Dec. 12, 1964 - Roberto Clemente (right) of Pittsburgh, Willie Mays (left) of San Francisco, and Ken Boyer of St. Louis paced the National League in important batting departments in 1964, official averages confirmed today.
Clemente, a 30-year‐old Puerto Rican, captured his second batting title with a .339 mark. He also led in 1961 with .351.
Mays became the home run titleholder for the third time, slamming 47 last season. Boyer, named the league’s most valuable player last month, was the leader in RBI’s with 119.
Clemente, drafted by the Pirates from the Dodgers’ organization in 1954, finished nine points in front of Rico Carty, a Milwaukee rookie, the runner‐up. Carty’s .330 average was followed by Hank Aaron, another Braves’ outfielder, .328; Joe Torre, Milwaukee catcher, .321; and Richie Allen, Philadelphia’s third baseman, 318. Allen last week was named the National League’s rookie of the year.
Maury Wills of Los Angeles established a league record by leading in stolen bases for the fifth consecutive year. He had 53 last season. Lou Brock, who played for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals, was caught stealing the most times, 18.
Allen of the Phils led in runs scored with 125. He also tied Ron Santo of Chicago for the lead in triples; each had 13. Lee Maye of Milwaukee collected the most doubles, 44.
Nellie Fox of the Houston Colts produced the most sacrifice hits, 20, while Clay Dalrymple of Philadelphia had the most sacrifice flies, 8.
Mays, Tommy Davis of the Dodgers, and Bill White of St. Louis compiled the longest consecutive game batting streaks, 20 games.
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