1967 Major League Baseball season

February 2024 1967 1967 MLB season American League (AL)National League (NL) Baseball Regular season: April 10 – October 1, 1967World Series: October 4–12, 1967 162 20 (10 per league) NBC Draft 1967 Major League Baseball draft Ron Blomberg List of first overall MLB draft picks New York Yankees Regular season AL: Carl Yastrzemski (BOS)NL: Orlando Cepeda (STL) Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award AL Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers NL St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco Giants World Series 1967 World Series St. Louis Cardinals Boston Red Sox Bob Gibson (STL) World Series Most Valuable Player Award List of MLB seasons MLB 1966 Major League Baseball season 1966 1968 Major League Baseball season 1968 The 1967 major league baseball season began on April 10, 1967. The regular season ended on October 1, with the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox as the regular season champions of the National League and American League, respectively. The postseason began with Game 1 of the 64th World Series on October 4 and ended with Game 7 on October 12. In the second iteration of this World Series matchup, the Cardinals defeated the Red Sox, four games to three, capturing their eighth championship in franchise history, since their previous in 1964. Going into the season, the defending World Series champions were the Baltimore Orioles from the 1966 season. The 38th All-Star Game was held on July 11 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California, home of California Angels. The National League won, 2–1. It was the final season for the Kansas City Athletics, before relocating to Oakland, California and becoming the Oakland Athletics for the 1968 season. The season was filled with historic seasons from multiple players. Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox had tied for the most home runs in MLB with Harmon Killebrew, giving him the elusive triple crown. He led the American League in batting average (.326), home runs due to the tie with Killebrew (44) and runs batted in (121) (This feat would not be accomplished again until Miguel Cabrera earned the triple crown in 2012 with the Detroit Tigers).https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/miguel-cabrera-becomes-1st-triple-crown-winner-in-45-years-buster-posey-wins-nl-batting-title/2012/10/03/caeb93ee-0dcb-11e2-ba6c-07bd866eb71a_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20181224121930/https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/miguel-cabrera-becomes-1st-triple-crown-winner-in-45-years-buster-posey-wins-nl-batting-title/2012/10/03/caeb93ee-0dcb-11e2-ba6c-07bd866eb71a_story.html dead December 24, 2018 Miguel Cabrera becomes 1st Triple Crown winner in 45 years; Buster Posey wins NL batting title October 4, 2012 The Washington Post October 4, 2012 Yastrzemski also won the AL MVP and led the Red Sox to the AL pennant for the first time in two decades. They would ultimately lose to the St. Louis Cardinals 7–2 in Game 7 of the World Series.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cepedor01.shtml Orlando Cepeda Stats The Cardinals had standout players as well, with first baseman Orlando Cepeda becoming the first unanimously voted NL MVP. Cepeda finished the season with 25 home runs, 111 RBIs and a .325 batting average. He did however, struggle in the World Series, hitting only .103 with one RBI.https://www.baseball-almanac.com/yearly/yr1967a.shtml Baseball History in 1967 American League by Baseball Almanac Schedule Major League Baseball schedule The 1967 schedule consisted of 162 games for all teams in the American League and National League, each of which had 10 teams. Each team was scheduled to play 18 games against the other nine teams of their respective league. This continued the format put in place by the American League since the 1961 season and by the National League since the 1962 season, and would be used until 1969. Opening Day took place on April 10, featuring two teams from each league. The final day of the regular season was on October 1, which saw all 20 teams play, continuing the trend from 1965. The World Series took place between October 4 and October 12. Rule changes The 1967 season saw the following rule changes: Rules surrounding drafting college athletes were amended, with the adoption of the "four-year college rule". While previously, players could be drafted in the summer after their sophomore or junior years, players could now only be drafted following their senior year, with exceptions to 21-year-olds (before August 1 of their senior year), were considered to have met athletic eligibility, were dropped from their team because of academic reasons, or had spent at least 120 days out of school after quitting.Myers Jason 1966 Winter Meetings: Tomorrow Never Knows – Society for American Baseball Research https://sabr.org/journal/article/1966-winter-meetings-tomorrow-never-knows/ 2025-07-25 en-US The National League adopted the American League rule previously adopted in 1956, requiring a pitcher to be removed if the manager visited the pitcher's mound twice in the same inning.Rules History https://www.retrosheet.org/rules/rules.htm 2025-07-25 www.retrosheet.org The American League adopted the National League rule that required a pitcher to be standing on the rubber to receive signs from the catcher. The minimum time a player must stay on the disabled list (now injured list) was increased from 15 to 21 days. If a ball is touched by a fielder, then makes contact with an umpire or a member of the offensive team, then is caught by another fielder, the result is a live ball, not a catch. If it is clear to the scorer, when a batter is bunting for a base hit and not for the purpose of advancing runners, the batter will be charged with a time at bat. Mental errors, unless specified in the rule book, or not scored as errors. Teams LeagueTeamCityBallparkCapacityManager1967 Major League Managers https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/1967-managers.shtml 2025-03-11 Baseball-Reference.com enAmerican League American LeagueBaltimore OriolesBaltimore, MarylandBaltimore Memorial Stadium52,185Hank BauerBoston Red SoxBoston, MassachusettsFenway Park33,524Dick WilliamsCalifornia AngelsAnaheim, CaliforniaAnaheim Stadium43,202Bill RigneyChicago White SoxChicago, IllinoisWhite Sox Park46,550Eddie StankyCleveland IndiansCleveland, OhioCleveland Stadium74,056Joe AdcockDetroit TigersDetroit, MichiganTiger Stadium53,089Mayo SmithKansas City AthleticsKansas City, MissouriMunicipal Stadium34,165Alvin DarkLuke ApplingMinnesota TwinsBloomington, MinnesotaMetropolitan Stadium45,182Sam MeleCal ErmerNew York YankeesNew York, New YorkYankee Stadium67,000Ralph HoukWashington SenatorsWashington, D.C.District of Columbia Stadium43,500Gil HodgesNational League National League (baseball) National LeagueAtlanta BravesAtlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta Stadium50,893Billy HitchcockKen SilvestriChicago CubsChicago, IllinoisWrigley Field36,644Leo DurocherCincinnati RedsCincinnati, OhioCrosley Field29,603Dave BristolHouston AstrosHouston, TexasHouston Astrodome46,000Grady HattonLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles, CaliforniaDodger Stadium56,000Walter AlstonNew York MetsNew York, New YorkShea Stadium55,300Wes WestrumSalty ParkerPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaConnie Mack Stadium33,608Gene MauchPittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaForbes Field35,500Harry WalkerDanny MurtaughSan Francisco GiantsSan Francisco, CaliforniaCandlestick Park42,500Herman FranksSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis, MissouriCivic Center Busch Memorial Stadium49,450Red Schoendienst Standings start American League Boston Red Sox break National League St. Louis Cardinals end Tie games 3 tie games (2 in AL, 1 in NL), which are not factored into winning percentage or games behind (and were often replayed again) occurred throughout the season. start American League The Minnesota had two tie games. The Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees had one tie each. June 21, Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins, tied at 5 in the middle of the ninth inning due to rain.Retrosheet Boxscore: Detroit Tigers 5, Minnesota Twins 5 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1967/B06210DET1967.htm 2026-05-01 www.retrosheet.org July 25, New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins, tied at 1 after nine innings due to rain.Retrosheet Boxscore: New York Yankees 1, Minnesota Twins 1 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1967/B07250NYA1967.htm 2026-05-01 www.retrosheet.org break National League The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates had one tie each. August 7, Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, tied at 3 after 14 innings on account of darkness. Game replayed on August 9.Retrosheet Boxscore: Chicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 (2) https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1967/B08072CHN1967.htm 2026-05-01 www.retrosheet.org end Postseason The postseason began on October 4 and ended on October 12 with the St. Louis Cardinals defeating the Boston Red Sox in the 1967 World Series in seven games. Bracket World Series AL Boston Red Sox 3 NL St. Louis Cardinals 4 Managerial changes Off-season Team Former Manager New ManagerBoston Red SoxPete RunnelsDick WilliamsCleveland IndiansGeorge StricklandJoe AdcockDetroit TigersFrank SkaffMayo Smith In-season Team Former Manager New ManagerAtlanta BravesBilly HitchcockKen SilvestriKansas City AthleticsAlvin DarkLuke ApplingMinnesota TwinsSam MeleCal ErmerNew York MetsWes WestrumSalty ParkerPittsburgh PiratesHarry WalkerDanny Murtaugh League leaders American League start + Hitting leaders1967 American League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1967-batting-leaders.shtml 2025-03-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total AVG Carl Yastrzemski1 (BOS) .326 OPS Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) 1.040 HR Harmon Killebrew (MIN)Carl Yastrzemski1 (BOS) 44 RBI Carl Yastrzemski1 (BOS) 121 R Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) 112 H Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) 189 SB Bert Campaneris (KCA) 55 1 American League Triple Crown batting winner break + Pitching leaders1967 American League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1967-pitching-leaders.shtml 2025-03-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total W Jim Lonborg (BOS)Earl Wilson (DET) 22 L George Brunet (CAL) 19 ERA Joe Horlen (CWS) 2.06 K Jim Lonborg (BOS) 246 IP Dean Chance (MIN) 283.2 SV Minnie Rojas (CAL) 27 WHIP Joe Horlen (CWS) 0.953 end National League start + Hitting leaders1967 National League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1967-batting-leaders.shtml 2025-03-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total AVG Roberto Clemente (PIT) .357 OPS Dick Allen (PHI) .970 HR Hank Aaron (ATL) 39 RBI Orlando Cepeda (STL) 111 R Hank Aaron (ATL)Lou Brock (STL) 113 H Roberto Clemente (PIT) 209 SB Lou Brock (STL) 52 break + Pitching leaders1967 National League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1967-pitching-leaders.shtml 2025-03-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total W Mike McCormick (SF) 22 L Jack Fisher (NYM) 18 ERA Phil Niekro (ATL) 1.87 K Jim Bunning (PHI) 253 IP Jim Bunning (PHI) 302.1 SV Ted Abernathy (CIN) 28 WHIP Dick Hughes (STL) 0.954 end Milestones Batters Mickey Mantle (NYY): Became the sixth player in Major League history to hit 500 home runs in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles on May 14.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mantlmi01.shtml Mickey Mantle Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com July 15, 2010 March 28, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180328060816/https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mantlmi01.shtml liveMickey Mantle Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=mantlmi01&t=b 2026-04-22 Baseball-Reference.com en Eddie Mathews (DET/HOU): Became the seventh player in Major League history to hit 500 home runs as a part of the Houston Astros in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants on July 14.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/matheed01.shtml Eddie Mathews Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com July 15, 2010 June 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190603223250/https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/matheed01.shtml liveEddie Mathews Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=matheed01&t=b 2026-04-22 Baseball-Reference.com en Frank Robinson (BAL): Became the 13th player in Major League history to hit 400 home runs in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins on September 9.Frank Robinson Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=robinfr02&t=b 2026-05-11 Baseball-Reference.com enThosar Deesha Every member of the 400-HR club https://www.mlb.com/news/400-home-run-club-c279297150 2026-05-04 MLB.com en Pitchers No-hitters List of Major League Baseball no-hitters Steve Barber / Stu Miller (BAL): The two pitchers combined to throw the sixth no-hitter in franchise history in a 2–1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on April 30. It was accomplished with three strikeouts, 10 walks, and two hit by pitch. Barber pitched the first eight and two-thirds innings. It is the second combined no-hitter in league history. This was the second instance of a team throwing a no-hitter but still losing a game.Detroit Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles Box Score: April 30, 1967 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BAL/BAL196704301.shtml 2026-05-11 Baseball-Reference.com en Don Wilson (HOU): Wilson threw his first career no-hitter and third no-hitter in franchise history, defeating the Atlanta Braves 2–0 on June 18. He walked three and struck out 15.Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros Box Score: June 18, 1967 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/HOU/HOU196706180.shtml 2026-05-11 Baseball-Reference.com en Dean Chance (MIN): Chance threw his first career no-hitter and fourth no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Cleveland Indians 2–1 in game two of a doubleheader on August 25. He walked five and struck out eight.Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Indians Box Score: August 25, 1967 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CLE/CLE196708252.shtml 2026-05-11 Baseball-Reference.com en Joel Horlen (CWS): Horlen threw his first career no-hitter and 12th no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Detroit Tigers 6–0 in game one of a doubleheader on September 10. He walked none, hit one by pitch, and struck out four.Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox Box Score: September 10, 1967 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHA/CHA196709101.shtml 2026-05-11 Baseball-Reference.com en Awards and honors thumb|270px|Dodgers vs. Reds at Dodger Stadium, June 1967 Regular season Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards BBWAA Award National League American League Rookie of the Year Tom Seaver (NYM) Rod Carew (MIN) Cy Young Award Mike McCormick (SF) Jim Lonborg (BOS) Most Valuable Player Orlando Cepeda (STL) Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) Babe Ruth Award(World Series MVP) Lou Brock (STL) —Gold Glove Awards Position National League American League Pitcher Bob Gibson (STL) Jim Kaat (MIN) Catcher Randy Hundley (CHC) Bill Freehan (DET) 1st Base Wes Parker (LAD) George Scott (BOS) 2nd Base Bill Mazeroski (PIT) Bobby Knoop (CAL) 3rd Base Ron Santo (CHC) Brooks Robinson (BAL) Shortstop Gene Alley (PIT) Jim Fregosi (CAL)Outfield Roberto Clemente (PIT) Paul Blair (BAL) Curt Flood (STL) Al Kaline (DET) Willie Mays (SF) Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) Other awards Hutch Award: Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) Sport Magazine's World Series Most Valuable Player Award: Bob Gibson (STL) The Sporting News Awards Award National League American League Player of the YearMajor League Player of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snml.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com — Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) Pitcher of the YearPitcher of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snpy2.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com Mike McCormick (SF) Jim Lonborg (BOS) Fireman of the YearFireman of the Year Award / Reliever of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snfi.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com(Relief pitcher) Ted Abernathy (CIN) Minnie Rojas (CAL) Rookie Player of the YearRookie Player of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snrp2.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com Lee May (CIN) Rod Carew (MIN) Rookie Pitcher of the YearRookie Pitcher of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snrp.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com Dick Hughes (STL) Tom Phoebus (BAL) Comeback Player of the YearThe Sporting News Comeback Player of the Year Award Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/comeback_player_of_the_year_award.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com Mike McCormick (SF) Dean Chance (MIN) Manager of the YearManager of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snmy.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com — Dick Williams (BOS) Executive of the YearMLB Executive of the Year Award Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_sney.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com —Dick O'Connell (BOS) Monthly awards Player of the Month Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award Month National League May Roberto Clemente (PIT) June Hank Aaron (ATL) July Jim Ray Hart (SF) August Orlando Cepeda (STL) Baseball Hall of Fame National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Red Ruffing Lloyd Waner Branch Rickey (executive) 1967 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting Home field attendance Team nameWins%± Percent changeHome attendance%± Percent changePer game Average home attendance per gameSt. Louis Cardinalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/attend.shtml St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com10121.7%2,090,14522.0%25,804Boston Red Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/attend.shtml Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9227.8%1,727,832113.0%21,331Los Angeles Dodgershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/attend.shtml Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com73 −23.2%1,664,362 −36.4%20,548New York Metshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/attend.shtml New York Mets Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com61 −7.6%1,565,492 −19.0%20,070Minnesota Twinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/attend.shtml Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com912.2%1,483,54717.8%18,315Detroit Tigershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/attend.shtml Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com913.4%1,447,14328.7%17,648Atlanta Braveshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/attend.shtml Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com77 −9.4%1,389,222 −9.8%17,151Houston Astroshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/attend.shtml Houston Astros Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com69 −4.2%1,348,303 −28.0%16,646California Angelshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ANA/attend.shtml Los Angeles Angels Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com845.0%1,317,713 −5.9%15,876New York Yankeeshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/attend.shtml New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com722.9%1,259,51412.0%15,360San Francisco Giantshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SFG/attend.shtml San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com91 −2.2%1,242,480 −25.0%15,152Chicago White Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/attend.shtml Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com897.2%985,634 −0.4%12,020Chicago Cubshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/attend.shtml Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8747.5%977,22653.7%11,634Cincinnati Redshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/attend.shtml Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8714.5%958,30029.0%11,831Baltimore Orioleshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/attend.shtml Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com76 −21.6%955,053 −20.6%12,403Pittsburgh Pirateshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/attend.shtml Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com81 −12.0%907,012 −24.2%11,198Philadelphia Phillieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/attend.shtml Philadelphia Phillies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com82 −5.7%828,888 −25.2%10,361Washington Senatorshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/attend.shtml Texas Rangers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com767.0%770,86833.8%9,636Kansas City Athleticshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/attend.shtml Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com62 −16.2%726,639 −6.1%8,971Cleveland Indianshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/attend.shtml Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com75 −7.4%662,980 −26.6%8,185 Venues The Kansas City Athletics would play their final two games at Municipal Stadium on September 27 in a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, relocating to Oakland, California at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum for the start of the 1968 season. Media Television NBC was the exclusive national TV broadcaster of MLB, airing the weekend Game of the Week, the All-Star Game, and the World Series. See also 1967 in baseball (Events, Births, Deaths) 1967 Nippon Professional Baseball season References External links 1967 Major League Schedule at Baseball Reference Category:Major League Baseball seasons Category:1967 in baseball