On This Day
Thursday, April 29, 1971
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 12 | 7 | .632 | -- |
Red Sox | 11 | 7 | .611 | 0.5 |
Senators | 12 | 9 | .571 | 1.0 |
Tigers | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3.0 |
Yankees | 7 | 10 | .412 | 4.0 |
Indians | 6 | 13 | .316 | 6.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 16 | 8 | .667 | -- |
Angels | 12 | 10 | .545 | 3.0 |
Royals | 10 | 11 | .476 | 4.5 |
Twins | 9 | 11 | .450 | 5.0 |
Brewers | 8 | 10 | .444 | 5.0 |
White Sox | 7 | 13 | .350 | 7.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expos | 9 | 5 | .643 | -- |
Mets | 11 | 7 | .611 | 0.0 |
Pirates | 11 | 10 | .524 | 1.5 |
Cardinals | 12 | 11 | .522 | 1.5 |
Cubs | 8 | 12 | .400 | 4.0 |
Phillies | 6 | 12 | .333 | 5.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 17 | 5 | .773 | -- |
Dodgers | 13 | 10 | .565 | 4.5 |
Astros | 11 | 11 | .500 | 6.0 |
Braves | 9 | 11 | .450 | 7.0 |
Reds | 8 | 11 | .421 | 7.5 |
Padres | 5 | 15 | .250 | 11.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Hunt | 4 |
2 | Ty Cline | 3 |
2 | Richie Hebner | 3 |
2 | Cleon Jones | 3 |
2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bernie Allen | 1 |
1 | Don Buford | 1 |
1 | Donn Clendenon | 1 |
1 | Dave Duncan | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Donn Clendenon | 3 |
1 | Roger Repoz | 3 |
3 | Bernie Allen | 2 |
3 | Bob Bailey | 2 |
3 | 10 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bernie Allen | 1 |
1 | Sandy Alomar | 1 |
1 | Glenn Beckert | 1 |
1 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Luke Walker | 1.40 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 1.25 |
3 | Tom Bradley | 1.00 |
4 | Wayne Simpson | 0.78 |
5 | Jim Palmer | 0.60 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Bradley | 1 |
1 | Eddie Fisher | 1 |
1 | Don McMahon | 1 |
1 | Pete Mikkelsen | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 10 |
2 | Wayne Simpson | 7 |
2 | Luke Walker | 7 |
4 | Danny Frisella | 6 |
4 | Jim Palmer | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Cumberland | 1 |
1 | Danny Frisella | 1 |
1 | Wayne Granger | 1 |
1 | Steve Kealey | 1 |
1 | Mike Marshall | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Garr | .412 |
2 | Tony Oliva | .397 |
3 | Bobby Murcer | .379 |
4 | Joe Torre | .374 |
5 | Felix Millan | .358 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 11 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 7 |
3 | Tony Oliva | 7 |
5 | 3 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 26 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 20 |
3 | Carl Yastrzemski | 19 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 18 |
4 | 2 others tied | 18 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 10 |
2 | Bud Harrelson | 9 |
3 | Vada Pinson | 7 |
4 | Sandy Alomar | 5 |
4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Bryant | 1.03 |
1 | Rudy May | 1.03 |
3 | Tom Bradley | 1.15 |
3 | Sonny Siebert | 1.15 |
5 | Vida Blue | 1.24 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 5 |
1 | Cecil Upshaw | 5 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 4 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 4 |
3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 49 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 45 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 34 |
4 | Tom Hall | 33 |
5 | 2 tied | 32 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 5 |
1 | Ken Tatum | 5 |
3 | Clay Carroll | 4 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 4 |
3 | Al Severinsen | 4 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Murcer | .452 |
2 | Ralph Garr | .431 |
3 | Tony Oliva | .425 |
4 | Joe Torre | .414 |
5 | 2 tied | .410 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 6 |
2 | Tony Oliva | 5 |
3 | Sal Bando | 4 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 4 |
3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 17 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 14 |
2 | Carl Yastrzemski | 14 |
4 | Sal Bando | 13 |
5 | 2 tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
2 | Bud Harrelson | 8 |
3 | Vada Pinson | 7 |
4 | Ralph Garr | 5 |
5 | 9 tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Hedlund | 0.55 |
2 | Ray Lamb | 0.60 |
3 | John Cumberland | 0.66 |
4 | Bob Johnson | 1.00 |
5 | Phil Niekro | 1.06 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Blass | 3 |
1 | Vida Blue | 3 |
1 | Tom Bradley | 3 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 3 |
1 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 31 |
2 | Rudy May | 30 |
3 | Vida Blue | 29 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 24 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 24 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 5 |
2 | Ken Tatum | 4 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 3 |
4 | Clay Carroll | 2 |
4 | 5 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Carty | .357 |
2 | Carl Yastrzemski | .336 |
3 | Tony Oliva | .333 |
4 | Joe Torre | .331 |
5 | Roberto Clemente | .331 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 47 |
2 | Carl Yastrzemski | 43 |
3 | Harmon Killebrew | 41 |
4 | Frank Howard | 40 |
4 | Willie Stargell | 40 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 148 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 122 |
3 | Frank Howard | 119 |
3 | Boog Powell | 119 |
5 | 2 tied | 117 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 58 |
2 | Bobby Tolan | 52 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 44 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 43 |
5 | Joe Morgan | 42 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Diego Segui | 2.53 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 2.61 |
3 | Tom Hall | 2.70 |
4 | Dick Bosman | 2.73 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 2.76 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave McNally | 25 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 24 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 24 |
2 | Jim Perry | 24 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 23 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sam McDowell | 290 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 285 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 280 |
4 | Bob Gibson | 266 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 220 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Perranoski | 33 |
2 | Wayne Granger | 31 |
3 | Lindy McDaniel | 29 |
4 | Dave Giusti | 27 |
5 | 2 tied | 26 |