On This Day
Thursday, August 18, 1977
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 71 | 45 | .612 | -- |
Orioles | 68 | 49 | .581 | 3.5 |
Yankees | 69 | 50 | .580 | 3.5 |
Tigers | 54 | 64 | .458 | 18.0 |
Indians | 53 | 66 | .445 | 19.5 |
Brewers | 53 | 71 | .427 | 22.0 |
Blue Jays | 40 | 77 | .342 | 31.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rangers | 68 | 50 | .576 | -- |
Twins | 69 | 52 | .570 | 0.5 |
White Sox | 66 | 50 | .569 | 1.0 |
Royals | 66 | 51 | .564 | 1.5 |
Angels | 58 | 58 | .500 | 9.0 |
Mariners | 50 | 73 | .407 | 20.5 |
Athletics | 44 | 73 | .376 | 23.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 73 | 45 | .619 | -- |
Pirates | 70 | 51 | .579 | 4.5 |
Cubs | 67 | 52 | .563 | 6.5 |
Cardinals | 66 | 54 | .550 | 8.0 |
Expos | 54 | 66 | .450 | 20.0 |
Mets | 49 | 70 | .412 | 24.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 73 | 47 | .608 | -- |
Reds | 61 | 59 | .508 | 12.0 |
Astros | 57 | 64 | .471 | 16.5 |
Giants | 55 | 67 | .451 | 19.0 |
Padres | 54 | 70 | .435 | 21.0 |
Braves | 42 | 76 | .356 | 30.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | George Scott | 4 |
2 | Larry Bowa | 3 |
2 | Ruppert Jones | 3 |
2 | Tom Poquette | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Andre Dawson | 1 |
1 | Phil Garner | 1 |
1 | Toby Harrah | 1 |
1 | Richie Hebner | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Richie Hebner | 4 |
1 | George Scott | 4 |
3 | Andre Dawson | 3 |
3 | Davey Lopes | 3 |
3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Cash | 1 |
1 | Julio Cruz | 1 |
1 | Darrell Evans | 1 |
1 | Roy Howell | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Sutton | 1.40 |
2 | Dennis Leonard | 1.20 |
3 | Jim Lonborg | 1.00 |
4 | Dock Ellis | 0.75 |
5 | Ray Burris | 0.60 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dock Ellis | 1 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 1 |
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 1 |
1 | Dennis Leonard | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Lonborg | 8 |
2 | Don Sutton | 7 |
3 | Wayne Garland | 6 |
3 | Dennis Leonard | 6 |
5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 1 |
1 | Kent Tekulve | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .383 |
2 | Dave Parker | .345 |
3 | Rennie Stennett | .333 |
4 | Lyman Bostock | .331 |
5 | Ted Simmons | .331 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 39 |
2 | Jeff Burroughs | 31 |
2 | Greg Luzinski | 31 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 30 |
4 | 2 others tied | 30 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 112 |
2 | Greg Luzinski | 99 |
3 | Larry Hisle | 94 |
4 | Ron Cey | 93 |
5 | Bobby Bonds | 90 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 43 |
2 | Frank Taveras | 40 |
3 | Gene Richards | 39 |
4 | Omar Moreno | 38 |
4 | Freddie Patek | 38 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Tanana | 2.31 |
2 | Tommy John | 2.57 |
3 | Bert Blyleven | 2.59 |
4 | Burt Hooton | 2.64 |
5 | Nolan Ryan | 2.66 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 17 |
1 | Nolan Ryan | 17 |
3 | Rick Reuschel | 16 |
4 | Bob Forsch | 15 |
4 | Dave Goltz | 15 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 271 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 185 |
3 | Frank Tanana | 182 |
4 | Dennis Leonard | 173 |
5 | Jerry Koosman | 158 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 27 |
2 | Bruce Sutter | 24 |
3 | Bill Campbell | 20 |
4 | Charlie Hough | 19 |
5 | 2 tied | 18 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | .439 |
2 | Willie Horton | .412 |
3 | Ken Singleton | .409 |
4 | Dave Parker | .407 |
5 | Mickey Rivers | .400 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 7 |
1 | Bobby Murcer | 7 |
3 | Bill Robinson | 6 |
4 | Gary Carter | 5 |
4 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 19 |
2 | Bill Robinson | 17 |
3 | Chris Chambliss | 16 |
3 | Bobby Murcer | 16 |
3 | Rusty Staub | 16 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 11 |
2 | Omar Moreno | 6 |
2 | Gene Richards | 6 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 5 |
4 | 7 others tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy John | 0.00 |
2 | Bob Forsch | 0.39 |
3 | Bob Knepper | 0.50 |
4 | Mike Torrez | 1.00 |
5 | Pablo Torrealba | 1.06 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 3 |
1 | Dennis Leonard | 3 |
1 | Jim Lonborg | 3 |
1 | Marty Pattin | 3 |
1 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Leonard | 28 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 25 |
3 | Bert Blyleven | 21 |
4 | Frank Tanana | 20 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 19 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Doug Bird | 4 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 4 |
3 | Pedro Borbon | 3 |
3 | Bill Campbell | 3 |
3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Sundberg | .409 |
2 | Dave Parker | .393 |
3 | Gene Richards | .388 |
4 | Ron LeFlore | .376 |
5 | George Brett | .369 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 12 |
2 | Bill Robinson | 11 |
3 | George Brett | 10 |
3 | George Foster | 10 |
3 | 3 others tied | 10 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Robinson | 38 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 36 |
3 | Lyman Bostock | 28 |
3 | Greg Luzinski | 28 |
5 | 2 tied | 27 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 15 |
2 | Larry Bowa | 11 |
2 | Omar Moreno | 11 |
4 | Ron LeFlore | 10 |
4 | 2 others tied | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Forsch | 0.92 |
2 | Tommy John | 1.05 |
3 | Grant Jackson | 1.44 |
4 | John Urrea | 1.72 |
5 | Doug Rau | 1.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Glenn Abbott | 5 |
1 | Dave Goltz | 5 |
1 | Jim Lonborg | 5 |
1 | Jerry Reuss | 5 |
1 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Blyleven | 47 |
1 | Phil Niekro | 47 |
3 | Dennis Leonard | 40 |
4 | Steve Rogers | 39 |
5 | 3 tied | 38 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 7 |
2 | Tom Johnson | 6 |
2 | Butch Metzger | 6 |
4 | Doug Bird | 5 |
4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .374 |
2 | Dave Parker | .347 |
3 | Mickey Rivers | .335 |
4 | Lyman Bostock | .330 |
5 | Ted Simmons | .329 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 41 |
2 | Graig Nettles | 40 |
3 | Jim Rice | 39 |
4 | Mike Schmidt | 37 |
5 | Jeff Burroughs | 36 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 126 |
1 | Larry Hisle | 126 |
3 | Greg Luzinski | 116 |
4 | Steve Garvey | 113 |
5 | Dave Parker | 111 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Lopes | 63 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 62 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 59 |
4 | Frank Taveras | 58 |
5 | Omar Moreno | 50 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Tanana | 2.10 |
2 | Burt Hooton | 2.30 |
3 | Don Sutton | 2.57 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 2.60 |
5 | Nolan Ryan | 2.61 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 25 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 23 |
3 | Dave Goltz | 20 |
3 | Rick Reuschel | 20 |
5 | 5 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 382 |
2 | Frank Tanana | 260 |
3 | Dennis Eckersley | 234 |
4 | Jerry Koosman | 228 |
5 | Phil Niekro | 226 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 28 |
1 | Charlie Hough | 28 |
1 | Bruce Sutter | 28 |
4 | Bill Campbell | 27 |
5 | Skip Lockwood | 22 |