On This Day
Monday, May 17, 1976
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 17 | 10 | .630 | -- |
Orioles | 15 | 14 | .517 | 3.0 |
Tigers | 13 | 13 | .500 | 3.5 |
Indians | 13 | 15 | .464 | 4.5 |
Brewers | 11 | 13 | .458 | 4.5 |
Red Sox | 11 | 16 | .407 | 6.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rangers | 19 | 10 | .655 | -- |
Royals | 17 | 10 | .630 | 1.0 |
Twins | 15 | 13 | .536 | 3.5 |
Athletics | 15 | 16 | .484 | 5.0 |
Angels | 13 | 22 | .371 | 9.0 |
White Sox | 9 | 16 | .360 | 8.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 19 | 8 | .704 | -- |
Pirates | 18 | 12 | .600 | 2.5 |
Mets | 20 | 14 | .588 | 2.5 |
Cubs | 14 | 18 | .438 | 7.5 |
Cardinals | 14 | 19 | .424 | 8.0 |
Expos | 12 | 17 | .414 | 8.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 20 | 12 | .625 | -- |
Dodgers | 20 | 13 | .606 | 0.5 |
Padres | 16 | 15 | .516 | 3.5 |
Astros | 16 | 19 | .457 | 5.5 |
Giants | 11 | 22 | .333 | 9.5 |
Braves | 11 | 22 | .333 | 9.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 3 |
1 | Rod Carew | 3 |
1 | Enzo Hernandez | 3 |
1 | Bill Melton | 3 |
1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Carlton Fisk | 1 |
1 | Dan Ford | 1 |
1 | Ken Henderson | 1 |
1 | Chet Lemon | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Griffey | 3 |
1 | Buck Martinez | 3 |
1 | Bill Melton | 3 |
4 | Jeff Burroughs | 2 |
4 | 15 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 4 |
2 | Rod Carew | 3 |
3 | Phil Garner | 2 |
3 | Bill North | 2 |
3 | Freddie Patek | 2 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Tanana | 1.14 |
2 | Bill Travers | 1.00 |
3 | Luis Tiant | 0.78 |
3 | Pat Zachry | 0.78 |
5 | J. R. Richard | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Campbell | 1 |
1 | Ken Forsch | 1 |
1 | Tom Hall | 1 |
1 | Randy Jones | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 9 |
2 | Dennis Leonard | 8 |
2 | Frank Tanana | 8 |
4 | Luis Tiant | 7 |
4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rawly Eastwick | 1 |
1 | Bob Moose | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Carty | .388 |
2 | George Brett | .383 |
3 | Pete Rose | .379 |
4 | Ron LeFlore | .375 |
5 | Doug Rader | .368 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 14 |
1 | Mike Schmidt | 14 |
3 | Ron Cey | 8 |
3 | Rick Monday | 8 |
5 | 10 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 33 |
2 | Joe Rudi | 30 |
3 | Rick Monday | 29 |
3 | Mike Schmidt | 29 |
5 | Ken Griffey | 27 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill North | 16 |
2 | Freddie Patek | 15 |
3 | Rod Carew | 14 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 14 |
3 | Mickey Rivers | 14 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gary Lavelle | 0.26 |
2 | Pat Zachry | 1.26 |
3 | Don Gullett | 1.91 |
4 | Jim Lonborg | 1.91 |
5 | John Candelaria | 2.15 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jones | 7 |
2 | Bill Campbell | 5 |
2 | Jim Lonborg | 5 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 5 |
2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 70 |
2 | Frank Tanana | 63 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 55 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 52 |
5 | 2 tied | 42 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Forsch | 7 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 7 |
1 | Mike Marshall | 7 |
1 | Eduardo Rodriguez | 7 |
5 | Gary Lavelle | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | George Brett | .519 |
2 | Dave Winfield | .450 |
3 | Steve Swisher | .444 |
4 | Rico Carty | .435 |
4 | Joe Torre | .435 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Cey | 6 |
1 | Amos Otis | 6 |
3 | Dave Kingman | 5 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 4 |
4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 16 |
1 | Ron Cey | 16 |
1 | Dan Ford | 16 |
4 | Al Cowens | 14 |
4 | Bobby Tolan | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Freddie Patek | 10 |
2 | Don Baylor | 8 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 8 |
2 | Bill North | 8 |
5 | Rod Carew | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gary Lavelle | 0.00 |
2 | Lynn McGlothen | 0.56 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 0.61 |
4 | Steve Foucault | 0.73 |
5 | 2 tied | 1.10 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Lonborg | 3 |
1 | Brent Strom | 3 |
1 | Frank Tanana | 3 |
4 | Santo Alcala | 2 |
4 | 31 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Blyleven | 27 |
1 | Frank Tanana | 27 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 25 |
4 | Dennis Leonard | 21 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 20 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 4 |
1 | Mike Marshall | 4 |
3 | Al Hrabosky | 3 |
3 | Skip Lockwood | 3 |
3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Carty | .393 |
2 | George Brett | .391 |
3 | Ron LeFlore | .375 |
4 | Bake McBride | .373 |
5 | Doug Rader | .360 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 13 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 10 |
3 | Ron Cey | 8 |
4 | Rick Monday | 7 |
5 | 3 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 27 |
2 | Rick Monday | 26 |
2 | Joe Rudi | 26 |
4 | Dave Kingman | 25 |
5 | Ron Cey | 24 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill North | 13 |
2 | Don Baylor | 12 |
2 | Freddie Patek | 12 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 11 |
4 | Mickey Rivers | 11 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gary Lavelle | 0.28 |
2 | Paul Lindblad | 1.42 |
3 | Pat Zachry | 1.45 |
4 | Mike Marshall | 1.78 |
5 | Doyle Alexander | 1.80 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jones | 5 |
2 | Bill Campbell | 4 |
2 | Jerry Koosman | 4 |
2 | Jim Lonborg | 4 |
2 | 6 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Tanana | 58 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 54 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 42 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 39 |
5 | J. R. Richard | 37 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 7 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 6 |
2 | Eduardo Rodriguez | 6 |
4 | Al Hrabosky | 5 |
5 | 5 tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .355 |
2 | Bill Madlock | .354 |
3 | Fred Lynn | .344 |
4 | George Brett | .335 |
5 | Pete Rose | .333 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 46 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 44 |
3 | George Scott | 35 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 33 |
5 | 2 tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Greg Luzinski | 116 |
2 | Dave Parker | 110 |
3 | John Mayberry | 109 |
4 | Dave Kingman | 108 |
4 | 2 others tied | 108 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Lopes | 67 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 62 |
2 | Mickey Rivers | 62 |
4 | Lou Brock | 48 |
5 | Rod Carew | 46 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jones | 2.34 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 2.44 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 2.51 |
4 | John Candelaria | 2.61 |
5 | Catfish Hunter | 2.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jones | 23 |
2 | Catfish Hunter | 22 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 22 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 21 |
5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Tanana | 295 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 251 |
3 | John Montefusco | 225 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 222 |
5 | Gaylord Perry | 212 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rawly Eastwick | 26 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 23 |
3 | Al Hrabosky | 22 |
4 | Rich Gossage | 21 |
5 | Dave LaRoche | 20 |