On This Day
Friday, August 13, 1976
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 68 | 44 | .607 | -- |
Orioles | 56 | 54 | .509 | 11.0 |
Indians | 55 | 57 | .491 | 13.0 |
Tigers | 55 | 58 | .487 | 13.5 |
Red Sox | 53 | 58 | .477 | 14.5 |
Brewers | 48 | 61 | .440 | 18.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 68 | 45 | .602 | -- |
Athletics | 62 | 53 | .539 | 7.0 |
Twins | 56 | 58 | .491 | 12.5 |
Rangers | 55 | 58 | .487 | 13.0 |
White Sox | 49 | 63 | .438 | 18.5 |
Angels | 50 | 66 | .431 | 19.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 74 | 39 | .655 | -- |
Pirates | 61 | 52 | .540 | 13.0 |
Mets | 59 | 58 | .504 | 17.0 |
Cubs | 53 | 65 | .449 | 23.5 |
Cardinals | 48 | 63 | .432 | 25.0 |
Expos | 41 | 69 | .373 | 31.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 76 | 40 | .655 | -- |
Dodgers | 62 | 53 | .539 | 13.5 |
Astros | 58 | 60 | .492 | 19.0 |
Padres | 57 | 62 | .479 | 20.5 |
Braves | 53 | 63 | .457 | 23.0 |
Giants | 50 | 68 | .424 | 27.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Buckner | 6 |
2 | Bill Madlock | 5 |
3 | Dave Concepcion | 4 |
3 | Tim Foli | 4 |
3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Concepcion | 2 |
1 | Graig Nettles | 2 |
3 | Ron Cey | 1 |
3 | Darrell Evans | 1 |
3 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Graig Nettles | 5 |
2 | Hector Cruz | 4 |
2 | George Foster | 4 |
2 | Lou Piniella | 4 |
5 | 2 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Beniquez | 1 |
1 | Larry Bowa | 1 |
1 | Enos Cabell | 1 |
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 1 |
1 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | John Montefusco | 1.29 |
2 | Dennis Eckersley | 1.27 |
3 | Brent Strom | 1.00 |
4 | Mike Norris | 0.80 |
5 | Al Fitzmorris | 0.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Augustine | 1 |
1 | Jack Billingham | 1 |
1 | Joe Coleman | 1 |
1 | Al Downing | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 14 |
2 | John Montefusco | 9 |
3 | Brent Strom | 6 |
4 | Jack Billingham | 5 |
4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rawly Eastwick | 1 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
1 | Dave Hamilton | 1 |
1 | John Hiller | 1 |
1 | Butch Metzger | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Hal McRae | .349 |
2 | George Brett | .343 |
3 | Bill Madlock | .336 |
4 | Ken Griffey | .334 |
5 | George Foster | .332 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 32 |
2 | Mike Schmidt | 30 |
3 | George Foster | 27 |
4 | Sal Bando | 22 |
5 | Joe Morgan | 21 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 106 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 83 |
3 | Mike Schmidt | 78 |
4 | Chris Chambliss | 76 |
5 | Thurman Munson | 74 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill North | 56 |
2 | Don Baylor | 44 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 43 |
3 | Ron LeFlore | 43 |
3 | Freddie Patek | 43 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark Fidrych | 1.97 |
2 | Bill Travers | 2.29 |
3 | J. R. Richard | 2.51 |
4 | Don Stanhouse | 2.61 |
5 | Pat Zachry | 2.63 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jones | 18 |
2 | Ed Figueroa | 15 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 15 |
4 | Al Fitzmorris | 14 |
4 | 3 others tied | 14 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 216 |
2 | Frank Tanana | 177 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 174 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 159 |
5 | J. R. Richard | 148 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 20 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 18 |
3 | Rawly Eastwick | 16 |
3 | Ken Forsch | 16 |
5 | Mike Marshall | 14 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Madlock | .455 |
2 | Jose Cruz | .451 |
3 | Joe Torre | .444 |
4 | Dave Concepcion | .431 |
5 | Tony Solaita | .389 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Cey | 6 |
1 | George Foster | 6 |
3 | Pete LaCock | 4 |
3 | Thurman Munson | 4 |
3 | Mike Schmidt | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 20 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 15 |
2 | Joe Rudi | 15 |
4 | Chris Chambliss | 13 |
4 | 2 others tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
2 | Phil Garner | 7 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | 7 |
2 | Davey Lopes | 7 |
5 | 5 tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Garber | 0.00 |
1 | Randy Moffitt | 0.00 |
1 | Wayne Twitchell | 0.00 |
4 | Pete Falcone | 0.35 |
5 | Frank Tanana | 0.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | John Montefusco | 4 |
2 | Jack Billingham | 3 |
2 | Ray Burris | 3 |
2 | Pete Falcone | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 45 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 32 |
3 | Frank Tanana | 31 |
4 | John Montefusco | 27 |
5 | J. R. Richard | 25 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rawly Eastwick | 4 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 4 |
1 | Butch Metzger | 4 |
4 | Skip Lockwood | 3 |
4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jay Johnstone | .410 |
2 | Bill Madlock | .405 |
3 | Duane Kuiper | .387 |
4 | Jose Cruz | .379 |
5 | Dave Concepcion | .373 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 10 |
1 | Reggie Jackson | 10 |
3 | Ron Cey | 7 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 7 |
3 | Mike Schmidt | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 34 |
2 | Rico Carty | 25 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 25 |
4 | Thurman Munson | 24 |
4 | Graig Nettles | 24 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 15 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 14 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | 14 |
2 | Bill North | 14 |
5 | 3 tied | 13 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Rick Sawyer | 0.70 |
2 | Butch Metzger | 1.04 |
3 | Paul Hartzell | 1.14 |
4 | Mike Torrez | 1.16 |
5 | Larry Demery | 1.19 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | John Montefusco | 6 |
2 | Ray Burris | 5 |
2 | Ed Figueroa | 5 |
2 | Jerry Koosman | 5 |
2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 56 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 50 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 47 |
3 | Frank Tanana | 47 |
5 | 2 tied | 44 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rawly Eastwick | 7 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 6 |
3 | Bill Campbell | 5 |
3 | Al Hrabosky | 5 |
3 | Ron Reed | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | George Brett | .347 |
2 | Bill Madlock | .342 |
3 | Hal McRae | .341 |
4 | Bake McBride | .340 |
5 | Joe Morgan | .326 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 44 |
2 | Mike Schmidt | 43 |
3 | George Foster | 31 |
4 | Ron Cey | 30 |
5 | Sal Bando | 28 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 122 |
2 | Thurman Munson | 105 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 104 |
3 | Mike Schmidt | 104 |
5 | Tony Perez | 99 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Lopes | 61 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 59 |
2 | Bill North | 59 |
4 | Don Baylor | 57 |
5 | Freddie Patek | 50 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark Fidrych | 1.97 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 2.36 |
3 | John Montefusco | 2.54 |
4 | Frank Tanana | 2.67 |
4 | Rick Rhoden | 2.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jones | 23 |
2 | Dennis Leonard | 21 |
3 | Ed Figueroa | 20 |
3 | Catfish Hunter | 20 |
3 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Tanana | 275 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 248 |
3 | Bert Blyleven | 236 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 233 |
5 | John Montefusco | 207 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 27 |
2 | Rawly Eastwick | 26 |
3 | Sparky Lyle | 20 |
4 | Dave LaRoche | 18 |
5 | 2 tied | 17 |