LEAGUE HISTORY
Thursday, 11/2/1998
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)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Boston 103 59 .636 -- .264 3.42
New York (A) 100 62 .617 3 .275 3.67
Washington 93 69 .574 10 .274 4.31
Cleveland 80 82 .494 23 .256 3.62
Baltimore 63 99 .389 40 .205 4.20
Detroit 58 104 .358 45 .220 4.15
West
Minnesota 90 72 .556 -- .267 4.26
California 85 77 .525 5 .261 4.25
Chicago (A) 82 80 .506 8 .270 3.70
Seattle 76 86 .469 14 .259 4.27
Oakland 75 87 .463 15 .278 4.86
Kansas City 67 95 .414 23 .241 4.74
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Philadelphia (N)109 53 .673 -- .275 3.26
Chicago (N) 99 63 .611 10 .275 4.18
New York (N) 98 64 .605 11 .255 3.62
St. Louis (N) 83 79 .512 26 .246 3.86
Pittsburgh 81 81 .500 28 .276 4.44
Montreal 47 115 .290 62 .209 4.62
West
Los Angeles (N) 92 70 .568 -- .259 4.27
Cincinnati 85 77 .525 7 .232 4.12
Atlanta 84 78 .519 8 .265 4.17
Houston 75 87 .463 17 .261 4.07
San Diego 60 102 .370 32 .238 4.58
San Francisco 59 103 .364 33 .236 4.78
Playoffs :
League Series :
Minnesota (1) against Boston (3)
Los Angeles (N) (0) against Philadelphia (N) (3)
World Championship :
Philadelphia (N) (4) against Boston (0)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.364 Willie Mccovey(PHI,NL)
.360 Vada Pinson(NYY,AL)
.359 Bob Bailey(CHN,NL)
.350 Frank Robinson(CHN,NL)
.347 Rod Carew(OAK)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
68 Willie Mccovey(PHI,NL)
51 Wes Covington(CHN,NL)
48 Roberto Clemente(BOS,AL)
46 Orlando Cepeda(HOU,NL)
45 Tony Conigliaro(WS2,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
151 Willie Mccovey(PHI,NL)
144 Wes Covington(CHN,NL)
133 Merv Rettenmund(MIN)
132 Ken Boyer(BOS)
127 Roberto Clemente(BOS,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.57 Tom Seaver(BAL,AL)
1.73 Aubrey Gatewood( NYM)
2.50 Sam Mcdowell(CHN,NL)
2.56 Gaylord Perry(HOU,NL)
2.57 Juan Pizarro(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
32 Juan Pizarro(PHI,NL)
28 Bob Sadowski(LAN,NL)
28 Chuck Taylor( BOS,AL)
25 Charlie Vaughan(OAK,AL)
24 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
25 Tony Balsamo(CHA,AL)
23 Jack Baldschun(ATL)
23 Ron Law( SEA)
21 Bob Locker(NYM)
19 Bob Allen(CIN,NL)
1970 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Roy Foster (BOS)!
He batted .276 in 525 AB, with 35 homers and 96 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Al Fitzmorris (HOU)!
He had a record of 18-12 with an ERA of 3.65 and 2 shutouts.
In 34 games started, he pitched 293.1 innings, fanning 118 and walking 110 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Tommy John (NYY)!
He had a record of 29-10 with an ERA of 2.62 and 6 shutouts.
In 46 games started, he pitched 382 innings, fanning 224 and walking 41 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Vada Pinson (NYY)!
He batted .339 in 646 AB, with 47 homers and 115 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Sam Mcdowell (CHN)!
He had a record of 31-5 with an ERA of 2.03 and 5 shutouts.
In 39 games started, he pitched 337.2 innings, fanning 301 and walking 125 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Wes Covington (CHN)!
He batted .336 in 598 AB, with 41 homers and 130 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Jerry Reuss (DET)
Catcher: Hal King (DET)
First Base: Steve Garvey (BOS)
Second Base: Ron Hunt (BOS)
Third Base: Lou Skizas (WS2)
Shortstop: Dick Howser (BOS)
Leftfield: Merv Rettenmund (MIN)
Centerfield: Leo Posada (MIN)
Rightfield: Joe Christopher (MIN)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Catfish Hunter (CHN)
Catcher: Dick Dietz (CHN)
First Base: Wes Parker (SF)
Second Base: Don Mason (MON)
Third Base: Darrell Evans (NYM)
Shortstop: Phil Linz (HOU)
Leftfield: Billy Williams (STL)
Centerfield: Bill Voss (SD)
Rightfield: Ron Fairly (PHI)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (A) 102 61 .626 -- .273 3.61
Boston 101 62 .620 1 .267 3.70
Cleveland 93 69 .574 8.5 .243 3.36
Detroit 79 83 .488 22.5 .256 4.04
Washington 76 86 .469 25.5 .253 4.72
Baltimore 70 92 .432 31.5 .218 4.43
West
Oakland 88 74 .543 -- .273 4.02
California 84 78 .519 4 .264 3.90
Chicago (A) 83 79 .512 5 .266 4.21
Milwaukee 81 81 .500 7 .251 3.93
Minnesota 76 86 .469 12 .254 4.30
Kansas City 40 122 .247 48 .198 4.69
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Chicago (N) 102 60 .630 -- .272 3.37
Philadelphia (N) 99 63 .611 3 .270 3.67
New York (N) 89 73 .549 13 .253 3.94
Pittsburgh 89 73 .549 13 .285 4.48
Montreal 64 98 .395 38 .217 4.25
St. Louis (N) 60 102 .370 42 .253 4.91
West
Atlanta 92 70 .568 -- .257 3.74
Los Angeles (N) 86 76 .531 6 .258 4.26
San Diego 81 81 .500 11 .258 4.23
San Francisco 74 88 .457 18 .254 4.21
Houston 73 89 .451 19 .264 4.65
Cincinnati 63 99 .389 29 .221 4.41
Playoffs :
League Series :
Oakland (1) against New York (A) (3)
Atlanta (3) against Chicago (N) (1)
World Championship :
Atlanta (2) against New York (A) (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.340 Jim Small(PIT)
.340 Merv Rettenmund(MIN)
.339 Vada Pinson(NYY,AL)
.338 Dick Howser(BOS,AL)
.336 Wes Covington(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
54 Frank Howard(ATL)
51 Tony Conigliaro(WS2)
51 Willie Mccovey(PHI,NL)
47 Jimmy Wynn(NYM,NL)
47 Vada Pinson(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
136 Frank Howard(ATL)
132 Brooks Robinson(NYY,AL)
131 Willie Mccovey(PHI,NL)
130 Wes Covington(CHN,NL)
127 Tony Kubek(PIT,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.73 Tom Seaver(BAL,AL)
1.95 Don Sutton(CLE)
2.03 Sam Mcdowell(CHN,NL)
2.34 Juan Pizarro(PHI,NL)
2.62 Tommy John(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
31 Sam Mcdowell(CHN,NL)
29 Tommy John(NYY,AL)
29 Juan Pizarro(PHI,NL)
25 Dick Baney(CHA,AL)
23 Tom Kelley(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
22 Joe Sparma(NYY)
21 Bob Locker(NYM)
20 Dale Willis(SD)
20 Hal Reniff(WS2)
18 Don Shaw(LAN)
1971 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Al Hrabosky (CHA)!
He had a record of 21-6 with an ERA of 3.42 and 1 shutouts.
In 32 games started, he pitched 228.2 innings, fanning 187 and walking 76 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Dick Woodson (ATL)!
He had a record of 15-8 with an ERA of 3.32 and 2 shutouts.
In 31 games started, he pitched 260.1 innings, fanning 159 and walking 77 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Don Drysdale (BOS)!
He had a record of 27-10 with an ERA of 2.50 and 5 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 352.1 innings, fanning 285 and walking 38 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Merv Rettenmund (MIN)!
He batted .320 in 562 AB, with 49 homers and 143 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Sam Mcdowell (CHN)!
He had a record of 25-8 with an ERA of 2.83 and 3 shutouts.
In 40 games started, he pitched 343 innings, fanning 336 and walking 149 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Willie Mccovey (PHI)!
He batted .315 in 588 AB, with 50 homers and 114 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Chuck Taylor (BOS)
Catcher: Jim French (KC)
First Base: Steve Garvey (BOS)
Second Base: Jim Lefebvre (CAL)
Third Base: Brooks Robinson (NYY)
Shortstop: Dick Howser (BOS)
Leftfield: Willie Davis (WS2)
Centerfield: Roy White (WS2)
Rightfield: Hank Aaron (OAK)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Joe Horlen (ATL)
Catcher: Bill Freehan (SD)
First Base: Wes Parker (SF)
Second Base: Dalton Jones (SF)
Third Base: Danny Cater (PHI)
Shortstop: Don Buddin (PHI)
Leftfield: Ron Fairly (PHI)
Centerfield: Bobby Tolan (ATL)
Rightfield: Duke Carmel (ATL)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Boston 99 63 .611 -- .266 3.71
Cleveland 95 67 .586 4 .264 4.00
New York (A) 93 69 .574 6 .272 4.64
Detroit 75 87 .463 24 .243 4.00
Baltimore 72 90 .444 27 .222 3.94
Washington 66 96 .407 33 .248 4.74
West
Chicago (A) 92 70 .568 -- .282 4.30
Milwaukee 91 71 .562 1 .265 4.39
Minnesota 87 75 .537 5 .268 4.64
California 76 86 .469 16 .244 4.44
Oakland 71 91 .438 21 .258 4.16
Kansas City 55 107 .340 37 .218 4.74
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Philadelphia (N)104 58 .642 -- .269 3.68
Chicago (N) 96 66 .593 8 .260 3.29
Pittsburgh 90 72 .556 14 .269 3.87
St. Louis (N) 73 89 .451 31 .244 3.68
New York (N) 68 94 .420 36 .239 4.43
Montreal 63 99 .389 41 .239 4.17
West
San Diego 95 67 .586 -- .263 3.59
Atlanta 89 73 .549 6 .250 3.74
San Francisco 83 79 .512 12 .250 3.98
Los Angeles (N) 77 85 .475 18 .246 4.32
Cincinnati 69 93 .426 26 .226 4.09
Houston 65 97 .401 30 .256 4.42
Playoffs :
League Series :
Chicago (A) (1) against Boston (3)
San Diego (2) against Philadelphia (N) (3)
World Championship :
Philadelphia (N) (4) against Boston (1)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.366 Rusty Staub(NYY,AL)
.349 Tim Mccarver(SF)
.341 Brooks Robinson(NYY)
.340 Steve Garvey(BOS,AL)
.339 Jerry Grote(HOU,NL CHN)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
50 Willie Mccovey(PHI,NL)
49 Merv Rettenmund(MIN,AL)
47 John Orsino(BOS,AL)
46 Jim Pagliaroni(NYY,AL)
45 Frank Howard(ATL,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
143 Merv Rettenmund(MIN,AL)
132 Jim Pagliaroni(NYY,AL)
125 Roy Foster(BOS)
124 Frank Howard(ATL,NL)
124 Tony Conigliaro(WS2)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.97 Tom Seaver(BAL,AL)
2.50 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
2.67 Vida Blue(MIL,AL)
2.73 Don Cardwell( CHN,NL)
2.73 Dave Roberts(PIT)
TOP 5 in WINS :
27 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
27 Dean Chance(ATL,NL)
25 Tom Seaver(BAL,AL)
25 Sam Mcdowell(CHN,NL)
23 Pedro Ramos(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
22 Joe Sparma(NYY,AL)
20 Bob Locker(NYM PHI)
19 Dale Willis(SD,NL)
19 Ed Barnowski(CLE)
19 Sparky Lyle(DET)
1972 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Bill Slayback (CHA)!
He had a record of 20-12 with an ERA of 2.94 and 1 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 315 innings, fanning 219 and walking 88 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Rick Reuschel (LAN)!
He had a record of 22-13 with an ERA of 3.26 and 3 shutouts.
In 37 games started, he pitched 309 innings, fanning 196 and walking 46 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Tom Seaver (BAL)!
He had a record of 24-8 with an ERA of 1.84 and 7 shutouts.
In 37 games started, he pitched 328 innings, fanning 361 and walking 36 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Billy Williams (CLE)!
He batted .331 in 502 AB, with 43 homers and 125 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Sam Mcdowell (CHN)!
He had a record of 25-11 with an ERA of 2.59.
In 41 games started, he pitched 350.1 innings, fanning 337 and walking 132 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Joe Torre (PHI)!
He batted .334 in 467 AB, with 43 homers and 110 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Cisco Carlos (CAL)
Catcher: Duane Josephson (MIL)
First Base: Steve Garvey (BOS)
Second Base: Steve Braun (KC)
Third Base: Eric Soderholm (WS2)
Shortstop: Dick Howser (BOS)
Leftfield: Billy Williams (CLE)
Centerfield: Roy White (WS2)
Rightfield: Frank Fernandez (CAL)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Jon Matlack (NYM)
Catcher: Joe Torre (PHI)
First Base: Wes Parker (SF)
Second Base: Mike Andrews (MON)
Third Base: Bernie Allen (SD)
Shortstop: Don Buddin (NYM)
Leftfield: Ron Fairly (PHI)
Centerfield: Jim Hickman (CIN)
Rightfield: Duke Carmel (ATL)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Cleveland 101 61 .623 -- .280 3.70
New York (A) 90 72 .556 11 .262 3.79
Boston 90 72 .556 11 .258 3.89
Baltimore 85 77 .525 16 .245 3.76
Washington 75 87 .463 26 .255 4.76
Detroit 73 89 .451 28 .260 4.64
West
Milwaukee 93 69 .574 -- .274 4.03
Chicago (A) 87 75 .537 6 .277 4.26
California 80 82 .494 13 .247 4.40
Minnesota 77 85 .475 16 .278 4.61
Oakland 65 97 .401 28 .257 4.59
Kansas City 56 106 .346 37 .225 5.24
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Philadelphia (N) 96 66 .593 -- .257 4.15
Chicago (N) 89 73 .549 7 .268 3.62
Pittsburgh 86 76 .531 10 .261 3.98
New York (N) 85 77 .525 11 .257 4.01
St. Louis (N) 68 94 .420 28 .261 4.23
Montreal 62 100 .383 34 .253 4.22
West
San Diego 93 69 .574 -- .267 3.75
Atlanta 92 70 .568 1 .249 3.66
Los Angeles (N) 88 74 .543 5 .258 3.99
San Francisco 81 81 .500 12 .249 4.52
Houston 68 94 .420 25 .250 4.52
Cincinnati 64 98 .395 29 .220 3.99
Playoffs :
League Series :
Milwaukee (2) against Cleveland (3)
San Diego (3) against Philadelphia (N) (0)
World Championship :
San Diego (4) against Cleveland (2)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.353 Rod Carew(OAK)
.351 Joe Rudi(CHN)
.340 Mickey Rivers(CHA)
.337 Ron Swoboda(CLE,AL)
.337 Carl Yastrzemski(LAN,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
50 Boog Powell(MIN)
44 Jim ray Hart(MON,NL)
43 Tony Conigliaro(WS2)
43 Billy Williams(CLE,AL)
43 Joe Torre(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
145 Boog Powell(MIN)
127 Tony Conigliaro(WS2)
125 Billy Williams(CLE,AL)
122 Art Shamsky(LAN)
122 Darrell Evans(NYM,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.84 Tom Seaver(BAL,AL)
2.35 Tommy John(NYY,AL)
2.48 Andy Messersmith(CLE)
2.48 Vida Blue(MIL)
2.59 Don Drysdale(BOS,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
28 Tom Kelley(PHI,NL)
25 Sam Mcdowell(CHN,NL)
25 Dennis Bennett(ATL)
24 Warren Bogle(LAN)
24 Tom Seaver(BAL,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
26 Bill Wilson( CHA,AL)
22 Mike Marshall(SF)
21 Dale Willis(SD)
20 Bob Locker(PHI,NL)
19 Joe Sparma(NYY)
1973 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
David Clyde (NYY)!
He had a record of 17-6 with an ERA of 4.58.
In 37 games started, he pitched 261.1 innings, fanning 155 and walking 134 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Ken Singleton (SF)!
He batted .254 in 516 AB, with 15 homers and 81 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Don Sutton (CLE)!
He had a record of 24-7 with an ERA of 2.81 and 8 shutouts.
In 36 games started, he pitched 308 innings, fanning 260 and walking 59 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Jim ray Hart (CAL)!
He batted .345 in 551 AB, with 45 homers and 132 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Sam Mcdowell (CHN)!
He had a record of 31-10 with an ERA of 2.04 and 7 shutouts.
In 45 games started, he pitched 393 innings, fanning 351 and walking 112 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Reggie Jackson (ATL)!
He batted .338 in 577 AB, with 68 homers and 160 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Lloyd Allen (MIL)
Catcher: Ed Herrmann (BAL)
First Base: Steve Garvey (BOS)
Second Base: Ron Santo (BOS)
Third Base: Bill Melton (BAL)
Shortstop: Dick Howser (BOS)
Leftfield: Willie Davis (TEX)
Centerfield: Johnny Grubb (OAK)
Rightfield: Curt Blefary (CLE)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Jim Rittwage (NYM)
Catcher: Johnny Bench (NYM)
First Base: Bob Robertson (LAN)
Second Base: Mike Andrews (MON)
Third Base: Ken Boswell (SF)
Shortstop: Ted Sizemore (MON)
Leftfield: George Foster (HOU)
Centerfield: Bobby Tolan (ATL)
Rightfield: Frank Howard (ATL)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Cleveland 103 58 .640 -- .294 4.25
New York (A) 102 59 .634 1 .291 4.36
Milwaukee 87 74 .540 16 .269 4.18
Boston 81 80 .503 22 .277 5.03
Baltimore 78 83 .484 25 .236 4.36
Detroit 66 95 .410 37 .261 5.55
West
Chicago (A) 87 74 .540 -- .270 4.34
California 86 75 .534 1 .250 4.61
Minnesota 82 79 .509 5 .286 5.17
Oakland 70 91 .435 17 .256 4.94
Kansas City 65 96 .404 22 .233 4.52
Texas 59 102 .366 28 .252 5.38
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Chicago (N) 106 55 .658 -- .278 3.32
St. Louis (N) 78 83 .484 28 .265 4.21
Montreal 77 84 .478 29 .252 3.72
Philadelphia (N) 71 90 .441 35 .251 4.47
New York (N) 70 91 .435 36 .246 4.65
Pittsburgh 70 91 .435 36 .260 4.92
West
Atlanta 103 58 .640 -- .268 3.51
San Diego 91 70 .565 12 .256 3.70
San Francisco 88 73 .547 15 .258 4.18
Cincinnati 74 87 .460 29 .235 4.35
Los Angeles (N) 72 89 .447 31 .248 4.42
Houston 66 95 .410 37 .247 4.34
Playoffs :
League Series :
Chicago (A) (4) against Cleveland (3)
Atlanta (2) against Chicago (N) (4)
World Championship :
Chicago (N) (4) against Chicago (A) (0)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.393 Rusty Staub(NYY,AL)
.363 Bobby Tolan(ATL,NL)
.351 Steve Garvey(BOS,AL)
.348 Rennie Stennett(CHN)
.345 Jim ray Hart(MON,NL CAL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
68 Reggie Jackson(ATL,NL)
52 Boog Powell(MIN)
46 Joe Pepitone(NYM,NL)
45 Al Oliver(MON)
45 Jim ray Hart(MON,NL CAL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
160 Reggie Jackson(ATL,NL)
146 Bobby Darwin(CLE,AL)
143 Boog Powell(MIN)
136 Rico Carty(CLE,AL)
132 Jim ray Hart(MON,NL CAL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.95 Tom Seaver(BAL)
2.04 Sam Mcdowell(CHN,NL)
2.13 Fred Klages(SD,NL)
2.58 Bill Slayback(CHA,AL)
2.81 Don Sutton(CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
31 Sam Mcdowell(CHN,NL)
27 Dean Chance(ATL)
26 Joe Niekro( ATL,NL)
25 Tommy John(NYY,AL)
25 Fred Klages(SD,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
27 Dick Thoenen(CHN)
21 Jack Whillock(CIN)
21 Dick Wantz(SD)
17 Gary Timberlake( NYM)
16 Aubrey Gatewood(PHI)
1974 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Jim Rice (KC)!
He batted .272 in 508 AB, with 30 homers and 105 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Larry Parrish (STL)!
He batted .287 in 589 AB, with 41 homers and 138 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Don Sutton (CLE)!
He had a record of 30-7 with an ERA of 3.10 and 2 shutouts.
In 40 games started, he pitched 322.2 innings, fanning 294 and walking 75 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Tony Conigliaro (TEX)!
He batted .359 in 588 AB, with 48 homers and 166 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Joe Niekro (ATL)!
He had a record of 30-12 with an ERA of 2.90 and 3 shutouts.
In 44 games started, he pitched 379 innings, fanning 239 and walking 74 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Reggie Jackson (ATL)!
He batted .269 in 527 AB, with 60 homers and 142 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Mark Littell (BOS)
Catcher: John Orsino (CLE)
First Base: Jerry Morales (MIL)
Second Base: Jim Lefebvre (CAL)
Third Base: Amos Otis (CHA)
Shortstop: Gary Sutherland (MIL)
Leftfield: Oscar Gamble (DET)
Centerfield: Garry Maddox (DET)
Rightfield: Tony Conigliaro (TEX)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Danny Morris (STL)
Catcher: Jerry Grote (CHN)
First Base: Pete Ward (PIT)
Second Base: Phil Linz (PHI)
Third Base: Danny Cater (PHI)
Shortstop: Jose Martinez (CIN)
Leftfield: Carl Yastrzemski (LAN)
Centerfield: Bobby Tolan (ATL)
Rightfield: Buddy Bell (STL)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Cleveland 100 61 .621 -- .287 4.31
Detroit 96 65 .596 4 .279 4.53
New York (A) 93 68 .578 7 .281 4.44
Milwaukee 89 72 .553 11 .263 4.49
Baltimore 72 89 .447 28 .239 4.40
Boston 59 102 .366 41 .253 5.32
West
California 92 69 .571 -- .274 4.92
Texas 84 77 .522 8 .284 4.78
Chicago (A) 83 78 .516 9 .286 4.36
Minnesota 79 82 .491 13 .285 5.19
Kansas City 69 92 .429 23 .226 4.84
Oakland 50 111 .311 42 .236 5.12
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (N) 92 69 .571 -- .252 3.65
Pittsburgh 89 72 .553 3 .258 3.98
Montreal 87 74 .540 5 .264 4.04
Chicago (N) 87 74 .540 5 .266 3.91
St. Louis (N) 69 92 .429 23 .271 4.65
Philadelphia (N) 62 99 .385 30 .243 4.27
West
Atlanta 104 57 .646 -- .259 3.37
San Diego 94 67 .584 10 .281 3.82
Los Angeles (N) 86 75 .534 18 .252 4.06
San Francisco 76 85 .472 28 .247 3.92
Houston 68 93 .422 36 .264 4.60
Cincinnati 52 109 .323 52 .233 4.73
Playoffs :
League Series :
California (4) against Cleveland (2)
New York (N) (4) against Atlanta (2)
World Championship :
New York (N) (4) against California (1)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.359 Tony Conigliaro(TEX,AL)
.352 Ron Swoboda(CLE,AL)
.348 Jim ray Hart(CAL,AL)
.339 Lou Brock(BOS NYY)
.338 Steve Garvey(BOS,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
60 Reggie Jackson(ATL,NL)
48 Tony Conigliaro(TEX,AL)
48 Jim ray Hart(CAL,AL)
47 Darrell Evans(NYM)
46 Jimmy Wynn(MIL,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
166 Tony Conigliaro(TEX,AL)
153 Bill Sudakis(CLE,AL)
142 Reggie Jackson(ATL,NL)
141 Bob Robertson(LAN,NL)
138 Larry Parrish( STL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.64 Sam Mcdowell(CHN)
2.67 Jesse Hudson(SF,NL)
2.81 Rick Reuschel(LAN,NL)
2.85 Tom Seaver(BAL,AL)
2.90 Joe Niekro(ATL,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
30 Joe Niekro(ATL,NL)
30 Don Sutton(CLE,AL)
25 Dick Woodson(ATL,NL)
25 Sam Mcdowell(CHN)
25 Dean Chance(ATL,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
22 Masanori Murakami(ATL)
22 Dick Thoenen(CHN)
15 Jose Santiago( LAN)
15 Norm Angelini(MON)
14 Terry Cox(CIN)
1975 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Vern Ruhle (DET)!
He had a record of 23-16 with an ERA of 3.18 and 3 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 336.2 innings, fanning 119 and walking 82 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Lyman Bostock (CIN)!
He batted .331 in 598 AB, with 8 homers and 74 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Jim Kern (CLE)!
He had a record of 27-5 with an ERA of 2.88 and 2 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 287.2 innings, fanning 236 and walking 123 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Reggie Jackson (CHA)!
He batted .345 in 585 AB, with 74 homers and 194 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Sam Mcdowell (CHN)!
He had a record of 24-9 with an ERA of 2.59 and 5 shutouts.
In 40 games started, he pitched 337.2 innings, fanning 322 and walking 94 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Leroy Stanton (NYM)!
He batted .342 in 599 AB, with 34 homers and 106 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: John Montefusco (BOS)
Catcher: Joe Torre (NYY)
First Base: Jerry Morales (MIL)
Second Base: Zoilo Versalles (OAK)
Third Base: George Brett (KC)
Shortstop: Fred Stanley (BAL)
Leftfield: Amos Otis (CHA)
Centerfield: Oscar Gamble (DET)
Rightfield: Garry Maddox (DET)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Eric Rasmussen (CIN)
Catcher: Johnny Bench (NYM)
First Base: Cecil Cooper (CIN)
Second Base: Mario Guerrero (PHI)
Third Base: Joe Foy (ATL)
Shortstop: Jose Martinez (CIN)
Leftfield: Dave Parker (CIN)
Centerfield: Carlos May (CHN)
Rightfield: Duke Carmel (CIN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Cleveland 116 46 .716 -- .295 3.47
New York (A) 88 74 .543 28 .286 4.22
Detroit 88 74 .543 28 .275 4.61
Baltimore 81 81 .500 35 .253 4.16
Milwaukee 68 94 .420 48 .261 5.49
Boston 50 112 .309 66 .258 6.56
West
Chicago (A) 107 55 .660 -- .309 4.12
Minnesota 89 73 .549 18 .291 5.15
California 82 80 .506 25 .274 5.06
Texas 78 84 .481 29 .260 5.33
Kansas City 66 96 .407 41 .235 4.37
Oakland 59 103 .364 48 .247 5.83
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Pittsburgh 87 75 .537 -- .265 4.12
New York (N) 84 78 .519 3 .261 4.21
Chicago (N) 83 79 .512 4 .274 4.00
Montreal 81 81 .500 6 .261 4.23
Philadelphia (N) 75 87 .463 12 .267 4.49
St. Louis (N) 70 92 .432 17 .280 4.65
West
San Diego 96 66 .593 -- .287 4.16
Los Angeles (N) 91 71 .562 5 .266 4.00
Atlanta 91 71 .562 5 .257 3.92
San Francisco 84 78 .519 12 .247 3.73
Houston 73 89 .451 23 .254 4.67
Cincinnati 57 105 .352 39 .247 4.82
Playoffs :
League Series :
Chicago (A) (4) against Cleveland (1)
Pittsburgh (3) against San Diego (4)
World Championship :
San Diego (4) against Chicago (A) (3)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.354 Jim Williams(BOS)
.351 Buddy Bell(STL)
.349 Bobby Tolan(ATL)
.347 Bill Voss(SD,NL)
.345 Reggie Jackson( CHA,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
74 Reggie Jackson( CHA,AL)
52 Bill Sudakis(CLE,AL)
48 Tony Conigliaro(TEX)
47 Garry Maddox(DET)
46 Al Oliver(MON)
TOP 5 in RBI :
194 Reggie Jackson( CHA,AL)
157 Bill Sudakis(CLE,AL)
139 Garry Maddox(DET)
134 Tony Conigliaro(TEX)
131 Merv Rettenmund(MIN,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.55 Loyd Colson(KC,AL)
2.58 John Denny(PIT,NL)
2.59 Sam Mcdowell(CHN)
2.69 Tommy John(NYY,AL)
2.70 Tippy Martinez(KC)
TOP 5 in WINS :
29 Joe Niekro(ATL,NL)
27 Jim Kern(CLE,AL)
26 Don Sutton(CLE,AL)
26 Tommy John(NYY,AL)
26 John Denny(PIT,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
24 Kent Tekulve(MIN)
22 Dennis Leonard(MON)
22 Masanori Murakami(ATL)
20 Dick Wantz(SD)
18 Mike Marshall(SF)
1976 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Mark Fidrych (DET)!
He had a record of 23-20 with an ERA of 5.25 and 2 shutouts.
In 45 games started, he pitched 366.2 innings, fanning 141 and walking 90 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Dennis Martinez (STL)!
He had a record of 20-17 with an ERA of 4.16 and 4 shutouts.
In 40 games started, he pitched 333 innings, fanning 215 and walking 83 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Tom Seaver (BAL)!
He had a record of 24-8 with an ERA of 2.72 and 4 shutouts.
In 33 games started, he pitched 294.2 innings, fanning 275 and walking 60 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Reggie Jackson (CHA)!
He batted .299 in 566 AB, with 68 homers and 180 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Ed Halicki (LAN)!
He had a record of 30-8 with an ERA of 2.90 and 5 shutouts.
In 44 games started, he pitched 357.1 innings, fanning 207 and walking 84 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Jimmy Wynn (SD)!
He batted .294 in 551 AB, with 45 homers and 142 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Burt Hooton (MIL)
Catcher: Kevin Pasley (KC)
First Base: Gonzalo Marquez (BAL)
Second Base: Rod Carew (MIL)
Third Base: Bill Sorrell (BOS)
Shortstop: Fred Stanley (BAL)
Leftfield: Curt Blefary (CLE)
Centerfield: Oscar Gamble (DET)
Rightfield: Charlie Spikes (KC)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Vern Holtgrave (ATL)
Catcher: Johnny Bench (NYM)
First Base: Cito Gaston (MON)
Second Base: Rick Renick (LAN)
Third Base: Ron Cey (MON)
Shortstop: Tim Foli (HOU)
Leftfield: Craig Kusick (ATL)
Centerfield: Ken Griffey (STL)
Rightfield: Dave Winfield (CHN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Detroit 100 62 .617 -- .289 4.66
Baltimore 98 64 .605 2 .253 3.92
Cleveland 96 66 .593 4 .273 3.88
Milwaukee 73 89 .451 27 .272 5.01
New York (A) 69 93 .426 31 .253 5.10
Boston 57 105 .352 43 .270 5.07
West
Chicago (A) 112 50 .691 -- .303 4.06
California 83 79 .512 29 .262 4.93
Minnesota 80 82 .494 32 .288 5.70
Texas 80 82 .494 32 .259 5.12
Kansas City 69 93 .426 43 .249 4.52
Oakland 55 107 .340 57 .250 5.99
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (N) 98 64 .605 -- .266 3.68
Montreal 92 70 .568 6 .260 3.85
Chicago (N) 91 71 .562 7 .270 3.92
Pittsburgh 84 78 .519 14 .265 4.21
Philadelphia (N) 81 81 .500 17 .261 3.87
St. Louis (N) 78 84 .481 20 .265 4.19
West
Los Angeles (N) 90 72 .556 -- .252 3.59
Houston 87 75 .537 3 .259 4.21
San Diego 84 78 .519 6 .271 4.57
Atlanta 80 82 .494 10 .254 4.31
San Francisco 74 88 .457 16 .249 4.15
Cincinnati 33 129 .204 57 .210 5.34
Playoffs :
League Series :
Detroit (2) against Chicago (A) (4)
Los Angeles (N) (4) against New York (N) (3)
World Championship :
Los Angeles (N) (4) against Chicago (A) (2)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.371 Chris Chambliss(MIN,AL)
.348 Brock Davis(SD)
.344 Jerry Grote(CHN,NL)
.344 Claudell Washington(MON)
.339 Garry Maddox(DET,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
68 Reggie Jackson(CHA,AL)
45 Tony Conigliaro(TEX)
45 Jimmy Wynn( SD,NL)
44 Merv Rettenmund(MIN,AL)
43 Dwight Evans(KC)
TOP 5 in RBI :
180 Reggie Jackson(CHA,AL)
143 Tony Conigliaro(TEX)
143 Mickey Rivers(CHA,AL)
142 Jimmy Wynn( SD,NL)
140 Chris Chambliss(MIN,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.44 Sam Mcdowell(CHN,NL)
2.71 Rick Reuschel(LAN)
2.72 Tom Seaver(BAL,AL)
2.83 Loyd Colson(KC)
2.84 Jim Kern(CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
30 Ed Halicki(LAN,NL)
24 Vern Ruhle(DET,AL)
24 Tom Seaver(BAL,AL)
24 Charlie Hough(MIL CHA,AL)
24 Fergie Jenkins(CLE)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
23 Don Shaw(LAN)
21 Mike Jackson( MON)
17 Dick Wantz(SD)
16 Ed Barnowski(TEX)
16 Pedro Borbon(CHN)
1977 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Mario Soto (TOR)!
He had a record of 24-14 with an ERA of 4.18 and 2 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 342 innings, fanning 244 and walking 122 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Roy lee Jackson (MON)!
He had a record of 19-7 with an ERA of 2.44 and 4 shutouts.
In 29 games started, he pitched 228.2 innings, fanning 147 and walking 66 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Tom Seaver (BAL)!
He had a record of 25-6 with an ERA of 1.68 and 6 shutouts.
In 33 games started, he pitched 294.1 innings, fanning 253 and walking 56 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Reggie Jackson (CHA)!
He batted .341 in 522 AB, with 73 homers and 155 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Roy lee Jackson (MON)!
He had a record of 19-7 with an ERA of 2.44 and 4 shutouts.
In 29 games started, he pitched 228.2 innings, fanning 147 and walking 66 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Cesar Cedeno (PIT)!
He batted .384 in 510 AB, with 27 homers and 132 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Monty Montgomery (MIL)
Catcher: John Wathan (CLE)
First Base: Gonzalo Marquez (BAL)
Second Base: Tito Fuentes (DET)
Third Base: Bill Sorrell (SEA)
Shortstop: Mike Phillips (MIL)
Leftfield: Curt Blefary (CLE)
Centerfield: Ron Leflore (TOR)
Rightfield: Garry Maddox (DET)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Randy Sterling (PIT)
Catcher: Bob Boone (MON)
First Base: Dave Parker (PHI)
Second Base: Ted Sizemore (SD)
Third Base: Jerry Davanon (LAN)
Shortstop: Rick Auerbach (HOU)
Leftfield: George Foster (HOU)
Centerfield: Lyman Bostock (CIN)
Rightfield: Dave Winfield (CHN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Cleveland 100 62 .617 -- .265 3.69
New York (A) 90 72 .556 10 .279 4.40
Detroit 81 81 .500 19 .273 4.81
Toronto 80 82 .494 20 .258 4.60
Baltimore 79 83 .488 21 .239 3.60
Milwaukee 74 88 .457 26 .277 5.00
Boston 66 96 .407 34 .266 4.94
West
Chicago (A) 101 61 .623 -- .308 4.38
Texas 99 63 .611 2 .277 4.45
California 96 66 .593 5 .254 4.20
Minnesota 89 73 .549 12 .301 4.77
Seattle 69 93 .426 32 .260 4.69
Kansas City 59 103 .364 42 .228 4.95
Oakland 51 111 .315 50 .259 6.09
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Montreal 106 56 .654 -- .272 3.37
Pittsburgh 88 74 .543 18 .283 4.62
New York (N) 83 79 .512 23 .247 4.26
Chicago (N) 82 80 .506 24 .270 4.00
Philadelphia (N) 80 82 .494 26 .253 3.68
St. Louis (N) 72 90 .444 34 .263 4.21
West
Los Angeles (N) 101 61 .623 -- .272 3.63
San Diego 93 69 .574 8 .261 3.87
Houston 82 80 .506 19 .264 4.51
San Francisco 72 90 .444 29 .240 4.38
Atlanta 69 93 .426 32 .248 4.67
Cincinnati 44 118 .272 57 .222 5.42
Playoffs :
League Series :
Cleveland (4) against Chicago (A) (1)
Los Angeles (N) (4) against Montreal (3)
World Championship :
Los Angeles (N) (4) against Cleveland (3)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.399 Chris Chambliss(MIN,AL)
.384 Cesar Cedeno(PIT,NL)
.380 Carlos May(CHN)
.362 Jerry Grote(CHN,NL)
.358 Mike Vail(LAN,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
73 Reggie Jackson(CHA,AL)
52 Tony Conigliaro(TEX,AL)
50 Al Oliver(MON)
43 Bobby Darwin(LAN,NL)
39 Rick Renick(LAN,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
175 Tony Conigliaro(TEX,AL)
162 Chris Chambliss(MIN,AL)
155 Reggie Jackson(CHA,AL)
136 Bob Robertson(LAN)
132 Cesar Cedeno(PIT,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.68 Tom Seaver(BAL,AL)
2.44 Roy lee Jackson( MON,NL)
2.60 Don Sutton(CLE,AL)
2.77 Tommy John(NYY,AL)
2.79 Sam Mcdowell(CHN TOR,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
26 Tommy John(NYY,AL)
25 Tom Seaver(BAL,AL)
25 Charlie Hough(CHA,AL)
24 Mario Soto( TOR)
23 Sam Mcdowell(CHN TOR,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
37 Mike Jackson(MON)
21 Dennis Saunders(ATL)
20 Dick Wantz(SD)
16 Bruce Sutter(PHI)
16 Lou Marone(PIT)
1978 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Bob Horner (KC)!
He batted .298 in 567 AB, with 47 homers and 128 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Scott Sanderson (STL)!
He had a record of 17-10 with an ERA of 3.85 and 2 shutouts.
In 32 games started, he pitched 255 innings, fanning 153 and walking 61 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Don Sutton (CLE)!
He had a record of 26-9 with an ERA of 3.26 and 5 shutouts.
In 40 games started, he pitched 314.2 innings, fanning 262 and walking 102 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Reggie Jackson (CHA)!
He batted .317 in 589 AB, with 64 homers and 150 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Joe Niekro (SF)!
He had a record of 26-12 with an ERA of 3.07 and 3 shutouts.
In 45 games started, he pitched 378.2 innings, fanning 239 and walking 80 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Al Oliver (MON)!
He batted .335 in 541 AB, with 43 homers and 125 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Mark Fidrych (DET)
Catcher: Carlton Fisk (BAL)
First Base: Chris Chambliss (MIN)
Second Base: Bob Sheldon (MIN)
Third Base: Phil Mankowski (MIL)
Shortstop: Hector Torres (SEA)
Leftfield: Bruce Bochte (TOR)
Centerfield: Ron Leflore (TOR)
Rightfield: Ron Swoboda (CLE)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Mike Bruhert (NYM)
Catcher: Joe Ferguson (LAN)
First Base: Dave Parker (PHI)
Second Base: Dave Cash (STL)
Third Base: Pete Mackanin (SD)
Shortstop: Bucky Dent (STL)
Leftfield: Dan Meyer (CIN)
Centerfield: Sixto Lezcano (PHI)
Rightfield: Dave Winfield (CHN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (A) 98 64 .605 -- .286 4.51
Cleveland 87 75 .537 11 .269 4.12
Toronto 84 78 .519 14 .283 4.77
Detroit 81 81 .500 17 .275 4.97
Baltimore 79 83 .488 19 .250 4.30
Milwaukee 74 88 .457 24 .289 5.18
Boston 58 104 .358 40 .263 5.46
West
Texas 97 65 .599 -- .280 4.45
Chicago (A) 96 66 .593 1 .300 4.76
Kansas City 89 73 .549 8 .265 4.67
California 83 79 .512 14 .255 5.07
Minnesota 75 87 .463 22 .285 5.33
Oakland 72 90 .444 25 .269 4.90
Seattle 61 101 .377 36 .267 5.14
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (N) 95 67 .586 -- .251 3.76
Montreal 94 68 .580 1 .275 3.63
St. Louis (N) 94 68 .580 1 .282 3.90
Pittsburgh 93 69 .574 2 .291 4.66
Chicago (N) 82 80 .506 13 .262 4.59
Philadelphia (N) 74 88 .457 21 .247 3.81
West
Los Angeles (N) 97 65 .599 -- .266 3.51
San Francisco 91 71 .562 6 .242 3.66
San Diego 90 72 .556 7 .265 3.87
Houston 65 97 .401 32 .252 4.89
Atlanta 57 105 .352 40 .228 4.37
Cincinnati 40 122 .247 57 .228 5.62
Playoffs :
League Series :
Texas (4) against New York (A) (3)
New York (N) (4) against Los Angeles (N) (2)
World Championship :
New York (N) (3) against Texas (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.371 Warren Cromartie(MIL,AL)
.354 Joe Nolan(STL,NL)
.352 Mike Vail(LAN)
.350 Glenn Adams(OAK)
.340 Mike Hargrove(PIT)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
64 Reggie Jackson(CHA,AL)
47 Bob Horner( KC,AL)
44 Willie Aikens(KC)
43 Al Oliver(MON,NL)
41 Sixto Lezcano(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
150 Reggie Jackson(CHA,AL)
133 Gary Matthews(TEX,AL)
131 Amos Otis(CHA,AL)
130 Willie Aikens(KC)
128 Bob Horner( KC,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.31 Tom Seaver(BAL)
2.54 Loyd Colson( LAN,NL)
2.64 Rick Rhoden(PHI)
2.92 Ed Halicki(LAN)
2.94 Tommy John(NYY)
TOP 5 in WINS :
26 Don Sutton(CLE,AL)
26 Joe Niekro( SF,NL)
25 Wayne Simpson( TEX,AL)
24 Vern Ruhle(DET)
24 Rick Reuschel(LAN,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
20 Jack Whillock( SF)
19 Rollie Fingers( LAN)
18 Mike Jackson(MON)
17 Tom Norton(CAL,AL)
17 Mardie Cornejo( CHA)
1979 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Dave Righetti (MIN)!
He had a record of 22-15 with an ERA of 3.83 and 1 shutouts.
In 45 games started, he pitched 340.2 innings, fanning 250 and walking 119 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Barry Cort (CIN)!
He had a record of 26-13 with an ERA of 3.84 and 4 shutouts.
In 45 games started, he pitched 370 innings, fanning 237 and walking 119 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Wayne Simpson (TEX)!
He had a record of 22-12 with an ERA of 3.19 and 5 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 355.2 innings, fanning 304 and walking 89 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Reggie Jackson (CHA)!
He batted .337 in 581 AB, with 71 homers and 171 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Loyd Colson (LAN)!
He had a record of 26-9 with an ERA of 2.22 and 5 shutouts.
In 44 games started, he pitched 352.1 innings, fanning 355 and walking 57 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Al Oliver (MON)!
He batted .294 in 642 AB, with 63 homers and 134 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Rudy May (MIL)
Catcher: Steve Yeager (TOR)
First Base: Scot Thompson (BOS)
Second Base: Rance Mulliniks (MIL)
Third Base: Phil Mankowski (MIL)
Shortstop: Hector Torres (SEA)
Leftfield: Lonnie Smith (MIL)
Centerfield: Garry Maddox (DET)
Rightfield: Denny Walling (DET)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Mike Flanagan (HOU)
Catcher: Lance Parrish (CIN)
First Base: Ron Cash (SD)
Second Base: Larvell Blanks (ATL)
Third Base: Ron Cey (MON)
Shortstop: Bucky Dent (STL)
Leftfield: Joe Rudi (CHN)
Centerfield: Roy White (NYM)
Rightfield: Bernie Carbo (LAN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Toronto 100 62 .617 -- .277 4.53
Milwaukee 88 74 .543 12 .282 4.75
Cleveland 80 82 .494 20 .254 4.31
Baltimore 79 83 .488 21 .252 4.17
New York (A) 77 85 .475 23 .277 5.15
Detroit 75 87 .463 25 .276 5.13
Boston 67 95 .414 33 .271 4.89
West
Chicago (A) 102 60 .630 -- .305 4.31
Minnesota 92 70 .568 10 .291 4.37
Kansas City 86 76 .531 16 .267 5.00
Oakland 79 83 .488 23 .286 5.17
Texas 78 84 .481 24 .258 4.57
Seattle 68 94 .420 34 .264 4.90
California 63 99 .389 39 .224 4.89
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Pittsburgh 96 66 .593 -- .287 4.22
Montreal 95 67 .586 1 .277 3.72
St. Louis (N) 82 80 .506 14 .277 4.33
Philadelphia (N) 79 83 .488 17 .245 4.06
Chicago (N) 74 88 .457 22 .259 4.38
New York (N) 72 90 .444 24 .245 4.02
West
Los Angeles (N) 99 63 .611 -- .262 3.43
San Francisco 95 67 .586 4 .256 3.81
Cincinnati 84 78 .519 15 .273 4.89
Houston 72 90 .444 27 .256 5.01
San Diego 67 95 .414 32 .258 4.59
Atlanta 57 105 .352 42 .229 4.54
Playoffs :
League Series :
Toronto (4) against Chicago (A) (3)
Pittsburgh (0) against Los Angeles (N) (4)
World Championship :
Los Angeles (N) (3) against Toronto (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.366 Lyman Bostock(CIN,NL)
.357 Mickey Rivers(CHA,AL)
.354 Warren Cromartie(MIL)
.348 Jim Rice(BOS,AL)
.344 Tony Solaita(TOR,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
71 Reggie Jackson(CHA,AL)
63 Al Oliver(MON,NL)
43 Andre Thornton(CAL)
43 Brian Downing(SF)
37 Tony Conigliaro(TEX)
TOP 5 in RBI :
171 Reggie Jackson(CHA,AL)
139 Tony Conigliaro(TEX)
134 Al Oliver(MON,NL)
129 Chris Chambliss(MIN,AL)
129 Larry Parrish(STL,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.22 Loyd Colson(LAN,NL)
2.47 Tom Seaver(BAL)
2.87 Jim Kern(CLE)
2.91 Mike Bacsik(NYM)
3.11 Al Hrabosky(CHA,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
26 Loyd Colson(LAN,NL)
26 Barry Cort(CIN,NL)
25 Charlie Leibrandt( LAN)
24 Mario Soto(TOR,AL)
24 Joe Niekro(SF,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
23 Terry Cox(CIN)
22 Rollie Fingers(LAN)
18 Terry Enyart(CHN)
18 Don Leshnock(CLE)
17 Dave Geisel(NYM)
1980 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Tim Raines (SEA)!
He batted .328 in 631 AB, with 17 homers and 90 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Rod Scurry (PHI)!
He had a record of 22-12 with an ERA of 3.38 and 3 shutouts.
In 41 games started, he pitched 303.2 innings, fanning 290 and walking 130 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Willie Hernandez (CAL)!
He had a record of 20-6 with an ERA of 2.33 and 1 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 273.2 innings, fanning 184 and walking 89 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Reggie Jackson (CHA)!
He batted .288 in 580 AB, with 69 homers and 157 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Joe Niekro (SF)!
He had a record of 25-9 with an ERA of 2.54 and 5 shutouts.
In 36 games started, he pitched 304.2 innings, fanning 178 and walking 58 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Claudell Washington (MON)!
He batted .335 in 624 AB, with 23 homers and 107 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Harry Parker (BAL)
Catcher: Bruce Bochy (CLE)
First Base: Scot Thompson (BOS)
Second Base: Mario Guerrero (BOS)
Third Base: Aurelio Rodriguez (DET)
Shortstop: Tim Foli (NYY)
Leftfield: Oscar Gamble (DET)
Centerfield: Dwight Evans (KC)
Rightfield: Jerry Mumphrey (KC)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Joe Mcintosh (NYM)
Catcher: Joe Ferguson (LAN)
First Base: Jason Thompson (CIN)
Second Base: Damaso Garcia (SD)
Third Base: Mike Cubbage (ATL)
Shortstop: Gary Sutherland (ATL)
Leftfield: Terry Crowley (SD)
Centerfield: Bobby Bonds (LAN)
Rightfield: Mike Vail (LAN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Toronto 88 74 .543 -- .264 4.36
Detroit 83 79 .512 5 .278 5.08
Cleveland 81 81 .500 7 .263 3.87
Baltimore 76 86 .469 12 .237 4.14
Milwaukee 76 86 .469 12 .276 4.61
New York (A) 72 90 .444 16 .264 4.62
Boston 54 108 .333 34 .256 5.32
West
Chicago (A) 104 58 .642 -- .297 4.19
Seattle 101 61 .623 3 .275 4.35
Kansas City 90 72 .556 14 .250 4.17
Oakland 85 77 .525 19 .277 4.97
California 81 81 .500 23 .258 4.24
Minnesota 72 90 .444 32 .289 5.01
Texas 71 91 .438 33 .269 4.89
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Montreal 103 59 .636 -- .271 3.55
Philadelphia (N) 95 67 .586 8 .270 3.64
St. Louis (N) 85 77 .525 18 .263 4.06
Pittsburgh 77 85 .475 26 .274 4.19
Chicago (N) 76 86 .469 27 .234 4.29
New York (N) 55 107 .340 48 .214 4.27
West
Cincinnati 93 69 .574 -- .275 4.34
San Francisco 89 73 .549 4 .254 3.59
Los Angeles (N) 87 75 .537 6 .252 3.46
San Diego 74 88 .457 19 .260 4.36
Atlanta 72 90 .444 21 .249 4.17
Houston 66 96 .407 27 .270 4.55
Playoffs :
League Series :
Toronto (1) against Chicago (A) (4)
Cincinnati (4) against Montreal (3)
World Championship :
Cincinnati (3) against Chicago (A) (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.341 Buddy Bell(STL)
.340 Mike Easler(MIN)
.335 Claudell Washington(MON,NL)
.334 Rod Carew(NYM)
.333 Pete Mackanin(SD)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
69 Reggie Jackson(CHA,AL)
42 Al Oliver(MON,NL)
38 Jason Thompson(CIN,NL)
37 Dave Winfield(CHN,NL)
32 Leroy Stanton( CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
157 Reggie Jackson(CHA,AL)
123 Jason Thompson(CIN,NL)
123 Ron Blomberg(CHA,AL)
122 Fred Lynn(OAK,AL)
121 Steve Garvey(MON,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.33 Willie Hernandez(CAL,AL)
2.54 Joe Niekro(SF)
2.67 Dave Geisel(NYM)
2.73 Loyd Colson(LAN)
2.80 Jim Kern( CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
25 Danny Darwin(PHI,NL)
25 Joe Niekro(SF)
24 Roy lee Jackson(MON,NL)
24 Larry Gowell(MON,NL)
23 Dennis Leonard(KC,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
34 Tom Norton(MON)
25 Bruce Sutter(PHI)
23 Pedro Borbon(CHN)
20 Dennis Saunders(ATL,NL)
19 Don Leshnock(CLE)
1981 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Alejandro Pena (MIN)!
He had a record of 25-12 with an ERA of 3.41 and 4 shutouts.
In 44 games started, he pitched 359.1 innings, fanning 259 and walking 125 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Fernando Valenzuela (ATL)!
He had a record of 17-6 with an ERA of 2.98 and 1 shutouts.
In 29 games started, he pitched 235.2 innings, fanning 167 and walking 85 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Alejandro Pena (MIN)!
He had a record of 25-12 with an ERA of 3.41 and 4 shutouts.
In 44 games started, he pitched 359.1 innings, fanning 259 and walking 125 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Reggie Jackson (CHA)!
He batted .309 in 559 AB, with 48 homers and 128 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Dave Stieb (ATL)!
He had a record of 28-12 with an ERA of 2.56 and 7 shutouts.
In 45 games started, he pitched 375.2 innings, fanning 237 and walking 103 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Al Oliver (MON)!
He batted .344 in 587 AB, with 50 homers and 127 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Rick Williams (BOS)
Catcher: Carlton Fisk (BAL)
First Base: Scot Thompson (BOS)
Second Base: Jerry Remy (SEA)
Third Base: Ray Knight (CHA)
Shortstop: Rance Mulliniks (MIL)
Leftfield: Andre Dawson (CHA)
Centerfield: Garry Maddox (DET)
Rightfield: Jerry Mumphrey (KC)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bill Gullickson (CIN)
Catcher: Earl Williams (CHN)
First Base: Jason Thompson (CIN)
Second Base: Lou Whitaker (CIN)
Third Base: Fred Rico (NYM)
Shortstop: Bucky Dent (SF)
Leftfield: Dave Parker (CHN)
Centerfield: Bob Dernier (SD)
Rightfield: Mike Vail (LAN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Detroit 89 73 .549 -- .274 5.03
Cleveland 87 75 .537 2 .265 4.05
Toronto 84 78 .519 5 .269 4.82
Milwaukee 81 81 .500 8 .279 4.44
New York (A) 80 82 .494 9 .271 4.63
Baltimore 66 96 .407 23 .234 4.36
Boston 61 101 .377 28 .271 5.09
West
Minnesota 96 66 .593 -- .293 4.01
Chicago (A) 90 72 .556 6 .276 4.41
Oakland 90 72 .556 6 .283 4.63
Seattle 89 73 .549 7 .291 4.54
Kansas City 81 81 .500 15 .249 4.51
California 70 92 .432 26 .250 5.20
Texas 70 92 .432 26 .247 4.75
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (N) 85 77 .525 -- .228 3.56
Montreal 82 80 .506 3 .275 4.03
Philadelphia (N) 82 80 .506 3 .265 4.14
Pittsburgh 81 81 .500 4 .268 4.57
St. Louis (N) 72 90 .444 13 .258 4.64
Chicago (N) 70 92 .432 15 .244 4.21
West
Atlanta 97 65 .599 -- .276 3.52
Los Angeles (N) 89 73 .549 8 .265 3.83
San Francisco 86 76 .531 11 .263 3.94
San Diego 84 78 .519 13 .255 3.54
Cincinnati 78 84 .481 19 .263 4.40
Houston 66 96 .407 31 .256 4.61
Playoffs :
League Series :
Detroit (4) against Minnesota (0)
New York (N) (4) against Atlanta (3)
World Championship :
New York (N) (2) against Detroit (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.380 Mickey Rivers( ATL,NL)
.366 Johnny Grubb(SEA)
.363 Carlos May(CHN,NL)
.344 Al Oliver(MON,NL)
.340 Mike Easler(MIN,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
50 Al Oliver(MON,NL)
48 Reggie Jackson(CHA,AL)
39 Jason Thompson(CIN)
38 Dave Winfield(CHN)
33 Jim Rice(CAL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
130 Dwight Evans(KC,AL)
128 Reggie Jackson(CHA,AL)
127 Al Oliver(MON,NL)
125 Mike Easler(MIN,AL)
124 Chris Chambliss(MIN,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.48 Tom Seaver(BAL,AL)
2.56 Dave Stieb(ATL,NL)
2.69 Loyd Colson(LAN,NL)
2.73 Mike Bruhert(NYM)
2.79 Jim Kern(CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
28 Dave Stieb(ATL,NL)
25 Alejandro Pena( MIN,AL)
25 Bob Welch(SEA,AL)
24 Don Aase(SF,NL)
23 Loyd Colson(LAN,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
24 Craig Eaton(SD,NL)
23 Lee Smith(NYM)
23 Rollie Fingers(LAN)
21 Mac Scarce(HOU,NL)
20 Sandy Wihtol(ATL)
1982 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Mark Eichhorn (KC)!
He had a record of 27-10 with an ERA of 3.31 and 2 shutouts.
In 39 games started, he pitched 310 innings, fanning 186 and walking 89 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Jerry don Gleaton (PHI)!
He had a record of 23-10 with an ERA of 3.51 and 3 shutouts.
In 44 games started, he pitched 336.1 innings, fanning 167 and walking 125 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Dennis Martinez (NYY)!
He had a record of 27-11 with an ERA of 3.36 and 5 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 358.2 innings, fanning 280 and walking 128 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Dwight Evans (KC)!
He batted .327 in 581 AB, with 35 homers and 123 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Barry Cort (CIN)!
He had a record of 24-14 with an ERA of 3.02 and 4 shutouts.
In 44 games started, he pitched 369 innings, fanning 333 and walking 103 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Jason Thompson (CIN)!
He batted .328 in 555 AB, with 42 homers and 136 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Floyd Bannister (CAL)
Catcher: Bruce Bochy (CLE)
First Base: Scot Thompson (BOS)
Second Base: Steve Sax (BOS)
Third Base: Gary Gaetti (DET)
Shortstop: Ozzie Smith (BAL)
Leftfield: Andre Dawson (CHA)
Centerfield: Dwight Evans (KC)
Rightfield: Denny Walling (DET)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Frank Pastore (STL)
Catcher: Dave Criscione (SD)
First Base: Claudell Washington (MON)
Second Base: Bump Wills (SF)
Third Base: Jerry Davanon (NYM)
Shortstop: Bucky Dent (SF)
Leftfield: Dave Parker (CHN)
Centerfield: Rudy Law (LAN)
Rightfield: Al Oliver (MON)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (A) 95 67 .586 -- .281 4.06
Milwaukee 88 74 .543 7 .285 4.27
Toronto 85 77 .525 10 .265 4.69
Detroit 80 82 .494 15 .271 4.73
Boston 74 88 .457 21 .278 4.71
Cleveland 69 93 .426 26 .249 4.64
Baltimore 61 101 .377 34 .251 5.38
West
Kansas City 106 56 .654 -- .270 3.75
Seattle 87 75 .537 19 .286 4.45
Texas 86 76 .531 20 .278 4.68
Minnesota 83 79 .512 23 .281 4.29
California 77 85 .475 29 .274 5.27
Oakland 76 86 .469 30 .268 4.84
Chicago (A) 67 95 .414 39 .265 5.40
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Philadelphia (N) 91 71 .562 -- .274 4.04
Pittsburgh 86 76 .531 5 .282 4.33
Montreal 83 79 .512 8 .271 4.19
Chicago (N) 78 84 .481 13 .259 4.39
New York (N) 76 86 .469 15 .244 3.97
St. Louis (N) 60 102 .370 31 .247 4.35
West
Cincinnati 94 68 .580 -- .258 3.76
San Diego 91 71 .562 3 .264 3.75
Los Angeles (N) 84 78 .519 10 .269 4.15
San Francisco 83 79 .512 11 .265 4.13
Houston 73 89 .451 21 .259 4.60
Atlanta 73 89 .451 21 .249 3.71
Playoffs :
League Series :
New York (A) (4) against Kansas City (2)
Philadelphia (N) (1) against Cincinnati (4)
World Championship :
Cincinnati (1) against New York (A) (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.352 Cesar Cedeno(PIT)
.348 Bump Wills(SF)
.347 Warren Cromartie(MIL)
.343 Tony Gwynn( TOR)
.343 Claudell Washington(MON,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
46 Brian Downing(SF,NL)
43 Dave Winfield(CHN,NL)
42 Jason Thompson(CIN)
40 Willie Aikens(KC,AL)
35 Reggie Jackson(CHA)
TOP 5 in RBI :
137 Willie Aikens(KC,AL)
136 Jason Thompson(CIN)
134 Pedro Garcia( CAL,AL)
126 Dave Winfield(CHN,NL)
124 Kent Hrbek(TEX,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.50 Bruce Hurst(SD)
2.71 Dave Stieb(ATL,NL)
2.89 Pascual Perez(STL)
3.02 Barry Cort(CIN,NL)
3.05 Danny Darwin(PHI)
TOP 5 in WINS :
27 Mark Eichhorn( KC,AL)
27 Dennis Martinez( NYY,AL)
24 Barry Cort(CIN,NL)
23 Jerry don Gleaton(PHI,NL)
23 Vern Ruhle(DET,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
27 Craig Eaton(SD,NL)
19 Lee Smith(NYM)
19 Dan Quisenberry(KC,AL)
17 Bruce Sutter( PHI,NL)
16 Tom Norton(MON)
1983 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Darryl Strawberry (CLE)!
He batted .250 in 519 AB, with 40 homers and 111 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Orel Hershiser (STL)!
He had a record of 20-11 with an ERA of 2.76 and 4 shutouts.
In 33 games started, he pitched 286.2 innings, fanning 211 and walking 80 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Gary Lucas (KC)!
He had a record of 27-8 with an ERA of 3.49 and 2 shutouts.
In 40 games started, he pitched 319.1 innings, fanning 172 and walking 106 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Chris Chambliss (MIN)!
He batted .362 in 577 AB, with 42 homers and 137 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Dave Stieb (ATL)!
He had a record of 31-6 with an ERA of 1.85 and 8 shutouts.
In 42 games started, he pitched 355 innings, fanning 259 and walking 81 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Claudell Washington (MON)!
He batted .329 in 624 AB, with 31 homers and 77 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Mike Paxton (CAL)
Catcher: John Stearns (TEX)
First Base: Don Mattingly (BAL)
Second Base: Tom Herr (DET)
Third Base: Gary Gaetti (DET)
Shortstop: Ron Oester (MIN)
Leftfield: Lonnie Smith (MIL)
Centerfield: Garry Maddox (DET)
Rightfield: Denny Walling (DET)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Rick Rhoden (PHI)
Catcher: Gary Carter (HOU)
First Base: Bruce Bochte (CIN)
Second Base: Lou Whitaker (CIN)
Third Base: Jerry Terrell (CHN)
Shortstop: Kevin Bell (CIN)
Leftfield: Larry Herndon (HOU)
Centerfield: Mitchell Page (STL)
Rightfield: Bob Jones (NYM)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Cleveland 88 75 .540 -- .273 4.41
Milwaukee 87 76 .534 1 .275 4.33
Detroit 84 78 .519 3.5 .278 4.68
New York (A) 80 82 .494 7.5 .255 4.44
Boston 77 85 .475 10.5 .275 4.52
Toronto 77 85 .475 10.5 .272 4.53
Baltimore 59 103 .364 28.5 .241 5.21
West
Kansas City 103 59 .636 -- .284 4.13
Minnesota 93 69 .574 10 .292 4.04
California 90 72 .556 13 .269 4.63
Seattle 88 74 .543 15 .275 4.23
Chicago (A) 82 80 .506 21 .275 4.59
Oakland 71 91 .438 32 .264 5.03
Texas 56 106 .346 47 .245 5.06
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Montreal 89 73 .549 -- .269 4.25
Pittsburgh 83 79 .512 6 .277 4.40
Chicago (N) 80 82 .494 9 .258 3.99
St. Louis (N) 77 85 .475 12 .266 4.16
Philadelphia (N) 74 88 .457 15 .252 4.41
New York (N) 64 98 .395 25 .238 4.27
West
Atlanta 100 62 .617 -- .271 3.32
Cincinnati 89 73 .549 11 .268 4.35
Los Angeles (N) 84 78 .519 16 .266 4.09
Houston 81 81 .500 19 .262 4.29
San Diego 76 86 .469 24 .259 4.04
San Francisco 75 87 .463 25 .271 4.05
Playoffs :
League Series :
Cleveland (4) against Kansas City (3)
Montreal (2) against Atlanta (4)
World Championship :
Atlanta (4) against Cleveland (2)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.362 Chris Chambliss(MIN,AL)
.350 Scot Thompson(BOS,AL)
.348 Billy Smith(CHN,NL)
.347 Tony Gwynn(TOR,AL)
.344 Mike Hargrove(PIT)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
44 Jesse Barfield(MIL,AL)
42 Chris Chambliss(MIN,AL)
40 Darryl Strawberry( CLE)
38 Dave Winfield(CHN,NL)
37 Jason Thompson( CAL MON CAL,)
TOP 5 in RBI :
153 Jesse Barfield(MIL,AL)
137 Chris Chambliss(MIN,AL)
126 Dwight Evans(KC,AL)
116 Jason Thompson( CAL MON CAL,)
116 Steve Garvey(TOR)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.85 Dave Stieb(ATL,NL)
2.76 Orel Hershiser( STL)
2.81 Jim Gott(MIN)
3.05 Atlee Hammaker(HOU)
3.07 Steve Comer(CIN)
TOP 5 in WINS :
31 Dave Stieb(ATL,NL)
27 Gary Lucas(KC,AL)
25 Jack Morris(KC)
24 Mark Eichhorn(KC)
23 Vern Ruhle(DET,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
21 Tom Norton(MON,NL)
18 Mac Scarce(HOU)
16 Jose Alvarez(BOS)
16 Dennis Saunders(ATL)
15 Dan Quisenberry(KC,AL)
1984 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Joe Carter (TOR)!
He batted .265 in 563 AB, with 33 homers and 97 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Ron Robinson (LAN)!
He had a record of 15-9 with an ERA of 2.80 and 1 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 228 innings, fanning 115 and walking 54 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Mark Littell (SEA)!
He had a record of 22-3 with an ERA of 2.86.
In 33 games started, he pitched 214.1 innings, fanning 201 and walking 80 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Chris Chambliss (MIN)!
He batted .324 in 629 AB, with 48 homers and 149 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Dave Stieb (ATL)!
He had a record of 16-7 with an ERA of 2.70 and 1 shutouts.
In 38 games started, he pitched 253.1 innings, fanning 205 and walking 57 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Cesar Cedeno (PIT)!
He batted .361 in 565 AB, with 37 homers and 113 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Al Lachowicz (BAL)
Catcher: John Tamargo (KC)
First Base: Don Mattingly (BAL)
Second Base: Rance Mulliniks (MIL)
Third Base: Gary Gaetti (DET)
Shortstop: Ron Oester (MIN)
Leftfield: Lonnie Smith (MIL)
Centerfield: Garry Maddox (DET)
Rightfield: Phil Bradley (DET)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Dave Dravecky (CIN)
Catcher: Steve Yeager (ATL)
First Base: Eddie Murray (SF)
Second Base: Tony Bernazard (PHI)
Third Base: Pete Mackanin (SD)
Shortstop: Tony Phillips (PHI)
Leftfield: Jose Ortiz (CIN)
Centerfield: Sixto Lezcano (PHI)
Rightfield: Mike Vail (LAN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Milwaukee 86 76 .531 -- .271 4.81
Detroit 84 78 .519 2 .270 4.23
Toronto 82 80 .506 4 .273 4.49
Boston 81 81 .500 5 .277 4.58
Cleveland 78 84 .481 8 .256 4.27
Baltimore 70 92 .432 16 .267 5.48
New York (A) 65 97 .401 21 .259 5.13
West
Seattle 113 49 .698 -- .307 3.71
Kansas City 94 68 .580 19 .273 4.06
Minnesota 85 77 .525 28 .294 4.58
Texas 81 81 .500 32 .267 4.73
California 77 85 .475 36 .269 4.99
Oakland 76 86 .469 37 .269 4.71
Chicago (A) 62 100 .383 51 .255 4.74
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Montreal 92 70 .568 -- .277 4.24
Chicago (N) 86 76 .531 6 .274 4.31
St. Louis (N) 86 76 .531 6 .267 3.95
Pittsburgh 75 87 .463 17 .267 4.35
New York (N) 71 91 .438 21 .256 4.30
Philadelphia (N) 71 91 .438 21 .259 4.66
West
Los Angeles (N) 94 68 .580 -- .287 4.12
San Diego 92 70 .568 2 .287 3.96
Cincinnati 83 79 .512 11 .271 4.73
Atlanta 82 80 .506 12 .269 4.49
Houston 80 82 .494 14 .276 4.42
San Francisco 60 102 .370 34 .266 4.95
Playoffs :
League Series :
Milwaukee (3) against Seattle (4)
Montreal (2) against Los Angeles (N) (4)
World Championship :
Los Angeles (N) (2) against Seattle (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.389 Thad Bosley(SEA,AL)
.371 Jim Gantner(SF CHN,NL)
.365 Mike Vail(LAN,NL)
.362 Frank Ortenzio(TEX,AL)
.362 Tony Gwynn(TOR,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
48 Chris Chambliss(MIN,AL)
38 Darryl Strawberry(CLE)
38 Jim Rice(CAL,AL)
37 Jesse Barfield(MIL)
37 Cesar Cedeno(PIT,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
149 Chris Chambliss(MIN,AL)
126 Dan Ford(SEA,AL)
123 Amos Otis( KC)
119 Jason Thompson(CAL)
118 Thad Bosley(SEA,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.58 Atlee Hammaker(HOU,NL)
2.70 Dave Stieb(ATL,NL)
2.71 Orel Hershiser(STL,NL)
2.80 Ron Robinson( LAN)
2.86 Mark Littell(SEA,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
22 Mark Littell(SEA,AL)
20 Byron Mclaughlin(SEA,AL)
18 Danny Darwin( SEA)
18 Bruce Hurst(SD,NL)
18 Richard Dotson(MIL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
42 Tippy Martinez(TOR)
40 J.r. Richard(LAN)
38 Bruce Sutter(PHI,NL)
38 Edwin Nunez(STL)
38 Tom Henke(TEX)
1985 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Mike Mason (TEX)!
He had a record of 16-10 with an ERA of 3.85.
In 32 games started, he pitched 210.1 innings, fanning 135 and walking 71 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Danny Tartabull (PHI)!
He batted .293 in 525 AB, with 30 homers and 111 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Byron Mclaughlin (SEA)!
He had a record of 18-1 with an ERA of 2.96.
In 31 games started, he pitched 182.2 innings, fanning 143 and walking 63 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Jason Thompson (CAL)!
He batted .333 in 571 AB, with 50 homers and 113 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Orel Hershiser (STL)!
He had a record of 19-6 with an ERA of 2.36 and 1 shutouts.
In 33 games started, he pitched 228.2 innings, fanning 187 and walking 57 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
George Bell (STL)!
He batted .330 in 557 AB, with 30 homers and 112 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Charlie Lea (BOS)
Catcher: John Tamargo (KC)
First Base: Denny Walling (DET)
Second Base: Tom Herr (DET)
Third Base: Gary Gaetti (DET)
Shortstop: Tony Fernandez (BOS)
Leftfield: Lonnie Smith (MIL)
Centerfield: Dion James (TEX)
Rightfield: Jesse Barfield (MIL)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Paul Hartzell (PIT)
Catcher: Jim Sundberg (ATL)
First Base: Danny Tartabull (PHI)
Second Base: Johnny Ray (SD)
Third Base: Pete Mackanin (SD)
Shortstop: Vance Law (SF)
Leftfield: Larry Herndon (HOU)
Centerfield: Sixto Lezcano (PHI)
Rightfield: Mookie Wilson (PHI)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Toronto 85 77 .525 -- .269 4.21
Detroit 84 78 .519 1 .269 3.95
Baltimore 81 81 .500 4 .262 4.63
Milwaukee 78 84 .481 7 .276 5.14
New York (A) 75 87 .463 10 .273 4.83
Cleveland 73 89 .451 12 .263 4.64
Boston 51 111 .315 34 .224 4.57
West
Seattle 105 57 .648 -- .284 3.86
California 97 65 .599 8 .273 4.20
Kansas City 90 72 .556 15 .258 3.65
Oakland 89 73 .549 16 .274 4.48
Texas 86 76 .531 19 .277 4.65
Minnesota 76 86 .469 29 .274 4.05
Chicago (A) 64 98 .395 41 .254 4.73
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
St. Louis (N) 93 69 .574 -- .270 3.87
Philadelphia (N) 83 79 .512 10 .267 4.22
New York (N) 78 84 .481 15 .255 4.43
Chicago (N) 74 88 .457 19 .265 4.54
Montreal 73 89 .451 20 .257 4.16
Pittsburgh 68 94 .420 25 .261 4.29
West
Houston 94 68 .580 -- .269 3.78
Cincinnati 86 76 .531 8 .266 4.29
Los Angeles (N) 86 76 .531 8 .274 4.33
Atlanta 82 80 .506 12 .248 3.90
San Diego 82 80 .506 12 .279 4.58
San Francisco 73 89 .451 21 .252 4.34
Playoffs :
League Series :
Toronto (3) against Seattle (4)
St. Louis (N) (3) against Houston (4)
World Championship :
Houston (4) against Seattle (1)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.360 Don Mattingly(BAL,AL)
.353 Tim Raines(SEA,AL)
.351 Tony Gwynn(TOR)
.345 Gene Roof(KC)
.339 Leon Durham(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
50 Jason Thompson(CAL)
49 Jesse Barfield(MIL,AL)
43 Kent Hrbek(TEX)
39 Nick Esasky(LAN,NL)
37 Leon Durham(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
132 Jesse Barfield(MIL,AL)
131 Nick Esasky(LAN,NL)
130 Kent Hrbek(TEX)
129 Leon Durham(NYY,AL)
122 Dave Winfield(CHN)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.36 Orel Hershiser(STL,NL)
2.68 Atlee Hammaker(HOU)
2.68 Rick Anderson(CHN,NL)
2.78 Jack Morris(KC,AL)
2.96 Byron Mclaughlin(SEA,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
20 Atlee Hammaker(HOU)
19 Orel Hershiser(STL,NL)
19 Barry Cort(CIN,NL)
18 Jack Morris(KC,AL)
18 Byron Mclaughlin(SEA,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
45 Edwin Nunez(STL)
44 Roger Mcdowell( CIN,NL)
42 Dennis Burtt( CAL,AL)
41 Mark Davis(DET)
39 Tippy Martinez(TOR)
1986 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Barry Bonds (BOS)!
He batted .291 in 547 AB, with 47 homers and 120 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Barry Larkin (MON)!
He batted .311 in 610 AB, with 16 homers and 88 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Rick Aguilera (BOS)!
He had a record of 21-5 with an ERA of 3.71 and 1 shutouts.
In 32 games started, he pitched 196.2 innings, fanning 136 and walking 64 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Don Mattingly (BAL)!
He batted .372 in 621 AB, with 21 homers and 115 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Dave Stieb (ATL)!
He had a record of 22-8 with an ERA of 2.18 and 3 shutouts.
In 36 games started, he pitched 251.2 innings, fanning 224 and walking 63 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Nick Esasky (LAN)!
He batted .282 in 599 AB, with 44 homers and 138 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Greg Swindell (DET)
Catcher: Mickey Tettleton (BAL)
First Base: Denny Walling (DET)
Second Base: Marty Barrett (OAK)
Third Base: Gary Gaetti (DET)
Shortstop: Tony Fernandez (TOR)
Leftfield: Vince Coleman (CLE)
Centerfield: Willie Wilson (KC)
Rightfield: Jerry Mumphrey (KC)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bill Swift (PHI)
Catcher: Dan Whitmer (ATL)
First Base: Kevin Seitzer (CIN)
Second Base: Lou Whitaker (ATL)
Third Base: Nick Esasky (LAN)
Shortstop: Garth Iorg (LAN)
Leftfield: Pete O'brien (ATL)
Centerfield: Sixto Lezcano (PHI)
Rightfield: Bob Dernier (SD)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Toronto 93 70 .571 -- .276 4.48
Detroit 92 71 .564 1 .272 3.90
Boston 87 75 .537 5.5 .264 4.49
New York (A) 83 79 .512 9.5 .262 4.62
Milwaukee 74 88 .457 18.5 .270 4.83
Cleveland 69 93 .426 23.5 .254 4.28
Baltimore 62 100 .383 30.5 .248 5.48
West
Seattle 99 63 .611 -- .294 4.21
Kansas City 92 68 .575 6 .273 4.15
Chicago (A) 92 70 .568 7 .259 4.29
Minnesota 83 77 .519 15 .275 4.15
California 77 85 .475 22 .256 4.61
Texas 72 90 .444 27 .256 4.96
Oakland 58 104 .358 41 .255 4.71
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Philadelphia (N)109 53 .673 -- .285 3.73
Montreal 92 70 .568 17 .269 4.18
St. Louis (N) 82 80 .506 27 .263 3.94
Pittsburgh 70 92 .432 39 .283 4.59
New York (N) 68 94 .420 41 .250 4.74
Chicago (N) 67 95 .414 42 .262 4.51
West
Los Angeles (N) 93 69 .574 -- .276 3.90
Atlanta 85 77 .525 8 .253 3.29
Houston 84 78 .519 9 .259 3.69
San Francisco 77 85 .475 16 .253 3.88
Cincinnati 74 88 .457 19 .251 4.52
San Diego 71 91 .438 22 .257 4.02
Playoffs :
League Series :
Toronto (4) against Seattle (1)
Los Angeles (N) (2) against Philadelphia (N) (4)
World Championship :
Philadelphia (N) (3) against Toronto (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.372 Don Mattingly(BAL,AL)
.360 Ricky Seilheimer(PHI,NL)
.348 Paul Molitor(OAK,AL)
.329 Scot Thompson(STL)
.328 Tony Gwynn(TOR,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
47 Barry Bonds( BOS,AL)
45 Mark Mcgwire( CHA)
44 Nick Esasky(LAN,NL)
44 Jason Thompson(CAL)
38 Kent Hrbek(TEX)
TOP 5 in RBI :
138 Nick Esasky(LAN,NL)
132 Willie Aikens(KC,AL)
124 Leon Durham(NYY)
122 Danny Tartabull(PHI)
120 Barry Bonds( BOS,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.18 Roger Clemens(TEX,AL)
2.18 Dave Stieb(ATL,NL)
2.23 Dennis Martinez(MON,NL)
2.25 Dave Righetti(MIN)
2.58 Orel Hershiser(STL,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
22 Dave Stieb(ATL,NL)
21 Rick Aguilera(BOS,AL)
19 Dennis Martinez(MON,NL)
19 Jack Morris(KC,AL)
19 Jerry don Gleaton(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
44 Edwin Nunez(STL)
43 Duane Ward( SEA,AL)
42 Tim Burke(ATL,NL)
40 Doug Jones(NYY)
39 Bill Dawley(MON)
1987 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Ellis Burks (TEX)!
He batted .310 in 562 AB, with 35 homers and 115 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Terry Mulholland (SF)!
He had a record of 17-10 with an ERA of 4.14 and 2 shutouts.
In 31 games started, he pitched 200 innings, fanning 92 and walking 43 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Jimmy Key (TOR)!
He had a record of 21-5 with an ERA of 3.09 and 3 shutouts.
In 32 games started, he pitched 224.1 innings, fanning 96 and walking 59 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Barry Bonds (BOS)!
He batted .338 in 533 AB, with 56 homers and 152 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Greg Maddux (PIT)!
He had a record of 18-10 with an ERA of 2.64 and 2 shutouts.
In 38 games started, he pitched 273 innings, fanning 170 and walking 38 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Jose Canseco (SF)!
He batted .330 in 558 AB, with 35 homers and 108 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Greg Swindell (DET)
Catcher: Jerry Willard (TEX)
First Base: Jeff Stone (MIL)
Second Base: Tom Herr (DET)
Third Base: Gary Gaetti (DET)
Shortstop: Ed Romero (CLE)
Leftfield: Gary Woods (TEX)
Centerfield: Gary Matthews (MIN)
Rightfield: Dave Clark (OAK)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bill Gullickson (CIN)
Catcher: Don Slaught (NYM)
First Base: Kevin Seitzer (CIN)
Second Base: Mariano Duncan (PIT)
Third Base: Pedro Guerrero (CIN)
Shortstop: Vance Law (SF)
Leftfield: Mike Greenwell (PHI)
Centerfield: Sixto Lezcano (PHI)
Rightfield: Bob Dernier (SD)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Toronto 106 56 .654 -- .287 4.10
New York (A) 92 70 .568 14 .263 4.60
Boston 86 76 .531 20 .287 5.21
Cleveland 85 77 .525 21 .269 4.80
Baltimore 79 83 .488 27 .273 5.12
Detroit 79 83 .488 27 .269 4.84
Milwaukee 76 86 .469 30 .281 4.47
West
Chicago (A) 92 70 .568 -- .276 4.95
Minnesota 85 77 .525 7 .281 4.61
Seattle 79 83 .488 13 .283 4.40
California 73 89 .451 19 .262 5.36
Oakland 69 93 .426 23 .255 4.83
Kansas City 67 95 .414 25 .261 5.06
Texas 66 96 .407 26 .250 4.62
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Philadelphia (N) 93 69 .574 -- .280 3.96
St. Louis (N) 92 70 .568 1 .272 3.71
Montreal 91 71 .562 2 .268 4.25
Chicago (N) 81 81 .500 12 .259 4.29
Pittsburgh 79 83 .488 14 .267 4.07
New York (N) 53 109 .327 40 .239 4.85
West
Los Angeles (N) 93 69 .574 -- .268 4.08
San Francisco 89 73 .549 4 .264 4.08
Cincinnati 82 80 .506 11 .276 4.61
Houston 78 84 .481 15 .250 4.46
San Diego 76 86 .469 17 .255 4.10
Atlanta 65 97 .401 28 .239 4.13
Playoffs :
League Series :
Chicago (A) (4) against Toronto (1)
Los Angeles (N) (4) against Philadelphia (N) (3)
World Championship :
Los Angeles (N) (4) against Chicago (A) (3)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.338 Barry Bonds(BOS,AL)
.335 Tony Bernazard(PHI,NL)
.334 Dale Berra(TOR)
.334 Don Mattingly(BAL,AL)
.332 Kevin Bass(CIN)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
56 Barry Bonds(BOS,AL)
53 Mark Mcgwire(CHA)
41 Jason Thompson(CAL)
41 Fred Mcgriff(CLE)
40 Jesse Barfield(MIL,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
152 Barry Bonds(BOS,AL)
143 Fred Mcgriff(CLE)
138 George Bell(STL,NL)
129 Mark Mcgwire(CHA)
128 Willie Aikens( NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.64 Greg Maddux(PIT,NL)
2.77 Dennis Martinez(MON)
2.87 Bret Saberhagen(STL)
2.93 Kevin Brown(SF)
2.97 Jerry don Gleaton(PHI)
TOP 5 in WINS :
21 David Cone(NYY,AL)
21 Jimmy Key(TOR,AL)
20 Rickey Keeton(CHA,AL)
19 Kevin Brown(SF)
19 John Candelaria(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
55 Bruce Sutter( TOR,AL)
44 Ken Howell(CHA,AL)
39 Bill Dawley(MON,NL)
37 Roger Mcdowell(CIN)
36 De wayne Buice( OAK)
1988 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Curt Schilling (TEX)!
He had a record of 19-8 with an ERA of 3.90 and 1 shutouts.
In 32 games started, he pitched 219 innings, fanning 199 and walking 55 batters.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Gary Sheffield (NYM)!
He batted .292 in 565 AB, with 29 homers and 99 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Curt Schilling (TEX)!
He had a record of 19-8 with an ERA of 3.90 and 1 shutouts.
In 32 games started, he pitched 219 innings, fanning 199 and walking 55 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Barry Bonds (BOS)!
He batted .327 in 507 AB, with 58 homers and 157 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Scott Garrelts (SF)!
He had a record of 19-2 with an ERA of 1.78.
In 39 games started, he pitched 243.1 innings, fanning 232 and walking 83 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Nick Esasky (LAN)!
He batted .296 in 591 AB, with 61 homers and 159 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Greg Harris (CAL)
Catcher: Greg Myers (NYY)
First Base: Wade Boggs (BOS)
Second Base: Tom Herr (DET)
Third Base: Phil Mankowski (MIL)
Shortstop: Tony Fernandez (TOR)
Leftfield: Terry Whitfield (CHA)
Centerfield: Lenny Dykstra (CHA)
Rightfield: Hosken Powell (MIN)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Dave Dravecky (MON)
Catcher: Bruce Bochy (LAN)
First Base: Danny Tartabull (PHI)
Second Base: Johnny Ray (SD)
Third Base: Chris Brown (NYM)
Shortstop: Vance Law (SF)
Leftfield: Mike Greenwell (PHI)
Centerfield: Sixto Lezcano (PHI)
Rightfield: Mookie Wilson (PHI)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Baltimore 99 63 .611 -- .289 4.85
Toronto 93 69 .574 6 .286 4.43
Boston 89 73 .549 10 .274 4.86
New York (A) 86 76 .531 13 .273 4.70
Detroit 84 78 .519 15 .282 4.85
Cleveland 75 88 .460 24.5 .274 5.53
Milwaukee 67 95 .414 32 .265 4.97
West
Seattle 90 73 .552 -- .284 4.45
Minnesota 81 81 .500 8.5 .280 4.59
California 81 81 .500 8.5 .266 4.89
Chicago (A) 79 83 .488 10.5 .270 4.54
Texas 77 85 .475 12.5 .261 4.75
Oakland 70 92 .432 19.5 .263 5.14
Kansas City 64 98 .395 25.5 .264 5.56
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (N) 94 68 .580 -- .264 4.11
Philadelphia (N) 86 76 .531 8 .277 4.52
Montreal 83 79 .512 11 .268 4.57
Pittsburgh 71 91 .438 23 .268 4.32
St. Louis (N) 71 91 .438 23 .264 4.19
Chicago (N) 70 92 .432 24 .256 4.21
West
Los Angeles (N) 102 60 .630 -- .296 4.02
San Diego 84 78 .519 18 .275 4.45
San Francisco 82 80 .506 20 .257 3.98
Atlanta 77 85 .475 25 .252 4.34
Houston 76 86 .469 26 .258 4.63
Cincinnati 76 86 .469 26 .268 4.76
Playoffs :
League Series :
Seattle (3) against Baltimore (4)
New York (N) (3) against Los Angeles (N) (4)
World Championship :
Los Angeles (N) (2) against Baltimore (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.356 Alan Trammell(LAN,NL)
.354 Larry Herndon(HOU,NL)
.347 Kevin Bass(CIN,NL)
.340 Mike Lavalliere(DET,AL)
.339 Rudy Law(LAN,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
61 Nick Esasky(LAN,NL)
58 Barry Bonds(BOS,AL)
57 Jesse Barfield( CLE,AL)
56 Mark Mcgwire(CHA)
48 Mickey Tettleton(BAL,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
161 Jesse Barfield( CLE,AL)
159 Nick Esasky(LAN,NL)
157 Barry Bonds(BOS,AL)
134 Mickey Tettleton(BAL,AL)
134 Matt Williams(SD)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.78 Scott Garrelts(SF,NL)
2.89 Jose Rijo(NYM)
3.07 Victor Cruz( SEA,AL)
3.08 Bill Krueger(LAN,NL)
3.16 Mark Gubicza(HOU,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
20 Bill Krueger(LAN,NL)
19 Scott Garrelts(SF,NL)
19 Curt Schilling( TEX,AL)
18 Bryn Smith(LAN)
17 David Cone(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
42 Duane Ward(SEA,AL)
38 Bruce Sutter(TOR,AL)
37 Tim Burke(ATL,NL)
37 Mark Davis(DET)
36 Lee Smith(NYM,NL)
1989 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Larry Walker (MIL)!
He batted .336 in 571 AB, with 35 homers and 130 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Juan Gonzalez (STL)!
He batted .282 in 556 AB, with 31 homers and 126 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Scott Garrelts (CAL)!
He had a record of 19-6 with an ERA of 2.22.
In 32 games started, he pitched 206.1 innings, fanning 178 and walking 75 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Larry Walker (MIL)!
He batted .336 in 571 AB, with 35 homers and 130 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Jose Rijo (NYM)!
He had a record of 17-7 with an ERA of 2.65.
In 36 games started, he pitched 247.2 innings, fanning 272 and walking 94 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Nick Esasky (CHN)!
He batted .265 in 585 AB, with 61 homers and 132 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Zane Smith (OAK)
Catcher: Steve Nicosia (MIN)
First Base: Wade Boggs (BOS)
Second Base: Tom Herr (DET)
Third Base: Gary Gaetti (DET)
Shortstop: Jody Reed (DET)
Leftfield: Terry Whitfield (CHA)
Centerfield: Lenny Dykstra (CHA)
Rightfield: Jesse Barfield (CLE)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Frank Pastore (STL)
Catcher: Lance Parrish (CIN)
First Base: Danny Tartabull (PHI)
Second Base: Johnny Ray (SD)
Third Base: Roy Howell (PIT)
Shortstop: Vance Law (SF)
Leftfield: John Shelby (SD)
Centerfield: Sixto Lezcano (PHI)
Rightfield: Mookie Wilson (PHI)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (A) 95 67 .586 -- .278 4.18
Boston 89 73 .549 6 .271 4.26
Toronto 87 75 .537 8 .271 4.33
Baltimore 82 80 .506 13 .260 4.93
Detroit 81 81 .500 14 .280 4.71
Milwaukee 81 81 .500 14 .303 4.98
Cleveland 66 96 .407 29 .267 5.66
West
California 104 58 .642 -- .261 3.81
Seattle 91 71 .562 13 .281 4.39
Texas 80 82 .494 24 .249 4.59
Chicago (A) 77 85 .475 27 .263 4.89
Oakland 76 86 .469 28 .261 4.68
Minnesota 64 98 .395 40 .260 4.93
Kansas City 61 101 .377 43 .247 5.22
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Montreal 96 67 .589 -- .277 3.99
New York (N) 95 68 .583 1 .265 4.14
Chicago (N) 84 78 .519 11.5 .267 4.34
Pittsburgh 80 82 .494 15.5 .278 4.48
St. Louis (N) 72 90 .444 23.5 .258 4.41
Philadelphia (N) 64 98 .395 31.5 .246 4.58
West
Cincinnati 87 75 .537 -- .275 4.10
Atlanta 85 77 .525 2 .247 4.01
San Francisco 82 80 .506 5 .249 4.01
Los Angeles (N) 81 81 .500 6 .284 4.64
San Diego 77 85 .475 10 .261 4.47
Houston 70 92 .432 17 .254 4.86
Playoffs :
League Series :
New York (A) (4) against California (3)
Cincinnati (3) against Montreal (4)
World Championship :
Montreal (1) against New York (A) (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.353 Gene Roof(KC)
.349 Keith Hernandez(LAN,NL)
.347 Jerry Browne(LAN)
.343 Dante Bichette(MIL,AL)
.340 Tom Wiedenbauer(SEA)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
61 Nick Esasky( CHN,NL)
55 Mark Mcgwire(CHA,AL)
46 Barry Bonds(BOS,AL)
42 Willie Aikens(NYY,AL)
40 Ellis Burks(TEX)
TOP 5 in RBI :
132 Nick Esasky( CHN,NL)
131 Bobby Bonilla(MIL)
131 Randy Bush(CAL)
130 Larry Walker( MIL)
128 Rafael Palmeiro(NYM,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.22 Scott Garrelts( CAL,AL)
2.56 Greg Maddux(PIT,NL)
2.64 Dave Stieb(ATL)
2.65 Jose Rijo(NYM,NL)
2.68 Bob Ojeda( NYY)
TOP 5 in WINS :
19 Scott Garrelts( CAL,AL)
19 Bryan Clutterbuck(CAL,AL)
18 Greg Maddux(PIT,NL)
18 Dave Stieb(ATL)
18 Barry Cort(CIN)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
46 Duane Ward(SEA,AL)
42 Carl Willis(SD)
41 Eric Wilkins( CAL)
41 Bill Dawley(MON)
38 Bill Landrum(PHI)
1990 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Frank Thomas (KC)!
He batted .335 in 591 AB, with 47 homers and 160 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Robin Ventura (CIN)!
He batted .321 in 442 AB, with 26 homers and 99 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Chuck Finley (TEX)!
He had a record of 20-5 with an ERA of 3.18 and 2 shutouts.
In 33 games started, he pitched 235 innings, fanning 148 and walking 93 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Barry Bonds (BOS)!
He batted .324 in 521 AB, with 64 homers and 169 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Randy Johnson (ATL)!
He had a record of 21-5 with an ERA of 2.04 and 2 shutouts.
In 37 games started, he pitched 256.1 innings, fanning 295 and walking 88 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Albert Belle (CHN)!
He batted .328 in 601 AB, with 47 homers and 127 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Jerry Reed (BAL)
Catcher: Damon Berryhill (NYY)
First Base: Fred Mcgriff (CLE)
Second Base: Tom Herr (DET)
Third Base: Jim Presley (SEA)
Shortstop: Jody Reed (DET)
Leftfield: Terry Whitfield (CHA)
Centerfield: Ken Griffey (KC)
Rightfield: Jim Tracy (TEX)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Ed Lynch (LAN)
Catcher: Chris Hoiles (ATL)
First Base: Danny Tartabull (PHI)
Second Base: Johnny Ray (SD)
Third Base: Von Hayes (ATL)
Shortstop: Matt Williams (SD)
Leftfield: Kevin Seitzer (CIN)
Centerfield: Terry Francona (PHI)
Rightfield: Phil Bradley (ATL)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Boston 92 70 .568 -- .289 4.84
Milwaukee 91 71 .562 1 .283 4.63
New York (A) 88 74 .543 4 .279 4.64
Toronto 81 81 .500 11 .272 5.24
Detroit 77 85 .475 15 .277 5.08
Baltimore 71 91 .438 21 .264 5.62
Cleveland 65 97 .401 27 .274 6.03
West
Kansas City 104 59 .638 -- .301 4.94
Seattle 91 71 .562 12.5 .274 4.24
Oakland 91 71 .562 12.5 .283 4.51
Texas 85 77 .525 18.5 .254 4.19
Chicago (A) 77 86 .472 27 .272 5.24
California 64 98 .395 39.5 .271 5.84
Minnesota 58 104 .358 45.5 .271 5.80
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (N) 93 69 .574 -- .268 4.38
Montreal 92 70 .568 1 .267 4.09
Chicago (N) 87 75 .537 6 .271 4.12
Philadelphia (N) 79 83 .488 14 .266 4.54
Pittsburgh 79 83 .488 14 .267 4.26
St. Louis (N) 51 111 .315 42 .240 5.06
West
Atlanta 92 71 .564 -- .260 3.72
Cincinnati 91 72 .558 1 .272 4.17
Los Angeles (N) 88 74 .543 3.5 .271 4.20
San Francisco 79 83 .488 12.5 .262 4.36
San Diego 75 87 .463 16.5 .266 4.74
Houston 67 95 .414 24.5 .255 4.93
Playoffs :
League Series :
Boston (4) against Kansas City (3)
Atlanta (4) against New York (N) (0)
World Championship :
Atlanta (1) against Boston (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.363 Mark Grace(OAK,AL)
.353 Kevin Bass(CIN,NL)
.352 Juan Samuel( KC,AL)
.342 Edwin Rodriguez(SF)
.340 Leon Durham(NYY,AL MON)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
64 Barry Bonds(BOS,AL)
58 Mark Mcgwire(CHA,AL)
54 Ellis Burks(TEX,AL)
53 Nick Esasky(CHN,NL)
49 Jesse Barfield(CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
169 Barry Bonds(BOS,AL)
160 Frank Thomas( KC,AL)
152 Mark Mcgwire(CHA,AL)
146 Jesse Barfield(CLE,AL)
140 Ken Griffey(KC,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.04 Randy Johnson(ATL,NL)
2.17 Jose Rijo(NYM,NL)
2.62 John Smoltz(BOS)
2.72 Ron Robinson(LAN,NL)
2.75 Dave Stieb(ATL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
21 Randy Johnson(ATL,NL)
21 Ron Robinson(LAN,NL)
20 Victor Cruz(SEA)
20 Chuck Finley(TEX,AL)
19 Jose Rijo(NYM,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
44 Duane Ward(SEA,AL)
44 Roger Mcdowell(CIN,NL)
43 Ed Vande berg(MIL)
41 Bill Dawley(MON)
39 Tim Burke(ATL,NL)
1991 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Jim Thome (CAL)!
He batted .275 in 542 AB, with 36 homers and 123 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Vinny Castilla (HOU)!
He batted .279 in 537 AB, with 25 homers and 122 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Scott Garrelts (KC)!
He had a record of 24-5 with an ERA of 3.05 and 2 shutouts.
In 37 games started, he pitched 236 innings, fanning 219 and walking 96 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Barry Bonds (BOS)!
He batted .319 in 542 AB, with 56 homers and 135 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Ron Robinson (LAN)!
He had a record of 22-10 with an ERA of 2.89.
In 40 games started, he pitched 274 innings, fanning 218 and walking 74 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Darryl Strawberry (NYM)!
He batted .367 in 539 AB, with 62 homers and 153 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Kevin Tapani (CLE)
Catcher: Mike Lavalliere (KC)
First Base: Kent Hrbek (TEX)
Second Base: Tom Herr (DET)
Third Base: Edgar Martinez (BAL)
Shortstop: Dean Palmer (TEX)
Leftfield: Lenny Dykstra (CHA)
Centerfield: Larry Walker (MIL)
Rightfield: Bernard Gilkey (DET)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Frank Pastore (STL)
Catcher: Sandy Alomar (MON)
First Base: Danny Tartabull (PHI)
Second Base: Tony Bernazard (PHI)
Third Base: Ty Waller (STL)
Shortstop: Buddy Biancalana (CIN)
Leftfield: John Shelby (SD)
Centerfield: Eric Davis (CHN)
Rightfield: Felix Jose (PHI)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Milwaukee 95 67 .586 -- .284 4.51
Boston 91 71 .562 4 .290 4.89
Toronto 86 76 .531 9 .290 4.87
Detroit 81 81 .500 14 .283 5.04
Cleveland 78 84 .481 17 .264 5.35
New York (A) 77 85 .475 18 .277 5.58
Baltimore 70 92 .432 25 .262 4.99
West
Kansas City 103 59 .636 -- .287 4.47
Chicago (A) 87 75 .537 16 .271 4.95
Oakland 80 82 .494 23 .267 4.70
Seattle 75 87 .463 28 .267 4.87
California 74 88 .457 29 .270 5.32
Minnesota 72 90 .444 31 .271 5.24
Texas 65 97 .401 38 .242 5.22
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (N) 99 63 .611 -- .274 4.73
Montreal 88 74 .543 11 .278 4.60
Chicago (N) 84 78 .519 15 .270 4.80
Philadelphia (N) 77 85 .475 22 .271 4.90
Pittsburgh 66 96 .407 33 .272 5.32
St. Louis (N) 63 99 .389 36 .263 5.96
West
Atlanta 95 67 .586 -- .277 4.24
Cincinnati 89 73 .549 6 .276 4.69
San Diego 86 76 .531 9 .273 4.93
San Francisco 81 81 .500 14 .265 4.66
Los Angeles (N) 80 82 .494 15 .274 4.80
Houston 64 98 .395 31 .265 5.16
Playoffs :
League Series :
Milwaukee (0) against Kansas City (4)
Atlanta (4) against New York (N) (3)
World Championship :
Atlanta (1) against Kansas City (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.371 Keith Hernandez(LAN,NL,NL)
.367 Darryl Strawberry(NYM,NL,NL)
.356 Kevin Bass( BOS,AL,AL)
.356 Tony Gwynn(TOR,AL,AL)
.353 Mike Greenwell(PHI)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
63 Nick Esasky(CHN,NL,NL)
62 Darryl Strawberry(NYM,NL,NL)
56 Barry Bonds(BOS,AL,AL)
53 Mark Mcgwire(CHA)
48 Jay Buhner(CLE)
TOP 5 in RBI :
164 Rafael Palmeiro(NYM,NL,NL)
163 Nick Esasky(CHN,NL,NL)
157 Ken Griffey(KC,AL,AL)
153 Darryl Strawberry(NYM,NL,NL)
150 Bob Horner(NYY)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.84 Jeff Parrett(MON,NL,NL)
2.89 Ron Robinson(LAN,NL,NL)
3.05 Scott Garrelts(KC,AL,AL)
3.20 Jose Rijo(NYM,NL,NL)
3.30 Al Lachowicz(BAL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
24 Scott Garrelts(KC,AL,AL)
22 Ron Robinson(LAN,NL,NL)
21 Storm Davis(ATL,NL,NL)
20 Kevin Brown(SF)
20 Randy Johnson(ATL,NL,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
43 Tim Burke(ATL,NL,NL)
38 Mike Jackson(PHI,NL,NL)
37 Rod Beck( NYY)
36 Bill Dawley(MON)
36 Jose Mesa(CHA)
1992 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Jeff Kent (MIN)!
He batted .278 in 593 AB, with 30 homers and 125 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Mike Piazza (HOU)!
He batted .285 in 534 AB, with 37 homers and 126 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Mike Mussina (CLE)!
He had a record of 21-8 with an ERA of 3.10 and 3 shutouts.
In 33 games started, he pitched 238 innings, fanning 231 and walking 59 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Mark Mcgwire (CHA)!
He batted .279 in 563 AB, with 67 homers and 151 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Greg Maddux (PIT)!
He had a record of 19-5 with an ERA of 2.61 and 1 shutouts.
In 36 games started, he pitched 230.2 innings, fanning 158 and walking 39 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Darryl Strawberry (NYM)!
He batted .336 in 553 AB, with 53 homers and 143 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bill Krueger (SEA)
Catcher: Mickey Tettleton (BAL)
First Base: Mark Grace (OAK)
Second Base: Steve Sax (BOS)
Third Base: Edgar Martinez (BAL)
Shortstop: Tony Fernandez (OAK)
Leftfield: Lenny Dykstra (CHA)
Centerfield: Devon White (CAL)
Rightfield: Bernard Gilkey (DET)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Kevin Ritz (NYM)
Catcher: Darrin Fletcher (LAN)
First Base: Orestes Destrade (NYM)
Second Base: Tony Bernazard (PHI)
Third Base: Vic Rodriguez (LAN)
Shortstop: Buddy Biancalana (CIN)
Leftfield: Carlos Quintana (LAN)
Centerfield: Eric Davis (CHN)
Rightfield: Deion Sanders (MON)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Milwaukee 101 61 .623 -- .294 4.91
Toronto 86 76 .531 15 .279 5.29
New York (A) 85 77 .525 16 .280 4.90
Cleveland 82 80 .506 19 .273 5.01
Boston 76 86 .469 25 .284 5.42
Detroit 74 88 .457 27 .280 5.57
Baltimore 71 91 .438 30 .256 5.24
West
Chicago (A) 86 77 .528 -- .273 5.31
Minnesota 85 78 .521 1 .283 5.54
Seattle 81 81 .500 4.5 .267 5.20
Kansas City 81 81 .500 4.5 .277 5.09
California 79 83 .488 6.5 .274 5.21
Oakland 75 87 .463 10.5 .267 5.15
Texas 73 89 .451 12.5 .236 4.87
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (N) 98 64 .605 -- .272 4.66
St. Louis (N) 90 72 .556 8 .265 4.05
Montreal 88 74 .543 10 .274 4.73
Philadelphia (N) 82 80 .506 16 .280 5.36
Chicago (N) 69 93 .426 29 .258 4.91
Pittsburgh 69 93 .426 29 .279 4.94
West
Houston 92 70 .568 -- .267 4.39
Cincinnati 82 80 .506 10 .274 4.78
Atlanta 81 81 .500 11 .246 4.36
San Francisco 81 81 .500 11 .262 4.09
San Diego 76 86 .469 16 .276 5.01
Los Angeles (N) 64 98 .395 28 .244 4.51
Playoffs :
League Series :
Chicago (A) (4) against Milwaukee (3)
Houston (4) against New York (N) (0)
World Championship :
Houston (4) against Chicago (A) (2)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.364 Robin Ventura(CIN,NL)
.347 Ricky Seilheimer(MIN,AL)
.346 Dante Bichette(MIL,AL)
.345 Francisco Cabrera(CLE)
.344 Mike Greenwell(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
67 Mark Mcgwire(CHA,AL)
56 Kevin Mitchell(TOR)
53 Darryl Strawberry(NYM,NL)
53 Sam Horn(TOR)
53 Frank Thomas(KC)
TOP 5 in RBI :
156 Frank Thomas(KC)
151 Mark Mcgwire(CHA,AL)
145 Kevin Mitchell(TOR)
144 Robin Ventura(CIN,NL)
143 Darryl Strawberry(NYM,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.61 Greg Maddux(PIT,NL)
3.04 Alex Fernandez(STL)
3.04 Chuck Finley(TEX)
3.10 Mike Mussina(CLE,AL)
3.11 Lee Tunnell(MON,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
21 Mike Mussina(CLE,AL)
19 Greg Maddux(PIT,NL)
19 Jack Mcdowell(HOU)
19 Greg Mathews(NYY CHA,AL)
19 Charles Nagy(CAL,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
45 Tim Burke(ATL)
41 Jose Mesa(CHA,AL)
40 Bill Dawley(MON)
39 Ed Vande berg(MIL,AL)
36 Mike Jackson(PHI,NL)
1993 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Tim Salmon (TEX)!
He batted .277 in 582 AB, with 19 homers and 87 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Manny Ramirez (COL)!
He batted .274 in 525 AB, with 43 homers and 104 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Mike Mussina (CLE)!
He had a record of 21-5 with an ERA of 3.89 and 1 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 243 innings, fanning 221 and walking 69 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Darryl Strawberry (KC)!
He batted .392 in 548 AB, with 57 homers and 155 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Pedro Martinez (STL)!
He had a record of 18-4 with an ERA of 2.34 and 3 shutouts.
In 38 games started, he pitched 265.1 innings, fanning 315 and walking 63 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Robin Ventura (CIN)!
He batted .378 in 437 AB, with 48 homers and 128 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Jimmy Key (TOR)
Catcher: Mackey Sasser (BOS)
First Base: Mark Grace (OAK)
Second Base: Bip Roberts (CHA)
Third Base: Edgar Martinez (OAK)
Shortstop: Tony Fernandez (OAK)
Leftfield: Al Martin (MIL)
Centerfield: Devon White (CAL)
Rightfield: Bernard Gilkey (DET)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Pedro Astacio (CHN)
Catcher: Mark Bailey (STL)
First Base: Jerry Browne (LAN)
Second Base: Luis Alicea (SF)
Third Base: Luis Gonzalez (PHI)
Shortstop: Matt Williams (SD)
Leftfield: Mike Greenwell (PHI)
Centerfield: Eric Davis (CHN)
Rightfield: Brady Anderson (CIN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Detroit 97 65 .599 -- .284 4.79
Milwaukee 90 72 .556 7 .286 5.08
Cleveland 76 86 .469 21 .275 5.60
Boston 74 88 .457 23 .278 5.48
New York (A) 74 88 .457 23 .273 5.48
Toronto 73 89 .451 24 .273 5.96
Baltimore 54 108 .333 43 .250 5.64
West
Kansas City 94 68 .580 -- .280 4.70
Oakland 93 69 .574 1 .288 5.39
Texas 88 74 .543 6 .267 4.69
Chicago (A) 86 76 .531 8 .281 5.02
California 85 77 .525 9 .275 4.96
Minnesota 82 80 .506 12 .285 6.05
Seattle 68 94 .420 26 .259 5.24
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Chicago (N) 94 68 .580 -- .264 4.29
Philadelphia (N) 85 77 .525 9 .249 4.50
St. Louis (N) 81 81 .500 13 .254 4.08
New York (N) 81 81 .500 13 .259 4.72
Montreal 75 87 .463 19 .260 4.43
Pittsburgh 75 87 .463 19 .265 4.84
Florida 72 90 .444 22 .251 3.90
West
Houston 95 67 .586 -- .262 4.14
Cincinnati 94 68 .580 1 .268 4.33
San Francisco 87 75 .537 8 .255 4.02
Los Angeles (N) 81 81 .500 14 .257 4.26
San Diego 77 85 .475 18 .265 4.33
Colorado 69 93 .426 26 .249 4.68
Atlanta 68 94 .420 27 .232 4.46
Playoffs :
League Series :
Kansas City (3) against Detroit (4)
Chicago (N) (1) against Houston (4)
World Championship :
Houston (4) against Detroit (1)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.392 Darryl Strawberry(NYM KC,AL)
.378 Robin Ventura(CIN,NL)
.359 David Segui(SD,NL)
.358 Francisco Cabrera(CLE,AL)
.343 Larry Walker(MIL,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
61 Nick Esasky(CHN,NL)
57 Darryl Strawberry(NYM KC,AL)
52 Sam Horn(TOR,AL)
52 Ellis Burks(TEX)
51 Barry Bonds(HOU,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
167 Nick Esasky(CHN,NL)
162 Ryan Klesko(CAL,AL)
155 Darryl Strawberry(NYM KC,AL)
154 Jeff Bagwell(MIN,AL)
151 Mo Vaughn(CHA,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.34 Pedro Martinez(STL,NL)
2.48 Randy Tomlin(CIN,NL)
2.67 Jack Mcdowell(HOU)
3.01 Arthur Rhodes(TOR,AL)
3.05 Storm Davis(ATL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
22 Tom Glavine(HOU,NL)
21 Mike Mussina(CLE,AL)
20 Bret Saberhagen(MIL)
19 Ben Mcdonald(MIL)
18 Alex Fernandez(STL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
41 Ed Vande berg(MIL)
37 Mike Jackson(PHI,NL)
37 Robb Nen( DET,AL)
36 Rod Beck(NYY)
36 Todd Worrell(DET FLA COL,NL)
1994 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Alex Rodriguez (BAL)!
He batted .291 in 604 AB, with 48 homers and 146 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Dave Nilsson (PIT)!
He batted .313 in 520 AB, with 26 homers and 103 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Arthur Rhodes (TOR)!
He had a record of 15-4 with an ERA of 2.13.
In 34 games started, he pitched 206.2 innings, fanning 221 and walking 57 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Darryl Strawberry (KC)!
He batted .322 in 543 AB, with 47 homers and 149 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Jose Rijo (NYM)!
He had a record of 22-4 with an ERA of 3.23 and 1 shutouts.
In 33 games started, he pitched 226 innings, fanning 242 and walking 102 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Barry Bonds (HOU)!
He batted .339 in 501 AB, with 49 homers and 139 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Steve Curry (CHA)
Catcher: Mickey Tettleton (BAL)
First Base: Mark Grace (OAK)
Second Base: Bip Roberts (SEA)
Third Base: Edgar Martinez (OAK)
Shortstop: Dean Palmer (TEX)
Leftfield: Al Martin (MIL)
Centerfield: Devon White (CAL)
Rightfield: Larry Walker (MIL)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Andy Ashby (SD)
Catcher: Dave Nilsson (PIT)
First Base: Jerry Browne (LAN)
Second Base: Luis Alicea (SF)
Third Base: Brian Harper (SD)
Shortstop: Matt Williams (SD)
Leftfield: Carlos Quintana (LAN)
Centerfield: Eric Davis (CHN)
Rightfield: Brady Anderson (CIN)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Boston 91 71 .562 -- .275 5.16
Toronto 88 74 .543 3 .278 4.66
Baltimore 76 86 .469 15 .259 5.00
New York (A) 74 88 .457 17 .280 5.50
Detroit 72 90 .444 19 .263 4.88
Central
Kansas City 101 61 .623 -- .292 4.94
Milwaukee 84 78 .519 17 .276 5.40
Chicago (A) 78 84 .481 23 .279 5.34
Minnesota 76 86 .469 25 .273 5.45
Cleveland 73 89 .451 28 .255 5.55
West
California 87 75 .537 -- .274 5.07
Oakland 85 77 .525 2 .283 5.06
Texas 77 85 .475 10 .254 5.17
Seattle 72 90 .444 15 .272 5.51
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (N) 95 67 .586 -- .269 4.62
Florida 78 84 .481 17 .250 4.47
Montreal 78 84 .481 17 .265 5.01
Atlanta 74 88 .457 21 .243 4.17
Philadelphia (N) 67 95 .414 28 .249 4.99
Central
Houston 102 60 .630 -- .282 4.61
St. Louis (N) 91 71 .562 11 .260 4.58
Chicago (N) 88 74 .543 14 .274 4.76
Pittsburgh 78 84 .481 24 .284 5.27
Cincinnati 73 89 .451 29 .258 5.20
West
Los Angeles (N) 82 80 .506 -- .258 4.67
San Francisco 80 82 .494 2 .259 4.23
Colorado 79 83 .488 3 .257 4.62
San Diego 69 93 .426 13 .261 5.06
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Toronto (4) against Kansas City (1)
California (3) against Boston (4)
St. Louis (N) (0) against New York (N) (4)
Los Angeles (N) (4) against Houston (3)
League Champtionship :
Toronto (4) against Boston (0)
Los Angeles (N) (4) against New York (N) (0)
World Series :
Los Angeles (N) (4) against Toronto (3)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.360 Wade Boggs(BOS,AL)
.353 Gerald Perry(PIT)
.345 Paul O'neill(NYY)
.343 Jose Lind(MIL)
.341 David Segui(SD)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
58 Manny Ramirez(COL)
57 Juan Gonzalez(STL,NL)
55 Frank Thomas(KC)
54 Kevin Mitchell(TOR)
53 Nick Esasky(CHN)
TOP 5 in RBI :
166 Frank Thomas(KC)
150 Chili Davis(BOS)
149 Darryl Strawberry(KC,AL)
146 Alex Rodriguez( BAL,AL)
143 Larry Walker(MIL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.13 Arthur Rhodes(TOR,AL)
2.81 Allan Anderson(SF,NL)
2.94 Al Lachowicz(BAL)
3.11 Bob Ayrault(SEA)
3.13 Jeff Sellers(FLA)
TOP 5 in WINS :
22 Jose Rijo(NYM,NL)
21 Lee Tunnell(MON,NL)
19 Dwight Gooden(FLA HOU)
18 Greg Mathews(CHA,AL)
18 Allan Anderson(SF,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
42 Billy Taylor( ATL,NL)
36 Bill Dawley(MON,NL)
35 Ed Vande berg(MIL)
34 Gregg Olson(TOR)
34 Tom Gilles(NYM)
1995 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Jorge Posada (NYY)!
He batted .297 in 498 AB, with 28 homers and 97 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Jason Giambi (FLA)!
He batted .303 in 402 AB, with 31 homers and 80 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Greg Mathews (CHA)!
He had a record of 20-10 with an ERA of 3.56 and 2 shutouts.
In 38 games started, he pitched 230 innings, fanning 147 and walking 92 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Darryl Strawberry (KC)!
He batted .331 in 534 AB, with 55 homers and 150 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Tom Glavine (HOU)!
He had a record of 19-10 with an ERA of 2.66 and 2 shutouts.
In 37 games started, he pitched 244 innings, fanning 225 and walking 76 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Barry Bonds (HOU)!
He batted .304 in 513 AB, with 56 homers and 133 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Brad Cornett (CLE)
Catcher: Tony Eusebio (BAL)
First Base: Mark Grace (OAK)
Second Base: Mark Loretta (CLE)
Third Base: Edgar Martinez (OAK)
Shortstop: Dean Palmer (OAK)
Leftfield: Al Martin (MIL)
Centerfield: Larry Walker (MIL)
Rightfield: Alex Gonzalez (MIL)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Roy Smith (SF)
Catcher: Dave Nilsson (PIT)
First Base: Gene Larkin (SF)
Second Base: Luis Alicea (SF)
Third Base: Bobby Rose (LAN)
Shortstop: Travis Fryman (LAN)
Leftfield: Chris James (SD)
Centerfield: Eric Davis (CHN)
Rightfield: Reggie Sanders (PHI)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Toronto 81 81 .500 -- .260 4.97
New York (A) 77 85 .475 4 .275 5.68
Detroit 76 86 .469 5 .264 5.12
Boston 64 98 .395 17 .275 5.87
Baltimore 59 103 .364 22 .240 5.10
Central
Kansas City 106 56 .654 -- .281 4.43
Milwaukee 90 72 .556 16 .271 4.70
Cleveland 88 74 .543 18 .269 5.02
Chicago (A) 84 78 .519 22 .261 5.06
Minnesota 74 88 .457 32 .273 5.40
West
Oakland 96 66 .593 -- .293 5.31
California 92 70 .568 4 .269 5.18
Seattle 78 84 .481 18 .261 4.98
Texas 69 93 .426 27 .242 4.81
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (N) 93 69 .574 -- .254 4.27
Florida 85 77 .525 8 .245 4.10
Montreal 84 78 .519 9 .265 4.50
Atlanta 71 91 .438 22 .251 4.57
Philadelphia (N) 70 92 .432 23 .239 4.52
Central
Chicago (N) 93 69 .574 -- .279 4.79
Houston 86 76 .531 7 .264 4.63
Cincinnati 84 78 .519 9 .254 4.47
Pittsburgh 83 79 .512 10 .282 5.06
St. Louis (N) 79 83 .488 14 .252 4.41
West
San Francisco 86 76 .531 -- .259 4.74
Colorado 85 77 .525 1 .258 4.62
San Diego 69 93 .426 17 .261 5.41
Los Angeles (N) 66 96 .407 20 .252 5.03
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
California (4) against Kansas City (3)
Toronto (3) against Oakland (4)
Houston (4) against New York (N) (2)
San Francisco (1) against Chicago (N) (4)
League Champtionship :
California (4) against Oakland (1)
Houston (2) against Chicago (N) (4)
World Series :
Chicago (N) (4) against California (1)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.369 Mark Grace(OAK,AL)
.360 Kurt Stillwell(PIT)
.345 Gregg Jefferies(STL,NL)
.344 Jeff Bagwell(MIN)
.340 Will Clark(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
56 Barry Bonds(HOU,NL)
55 Kal Daniels( CAL,AL)
55 Frank Thomas(KC,AL)
55 Darryl Strawberry(KC,AL)
48 Jose Canseco(SF,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
164 Kal Daniels( CAL,AL)
152 Frank Thomas(KC,AL)
150 Darryl Strawberry(KC,AL)
140 Ray Lankford(MIN,AL)
140 Jeff Bagwell(MIN)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.66 Tom Glavine(HOU)
2.98 Arthur Rhodes(TOR)
3.24 Alex Fernandez(STL)
3.27 Pedro Martinez(STL,NL)
3.32 Allan Anderson(SF)
TOP 5 in WINS :
20 Greg Mathews(CHA)
19 Pedro Martinez(STL,NL)
19 Tom Glavine(HOU)
18 Bob Scanlan(KC)
18 Mike Sirotka( CAL,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
43 Rich Garces(CAL,AL)
39 Troy Percival( COL,NL)
37 Robb Nen(DET)
36 Ed Vande berg(MIL,AL)
34 Bill Dawley(MON)
1996 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Tony Batista (TOR)!
He batted .284 in 402 AB, with 31 homers and 104 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Livan Hernandez (FLA)!
He had a record of 16-6 with an ERA of 4.74.
In 34 games started, he pitched 214.1 innings, fanning 129 and walking 76 batters.
AL Cy Young Award:
Ramon Martinez (KC)!
He had a record of 25-2 with an ERA of 2.29 and 5 shutouts.
In 32 games started, he pitched 239.1 innings, fanning 184 and walking 48 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Ryan Klesko (CAL)!
He batted .318 in 569 AB, with 50 homers and 141 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Alex Fernandez (STL)!
He had a record of 26-5 with an ERA of 2.08 and 2 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 276.1 innings, fanning 258 and walking 27 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Matt Williams (SD)!
He batted .331 in 583 AB, with 59 homers and 154 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Aaron Sele (MIN)
Catcher: Scott Hatteberg (KC)
First Base: Mark Grace (OAK)
Second Base: Mark Loretta (CLE)
Third Base: Gary Disarcina (BAL)
Shortstop: Jody Reed (DET)
Leftfield: Al Martin (MIL)
Centerfield: Devon White (CAL)
Rightfield: Shawn Green (BAL)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Ken Hill (COL)
Catcher: Damon Berryhill (ATL)
First Base: Gene Larkin (SF)
Second Base: Andujar Cedeno (LAN)
Third Base: Luis Rivera (LAN)
Shortstop: Travis Fryman (LAN)
Leftfield: Mike Greenwell (PHI)
Centerfield: Derek Bell (LAN)
Rightfield: Chuck Carr (PHI)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Toronto 91 71 .562 -- .268 4.69
New York (A) 85 77 .525 6 .277 4.88
Detroit 76 86 .469 15 .266 5.30
Baltimore 76 86 .469 15 .256 5.20
Boston 56 106 .346 35 .267 6.32
Central
Kansas City 114 48 .704 -- .285 3.90
Cleveland 95 67 .586 19 .278 4.86
Milwaukee 88 74 .543 26 .281 4.89
Minnesota 66 96 .407 48 .254 5.39
Chicago (A) 39 123 .241 75 .223 7.53
West
California 93 69 .574 -- .266 4.98
Oakland 92 70 .568 1 .299 5.16
Texas 90 72 .556 3 .264 4.90
Seattle 73 89 .451 20 .269 5.05
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Florida 99 63 .611 -- .259 4.18
New York (N) 94 68 .580 5 .266 4.80
Montreal 85 77 .525 14 .261 4.19
Atlanta 75 87 .463 24 .251 4.54
Philadelphia (N) 73 89 .451 26 .245 4.97
Central
St. Louis (N) 95 67 .586 -- .260 4.09
Chicago (N) 85 77 .525 10 .262 4.68
Houston 83 79 .512 12 .261 4.66
Cincinnati 79 83 .488 16 .250 4.51
Pittsburgh 75 87 .463 20 .277 5.08
West
Colorado 85 77 .525 -- .261 5.40
Los Angeles (N) 80 82 .494 5 .251 4.33
San Francisco 70 92 .432 15 .252 4.46
San Diego 56 106 .346 29 .253 5.44
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Cleveland (4) against California (3)
Toronto (3) against Kansas City (4)
New York (N) (4) against St. Louis (N) (2)
Colorado (4) against Florida (3)
League Champtionship :
Cleveland (4) against Kansas City (2)
Colorado (4) against New York (N) (3)
World Series :
Colorado (4) against Cleveland (3)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.360 Tony Gwynn(TOR,AL)
.353 Alvin Davis(MON,NL)
.349 Dave Nilsson(PIT,NL)
.347 Dante Bichette(MIL)
.344 Mark Grace(OAK)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
59 Matt Williams(SD)
54 Fred Mcgriff(CLE)
52 David Justice(COL,NL)
51 Ellis Burks(TEX)
50 Barry Bonds(HOU,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
156 Fred Mcgriff(CLE)
154 Matt Williams(SD)
144 Frank Thomas(KC)
141 Larry Walker(MIL,AL)
141 Ryan Klesko(CAL,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.08 Alex Fernandez(STL,NL)
2.29 Ramon Martinez(KC,AL)
2.32 Arthur Rhodes(TOR)
2.61 Hipolito Pichardo(TOR)
2.87 Ed Correa(MON,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
26 Alex Fernandez(STL,NL)
25 Ramon Martinez(KC,AL)
20 Jose Rijo(NYM,NL)
20 Jack Mcdowell(NYY)
20 Pedro Martinez(STL,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
46 Brian Williams(FLA)
41 Rich Garces(CAL,AL)
38 Bill Johnson( KC)
37 Billy Wagner(TEX)
36 Mariano Rivera(CIN,NL)
1997 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Miguel Tejada (MIN)!
He batted .320 in 606 AB, with 37 homers and 144 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Sean Casey (PHI)!
He batted .329 in 468 AB, with 25 homers and 101 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
John Smoltz (MIL)!
He had a record of 22-6 with an ERA of 3.00 and 2 shutouts.
In 37 games started, he pitched 254.2 innings, fanning 222 and walking 114 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Larry Walker (MIL)!
He batted .371 in 599 AB, with 55 homers and 161 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Alex Fernandez (STL)!
He had a record of 24-4 with an ERA of 2.85 and 2 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 262 innings, fanning 233 and walking 33 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Matt Williams (SD)!
He batted .329 in 560 AB, with 69 homers and 141 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Brian Boehringer (NYY)
Catcher: Ron Karkovice (SEA)
First Base: Don Mattingly (BAL)
Second Base: Mark Loretta (CLE)
Third Base: Gary Disarcina (BAL)
Shortstop: Jody Reed (DET)
Leftfield: Al Martin (MIL)
Centerfield: Dante Bichette (MIL)
Rightfield: Juan Encarnacion (MIN)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Andy Ashby (SD)
Catcher: Carlos Delgado (LAN)
First Base: Darrin Fletcher (LAN)
Second Base: Matt Franco (SF)
Third Base: Jose Hernandez (SF)
Shortstop: Travis Fryman (LAN)
Leftfield: Carlos Quintana (LAN)
Centerfield: Ken Griffey (NYM)
Rightfield: Chuck Carr (PHI)
AL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (A) 100 62 .617 -- .279 5.06
Toronto 90 72 .556 10 .264 5.13
Boston 75 87 .463 25 .282 6.32
Baltimore 73 89 .451 27 .258 5.10
Detroit 60 102 .370 40 .259 6.00
Central
Kansas City 104 58 .642 -- .289 4.75
Milwaukee 95 67 .586 9 .292 4.44
Chicago (A) 81 81 .500 23 .267 4.90
Minnesota 79 83 .488 25 .278 5.27
Cleveland 48 114 .296 56 .238 6.30
West
Texas 92 70 .568 -- .273 4.79
California 87 75 .537 5 .264 5.19
Oakland 79 83 .488 13 .283 5.37
Seattle 71 91 .438 21 .270 5.39
NL Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (N) 89 73 .549 -- .267 4.73
Florida 87 75 .537 2 .261 5.16
Philadelphia (N) 84 78 .519 5 .275 5.27
Montreal 77 85 .475 12 .255 5.27
Atlanta 77 85 .475 12 .263 5.35
Central
St. Louis (N) 95 67 .586 -- .266 4.46
Pittsburgh 91 71 .562 4 .281 4.95
Chicago (N) 85 77 .525 10 .265 4.76
Cincinnati 81 81 .500 14 .257 4.83
Houston 74 88 .457 21 .253 5.45
West
Colorado 89 73 .549 -- .269 5.60
Los Angeles (N) 75 87 .463 14 .264 4.99
San Diego 75 87 .463 14 .268 5.57
San Francisco 55 107 .340 34 .250 5.80
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Milwaukee (1) against New York (A) (4)
Texas (4) against Kansas City (3)
Pittsburgh (0) against New York (N) (4)
Colorado (4) against St. Louis (N) (3)
League Champtionship :
Texas (2) against New York (A) (4)
Colorado (4) against New York (N) (3)
World Series :
Colorado (2) against New York (A) (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.394 Dante Bichette(MIL,AL)
.371 Larry Walker(MIL,AL)
.355 Tony Clark(BOS)
.345 Sam Horn(TOR,AL)
.342 David Segui(SD)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
73 Frank Thomas(KC,AL)
69 Matt Williams(SD,NL)
66 Sam Horn(TOR,AL)
62 Jeff Bagwell(NYY,AL)
61 Pete Incaviglia(CHN)
TOP 5 in RBI :
184 Sam Horn(TOR,AL)
178 Frank Thomas(KC,AL)
163 Jason Giambi(FLA)
161 Larry Walker(MIL,AL)
160 Jeff Bagwell(NYY,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.78 Arthur Rhodes(TOR)
2.85 Alex Fernandez(STL,NL)
3.00 John Smoltz(MIL,AL)
3.17 Jose Rijo(NYM)
3.42 Ramon Martinez(KC)
TOP 5 in WINS :
24 Alex Fernandez(STL,NL)
22 John Smoltz(MIL,AL)
20 Andrew Lorraine(SD,NL)
19 Pedro Martinez(STL,NL)
18 Ramon Martinez(KC)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
42 Mariano Rivera(CIN,NL)
38 Brian Williams(FLA,NL)
37 Ed Vande berg(MIL,AL)
35 Billy Wagner(TEX)
33 Billy Taylor(ATL)
1998 RECAP:
AL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Eric Chavez (SEA)!
He batted .286 in 504 AB, with 39 homers and 124 RBI.
NL Rookie Of The Year Award:
Vladimir Guerrero (LAN)!
He batted .299 in 536 AB, with 38 homers and 107 RBI.
AL Cy Young Award:
Ramon Martinez (KC)!
He had a record of 25-8 with an ERA of 3.36 and 4 shutouts.
In 37 games started, he pitched 276 innings, fanning 216 and walking 41 batters.
AL Most Valuable Player Award:
Frank Thomas (KC)!
He batted .355 in 510 AB, with 66 homers and 183 RBI.
NL Cy Young Award:
Jose Rijo (NYM)!
He had a record of 19-11 with an ERA of 2.88 and 3 shutouts.
In 40 games started, he pitched 269 innings, fanning 306 and walking 129 batters.
NL Most Valuable Player Award:
Matt Williams (SD)!
He batted .331 in 541 AB, with 62 homers and 140 RBI.
AL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Scott Chiamparino (NYY)
Catcher: Robert Machado (MIL)
First Base: Don Mattingly (BAL)
Second Base: Mark Loretta (CLE)
Third Base: Edgar Martinez (OAK)
Shortstop: Nomar Garciaparra (BOS)
Leftfield: Torii Hunter (DET)
Centerfield: Junior Felix (CAL)
Rightfield: Marvin Benard (SEA)
NL Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Rigo Beltran (CIN)
Catcher: Jason Varitek (CIN)
First Base: Gene Larkin (SF)
Second Base: Jed Hansen (SD)
Third Base: Luis Gonzalez (PHI)
Shortstop: Matt Williams (SD)
Leftfield: Raul Ibanez (HOU)
Centerfield: Ray Lankford (FLA)
Rightfield: Moises Alou (HOU)

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