LEAGUE HISTORY
Saturday, 10/21/1969
LEAGUE HISTORY
AL Newcomer of the Year Award:
Whitey Ford (NYY)!
He had a record of 19-16 with an ERA of 4.43 and 1 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 280.2 innings, fanning 121 and walking 156 batters.
NL Newcomer of the Year Award:
Vern Law (PIT)!
He had a record of 13-15 with an ERA of 5.00 and 1 shutouts.
In 34 games started, he pitched 234 innings, fanning 52 and walking 66 batters.
AL Best Pitcher Award:
Stubby Overmire (SLA)!
He had a record of 23-11 with an ERA of 3.59 and 2 shutouts.
In 40 games started, he pitched 318.1 innings, fanning 79 and walking 114 batters.
AL Best Hitter Award:
Ted Williams (BOS)!
He batted .342 in 532 AB, with 60 homers and 167 RBI.
NL Best Pitcher Award:
Johnny Antonelli (BSN)!
He had a record of 25-9 with an ERA of 3.05 and 1 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 286 innings, fanning 139 and walking 82 batters.
NL Best Hitter Award:
Duke Snider (BRO)!
He batted .329 in 550 AB, with 41 homers and 117 RBI.
AL Platinum Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bob Porterfield (CHA)
Catcher: Jim Hegan (CLE)
First Base: Ferris Fain (PHA)
Second Base: Pete Suder (PHA)
Third Base: Bob Dillinger (PHA)
Shortstop: Sam Dente (WS1)
Leftfield: Ted Williams (BOS)
Centerfield: Ray Coleman (SLA)
Rightfield: Dick Kokos (SLA)
NL Platinum Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Paul Minner (CHN)
Catcher: Del Crandall (BSN)
First Base: Earl Torgeson (BSN)
Second Base: Eddie Stanky (NYN)
Third Base: Bill Serena (CHN)
Shortstop: Granny Hamner (PHI)
Leftfield: Sid Gordon (BSN)
Centerfield: Mike Mccormick (NYN)
Rightfield: Tommy Holmes (BSN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
Division
New York (A) 90 65 .581 -- .278 4.17
Cleveland 89 66 .574 1 .292 4.27
Detroit 85 69 .552 4.5 .268 4.25
Boston (A) 84 70 .545 5.5 .280 4.57
St. Louis (A) 83 71 .539 6.5 .246 4.19
Philadelphia (A) 73 81 .474 16.5 .273 5.01
Chicago (A) 66 88 .429 23.5 .267 4.43
Washington 47 107 .305 42.5 .248 5.58
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
Division
Boston (N) 87 67 .565 -- .282 3.92
Brooklyn 86 68 .558 1 .274 4.17
New York (N) 81 73 .526 6 .276 5.27
Philadelphia (N) 77 77 .500 10 .275 4.03
Chicago (N) 76 78 .494 11 .266 4.33
St. Louis (N) 76 78 .494 11 .277 4.53
Cincinnati 74 80 .481 13 .275 4.85
Pittsburgh 59 95 .383 28 .257 4.92
Playoffs :
World Championship :
Boston (N) (1) against New York (A) (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.359 Joe Dimaggio( NYA,AL)
.354 Gene Woodling( NYA CLE,AL)
.342 Ted Williams( BOS,AL)
.340 George Kell( DET,AL)
.333 Carl Furillo( BRO)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
60 Ted Williams( BOS,AL)
44 Ralph Kiner( PIT BOS)
43 Al Rosen( CLE,AL)
41 Roy Sievers( SLA,AL)
41 Duke Snider( BRO,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
167 Ted Williams( BOS,AL)
145 Johnny Mize( NYA,AL)
125 Joe Dimaggio( NYA,AL)
125 Al Rosen( CLE,AL)
125 Del Ennis( PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
3.03 Robin Roberts( PHI,NL)
3.05 Johnny Antonelli( BSN,NL)
3.39 Bill Wight( CHA)
3.40 Warren Spahn( BSN,NL)
3.57 Carl Erskine( BRO)
TOP 5 in WINS :
25 Johnny Antonelli( BSN,NL)
23 Warren Spahn( BSN,NL)
23 Stubby Overmire( SLA)
22 Robin Roberts( PHI,NL)
21 Ewell Blackwell( CIN)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
32 Bud Byerly( CIN)
31 Ernie Johnson( BSN)
29 Joe Page( NYA,AL)
26 Bill Kennedy( SLA,AL)
26 Bill Voiselle( CHN)
1951 RECAP:
AL Newcomer of the Year Award:
Gil Mcdougald (WS1)!
He batted .304 in 537 AB, with 19 homers and 90 RBI.
NL Newcomer of the Year Award:
Sam Jethroe (BSN)!
He batted .301 in 511 AB, with 17 homers and 77 RBI.
AL Best Pitcher Award:
Hal Newhouser (DET)!
He had a record of 26-9 with an ERA of 2.73 and 4 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 346 innings, fanning 224 and walking 117 batters.
AL Best Hitter Award:
Ted Williams (BOS)!
He batted .382 in 508 AB, with 51 homers and 147 RBI.
NL Best Pitcher Award:
Ewell Blackwell (CIN)!
He had a record of 26-10 with an ERA of 3.04 and 3 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 349 innings, fanning 256 and walking 155 batters.
NL Best Hitter Award:
Duke Snider (BRO)!
He batted .320 in 571 AB, with 44 homers and 133 RBI.
AL Platinum Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Johnny Kucab (PHA)
Catcher: Jim Hegan (CLE)
First Base: Ferris Fain (PHA)
Second Base: Red Schoendienst (SLA)
Third Base: Bob Dillinger (PHA)
Shortstop: Frankie Gustine (SLA)
Leftfield: Ted Williams (BOS)
Centerfield: Larry Doby (CLE)
Rightfield: Dick Kokos (SLA)
NL Platinum Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Johnny Schmitz (CHN)
Catcher: Joe Garagiola (SLN)
First Base: Earl Torgeson (BSN)
Second Base: Grady Hatton (SLN)
Third Base: Bill Serena (CHN)
Shortstop: Alvin Dark (NYN)
Leftfield: Charlie Maxwell (PIT)
Centerfield: Harry Walker (SLN)
Rightfield: Enos Slaughter (SLN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Boston (A) 91 63 .591 -- .286 4.23
Chicago (A) 89 65 .578 2 .290 4.87
Cleveland 87 67 .565 4 .294 4.23
Detroit 85 69 .552 6 .273 4.25
New York (A) 74 80 .481 17 .279 4.63
Washington 66 88 .429 25 .269 5.15
St. Louis (A) 64 90 .416 27 .270 4.96
Philadelphia (A) 60 94 .390 31 .260 5.45
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Boston (N) 88 66 .571 -- .271 4.14
Brooklyn 85 69 .552 3 .283 4.76
Chicago (N) 83 71 .539 5 .278 4.56
Cincinnati 81 73 .526 7 .283 4.84
St. Louis (N) 78 76 .506 10 .259 4.43
New York (N) 73 81 .474 15 .282 4.76
Pittsburgh 71 83 .461 17 .275 4.99
Philadelphia (N) 57 97 .370 31 .255 4.84
Playoffs :
World Championship :
Boston (N) (4) against Boston (A) (2)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.382 Ted Williams(BOS,AL)
.369 Vern Stephens(BOS,AL)
.351 Alvin Dark(NYN,NL)
.345 Johnny Pesky(BOS,AL)
.344 Marv Rackley(CIN)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
51 Ted Williams(BOS,AL)
44 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
42 Hank Sauer(CHN,NL)
42 Gil Hodges(BRO)
42 Larry Doby(CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
147 Ted Williams(BOS,AL)
133 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
132 Ralph Kiner(BOS,AL)
130 Hank Sauer(CHN,NL)
130 Vern Stephens(BOS,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.73 Hal Newhouser(DET,AL)
3.04 Ewell Blackwell(CIN,NL)
3.16 Fred Martin(SLN,NL)
3.38 Mike Garcia(CLE)
3.40 Paul Minner(CHN)
TOP 5 in WINS :
29 Paul Minner(CHN)
27 Harry Brecheen(SLN,NL)
26 Ewell Blackwell(CIN,NL)
26 Hal Newhouser(DET,AL)
22 Fred Hutchinson(BOS,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
24 Hal White(DET)
24 Eddie Erautt(CIN,NL)
21 Lloyd Hittle(CHA)
20 Sandy Consuegra(WS1,AL)
19 Mickey Harris( CHN)
1952 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Mickey Mantle (NYY)!
He batted .276 in 519 AB, with 51 homers and 132 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Jack Harshman (PHI)!
He had a record of 20-10 with an ERA of 3.60 and 1 shutouts.
In 40 games started, he pitched 312.2 innings, fanning 170 and walking 167 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Mike Garcia (CLE)!
He had a record of 26-10 with an ERA of 3.43 and 2 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 331 innings, fanning 171 and walking 119 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Gus Zernial (CHA)!
He batted .322 in 547 AB, with 50 homers and 140 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Billy Pierce (PHI)!
He had a record of 25-9 with an ERA of 3.68 and 2 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 327.2 innings, fanning 221 and walking 106 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Duke Snider (BRO)!
He batted .341 in 572 AB, with 44 homers and 146 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Steve Gromek (CLE)
Catcher: Jim Hegan (CLE)
First Base: Ferris Fain (PHA)
Second Base: Gil Mcdougald (WS1)
Third Base: Ken Keltner (BOS)
Shortstop: Sam Dente (WS1)
Leftfield: Hank Bauer (NYY)
Centerfield: Ray Coleman (SLA)
Rightfield: Dick Kokos (SLA)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Larry Jansen (NYN)
Catcher: Del Crandall (BSN)
First Base: Earl Torgeson (BSN)
Second Base: Connie Ryan (BSN)
Third Base: Bill Serena (CHN)
Shortstop: Alvin Dark (NYN)
Leftfield: Sid Gordon (BSN)
Centerfield: Richie Ashburn (PHI)
Rightfield: Gene Hermanski (BRO)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Cleveland 95 59 .617 -- .289 4.39
New York (A) 90 64 .584 5 .292 4.37
Boston (A) 85 69 .552 10 .274 4.40
Detroit 79 75 .513 16 .270 4.86
Washington 75 79 .487 20 .280 5.07
Chicago (A) 72 82 .468 23 .283 5.44
St. Louis (A) 66 88 .429 29 .269 4.83
Philadelphia (A) 54 100 .351 41 .250 4.61
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Philadelphia (N) 93 62 .600 -- .265 3.64
Brooklyn 92 63 .594 1 .281 4.58
Boston (N) 91 63 .591 1.5 .269 3.96
St. Louis (N) 74 80 .481 18.5 .266 5.01
New York (N) 70 84 .455 22.5 .268 5.01
Cincinnati 67 87 .435 25.5 .265 4.93
Chicago (N) 65 89 .422 27.5 .270 4.99
Pittsburgh 65 89 .422 27.5 .262 5.14
Playoffs :
World Championship :
Philadelphia (N) (4) against Cleveland (0)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.341 Ray Boone(CLE,AL)
.341 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
.338 Hank Bauer(NYY,AL)
.337 Carl Furillo(BOS)
.336 Ted Kluszewski(CIN,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
51 Mickey Mantle(NYY,AL)
50 Gus Zernial(CHA,AL)
44 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
42 Ted Williams(BOS,AL)
42 Roy Sievers(SLA,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
146 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
140 Gus Zernial(CHA,AL)
132 Mickey Mantle(NYY,AL)
125 Ralph Kiner(BOS)
123 Roy Sievers(SLA,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
3.14 Hal Newhouser(DET)
3.19 Curt Simmons(PHI)
3.31 Whitey Ford(NYY,AL)
3.43 Mike Garcia(CLE,AL)
3.43 Bobby Shantz(PHA)
TOP 5 in WINS :
27 Bob Feller(CLE,AL)
26 Mike Garcia(CLE,AL)
25 Billy Pierce( PHI,NL)
24 Don Newcombe(BRO,NL)
21 Ralph Branca(BRO,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
40 Max Surkont(BSN)
32 Eddie Erautt(CIN,NL)
31 Ken Johnson(SLN)
31 Sam Zoldak(CLE)
31 Bud Podbielan(BRO)
1953 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Daryl Spencer (NYY)!
He batted .238 in 362 AB, with 11 homers and 48 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Dusty Rhodes (CIN)!
He batted .274 in 463 AB, with 24 homers and 85 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Bob Friend (SLA)!
He had a record of 27-7 with an ERA of 3.35 and 2 shutouts.
In 38 games started, he pitched 304 innings, fanning 123 and walking 99 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Ted Williams (BOS)!
He batted .346 in 523 AB, with 38 homers and 119 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Curt Simmons (PHI)!
He had a record of 26-8 with an ERA of 3.15 and 6 shutouts.
In 43 games started, he pitched 349 innings, fanning 141 and walking 117 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Eddie Mathews (PHI)!
He batted .311 in 563 AB, with 60 homers and 169 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Harry Dorish (SLA)
Catcher: Jim Hegan (CLE)
First Base: Ferris Fain (PHA)
Second Base: Hank Schenz (PHA)
Third Base: Bob Dillinger (PHA)
Shortstop: Frankie Gustine (SLA)
Leftfield: Ted Williams (BOS)
Centerfield: Carl Furillo (BOS)
Rightfield: Del Ennis (BOS)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Sheldon Jones (NYN)
Catcher: Joe Garagiola (SLN)
First Base: Gil Hodges (BRO)
Second Base: Connie Ryan (MIL)
Third Base: Eddie Mathews (PHI)
Shortstop: Solly Hemus (SLN)
Leftfield: Cal Abrams (BRO)
Centerfield: Richie Ashburn (PHI)
Rightfield: Willard Marshall (CHN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Washington 96 58 .623 -- .289 4.53
New York (A) 86 68 .558 10 .273 4.02
Cleveland 83 71 .539 13 .293 4.69
St. Louis (A) 82 72 .532 14 .263 4.11
Boston 81 73 .526 15 .275 4.46
Chicago (A) 66 88 .429 30 .286 5.20
Detroit 64 90 .416 32 .272 5.14
Philadelphia (A) 58 96 .377 38 .258 4.74
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Philadelphia (N) 92 63 .594 -- .280 4.24
Brooklyn 91 64 .587 1 .294 4.90
St. Louis (N) 85 69 .552 6.5 .272 4.45
Chicago (N) 79 75 .513 12.5 .277 5.09
Milwaukee 78 76 .506 13.5 .269 4.09
Pittsburgh 72 82 .468 19.5 .263 4.95
New York (N) 71 83 .461 20.5 .278 4.97
Cincinnati 49 105 .318 42.5 .263 5.76
Playoffs :
World Championship :
Philadelphia (N) (2) against Washington (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.347 Gil Mcdougald(WS1,AL)
.346 Ted Williams(BOS,AL)
.345 Gene Woodling(CLE,AL)
.343 Jackie Robinson(BRO,NL)
.340 George Kell(DET)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
60 Eddie Mathews(PHI,NL)
55 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
49 Ralph Kiner(BOS)
47 Mickey Mantle(NYY)
46 Gus Zernial(CHA)
TOP 5 in RBI :
169 Eddie Mathews(PHI,NL)
163 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
142 Ralph Kiner(BOS)
132 Sam Mele(WS1,AL)
129 Bobby Thomson(NYN,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
3.15 Curt Simmons(PHI,NL)
3.22 Ernie Johnson(BSN,NL)
3.24 Bobby Shantz(PHA)
3.33 Hal Newhouser(DET,AL)
3.35 Bob Friend(SLA,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
27 Bob Friend(SLA,AL)
27 Robin Roberts(PHI,NL)
26 Curt Simmons(PHI,NL)
22 Mike Garcia(CLE,AL)
22 Whitey Ford(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
40 Bob Miller(PHI)
33 Bill Kennedy(SLA,AL)
30 Lloyd Hittle(CHA)
30 Earl Johnson(NYY,AL)
29 Phil Paine(CHN)
1954 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Al Kaline (PHA)!
He batted .266 in 507 AB, with 25 homers and 101 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Ike Delock (PIT)!
He had a record of 8-9 with an ERA of 4.77.
In 21 games started, he pitched 177.1 innings, fanning 77 and walking 72 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Ewell Blackwell (CHA)!
He had a record of 25-4 with an ERA of 3.09 and 2 shutouts.
In 39 games started, he pitched 305.2 innings, fanning 222 and walking 114 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Del Ennis (BOS)!
He batted .382 in 563 AB, with 29 homers and 99 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Robin Roberts (PHI)!
He had a record of 26-10 with an ERA of 3.61 and 3 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 352 innings, fanning 160 and walking 80 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Willie Jones (BRO)!
He batted .342 in 564 AB, with 34 homers and 114 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bobby Shantz (PHA)
Catcher: Jim Hegan (CLE)
First Base: Dick Kryhoski (DET)
Second Base: Johnny Temple (PHA)
Third Base: Roy Sievers (BAL)
Shortstop: Pee wee Reese (NYY)
Leftfield: Del Ennis (BOS)
Centerfield: Mike Mccormick (BOS)
Rightfield: Willard Marshall (BOS)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Murray Wall (MIL)
Catcher: Roy Campanella (BRO)
First Base: Frank Thomas (NYN)
Second Base: Wayne Terwilliger (CHN)
Third Base: Eddie Mathews (PHI)
Shortstop: Solly Hemus (SLN)
Leftfield: Sid Gordon (MIL)
Centerfield: Willie Mays (PIT)
Rightfield: Vic Wertz (PHI)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Chicago (A) 99 55 .643 -- .300 4.37
Baltimore 85 69 .552 14 .264 4.38
New York (A) 82 72 .532 17 .274 4.64
Philadelphia (A) 82 72 .532 17 .285 4.51
Cleveland 76 78 .494 23 .285 4.87
Boston 71 83 .461 28 .272 4.66
Washington 69 85 .448 30 .277 5.07
Detroit 52 102 .338 47 .258 5.69
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Philadelphia (N) 96 58 .623 -- .271 4.08
Pittsburgh 87 67 .565 9 .287 4.94
Brooklyn 84 70 .545 12 .284 5.32
St. Louis (N) 80 74 .519 16 .261 4.69
Milwaukee 78 76 .506 18 .276 4.71
New York (N) 70 84 .455 26 .281 5.56
Chicago (N) 63 91 .409 33 .255 5.65
Cincinnati 58 96 .377 38 .274 5.58
Playoffs :
World Championship :
Philadelphia (N) (2) against Chicago (A) (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.382 Del Ennis(BOS,AL)
.354 Johnny Groth(CHN,NL)
.342 Willie Jones(BRO,NL)
.338 Vic Wertz(PHI,NL)
.338 George Kell(DET)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
42 Gil Hodges(BRO,NL)
42 Ted Williams(BOS CHA,AL)
41 Mickey Mantle(NYY,AL)
41 Danny Gardella(SLN)
41 Charlie Maxwell(PIT,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
128 Larry Doby(CLE,AL)
126 Duke Snider(BRO)
125 Gil Hodges(BRO,NL)
123 Danny Gardella(SLN)
122 Al Rosen(CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
3.09 Ewell Blackwell(CHA,AL)
3.36 Curt Simmons(PHI)
3.54 Bill Henry(BRO,NL)
3.55 Howie Pollet(BOS)
3.57 Hal Newhouser(DET,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
26 Robin Roberts(PHI,NL)
25 Ewell Blackwell(CHA,AL)
25 Harvey Haddix(SLA,AL)
23 Bill Henry(BRO,NL)
23 Vic Raschi(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
35 Lloyd Hittle(CHA,AL)
25 Bill Werle(PIT)
24 Earl Johnson(NYY,AL)
22 Phil Paine(CHN)
20 Jackie Collum(NYN)
1955 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Bud Daley (KC)!
He had a record of 18-13 with an ERA of 3.97 and 4 shutouts.
In 31 games started, he pitched 258.1 innings, fanning 122 and walking 108 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Camilo Pascual (NYN)!
He had a record of 18-17 with an ERA of 4.33 and 2 shutouts.
In 39 games started, he pitched 310 innings, fanning 185 and walking 167 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Ewell Blackwell (CHA)!
He had a record of 20-9 with an ERA of 3.24 and 2 shutouts.
In 39 games started, he pitched 322 innings, fanning 218 and walking 114 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Mickey Mantle (NYY)!
He batted .301 in 538 AB, with 43 homers and 116 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Curt Simmons (PHI)!
He had a record of 27-8 with an ERA of 3.10 and 2 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 342.2 innings, fanning 146 and walking 122 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Norm Zauchin (MIL)!
He batted .328 in 522 AB, with 55 homers and 146 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: George O'donnell (CLE)
Catcher: Clint Courtney (KC)
First Base: Ferris Fain (KC)
Second Base: Bobby Avila (NYY)
Third Base: Al Rosen (NYY)
Shortstop: Frankie Gustine (KC)
Leftfield: Del Ennis (BOS)
Centerfield: Bill Virdon (BAL)
Rightfield: Don Lenhardt (BAL)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bob Miller (BRO)
Catcher: Del Crandall (MIL)
First Base: Preston Ward (CHN)
Second Base: Jim Gilliam (CHN)
Third Base: Eddie Mathews (PHI)
Shortstop: Dick Groat (NYN)
Leftfield: Monte Irvin (NYN)
Centerfield: Richie Ashburn (PHI)
Rightfield: Johnny Wyrostek (CHN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

New York (A) 91 63 .591 -- .289 4.76
Washington 86 68 .558 5 .284 4.18
Chicago (A) 85 69 .552 6 .285 4.23
Kansas City 83 71 .539 8 .280 4.46
Baltimore 76 78 .494 15 .272 4.89
Detroit 76 78 .494 15 .266 4.65
Cleveland 71 83 .461 20 .277 5.09
Boston 48 106 .312 43 .253 5.32
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Philadelphia (N) 93 61 .604 -- .275 4.48
St. Louis (N) 91 63 .591 2 .271 4.53
Brooklyn 85 69 .552 8 .292 5.04
Cincinnati 84 70 .545 9 .292 4.53
New York (N) 82 72 .532 11 .285 5.13
Milwaukee 67 87 .435 26 .276 5.45
Pittsburgh 66 88 .429 27 .277 5.88
Chicago (N) 48 106 .312 45 .251 6.26
Playoffs :
World Championship :
Philadelphia (N) (1) against New York (A) (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.362 Bob Nieman(CHA,AL)
.362 Richie Ashburn(PHI,NL)
.357 Hank Edwards(CIN)
.356 Nellie Fox(CIN)
.351 Joe Adcock(BAL,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
55 Norm Zauchin(MIL,NL)
48 Hank Aaron(BRO,NL)
47 Eddie Mathews(PHI,NL)
45 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
43 Mickey Mantle(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
155 Hank Aaron(BRO,NL)
146 Norm Zauchin(MIL,NL)
129 Eddie Mathews(PHI,NL)
126 Stan Musial(NYY,AL)
125 Roy Sievers(BAL,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
3.10 Curt Simmons(PHI,NL)
3.24 Ewell Blackwell(CHA,AL)
3.25 Bob Friend(BAL,AL)
3.25 Jack Banta(DET)
3.42 Al Aber( WS1)
TOP 5 in WINS :
27 Curt Simmons(PHI,NL)
22 Roy Face(CIN,NL)
22 Robin Roberts(PHI,NL)
22 Tom Poholsky(SLN,NL)
22 Willard Nixon( CIN,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
16 Don Johnson(NYY)
15 Phil Paine(CHN)
14 Ted Abernathy( PHI)
14 Joe Black(CIN)
13 Lou Sleater(BAL)
1956 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Don Drysdale (BOS)!
He had a record of 22-16 with an ERA of 2.91 and 3 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 358.1 innings, fanning 213 and walking 82 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Ken Boyer (NYN)!
He batted .319 in 576 AB, with 26 homers and 99 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Ewell Blackwell (CHA)!
He had a record of 23-9 with an ERA of 3.25 and 3 shutouts.
In 39 games started, he pitched 310.1 innings, fanning 263 and walking 105 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Roy Sievers (BAL)!
He batted .332 in 518 AB, with 43 homers and 125 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Frank Smith (CIN)!
He had a record of 24-9 with an ERA of 2.65 and 2 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 313 innings, fanning 225 and walking 93 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Duke Snider (BRO)!
He batted .322 in 581 AB, with 49 homers and 140 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Frank Sullivan (BAL)
Catcher: Elston Howard (NYY)
First Base: Ted Kluszewski (CHA)
Second Base: Ted Lepcio (CLE)
Third Base: Ray Boone (CLE)
Shortstop: Fred Hatfield (DET)
Leftfield: Del Ennis (BOS)
Centerfield: Mickey Mantle (NYY)
Rightfield: Hank Edwards (DET)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Russ Meyer (PIT)
Catcher: Joe Garagiola (SLN)
First Base: Dick Kryhoski (CHN)
Second Base: Jim Gilliam (CHN)
Third Base: Eddie Mathews (PHI)
Shortstop: Frankie Gustine (MIL)
Leftfield: Monte Irvin (NYN)
Centerfield: Willie Mays (PIT)
Rightfield: Don Mueller (NYN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Chicago (A) 95 59 .617 -- .290 3.92
New York (A) 92 62 .597 3 .280 4.43
Baltimore 85 69 .552 10 .273 4.43
Washington 80 74 .519 15 .266 4.45
Detroit 75 79 .487 20 .269 4.60
Boston 67 87 .435 28 .258 4.62
Kansas City 63 91 .409 32 .254 4.54
Cleveland 59 95 .383 36 .258 5.25
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Brooklyn 106 48 .688 -- .292 4.20
Cincinnati 92 62 .597 14 .295 4.13
Philadelphia (N) 82 72 .532 24 .285 4.55
Pittsburgh 81 73 .526 25 .286 5.47
St. Louis (N) 81 73 .526 25 .275 4.45
New York (N) 64 90 .416 42 .278 5.56
Chicago (N) 61 93 .396 45 .261 6.01
Milwaukee 49 105 .318 57 .271 6.26
Playoffs :
World Championship :
Brooklyn (2) against Chicago (A) (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.367 Johnny Groth(CIN,NL)
.348 Don Mueller(NYN)
.348 Bob Borkowski(CHN)
.348 Willie Mays(PIT,NL)
.347 Richie Ashburn(PHI)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
50 Eddie Mathews(PHI,NL)
49 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
49 Norm Zauchin(MIL,NL)
43 Roy Sievers(BAL,AL)
42 Hank Aaron(BRO,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
148 Hank Aaron(BRO,NL)
140 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
137 Stan Musial(NYY,AL)
131 Danny Gardella(SLN,NL)
130 Gil Hodges(BRO,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.65 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
2.89 Al Aber(WS1,AL)
2.91 Don Drysdale( BOS,AL)
2.99 Lew Burdette(CHA)
3.23 Curt Simmons(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
24 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
24 Ralph Branca(BRO,NL)
24 Ernie Johnson(NYY,AL)
23 Roy Face(CIN,NL)
23 Curt Simmons(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
26 Tom Morgan(BRO)
21 Don Johnson(NYY)
18 Phil Paine(CHN,NL)
14 Luis Arroyo(PIT)
13 Bill Kennedy(BAL)
1957 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Pete Whisenant (CLE)!
He batted .276 in 522 AB, with 31 homers and 91 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Frank Robinson (CHN)!
He batted .290 in 583 AB, with 49 homers and 117 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Ewell Blackwell (NYY)!
He had a record of 29-7 with an ERA of 3.10 and 3 shutouts.
In 40 games started, he pitched 333.2 innings, fanning 233 and walking 91 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Willie Mays (BOS)!
He batted .358 in 528 AB, with 45 homers and 166 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Frank Smith (CIN)!
He had a record of 31-4 with an ERA of 2.23 and 5 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 323.1 innings, fanning 271 and walking 67 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Eddie Mathews (PHI)!
He batted .311 in 557 AB, with 55 homers and 133 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Warren Hacker (BOS)
Catcher: Clint Courtney (KC)
First Base: Dick Sisler (KC)
Second Base: Jerry Coleman (DET)
Third Base: Roy Sievers (BAL)
Shortstop: Ray Boone (CLE)
Leftfield: Bill Bruton (BAL)
Centerfield: Bill Virdon (BAL)
Rightfield: Hank Edwards (DET)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Ned Garver (MIL)
Catcher: Earl Battey (BRO)
First Base: Ed Bouchee (CHN)
Second Base: Bobby Morgan (BRO)
Third Base: Willie Jones (BRO)
Shortstop: Fred Marsh (PHI)
Leftfield: Bobby Del greco (SLN)
Centerfield: Richie Ashburn (PHI)
Rightfield: Don Mueller (NYN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

New York (A) 99 55 .643 -- .270 3.69
Chicago (A) 89 65 .578 10 .300 4.52
Baltimore 89 65 .578 10 .282 4.46
Boston 75 79 .487 24 .273 4.43
Cleveland 74 80 .481 25 .277 5.24
Washington 71 83 .461 28 .285 5.32
Detroit 62 92 .403 37 .276 5.38
Kansas City 57 97 .370 42 .261 5.20
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Cincinnati 109 45 .708 -- .309 4.23
Brooklyn 94 60 .610 15 .292 4.59
St. Louis (N) 81 73 .526 28 .264 4.88
Philadelphia (N) 75 79 .487 34 .266 5.06
Chicago (N) 69 85 .448 40 .273 5.35
Milwaukee 67 87 .435 42 .275 5.49
Pittsburgh 62 92 .403 47 .274 5.69
New York (N) 59 95 .383 50 .276 5.52
Playoffs :
World Championship :
Cincinnati (4) against New York (A) (1)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.375 Bob Nieman(CHA,AL WS1)
.362 Ted Kluszewski(CHA,AL)
.358 Willie Mays(PIT,NL BOS)
.356 Irv Noren( BOS,AL)
.341 Red Wilson(CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
55 Eddie Mathews(PHI,NL)
49 Frank Robinson(CHN,NL)
45 Rocky Colavito(CHN,NL)
45 Willie Mays(PIT,NL BOS)
44 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
166 Willie Mays(PIT,NL BOS)
133 Eddie Mathews(PHI,NL)
131 Earl Torgeson(MIL)
126 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
123 Ted Kluszewski(CHA,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.23 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
2.87 Ernie Johnson(NYY,AL)
3.10 Ewell Blackwell(CHA,AL NYY)
3.16 Curt Simmons(PHI)
3.48 Bob Friend( BRO,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
31 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
29 Ewell Blackwell(CHA,AL NYY)
25 Roy Face(CIN,NL)
24 Paul Minner(CIN,NL)
24 Sandy Koufax(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
25 Al Worthington(SLN,NL)
18 Bob Rush(NYY,AL)
16 Dick Bokelmann(CHA)
16 Hersh Freeman(BAL)
15 Ted Abernathy(PHI)
1958 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Jim Pagliaroni (CLE)!
He batted .308 in 483 AB, with 40 homers and 113 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Turk Farrell (MIL)!
He had a record of 14-13 with an ERA of 4.69.
In 34 games started, he pitched 255.1 innings, fanning 131 and walking 81 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Sandy Koufax (NYY)!
He had a record of 27-7 with an ERA of 2.98 and 4 shutouts.
In 37 games started, he pitched 305.1 innings, fanning 290 and walking 93 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Mickey Mantle (NYY)!
He batted .348 in 532 AB, with 45 homers and 131 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Frank Smith (CIN)!
He had a record of 25-6 with an ERA of 2.15 and 2 shutouts.
In 38 games started, he pitched 297.2 innings, fanning 249 and walking 64 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Duke Snider (LA)!
He batted .363 in 564 AB, with 51 homers and 155 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: George O'donnell (CLE)
Catcher: Clint Courtney (KC)
First Base: Tito Francona (CLE)
Second Base: Jerry Coleman (DET)
Third Base: Ray Jablonski (CLE)
Shortstop: Red Schoendienst (KC)
Centerfield: Jim Landis (DET)
Rightfield: Sam Mele (CHA)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Jerry Lane (CHN)
Catcher: Sam Calderone (SF)
First Base: Gil Hodges (LA)
Second Base: Jim Gilliam (CHN)
Third Base: Willie Jones (LA)
Shortstop: Roy Mcmillan (SF)
Leftfield: Duke Snider (LA)
Centerfield: Hank Aaron (LA)
Rightfield: Bob Nieman (LA)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

New York (A) 99 55 .643 -- .289 3.88
Boston 83 71 .539 16 .267 4.21
Chicago (A) 81 73 .526 18 .283 4.44
Baltimore 76 78 .494 23 .271 4.99
Cleveland 75 79 .487 24 .273 4.25
Washington 74 80 .481 25 .262 4.78
Kansas City 68 86 .442 31 .257 4.38
Detroit 60 94 .390 39 .260 5.04
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Los Angeles 119 35 .773 -- .312 3.97
Cincinnati 98 56 .636 21 .297 4.34
Pittsburgh 71 83 .461 48 .270 4.44
Milwaukee 68 86 .442 51 .275 4.99
Philadelphia (N) 68 86 .442 51 .254 5.25
San Francisco 65 89 .422 54 .274 5.30
Chicago (N) 65 89 .422 54 .271 6.21
St. Louis (N) 62 92 .403 57 .249 4.74
Playoffs :
World Championship :
Los Angeles (4) against New York (A) (3)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.366 Hank Aaron(BRO,NL)
.363 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
.355 Billy Martin(CHA,AL)
.348 Mickey Mantle(NYY,AL)
.341 Bobby Avila(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
51 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
49 Hank Aaron(BRO,NL)
47 Ken Boyer(NYN,NL)
45 Eddie Mathews(PHI)
45 Mickey Mantle(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
166 Hank Aaron(BRO,NL)
155 Duke Snider(BRO,NL)
147 Bob Nieman( LA,NL)
140 Rocky Colavito(CHN)
136 Ken Boyer(NYN,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.15 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
2.75 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
2.82 Ewell Blackwell(NYY,AL)
2.98 Sandy Koufax(NYY,AL)
3.07 Juan Pizarro(WS1,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
28 Bob Friend(BRO,NL)
27 Sandy Koufax(NYY,AL)
26 Ralph Branca(BRO,NL)
26 Chris Van cuyk(BRO,NL)
25 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
22 Don Mcmahon( SF,NL)
21 Al Worthington(SLN NYY)
20 Tom Morgan(BRO)
19 Lloyd Hittle(CHA)
17 Al Widmar(WS1)
1959 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Harmon Killebrew (DET)!
He batted .221 in 535 AB, with 43 homers and 108 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Ron Jackson (MIL)!
He batted .375 in 534 AB, with 25 homers and 78 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Don Drysdale (BOS)!
He had a record of 26-11 with an ERA of 3.26 and 1 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 342.1 innings, fanning 240 and walking 49 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Willie Mays (BOS)!
He batted .322 in 531 AB, with 50 homers and 143 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Frank Smith (CIN)!
He had a record of 27-10 with an ERA of 1.93 and 12 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 345.2 innings, fanning 274 and walking 65 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Duke Snider (LA)!
He batted .376 in 503 AB, with 42 homers and 124 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bob Ross (WS1)
Catcher: Gus Triandos (WS1)
First Base: Orlando Cepeda (KC)
Second Base: Jim Finigan (BOS)
Third Base: Roy Sievers (KC)
Shortstop: Red Schoendienst (KC)
Leftfield: Jim Lemon (CHA)
Centerfield: Jim Landis (DET)
Rightfield: Larry Doby (NYY)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Camilo Pascual (SF)
Catcher: Del Crandall (MIL)
First Base: Norm Zauchin (MIL)
Second Base: Reno Bertoia (STL)
Third Base: Willie Jones (LA)
Shortstop: Tony Kubek (PIT)
Leftfield: Duke Snider (LA)
Centerfield: Bob Addis (SF)
Rightfield: Albie Pearson (SF)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

New York (A) 97 57 .630 -- .288 4.25
Boston 86 68 .558 11 .276 4.76
Kansas City 82 72 .532 15 .282 4.88
Cleveland 76 78 .494 21 .268 4.51
Chicago (A) 75 79 .487 22 .284 4.91
Baltimore 75 79 .487 22 .265 4.86
Detroit 63 91 .409 34 .247 4.96
Washington 62 92 .403 35 .263 4.74
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Cincinnati 98 56 .636 -- .288 3.77
Los Angeles 95 59 .617 3 .297 4.19
San Francisco 84 70 .545 14 .273 4.07
Chicago (N) 82 72 .532 16 .278 4.99
St. Louis (N) 79 75 .513 19 .261 4.44
Pittsburgh 67 87 .435 31 .275 5.26
Milwaukee 66 88 .429 32 .271 5.15
Philadelphia (N) 45 109 .292 53 .242 5.49
Playoffs :
World Championship :
Cincinnati (2) against New York (A) (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.376 Duke Snider(LA,NL)
.375 Ron Jackson(MIL,NL)
.370 Orlando Cepeda(KC,AL)
.347 Hector Lopez(CIN,NL)
.343 Ed Bouchee(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
50 Willie Mays(BOS,AL)
46 Frank Robinson(CHN,NL)
45 Norm Zauchin(MIL)
43 Ken Boyer(SF,NL)
43 Harmon Killebrew( DET)
TOP 5 in RBI :
143 Willie Mays(BOS,AL)
133 Hank Aaron(LA,NL)
131 Rocky Colavito(CHN,NL)
131 Ken Boyer(SF,NL)
127 Frank Robinson(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.93 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
2.77 Juan Pizarro(WS1)
3.26 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
3.27 Tex Clevenger(STL)
3.33 Bob Purkey(CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
27 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
26 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
24 Ewell Blackwell(NYY,AL)
22 Roy Face(CIN,NL)
21 Al Aber(CHN)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
20 Bob Trowbridge(DET)
18 Tom Morgan(LA,NL)
17 Luis Arroyo(PIT,NL)
15 Hersh Freeman(BAL)
14 Moe Drabowsky(STL)
1960 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Norm Cash (DET)!
He batted .295 in 352 AB, with 38 homers and 96 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Bill White (CIN)!
He batted .328 in 500 AB, with 24 homers and 95 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Don Drysdale (BOS)!
He had a record of 24-14 with an ERA of 2.95 and 3 shutouts.
In 43 games started, he pitched 369.1 innings, fanning 276 and walking 58 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Orlando Cepeda (KC)!
He batted .391 in 594 AB, with 30 homers and 133 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Frank Smith (CIN)!
He had a record of 29-4 with an ERA of 2.73 and 5 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 329.2 innings, fanning 281 and walking 49 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Rocky Colavito (CHN)!
He batted .363 in 581 AB, with 50 homers and 127 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bob Grim (KC)
Catcher: Gus Triandos (WS1)
First Base: Orlando Cepeda (KC)
Second Base: Hank Thompson (KC)
Third Base: Bobby Thomson (CHA)
Shortstop: Eddie Kasko (WS1)
Centerfield: Willie Mays (BOS)
Rightfield: Dick Kokos (NYY)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Paul Minner (CHN)
Catcher: Johnny Romano (CHN)
First Base: Bob Allison (STL)
Second Base: Reno Bertoia (STL)
Third Base: Gene Freese (STL)
Shortstop: Mike De la hoz (MIL)
Leftfield: Charlie Maxwell (PIT)
Centerfield: Hank Aaron (LA)
Rightfield: Richie Ashburn (PHI)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Chicago (A) 86 67 .562 -- .282 4.77
New York (A) 85 68 .556 1 .280 4.36
Kansas City 81 72 .529 5 .284 4.90
Washington 79 74 .516 7 .283 4.86
Cleveland 74 79 .484 12 .262 4.82
Boston 73 80 .477 13 .269 4.45
Baltimore 68 85 .444 18 .268 5.08
Detroit 66 87 .431 20 .268 5.49
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Cincinnati 102 51 .667 -- .304 4.09
Los Angeles 90 63 .588 12 .280 4.48
Chicago (N) 82 71 .536 20 .288 5.47
Milwaukee 77 76 .503 25 .292 5.19
San Francisco 70 83 .458 32 .267 4.82
Pittsburgh 69 84 .451 33 .275 5.32
Philadelphia (N) 63 90 .412 39 .264 5.44
St. Louis (N) 59 94 .386 43 .250 5.22
Playoffs :
World Championship :
Cincinnati (4) against Chicago (A) (0)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.391 Orlando Cepeda(KC,AL)
.363 Rocky Colavito(CHN,NL)
.354 Hector Lopez(CIN,NL)
.353 Irv Noren(BOS,AL)
.346 Harry Anderson(CIN,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
55 Frank Robinson(CHN,NL)
50 Rocky Colavito(CHN,NL)
48 Duke Snider(LA,NL)
44 Eddie Mathews(NYY,AL)
43 Norm Zauchin(MIL,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
162 Eddie Mathews(NYY,AL)
140 Frank Robinson(CHN,NL)
133 Orlando Cepeda(KC,AL)
130 Hank Aaron(LA,NL)
130 Duke Snider(LA,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.73 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
2.95 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
2.95 Juan Pizarro(WS1,AL)
3.04 Al Aber(CHN)
3.12 Billy O'dell(MIL,NL CHA)
TOP 5 in WINS :
29 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
24 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
24 Jackie Collum(LA,NL)
22 Billy O'dell(MIL,NL CHA)
21 Bob Grim(KC,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
23 Ted Bowsfield(KC)
21 Ryne Duren(CHA)
19 Tom Gorman( STL)
16 Art Mahaffey( PHI)
13 Phil Paine(BAL)
1961 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Jim Archer (DET)!
He had a record of 20-7 with an ERA of 3.93.
In 34 games started, he pitched 282 innings, fanning 115 and walking 96 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Frank Howard (MIL)!
He batted .284 in 617 AB, with 41 homers and 131 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Don Drysdale (BOS)!
He had a record of 22-10 with an ERA of 2.44 and 5 shutouts.
In 44 games started, he pitched 383 innings, fanning 304 and walking 54 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Orlando Cepeda (KC)!
He batted .368 in 634 AB, with 46 homers and 130 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Frank Smith (CIN)!
He had a record of 27-11 with an ERA of 3.55 and 1 shutouts.
In 47 games started, he pitched 360 innings, fanning 306 and walking 63 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Frank Robinson (CHN)!
He batted .340 in 576 AB, with 56 homers and 156 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Frank Sullivan (BAL)
Catcher: Joe Ginsberg (DET)
First Base: Marv Throneberry (MIN)
Second Base: Hank Thompson (KC)
Third Base: Ray Jablonski (CLE)
Shortstop: Eddie Kasko (MIN)
Leftfield: Sandy Amoros (LAA)
Centerfield: Willie Mays (BOS)
Rightfield: Jim Lemon (CHA)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Moe Drabowsky (STL)
Catcher: Johnny Romano (CHN)
First Base: Wayne Belardi (LAN)
Second Base: Reno Bertoia (STL)
Third Base: Joe Torre (PHI)
Shortstop: Owen Friend (PHI)
Leftfield: Bobby Del greco (STL)
Centerfield: Jackie Brandt (STL)
Rightfield: Floyd Robinson (SF)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

New York (A) 98 64 .605 -- .273 4.61
Detroit 94 68 .580 4 .277 4.05
Cleveland 91 71 .562 7 .282 4.54
Washington 85 77 .525 13 .254 4.50
Baltimore 84 78 .519 14 .287 4.75
Kansas City 84 78 .519 14 .265 4.37
Chicago (A) 81 81 .500 17 .275 4.61
Boston 74 88 .457 24 .254 4.51
Los Angeles (A) 60 102 .370 38 .258 5.08
Minnesota 59 103 .364 39 .252 5.46
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Los Angeles (N) 108 54 .667 -- .289 4.37
Cincinnati 107 55 .660 1 .298 4.34
Chicago (N) 95 67 .586 13 .298 5.55
Pittsburgh 89 73 .549 19 .288 4.59
San Francisco 67 95 .414 41 .258 4.97
St. Louis (N) 63 99 .389 45 .254 5.24
Milwaukee 60 102 .370 48 .275 5.40
Philadelphia (N) 59 103 .364 49 .255 5.65
Playoffs :
World Championship :
Los Angeles (N) (4) against New York (A) (2)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.379 Bob Hazle(CIN,NL)
.368 Orlando Cepeda(KC,AL)
.360 Tony Kubek(PIT,NL)
.351 Sammy Esposito(CLE,AL)
.346 Bob Nieman(LA)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
59 Hank Aaron(LA,NL)
56 Frank Robinson(CHN,NL)
55 Norm Zauchin(MIL,NL)
52 Rocky Colavito(CHN,NL)
47 Norm Cash(DET,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
159 Hank Aaron(LA,NL)
156 Frank Robinson(CHN,NL)
145 Eddie Mathews(NYY,AL)
141 Bill White(CIN)
138 Rocky Colavito(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.44 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
2.88 Jackie Collum(LA )
3.33 Willard Schmidt(KC)
3.37 Ewell Blackwell(NYY,AL)
3.44 Bob Purkey(CLE)
TOP 5 in WINS :
27 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
24 Gordon Jones(LA,NL)
23 Bob Friend(LA,NL)
23 Stu Miller(CHN)
22 Billy Pierce(NYY)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
26 Luis Arroyo(PIT )
21 Al Mcbean( LAN)
20 Bobby Shantz(CIN)
18 Phil Paine(BAL,AL)
18 George Witt(CHN)
1962 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Boog Powell (MIN)!
He batted .305 in 512 AB, with 39 homers and 117 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Billy Williams (STL)!
He batted .307 in 560 AB, with 32 homers and 106 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Don Drysdale (BOS)!
He had a record of 29-7 with an ERA of 2.62 and 5 shutouts.
In 39 games started, he pitched 340.1 innings, fanning 269 and walking 31 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Norm Cash (DET)!
He batted .331 in 562 AB, with 61 homers and 160 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Frank Smith (CIN)!
He had a record of 33-8 with an ERA of 2.11 and 8 shutouts.
In 45 games started, he pitched 353.1 innings, fanning 329 and walking 59 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Vada Pinson (CHN)!
He batted .360 in 639 AB, with 31 homers and 118 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bill Fischer (KC)
Catcher: Hardy Peterson (BAL)
First Base: Irv Noren (BOS)
Second Base: Jerry Adair (CLE)
Third Base: Jose Pagan (LAA)
Shortstop: Dick Howser (BOS)
Leftfield: Charlie Maxwell (CHA)
Centerfield: Bill Virdon (BAL)
Rightfield: Wes Covington (MIN)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bill Monbouquette (HOU)
Catcher: Lou Berberet (CHN)
First Base: Ed Bouchee (HOU)
Second Base: Hector Lopez (CIN)
Third Base: Frank Thomas (MIL)
Shortstop: Andre Rodgers (STL)
Leftfield: Jim King (PHI)
Centerfield: Vada Pinson (CHN)
Rightfield: Floyd Robinson (SF)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Boston 94 69 .577 -- .277 4.95
Chicago (A) 93 70 .571 1 .276 4.41
New York (A) 92 70 .568 1.5 .268 4.69
Kansas City 85 77 .525 8.5 .276 4.94
Baltimore 84 78 .519 9.5 .278 4.21
Cleveland 81 81 .500 12.5 .265 4.55
Minnesota 80 82 .494 13.5 .270 4.60
Detroit 79 83 .488 14.5 .277 5.10
Los Angeles (A) 67 95 .414 26.5 .270 5.39
Washington 56 106 .346 37.5 .249 5.41
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Cincinnati 98 64 .605 -- .279 3.92
Pittsburgh 91 71 .562 7 .282 4.32
Los Angeles (N) 87 75 .537 11 .284 4.81
St. Louis (N) 86 76 .531 12 .265 4.59
San Francisco 85 77 .525 13 .255 4.19
Chicago (N) 83 79 .512 15 .268 5.23
Milwaukee 81 81 .500 17 .253 4.40
Philadelphia (N) 73 89 .451 25 .258 4.63
Houston 63 99 .389 35 .249 4.97
New York (N) 63 99 .389 35 .271 4.88
Playoffs :
World Series :
Cincinnati (4) against Boston (2)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.361 Bob Johnson(KC)
.360 Vada Pinson(CHN,NL)
.352 Felix Mantilla(PIT,NL)
.346 Al Kaline(DET,AL)
.346 Sandy Amoros(LAA,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
61 Norm Cash(DET,AL)
59 Willie Mays(BOS,AL)
51 Eddie Mathews(NYY,AL)
51 Roberto Clemente(BOS,AL)
49 Mickey Mantle(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
164 Eddie Mathews(NYY,AL)
160 Norm Cash(DET,AL)
159 Roberto Clemente(BOS,AL)
149 Steve Bilko(NYY)
142 Willie Mays(BOS,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.11 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
2.62 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
3.26 Juan Pizarro(MIN,AL)
3.40 Jackie Collum(WS2 CHN)
3.43 Dean Stone(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
33 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
29 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
27 Bob Friend( LAN,NL)
25 Dean Stone(NYY,AL)
24 Roger Craig( LAN,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
27 Bob Allen(CIN)
23 John Tsitouris(BOS,AL)
21 Don Bessent(MIN)
21 Ernie Johnson(NYY,AL)
20 Jack Baldschun(MIL,NL)
1963 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Willie Stargell (WS2)!
He batted .294 in 507 AB, with 43 homers and 116 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Dean Chance (HOU)!
He had a record of 21-11 with an ERA of 3.26 and 4 shutouts.
In 38 games started, he pitched 312.1 innings, fanning 234 and walking 123 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Juan Pizarro (MIN)!
He had a record of 26-14 with an ERA of 3.17 and 5 shutouts.
In 44 games started, he pitched 377.1 innings, fanning 309 and walking 131 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Willie Mays (BOS)!
He batted .337 in 563 AB, with 46 homers and 157 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Frank Smith (CIN)!
He had a record of 25-12 with an ERA of 3.21 and 2 shutouts.
In 46 games started, he pitched 358.1 innings, fanning 318 and walking 65 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Hank Aaron (LAN)!
He batted .346 in 595 AB, with 51 homers and 155 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bob Trowbridge (DET)
Catcher: Del Crandall (DET)
First Base: Orlando Cepeda (KC)
Second Base: Bob Johnson (KC)
Third Base: Jose Pagan (LAA)
Shortstop: Eddie Bressoud (DET)
Leftfield: Sandy Amoros (CHA)
Centerfield: Joe Christopher (MIN)
Rightfield: Wes Covington (MIN)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Dave Wickersham (PHI)
Catcher: Joe Torre (PHI)
First Base: Frank Howard (MIL)
Second Base: Ted Kazanski (NYM)
Third Base: Tommy Harper (MIL)
Shortstop: Andre Rodgers (STL)
Leftfield: Jim King (PHI)
Centerfield: Hank Aaron (LAN)
Rightfield: Floyd Robinson (SF)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Boston 91 72 .558 -- .272 4.56
Baltimore 90 73 .552 1 .272 4.13
Washington 89 73 .549 1.5 .248 4.55
Detroit 83 79 .512 7.5 .284 5.29
Chicago (A) 81 81 .500 9.5 .261 4.31
Cleveland 81 81 .500 9.5 .265 4.54
Kansas City 79 83 .488 11.5 .265 4.20
Minnesota 76 86 .469 14.5 .267 4.92
New York (A) 74 88 .457 16.5 .258 4.82
Los Angeles (A) 67 95 .414 23.5 .243 5.00
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Los Angeles (N) 98 64 .605 -- .281 4.59
Pittsburgh 94 68 .580 4 .297 4.75
Cincinnati 89 73 .549 9 .281 4.35
San Francisco 87 75 .537 11 .268 4.47
St. Louis (N) 86 76 .531 12 .277 4.43
Philadelphia (N) 79 83 .488 19 .269 4.69
Milwaukee 79 83 .488 19 .273 5.10
Houston 70 92 .432 28 .261 4.46
Chicago (N) 66 96 .407 32 .253 5.72
New York (N) 62 100 .383 36 .248 4.89
Playoffs :
World Series :
Los Angeles (N) (4) against Boston (3)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.379 Tony Kubek(PIT,NL)
.365 Billy Williams(STL,NL)
.363 Floyd Robinson(SF,NL)
.358 Norm Siebern(WS2 SF)
.355 Vada Pinson(CHN)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
57 Frank Howard(MIL,NL)
54 Duke Snider(LAN,NL)
51 Wes Covington(MIN,AL)
51 Hank Aaron(LAN,NL)
48 Jim Gentile(CHA)
TOP 5 in RBI :
160 Frank Howard(MIL,NL)
157 Willie Mays(BOS,AL)
155 Hank Aaron(LAN,NL)
153 Don Demeter(PIT,NL)
147 Duke Snider(LAN,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.55 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
3.00 Bob Purkey(CLE,AL)
3.07 Tom Brewer(BAL,AL)
3.17 Dean Stone(NYY DET)
3.17 Juan Pizarro(MIN,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
26 Juan Pizarro(MIN,AL)
26 Bob Friend(LAN,NL)
25 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
24 Tom Brewer(BAL,AL)
24 Pedro Ramos(SF,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
26 Turk Farrell(MIL)
22 Dick Radatz(STL)
21 Bobby Bolin( LAA)
19 John Tsitouris(BOS)
18 Tony Balsamo(CHA,AL)
1964 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Bob Veale (CHA)!
He had a record of 26-11 with an ERA of 4.42 and 3 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 309.2 innings, fanning 222 and walking 148 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Gaylord Perry (HOU)!
He had a record of 20-7 with an ERA of 3.76 and 2 shutouts.
In 32 games started, he pitched 256.1 innings, fanning 161 and walking 62 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Juan Pizarro (MIN)!
He had a record of 32-10 with an ERA of 2.92 and 6 shutouts.
In 46 games started, he pitched 395 innings, fanning 317 and walking 127 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Roberto Clemente (BOS)!
He batted .348 in 601 AB, with 45 homers and 144 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Frank Smith (CIN)!
He had a record of 29-7 with an ERA of 2.48 and 2 shutouts.
In 44 games started, he pitched 344.2 innings, fanning 291 and walking 72 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Frank Howard (MIL)!
He batted .323 in 589 AB, with 63 homers and 146 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Buster Narum (CLE)
Catcher: Del Crandall (BOS)
First Base: Frank Torre (CLE)
Second Base: Bob Johnson (KC)
Third Base: Eddie Mathews (NYY)
Shortstop: Eddie Bressoud (DET)
Leftfield: Carl Yastrzemski (LAA)
Centerfield: Joe Christopher (MIN)
Rightfield: Wes Covington (MIN)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Steve Barber (STL)
Catcher: Bob Schmidt (CIN)
First Base: Ed Kranepool (NYM)
Second Base: Zoilo Versalles (STL)
Third Base: Tommy Harper (MIL)
Shortstop: Andre Rodgers (STL)
Leftfield: Lee Walls (STL)
Centerfield: Hank Aaron (LAN)
Rightfield: Floyd Robinson (SF)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Kansas City 94 68 .580 -- .277 4.46
New York (A) 90 72 .556 4 .268 4.74
Boston 89 73 .549 5 .281 4.33
Minnesota 87 75 .537 7 .271 4.93
Chicago (A) 86 76 .531 8 .268 4.49
Washington 82 80 .506 12 .272 4.69
Los Angeles (A) 79 83 .488 15 .260 5.09
Baltimore 71 91 .438 23 .260 4.84
Detroit 71 91 .438 23 .269 5.18
Cleveland 61 101 .377 33 .255 5.12
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Cincinnati 103 59 .636 -- .284 3.96
Los Angeles (N) 94 68 .580 9 .276 4.58
San Francisco 88 74 .543 15 .261 4.63
Philadelphia (N) 87 75 .537 16 .271 4.66
St. Louis (N) 86 76 .531 17 .276 4.54
Houston 85 77 .525 18 .270 4.21
Pittsburgh 84 78 .519 19 .280 4.49
Milwaukee 75 87 .463 28 .273 4.56
Chicago (N) 71 91 .438 32 .262 5.18
New York (N) 37 125 .228 66 .228 5.52
Playoffs :
World Series :
Cincinnati (2) against Kansas City (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.381 Earl Battey(LAN,NL)
.353 Felipe Alou(MIL,NL)
.351 Norm Siebern(SF)
.349 Willie Mccovey(PHI,NL)
.349 Ed Bouchee(HOU)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
63 Frank Howard(MIL,NL)
56 Frank Robinson(CHN,NL)
49 Willie Mays(BOS,AL)
45 Boog Powell(MIN)
45 Roberto Clemente(BOS,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
146 Frank Howard(MIL,NL)
144 Roberto Clemente(BOS,AL)
143 Frank Robinson(CHN,NL)
143 Willie Mays(BOS,AL)
139 Bob Allison(STL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.48 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
2.54 Don Drysdale(BOS)
2.90 Bob Purkey(CLE STL,NL)
2.92 Juan Pizarro(MIN,AL)
3.18 Stan Williams(PIT)
TOP 5 in WINS :
32 Juan Pizarro(MIN,AL)
29 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
27 Ron Taylor(KC,AL)
26 Bob Veale( CHA,AL)
25 Art Mahaffey(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
23 Ruben Gomez(NYY)
22 Tony Balsamo(CHA)
21 Dale Willis(PHI,NL)
20 Bill Dailey(KC)
17 Von Mcdaniel(SF)
1965 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Rico Carty (KC)!
He batted .300 in 593 AB, with 28 homers and 116 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Jim ray Hart (CIN)!
He batted .285 in 568 AB, with 36 homers and 119 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Juan Pizarro (MIN)!
He had a record of 35-7 with an ERA of 2.98 and 5 shutouts.
In 46 games started, he pitched 401.2 innings, fanning 357 and walking 143 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Orlando Cepeda (KC)!
He batted .367 in 626 AB, with 37 homers and 129 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Frank Smith (CIN)!
He had a record of 27-7 with an ERA of 2.80 and 5 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 309 innings, fanning 239 and walking 68 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Hank Aaron (LAN)!
He batted .336 in 622 AB, with 65 homers and 159 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Howie Reed (BAL)
Catcher: Dick Rand (DET)
First Base: Donn Clendenon (BOS)
Second Base: Ron Hunt (BOS)
Third Base: Dick Allen (CAL)
Shortstop: Dick Howser (BOS)
Leftfield: Pete Whisenant (CLE)
Centerfield: Joe Christopher (MIN)
Rightfield: Wes Covington (MIN)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Dave Wickersham (PHI)
Catcher: Earl Battey (LAN)
First Base: Joe Cunningham (CHN)
Second Base: Gene Alley (NYM)
Third Base: Tommy Harper (MIL)
Shortstop: Clete Boyer (CHN)
Leftfield: Tommy Davis (HOU)
Centerfield: Jim Hickman (SF)
Rightfield: Floyd Robinson (SF)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

New York (A) 104 59 .638 -- .271 3.94
Minnesota 103 60 .632 1 .280 4.44
Boston 95 67 .586 8.5 .276 4.22
Kansas City 91 71 .562 12.5 .294 4.68
Detroit 84 78 .519 19.5 .265 4.44
Chicago (A) 77 85 .475 26.5 .270 4.64
California 71 91 .438 32.5 .260 4.94
Baltimore 69 93 .426 34.5 .241 4.63
Washington 68 94 .420 35.5 .271 5.14
Cleveland 49 113 .302 54.5 .261 5.85
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Cincinnati 100 62 .617 -- .287 4.15
Los Angeles (N) 98 64 .605 2 .282 4.65
Milwaukee 89 73 .549 11 .275 4.12
St. Louis (N) 89 73 .549 11 .275 5.06
San Francisco 85 77 .525 15 .272 4.86
Philadelphia (N) 84 78 .519 16 .269 4.44
Pittsburgh 84 78 .519 16 .273 5.01
Houston 70 92 .432 30 .252 4.72
Chicago (N) 62 100 .383 38 .253 5.36
New York (N) 49 113 .302 51 .251 5.41
Playoffs :
World Series :
Cincinnati (1) against New York (A) (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.367 Orlando Cepeda(KC,AL)
.361 Billy Williams(STL,NL)
.357 Ron Jackson(NYY,AL)
.351 Bill White(CIN,NL)
.350 George Altman(KC,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
65 Hank Aaron(LAN,NL)
54 Frank Howard(MIL)
53 Norm Cash(DET,AL)
51 Bob Allison(STL)
46 Roberto Clemente(BOS)
TOP 5 in RBI :
159 Hank Aaron(LAN,NL)
141 Billy Williams(STL,NL)
141 Wes Covington(MIN,AL)
141 Roberto Clemente(BOS)
137 Bob Allison(STL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.76 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
2.80 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
2.98 Juan Pizarro(MIN,AL)
3.05 Tommy John(NYY,AL)
3.08 Don Cardwell(MIL,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
35 Juan Pizarro(MIN,AL)
32 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
27 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
27 Dean Chance(HOU NYY)
25 Art Mahaffey(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
29 Bob Allen(CIN)
26 Bill Dailey(KC,AL)
24 John Gelnar(NYY)
23 Turk Farrell(MIL,NL)
23 Billy Mccool(MIN)
1966 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Fritz Peterson (CAL)!
He had a record of 15-14 with an ERA of 5.43.
In 33 games started, he pitched 265 innings, fanning 115 and walking 50 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Dooley Womack (LAN)!
He had a record of 19-15 with an ERA of 4.99 and 3 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 306.1 innings, fanning 201 and walking 91 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Don Drysdale (BOS)!
He had a record of 30-9 with an ERA of 2.72 and 4 shutouts.
In 44 games started, he pitched 377 innings, fanning 316 and walking 54 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Ken Boyer (BOS)!
He batted .341 in 580 AB, with 54 homers and 163 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Frank Smith (CIN)!
He had a record of 25-11 with an ERA of 2.99 and 3 shutouts.
In 46 games started, he pitched 351.2 innings, fanning 260 and walking 93 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Hank Aaron (LAN)!
He batted .337 in 606 AB, with 61 homers and 173 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bob Grim (KC)
Catcher: Bill Freehan (WS2)
First Base: Orlando Cepeda (KC)
Second Base: Jim Lefebvre (CAL)
Third Base: Dick Allen (CAL)
Shortstop: Jim Fregosi (WS2)
Leftfield: Gary Geiger (BAL)
Centerfield: Joe Christopher (MIN)
Rightfield: Wes Covington (MIN)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Ron Herbel (NYM)
Catcher: Merritt Ranew (LAN)
First Base: Willie Mccovey (PHI)
Second Base: Cookie Rojas (NYM)
Third Base: Deron Johnson (LAN)
Shortstop: Gene Alley (NYM)
Leftfield: Paul Smith (MIL)
Centerfield: Jim Hickman (SF)
Rightfield: Ron Fairly (PHI)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Boston 106 57 .650 -- .276 3.80
Minnesota 105 58 .644 1 .289 4.08
New York (A) 102 60 .630 3.5 .273 3.67
Washington 84 78 .519 21.5 .268 4.80
California 83 79 .512 22.5 .282 4.89
Detroit 80 82 .494 25.5 .263 4.66
Chicago (A) 78 84 .481 27.5 .260 4.69
Kansas City 72 90 .444 33.5 .267 4.94
Cleveland 65 97 .401 40.5 .251 4.86
Baltimore 36 126 .222 69.5 .208 5.48
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Cincinnati 98 65 .601 -- .271 3.85
Los Angeles (N) 97 66 .595 1 .276 4.60
Philadelphia (N) 95 67 .586 2.5 .269 4.12
St. Louis (N) 91 71 .562 6.5 .264 4.35
Chicago (N) 83 79 .512 14.5 .259 4.48
San Francisco 83 79 .512 14.5 .248 4.43
Pittsburgh 82 80 .506 15.5 .270 4.37
Houston 72 90 .444 25.5 .253 4.74
Milwaukee 61 101 .377 36.5 .253 4.76
New York (N) 49 113 .302 48.5 .248 5.42
Playoffs :
World Series :
Cincinnati (3) against Boston (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.350 Harvey Kuenn(NYY,AL)
.346 Don Demeter(PIT,NL)
.345 Norm Cash(DET,AL)
.343 Ron Jackson(NYY,AL)
.343 Wes Covington(MIN,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
61 Hank Aaron(LAN,NL)
60 Norm Cash(DET,AL)
57 Frank Robinson(CHN,NL)
54 Ken Boyer(BOS,AL)
53 Wes Covington(MIN,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
173 Hank Aaron(LAN,NL)
163 Ken Boyer(BOS,AL)
146 Wes Covington(MIN,AL)
144 Orlando Cepeda(KC,AL)
141 Gene Freese(STL,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.72 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
2.82 Stan Williams(PIT)
2.92 Dean Chance(NYY,AL)
2.99 Frank Smith(CIN,NL)
3.15 Sandy Koufax(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
30 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
27 Sandy Koufax(NYY,AL)
27 Don Nottebart(CIN,NL)
26 Juan Pizarro(MIN,AL)
25 Dean Chance(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
23 Curt Simmons( LAN,NL)
23 Bob Allen(CIN)
20 Phil Paine(WS2)
20 Tony Balsamo(CHA)
19 Billy Mccool(MIN)
1967 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Ron Swoboda (CLE)!
He batted .291 in 522 AB, with 23 homers and 81 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Jim Hardin (STL)!
He had a record of 23-14 with an ERA of 3.95 and 1 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 346.2 innings, fanning 181 and walking 91 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Don Drysdale (BOS)!
He had a record of 29-11 with an ERA of 2.73 and 5 shutouts.
In 43 games started, he pitched 375.1 innings, fanning 301 and walking 44 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Roberto Clemente (BOS)!
He batted .348 in 595 AB, with 57 homers and 149 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Gaylord Perry (HOU)!
He had a record of 27-8 with an ERA of 3.46 and 3 shutouts.
In 39 games started, he pitched 333 innings, fanning 195 and walking 79 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Billy Williams (STL)!
He batted .353 in 572 AB, with 49 homers and 136 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Howie Reed (BAL)
Catcher: John Orsino (KC)
First Base: Bob Sadowski (BAL)
Second Base: Jim Lefebvre (CAL)
Third Base: Ed Charles (WS2)
Shortstop: Don Buddin (BAL)
Leftfield: Charlie James (BOS)
Centerfield: Joe Christopher (MIN)
Rightfield: Wes Covington (MIN)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Jim Cosman (SF)
Catcher: Joe Torre (PHI)
First Base: Bob Hale (NYM)
Second Base: Gene Alley (NYM)
Third Base: Lee Elia (NYM)
Shortstop: Dick Schofield (LAN)
Leftfield: Lee Walls (STL)
Centerfield: Hank Aaron (LAN)
Rightfield: Johnny Callison (LAN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Boston 103 59 .636 -- .274 3.66
New York (A) 94 68 .580 9 .270 3.92
Minnesota 93 69 .574 10 .270 4.37
California 91 71 .562 12 .266 4.53
Detroit 80 82 .494 23 .259 4.21
Chicago (A) 80 82 .494 23 .260 4.70
Kansas City 75 87 .463 28 .272 5.36
Cleveland 75 87 .463 28 .238 4.33
Washington 73 89 .451 30 .252 4.71
Baltimore 46 116 .284 57 .202 4.99
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Pittsburgh 96 66 .593 -- .299 4.92
St. Louis (N) 94 68 .580 2 .270 4.30
Philadelphia (N) 91 71 .562 5 .287 4.63
Los Angeles (N) 90 72 .556 6 .268 4.51
Houston 84 78 .519 12 .279 5.38
Cincinnati 79 83 .488 17 .269 4.62
Chicago (N) 74 88 .457 22 .257 5.30
Atlanta 71 91 .438 25 .250 4.17
New York (N) 68 94 .420 28 .257 4.93
San Francisco 63 99 .389 33 .258 4.88
Playoffs :
World Series :
Pittsburgh (2) against Boston (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.368 Joe Torre(PHI,NL)
.361 Willie Mccovey(PHI,NL)
.356 Curt Flood(PIT)
.353 Billy Williams(STL,NL)
.350 Bob Hazle(CIN,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
63 Frank Howard(MIL,NL)
57 Roberto Clemente(BOS,AL)
53 Hank Aaron(LAN,NL)
52 Frank Robinson(CHN)
49 Billy Williams(STL,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
160 Gordy Coleman(STL)
151 Hank Aaron(LAN,NL)
149 Roberto Clemente(BOS,AL)
143 Carl Yastrzemski(LAN,NL)
138 Willie Mccovey(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.47 Joe Horlen(MIL)
2.55 Juan Pizarro(MIN,AL)
2.58 Tommy John(NYY,AL)
2.67 Stan Williams( CAL,AL)
2.73 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
29 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
27 Tommy John(NYY,AL)
27 Gaylord Perry(HOU,NL)
26 Chris Short(BOS)
24 Juan Pizarro(MIN,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
19 John Gelnar(NYY)
18 Billy Mccool(MIN)
18 Bob Allen(CIN,NL)
17 Jim Hannan(BOS)
16 Bob Locker(NYM)
1968 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Jack Billingham (CHA)!
He had a record of 19-12 with an ERA of 2.72 and 1 shutouts.
In 38 games started, he pitched 287.2 innings, fanning 154 and walking 89 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Jim Owens (CHN)!
He had a record of 21-8 with an ERA of 3.70.
In 35 games started, he pitched 274.2 innings, fanning 133 and walking 80 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Tommy John (NYY)!
He had a record of 32-7 with an ERA of 2.08 and 10 shutouts.
In 40 games started, he pitched 354 innings, fanning 200 and walking 27 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Vada Pinson (NYY)!
He batted .335 in 659 AB, with 34 homers and 98 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Sam Mcdowell (CHN)!
He had a record of 29-7 with an ERA of 2.80 and 5 shutouts.
In 45 games started, he pitched 378.2 innings, fanning 340 and walking 176 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Frank Robinson (CHN)!
He batted .303 in 552 AB, with 51 homers and 137 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Dick Rusteck (CHA)
Catcher: Russ Nixon (NYY)
First Base: Bob Sadowski (BAL)
Second Base: Julio Gotay (MIN)
Third Base: Brooks Robinson (NYY)
Shortstop: Cesar Tovar (WS2)
Leftfield: Rick Monday (DET)
Centerfield: Joe Pepitone (OAK)
Rightfield: George Altman (OAK)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Moe Drabowsky (STL)
Catcher: Joe Torre (PHI)
First Base: Lou Skizas (NYM)
Second Base: Larry Burright (NYM)
Third Base: Bob Bailey (CHN)
Shortstop: Ted Kazanski (NYM)
Leftfield: Tex Nelson (ATL)
Centerfield: Jim Hickman (CIN)
Rightfield: Ron Fairly (PHI)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

New York (A) 107 55 .660 -- .260 3.28
Boston 100 62 .617 7 .271 3.71
California 89 73 .549 18 .245 3.76
Cleveland 86 76 .531 21 .248 3.84
Oakland 85 77 .525 22 .271 4.20
Washington 83 79 .512 24 .259 4.44
Chicago (A) 77 85 .475 30 .239 4.11
Minnesota 74 88 .457 33 .250 4.42
Detroit 64 98 .395 43 .231 3.76
Baltimore 45 117 .278 62 .190 4.67
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)

Chicago (N) 99 63 .611 -- .260 4.13
Philadelphia (N) 96 66 .593 3 .268 3.48
St. Louis (N) 91 71 .562 8 .245 3.87
Pittsburgh 90 72 .556 9 .275 4.33
Cincinnati 88 74 .543 11 .249 4.12
Los Angeles (N) 79 83 .488 20 .256 4.20
Atlanta 71 91 .438 28 .242 4.64
Houston 68 94 .420 31 .262 4.45
San Francisco 68 94 .420 31 .250 4.92
New York (N) 60 102 .370 39 .236 4.52
Playoffs :
World Series :
Chicago (N) (2) against New York (A) (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.338 Felipe Alou(ATL,NL)
.335 Vada Pinson(NYY,AL)
.332 Dick Howser(BOS,AL)
.332 Orlando Cepeda(HOU)
.331 Joe Torre(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
51 Frank Robinson(CHN,NL)
50 Tony Conigliaro(WS2,AL)
50 Frank Howard(ATL,NL)
49 Willie Mccovey(PHI,NL)
46 Deron Johnson(LAN)
TOP 5 in RBI :
139 Tony Conigliaro(WS2,AL)
137 Frank Robinson(CHN,NL)
132 Frank Howard(ATL,NL)
129 Wes Covington( CHN,NL)
128 Boog Powell(MIN,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.08 Tommy John(NYY,AL)
2.11 Tom Seaver(BAL)
2.36 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
2.72 Jack Billingham( CHA)
2.80 Sam Mcdowell(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
32 Tommy John(NYY,AL)
29 Sam Mcdowell(CHN,NL)
28 Juan Pizarro( PHI,NL)
27 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
25 Juan Marichal(DET NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
20 Bill Dailey(KC)
18 Tony Balsamo(CHA)
17 Jim Duckworth(PIT)
16 Jim Hannan(BOS)
15 Seth Morehead(PHI)
1969 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Chuck Taylor (BOS)!
He had a record of 28-11 with an ERA of 3.20 and 3 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 320.1 innings, fanning 132 and walking 67 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Darrell Evans (NYM)!
He batted .275 in 498 AB, with 31 homers and 102 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Tom Seaver (BAL)!
He had a record of 20-5 with an ERA of 1.57 and 1 shutouts.
In 32 games started, he pitched 281.2 innings, fanning 291 and walking 53 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Vada Pinson (NYY)!
He batted .360 in 625 AB, with 34 homers and 108 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Juan Pizarro (PHI)!
He had a record of 32-8 with an ERA of 2.57 and 5 shutouts.
In 46 games started, he pitched 391.2 innings, fanning 342 and walking 126 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Willie Mccovey (PHI)!
He batted .364 in 555 AB, with 68 homers and 151 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Chuck Taylor (BOS)
Catcher: Earl Battey (NYY)
First Base: Boog Powell (MIN)
Second Base: Ernie Fazio (SEA)
Third Base: Ken Boyer (BOS)
Shortstop: Dick Howser (BOS)
Leftfield: Johnny Callison (NYY)
Centerfield: Joe Pepitone (OAK)
Rightfield: Joe Christopher (MIN)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Joe Niekro (PIT)
Catcher: Jerry Grote (HOU)
First Base: Wes Parker (SF)
Second Base: Don Mason (MON)
Third Base: Darrell Evans (NYM)
Shortstop: Ted Kazanski (NYM)
Leftfield: Billy Williams (STL)
Centerfield: Jim Hickman (CIN)
Rightfield: Albie Pearson (CIN)

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