On This Day
Saturday, July 17, 1976
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 54 | 31 | .635 | -- |
Orioles | 42 | 43 | .494 | 12.0 |
Tigers | 40 | 42 | .488 | 12.5 |
Indians | 40 | 42 | .488 | 12.5 |
Red Sox | 41 | 44 | .482 | 13.0 |
Brewers | 35 | 46 | .432 | 17.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 55 | 32 | .632 | -- |
Rangers | 44 | 42 | .512 | 10.5 |
Athletics | 45 | 43 | .511 | 10.5 |
Twins | 40 | 46 | .465 | 14.5 |
White Sox | 39 | 46 | .459 | 15.0 |
Angels | 36 | 54 | .400 | 20.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 57 | 27 | .679 | -- |
Pirates | 48 | 36 | .571 | 9.0 |
Mets | 47 | 44 | .516 | 13.5 |
Cardinals | 39 | 46 | .459 | 18.5 |
Cubs | 36 | 51 | .414 | 22.5 |
Expos | 26 | 54 | .325 | 29.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 55 | 34 | .618 | -- |
Dodgers | 50 | 39 | .562 | 5.0 |
Astros | 44 | 45 | .494 | 11.0 |
Padres | 43 | 47 | .478 | 12.5 |
Braves | 41 | 47 | .466 | 13.5 |
Giants | 37 | 53 | .411 | 18.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Tyson | 4 |
2 | Frank Duffy | 3 |
2 | Steve Garvey | 3 |
2 | Keith Hernandez | 3 |
2 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Brett | 1 |
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 1 |
1 | George Foster | 1 |
1 | Mike Hargrove | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Hargrove | 3 |
1 | Mike Hegan | 3 |
1 | Ken Henderson | 3 |
1 | Keith Hernandez | 3 |
1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 2 |
1 | Claudell Washington | 2 |
3 | Mark Belanger | 1 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
3 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 3.67 |
2 | John Montefusco | 1.00 |
2 | Rick Waits | 1.00 |
4 | Rick Rhoden | 0.88 |
5 | Santo Alcala | 0.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Santo Alcala | 1 |
1 | Joaquin Andujar | 1 |
1 | Jim Colborn | 1 |
1 | John Denny | 1 |
1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 11 |
2 | Rick Waits | 8 |
3 | Santo Alcala | 7 |
3 | Rick Rhoden | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
1 | Dick Tidrow | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | George Brett | .365 |
2 | Al Oliver | .357 |
3 | Hal McRae | .351 |
4 | Willie Crawford | .342 |
5 | Ken Griffey | .337 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 31 |
2 | Mike Schmidt | 24 |
3 | Sal Bando | 19 |
4 | George Foster | 18 |
5 | 2 tied | 17 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 73 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 71 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 66 |
4 | Mike Schmidt | 62 |
5 | John Mayberry | 61 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill North | 42 |
2 | Don Baylor | 39 |
3 | Freddie Patek | 38 |
4 | Rod Carew | 35 |
5 | 3 tied | 30 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark Fidrych | 1.60 |
2 | Bill Travers | 1.91 |
3 | Don Stanhouse | 2.46 |
4 | Ken Brett | 2.52 |
5 | Wayne Garland | 2.53 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jones | 16 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 12 |
3 | Pat Dobson | 11 |
3 | Dock Ellis | 11 |
3 | 7 others tied | 11 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 174 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 138 |
3 | Frank Tanana | 136 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 130 |
5 | Andy Messersmith | 107 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 17 |
2 | Ken Forsch | 15 |
3 | Rollie Fingers | 13 |
3 | Mike Marshall | 13 |
5 | 2 tied | 10 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Hal McRae | .500 |
2 | Jorge Orta | .472 |
3 | Ken Singleton | .444 |
4 | Mike Tyson | .436 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | .412 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Hendrick | 4 |
1 | Dave Kingman | 4 |
1 | Rick Monday | 4 |
1 | Bill Robinson | 4 |
5 | 9 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Jackson | 12 |
1 | Joe Morgan | 12 |
3 | Willie Montanez | 11 |
3 | Bill Robinson | 11 |
3 | 3 others tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill North | 8 |
2 | Larry Hisle | 6 |
2 | Frank Taveras | 6 |
2 | Claudell Washington | 6 |
5 | 4 tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Hassler | 0.00 |
2 | Mark Fidrych | 0.31 |
3 | Dave Pagan | 0.57 |
4 | Rollie Fingers | 0.59 |
5 | Ken Holtzman | 0.71 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 3 |
1 | Rawly Eastwick | 3 |
1 | Dock Ellis | 3 |
1 | Wayne Garland | 3 |
1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 38 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 27 |
3 | Steve Rogers | 22 |
4 | Ken Brett | 19 |
5 | Dick Ruthven | 18 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Mingori | 4 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 3 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 3 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 3 |
2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Manny Sanguillen | .410 |
2 | George Brett | .386 |
3 | Al Oliver | .379 |
4 | Jorge Orta | .371 |
5 | Cesar Geronimo | .365 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Bando | 9 |
1 | Dave Kingman | 9 |
3 | George Hendrick | 8 |
3 | Mike Schmidt | 8 |
5 | Bobby Murcer | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Montanez | 28 |
2 | Rod Carew | 24 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 24 |
4 | Dave Kingman | 22 |
4 | John Mayberry | 22 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 14 |
1 | Larry Hisle | 14 |
3 | Bill North | 13 |
4 | Frank Taveras | 12 |
5 | 2 tied | 11 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Reed | 1.07 |
2 | Mark Fidrych | 1.33 |
3 | John Denny | 1.41 |
4 | Jim Bibby | 1.69 |
5 | Fred Norman | 1.80 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wayne Garland | 6 |
2 | Dock Ellis | 5 |
2 | Mark Fidrych | 5 |
2 | Ed Halicki | 5 |
2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 61 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 50 |
3 | Andy Messersmith | 40 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 39 |
5 | 2 tied | 36 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 8 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 5 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 5 |
2 | Steve Mingori | 5 |
2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | George Brett | .343 |
2 | Hal McRae | .334 |
3 | Bake McBride | .329 |
4 | Willie Montanez | .329 |
5 | Rod Carew | .329 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 51 |
2 | Mike Schmidt | 45 |
3 | George Scott | 29 |
4 | Sal Bando | 27 |
4 | 2 others tied | 27 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 118 |
2 | John Mayberry | 114 |
3 | George Foster | 112 |
3 | Tony Perez | 112 |
5 | Mike Schmidt | 109 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Lopes | 68 |
2 | Don Baylor | 59 |
3 | Rod Carew | 51 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 51 |
5 | 3 tied | 48 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Palmer | 2.42 |
2 | Randy Jones | 2.45 |
3 | Frank Tanana | 2.55 |
4 | Andy Messersmith | 2.67 |
5 | Wayne Garland | 2.68 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jones | 25 |
2 | Catfish Hunter | 22 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 22 |
4 | Dennis Leonard | 20 |
4 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Tanana | 262 |
2 | Bert Blyleven | 246 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 244 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 216 |
5 | John Montefusco | 215 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rawly Eastwick | 25 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 25 |
3 | Dave LaRoche | 20 |
3 | Mike Marshall | 20 |
5 | Sparky Lyle | 18 |