On This Day
Thursday, April 11, 1974
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 4 | 1 | .800 | -- |
| Brewers | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.5 |
| Orioles | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Tigers | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 0 | 5 | .000 | 4.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 4 | 1 | .800 | -- |
| Twins | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.5 |
| Athletics | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Royals | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Rangers | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 0 | 4 | .000 | 3.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Cardinals | 4 | 1 | .800 | -0.5 |
| Cubs | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Phillies | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.5 |
| Mets | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 0 | 4 | .000 | 3.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 5 | 1 | .833 | -- |
| Dodgers | 5 | 2 | .714 | 0.5 |
| Reds | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Astros | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Braves | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 |
| Padres | 0 | 6 | .000 | 5.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Millan | 4 |
| 1 | Dave Schneck | 4 |
| 3 | Mike Epstein | 3 |
| 3 | Mario Guerrero | 3 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
| 1 | Juan Beniquez | 1 |
| 1 | John Briggs | 1 |
| 1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 1 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Briggs | 3 |
| 1 | Lou Brock | 3 |
| 1 | Bobby Darwin | 3 |
| 1 | Wayne Garrett | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enos Cabell | 1 |
| 1 | Pat Kelly | 1 |
| 1 | John Lowenstein | 1 |
| 1 | Carlos May | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Coleman | 1.25 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 1.00 |
| 3 | Steve Rogers | 0.80 |
| 4 | Burt Hooton | 0.67 |
| 5 | Dock Ellis | 0.60 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Bell | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Coleman | 1 |
| 1 | Rich Folkers | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Garman | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 9 |
| 2 | Steve Rogers | 8 |
| 3 | Dock Ellis | 6 |
| 3 | Tom Seaver | 6 |
| 3 | Bill Singer | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eduardo Rodriguez | 1 |
| 1 | Eddie Watt | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Gross | .579 |
| 2 | Joe Rudi | .556 |
| 3 | Bill Freehan | .500 |
| 4 | Bobby Darwin | .474 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | .474 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
| 1 | Reggie Jackson | 3 |
| 1 | Tony Perez | 3 |
| 1 | Leroy Stanton | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Wynn | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Wynn | 12 |
| 2 | Cesar Cedeno | 9 |
| 2 | Ron Cey | 9 |
| 2 | Reggie Jackson | 9 |
| 2 | Tony Perez | 9 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davey Lopes | 5 |
| 2 | Freddie Patek | 4 |
| 3 | Don Money | 3 |
| 3 | Bobby Murcer | 3 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy John | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bill Bonham | 0.00 |
| 1 | Pedro Borbon | 0.00 |
| 1 | Steve Rogers | 0.00 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Busby | 2 |
| 1 | Mike Caldwell | 2 |
| 1 | John Hiller | 2 |
| 1 | Tommy John | 2 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bert Blyleven | 16 |
| 2 | Fergie Jenkins | 14 |
| 2 | Tom Seaver | 14 |
| 4 | Andy Messersmith | 13 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 12 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Campbell | 2 |
| 1 | Randy Moffitt | 2 |
| 1 | Eduardo Rodriguez | 2 |
| 4 | Bob Apodaca | 1 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rod Carew | .353 |
| 2 | Pete Rose | .340 |
| 3 | Cesar Cedeno | .319 |
| 4 | Garry Maddox | .317 |
| 5 | Ted Simmons | .316 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davey Johnson | 44 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 43 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 43 |
| 4 | Darrell Evans | 41 |
| 5 | Bobby Bonds | 39 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reggie Jackson | 123 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 119 |
| 3 | Tony Perez | 107 |
| 3 | George Scott | 107 |
| 5 | Darrell Evans | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 69 |
| 2 | Joe Morgan | 67 |
| 3 | Cesar Cedeno | 56 |
| 4 | Tommy Harper | 54 |
| 5 | Bill North | 53 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Sutton | 2.24 |
| 2 | Tom Seaver | 2.32 |
| 3 | Jim Palmer | 2.43 |
| 4 | Bert Blyleven | 2.46 |
| 5 | Wayne Twitchell | 2.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Bryant | 23 |
| 1 | Joe Coleman | 23 |
| 1 | Jim Palmer | 23 |
| 1 | Wilbur Wood | 23 |
| 5 | Catfish Hunter | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 377 |
| 2 | Bert Blyleven | 263 |
| 3 | Tom Seaver | 257 |
| 4 | Bill Singer | 240 |
| 5 | Gaylord Perry | 237 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Hiller | 38 |
| 2 | Mike Marshall | 31 |
| 3 | Sparky Lyle | 28 |
| 4 | Tug McGraw | 25 |
| 5 | Rollie Fingers | 22 |