MLB 1970 stat leaders
- MVP
- Boog Powell (AL), Johnny Bench (NL)
- Cy Young
- Bob Gibson (NL), Jim Perry (AL)
- Rookie of the Year
- Carl Morton (NL), Thurman Munson (AL)
- World Series MVP
- Brooks Robinson
- Home Runs
- Johnny Bench, 45
- RBI
- Johnny Bench, 148
- Batting Average
- Rico Carty, .366
Who led the MLB in home runs in 1970?
| # | Player | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Bench CIN | 45 | |
| 2 | Frank Howard TEX | 44 | |
| 3 | Billy Williams CHC | 42 | |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew MIN | 41 | |
| 5 | Carl Yastrzemski BOS | 40 | |
| 6 | Tony PerezCIN | 40 | |
| 7 | Willie McCovey SF | 39 | |
| 8 | Hank Aaron ATL | 38 | |
| 9 | Nate Colbert SD | 38 | |
| 10 | Tony ConigliaroBOS | 36 | |
Who led the MLB in rbi in 1970?
| # | Player | RBI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny BenchCIN | 148 | |
| 2 | Billy WilliamsCHC | 129 | |
| 3 | Tony PerezCIN | 129 | |
| 4 | Frank HowardTEX | 126 | |
| 5 | Willie McCoveySF | 126 | |
| 6 | Hank AaronATL | 118 | |
| 7 | Tony ConigliaroBOS | 116 | |
| 8 | Jim HickmanCHC | 115 | |
| 9 | Boog Powell BAL | 114 | |
| 10 | Ron SantoCHC | 114 | |
Who led the MLB in batting average in 1970?
| # | Player | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rico CartyATL | .366 | |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente PIT | .352 | |
| 3 | Alex Johnson LAA | .329 | |
| 4 | Carl YastrzemskiBOS | .329 | |
| 5 | Joe Torre STL | .325 | |
| 6 | Manny SanguillenPIT | .325 | |
| 7 | Tony OlivaMIN | .325 | |
| 8 | Billy WilliamsCHC | .322 | |
| 9 | Merv RettenmundBAL | .322 | |
| 10 | Wes Parker LAD | .319 | |
Who led the MLB in hits in 1970?
| # | Player | H | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy WilliamsCHC | 205 | |
| 2 | Pete RoseCIN | 205 | |
| 3 | Tony OlivaMIN | 204 | |
| 4 | Joe TorreSTL | 203 | |
| 5 | Alex JohnsonLAA | 202 | |
| 6 | Lou BrockSTL | 202 | |
| 7 | Matty AlouPIT | 201 | |
| 8 | Bobby BondsSF | 200 | |
| 9 | Wes ParkerLAD | 196 | |
| 10 | Cesar TovarMIN | 195 | |
Who led the MLB in stolen bases in 1970?
| # | Player | SB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby TolanCIN | 57 | |
| 2 | Lou BrockSTL | 51 | |
| 3 | Bobby BondsSF | 48 | |
| 4 | Bert Campaneris ATH | 42 | |
| 5 | Joe Morgan HOU | 42 | |
| 6 | Tommy Harper MIL | 38 | |
| 7 | Willie DavisLAD | 38 | |
| 8 | Sandy AlomarLAA | 35 | |
| 9 | Pat Kelly KC | 34 | |
| 10 | Amos OtisKC | 33 | |
Who led the MLB in era in 1970?
| # | Player | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken SandersMIL | 1.75 | |
| 2 | Mudcat Grant | 1.86 | |
| 3 | Pete RichertBAL | 1.98 | |
| 4 | Stan WilliamsMIN | 1.99 | |
| 5 | Lindy McDaniel NYY | 2.01 | |
| 6 | Darold KnowlesTEX | 2.04 | |
| 7 | Jack AkerNYY | 2.06 | |
| 8 | Marcelino LopezBAL | 2.08 | |
| 9 | Don GullettCIN | 2.43 | |
| 10 | Ron PerranoskiMIN | 2.43 | |
Who led the MLB in wins in 1970?
| # | Player | W | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave McNallyBAL | 24 | |
| 2 | Jim PerryMIN | 24 | |
| 3 | Mike CuellarBAL | 24 | |
| 4 | Bob GibsonSTL | 23 | |
| 5 | Gaylord PerrySF | 23 | |
| 6 | Clyde WrightLAA | 22 | |
| 7 | Fergie JenkinsCHC | 22 | |
| 8 | Fritz PetersonNYY | 20 | |
| 9 | Jim MerrittCIN | 20 | |
| 10 | Jim PalmerBAL | 20 | |
Who led the MLB in strikeouts (pitching) in 1970?
| # | Player | K | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam McDowell CLE | 304 | |
| 2 | Tom Seaver NYM | 283 | |
| 3 | Bob GibsonSTL | 274 | |
| 4 | Fergie JenkinsCHC | 274 | |
| 5 | Mickey Lolich DET | 230 | |
| 6 | Gaylord PerrySF | 214 | |
| 7 | Bob JohnsonKC | 206 | |
| 8 | Ken HoltzmanCHC | 202 | |
| 9 | Don SuttonLAD | 201 | |
| 10 | Jim PalmerBAL | 199 | |
Regular season only. Batting average requires 60 games played; ERA requires 15 appearances.