On This Day
Wednesday, September 1, 1976
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 79 | 50 | .612 | -- |
Orioles | 69 | 61 | .531 | 10.5 |
Indians | 67 | 63 | .515 | 12.5 |
Red Sox | 63 | 68 | .481 | 17.0 |
Tigers | 61 | 70 | .466 | 19.0 |
Brewers | 58 | 70 | .453 | 20.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 78 | 54 | .591 | -- |
Athletics | 71 | 61 | .538 | 7.0 |
Twins | 65 | 69 | .485 | 14.0 |
Rangers | 60 | 72 | .455 | 18.0 |
Angels | 59 | 74 | .444 | 19.5 |
White Sox | 57 | 75 | .432 | 21.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 83 | 48 | .634 | -- |
Pirates | 73 | 57 | .562 | 9.5 |
Mets | 67 | 64 | .511 | 16.0 |
Cubs | 61 | 72 | .459 | 23.0 |
Cardinals | 57 | 70 | .449 | 24.0 |
Expos | 43 | 81 | .347 | 36.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 84 | 50 | .627 | -- |
Dodgers | 74 | 56 | .569 | 8.0 |
Astros | 68 | 68 | .500 | 17.0 |
Padres | 63 | 71 | .470 | 21.0 |
Braves | 59 | 74 | .444 | 24.5 |
Giants | 56 | 77 | .421 | 27.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Morales | 4 |
2 | Dave Collins | 3 |
2 | Ken Henderson | 3 |
2 | Larry Hisle | 3 |
2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Fosse | 1 |
1 | Ken Henderson | 1 |
1 | Cliff Johnson | 1 |
1 | Lee May | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Lee May | 4 |
1 | Jerry Morales | 4 |
3 | Ken Henderson | 3 |
4 | Dave Collins | 2 |
4 | 5 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 3 |
2 | Jose Cardenal | 2 |
2 | Dave Nelson | 2 |
4 | Al Bumbry | 1 |
4 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Koosman | 1.50 |
2 | Frank Tanana | 1.33 |
3 | Jim Kaat | 1.00 |
4 | Fred Norman | 0.90 |
5 | Vida Blue | 0.86 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Bibby | 1 |
1 | Vida Blue | 1 |
1 | Bill Campbell | 1 |
1 | Mike Flanagan | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Norman | 9 |
2 | Frank Tanana | 8 |
3 | John Montefusco | 7 |
4 | Vida Blue | 6 |
4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Paul Reuschel | 1 |
1 | Kent Tekulve | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Hal McRae | .352 |
2 | Jay Johnstone | .339 |
3 | Bill Madlock | .338 |
4 | Joe Morgan | .335 |
5 | Ken Griffey | .330 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 32 |
1 | Mike Schmidt | 32 |
3 | George Foster | 28 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 26 |
5 | Rick Monday | 25 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 111 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 97 |
3 | Lee May | 90 |
4 | Mike Schmidt | 87 |
5 | Chris Chambliss | 86 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill North | 62 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | 51 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 50 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 49 |
5 | Lou Brock | 47 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark Fidrych | 2.08 |
2 | Bill Travers | 2.34 |
3 | Vida Blue | 2.42 |
4 | Fred Norman | 2.42 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 2.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jones | 20 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 19 |
3 | Jerry Koosman | 17 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 16 |
4 | 4 others tied | 16 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 252 |
2 | Frank Tanana | 207 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 194 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 177 |
5 | J. R. Richard | 172 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 20 |
2 | Rawly Eastwick | 19 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 19 |
4 | Ken Forsch | 17 |
5 | Bill Campbell | 16 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Ivie | .421 |
2 | Joe Morgan | .415 |
3 | Pete Rose | .410 |
4 | Felix Millan | .405 |
5 | Fred Lynn | .400 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 5 |
2 | Ken Henderson | 4 |
2 | Graig Nettles | 4 |
2 | Jim Spencer | 4 |
2 | Richie Zisk | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Lee May | 15 |
2 | Lyman Bostock | 14 |
2 | Jim Rice | 14 |
4 | Ben Oglivie | 13 |
4 | Tony Solaita | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 12 |
2 | Dave Collins | 11 |
3 | Jose Cardenal | 8 |
4 | Ron LeFlore | 7 |
5 | 5 tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bo McLaughlin | 0.40 |
2 | Dick Tidrow | 0.45 |
3 | Jon Matlack | 0.50 |
4 | Adrian Devine | 0.69 |
5 | Randy Moffitt | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 3 |
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 3 |
1 | Jim Palmer | 3 |
1 | Doug Rau | 3 |
1 | Luis Tiant | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 36 |
2 | Bill Campbell | 24 |
2 | Frank Tanana | 24 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 23 |
5 | Dennis Eckersley | 22 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark Littell | 4 |
2 | Bill Campbell | 3 |
2 | Rawly Eastwick | 3 |
2 | Dave LaRoche | 3 |
5 | 10 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Madlock | .417 |
2 | Jerry Morales | .400 |
3 | Joe Morgan | .392 |
4 | Felix Millan | .385 |
5 | Jay Johnstone | .383 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Cey | 8 |
1 | Rick Monday | 8 |
1 | Joe Morgan | 8 |
1 | Graig Nettles | 8 |
5 | Richie Zisk | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Lee May | 28 |
2 | Chris Chambliss | 22 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 21 |
3 | Joe Rudi | 21 |
3 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 17 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 16 |
3 | Ron LeFlore | 14 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 12 |
4 | 2 others tied | 12 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Grant Jackson | 1.32 |
2 | Doug Rau | 1.36 |
3 | Vida Blue | 1.45 |
4 | Andy Hassler | 1.55 |
5 | Reggie Cleveland | 1.59 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Tiant | 6 |
2 | Doyle Alexander | 5 |
2 | Vida Blue | 5 |
2 | Ray Burris | 5 |
2 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 58 |
2 | Dennis Eckersley | 55 |
3 | Frank Tanana | 53 |
4 | J. R. Richard | 45 |
5 | Jerry Koosman | 43 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rawly Eastwick | 6 |
2 | Bill Campbell | 5 |
2 | Adrian Devine | 5 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 5 |
2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Hal McRae | .352 |
2 | George Brett | .338 |
3 | Joe Morgan | .333 |
4 | Bill Madlock | .329 |
5 | Pete Rose | .327 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 40 |
2 | Mike Schmidt | 39 |
3 | Sal Bando | 30 |
3 | George Foster | 30 |
5 | 2 tied | 28 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 120 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 110 |
3 | Thurman Munson | 107 |
4 | Mike Schmidt | 106 |
5 | Lee May | 105 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill North | 64 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 63 |
3 | Davey Lopes | 58 |
4 | Don Baylor | 54 |
5 | Ron LeFlore | 52 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark Fidrych | 2.08 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 2.44 |
3 | Vida Blue | 2.46 |
4 | Randy Jones | 2.53 |
5 | Doug Rau | 2.62 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Jones | 22 |
1 | Jim Palmer | 22 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 20 |
3 | Ed Figueroa | 20 |
3 | Jerry Koosman | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Tanana | 270 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 252 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 233 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 222 |
5 | J. R. Richard | 198 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 25 |
2 | Rawly Eastwick | 24 |
3 | Dave LaRoche | 20 |
3 | Sparky Lyle | 20 |
5 | 2 tied | 17 |