Cuellar | 3 |
| 1 | Daryl Patterson | 3 |
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Perry | 3 |
| 1 | Don Wilson | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Seaver | 26 |
| 2 | Bob Johnson | 25 |
| 3 | Tom Hall | 24 |
| 3 | Mickey Lolich | 24 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don McMahon | 5 |
| 2 | Lindy McDaniel | 4 |
| 2 | Ron Perranoski | 4 |
| 4 | Jim Brewer | 3 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | .398 |
| 2 | Jim Hickman | .398 |
| 3 | Cleon Jones | .382 |
| 4 | Willie Mays | .376 |
| 5 | Manny Sanguillen | .375 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Howard | 11 |
| 2 | Tony Conigliaro | 9 |
| 3 | Bob Bailey | 8 |
| 3 | Orlando Cepeda | 8 |
| 3 | Bob Robertson | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Conigliaro | 31 |
| 1 | Frank Howard | 31 |
| 3 | Donn Clendenon | 29 |
| 4 | Jim Hickman | 28 |
| 4 | Joe Pepitone | 28 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 15 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
| 3 | Larry Bowa | 10 |
| 3 | Joe Morgan | 10 |
| 5 | Bobby Tolan | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim McAndrew | 1.06 |
| 2 | Tom Bradley | 1.08 |
| 3 | Fritz Peterson | 1.50 |
| 4 | Dave McNally | 1.55 |
| 5 | Joe Coleman | 1.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Cuellar | 7 |
| 2 | Don Wilson | 6 |
| 3 | Ken Brett | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Cain | 54 |
| 2 | Tom Seaver | 53 |
| 3 | Sam McDowell | 49 |
| 4 | Fergie Jenkins | 48 |
| 4 | Mickey Lolich | 48 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 10 |
| 2 | Fred Gladding | 6 |
| 2 | Wayne Granger | 6 |
| 2 | Don McMahon | 6 |
| 2 | Wilbur Wood | 6 |