On This Day
Saturday, May 1, 1976
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 10 | 4 | .714 | -- |
Brewers | 9 | 4 | .692 | 0.5 |
Tigers | 8 | 6 | .571 | 2.0 |
Indians | 7 | 7 | .500 | 3.0 |
Red Sox | 6 | 8 | .429 | 4.0 |
Orioles | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rangers | 10 | 6 | .625 | -- |
Athletics | 9 | 8 | .529 | 1.5 |
Royals | 6 | 7 | .462 | 2.5 |
Twins | 6 | 9 | .400 | 3.5 |
White Sox | 5 | 8 | .385 | 3.5 |
Angels | 6 | 12 | .333 | 5.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mets | 13 | 7 | .650 | -- |
Phillies | 10 | 6 | .625 | 1.0 |
Pirates | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.5 |
Cubs | 9 | 11 | .450 | 4.0 |
Cardinals | 8 | 11 | .421 | 4.5 |
Expos | 6 | 12 | .333 | 6.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 11 | 7 | .611 | -- |
Dodgers | 11 | 9 | .550 | 1.0 |
Astros | 11 | 10 | .524 | 1.5 |
Padres | 9 | 11 | .450 | 3.0 |
Giants | 8 | 10 | .444 | 3.0 |
Braves | 8 | 11 | .421 | 3.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Parker | 4 |
1 | Ted Simmons | 4 |
3 | Bruce Bochte | 3 |
3 | Jeff Burroughs | 3 |
3 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Parker | 2 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
2 | Jeff Burroughs | 1 |
2 | Dan Driessen | 1 |
2 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Parker | 5 |
2 | Richie Zisk | 4 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 3 |
3 | Jeff Burroughs | 3 |
3 | Jason Thompson | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 4 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 2 |
3 | Bruce Bochte | 1 |
3 | Al Cowens | 1 |
3 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Gullett | 1.14 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 1.00 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 0.78 |
4 | Bill Singer | 0.75 |
5 | Tommy John | 0.71 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Busby | 1 |
1 | Bill Campbell | 1 |
1 | John Candelaria | 1 |
1 | Steve Carlton | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Gullett | 8 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 7 |
3 | Dick Ruthven | 6 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 6 |
3 | Bill Singer | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Paul Hartzell | 1 |
1 | Tug McGraw | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | John Milner | .488 |
2 | Pete Rose | .447 |
3 | Willie Stargell | .404 |
4 | Fred Lynn | .400 |
5 | Jay Johnstone | .396 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 12 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 9 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 6 |
3 | Willie Horton | 6 |
5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 21 |
2 | Willie Horton | 20 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 20 |
4 | Johnny Bench | 19 |
4 | 2 others tied | 19 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 9 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 8 |
2 | Bill North | 8 |
2 | Mickey Rivers | 8 |
5 | 3 tied | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gary Lavelle | 0.00 |
1 | Butch Metzger | 0.00 |
3 | Jim Colborn | 0.41 |
4 | Bill Travers | 0.44 |
5 | 2 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jones | 4 |
2 | Bill Campbell | 3 |
2 | Larry Dierker | 3 |
2 | Jon Matlack | 3 |
2 | 14 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 45 |
2 | Frank Tanana | 36 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 35 |
4 | John Montefusco | 30 |
5 | Phil Niekro | 29 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Forsch | 6 |
1 | Eduardo Rodriguez | 6 |
3 | Gary Lavelle | 5 |
4 | Sparky Lyle | 3 |
4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Madlock | .353 |
2 | Rod Carew | .347 |
3 | Fred Lynn | .337 |
4 | Pete Rose | .332 |
5 | Ted Simmons | .332 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 48 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 41 |
3 | George Scott | 35 |
4 | Reggie Jackson | 33 |
4 | John Mayberry | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Greg Luzinski | 119 |
2 | Dave Parker | 113 |
2 | Mike Schmidt | 113 |
4 | Johnny Bench | 110 |
5 | George Scott | 108 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Lopes | 67 |
2 | Mickey Rivers | 66 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 60 |
4 | Lou Brock | 53 |
5 | Cesar Cedeno | 44 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Palmer | 2.35 |
2 | Andy Messersmith | 2.35 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 2.39 |
4 | Randy Jones | 2.40 |
5 | Catfish Hunter | 2.42 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Catfish Hunter | 23 |
1 | Jim Palmer | 23 |
3 | Randy Jones | 22 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 22 |
5 | Mike Torrez | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Tanana | 293 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 248 |
3 | Bert Blyleven | 225 |
4 | John Montefusco | 221 |
5 | Gaylord Perry | 207 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rawly Eastwick | 24 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 22 |
2 | Rich Gossage | 22 |
2 | Al Hrabosky | 22 |
5 | Dave LaRoche | 19 |