On This Day
Tuesday, April 18, 1978
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 7 | 2 | .778 | -- |
Red Sox | 7 | 3 | .700 | 0.5 |
Brewers | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2.0 |
Yankees | 5 | 5 | .500 | 2.5 |
Indians | 3 | 5 | .375 | 3.5 |
Orioles | 4 | 7 | .364 | 4.0 |
Blue Jays | 2 | 8 | .200 | 5.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 8 | 1 | .889 | -- |
Athletics | 7 | 3 | .700 | 1.5 |
Angels | 7 | 4 | .636 | 2.0 |
White Sox | 4 | 5 | .444 | 4.0 |
Twins | 6 | 8 | .429 | 4.5 |
Mariners | 5 | 10 | .333 | 6.0 |
Rangers | 2 | 7 | .222 | 6.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 5 | 3 | .625 | -- |
Cubs | 6 | 4 | .600 | 0.0 |
Mets | 7 | 5 | .583 | 0.0 |
Cardinals | 5 | 6 | .455 | 1.5 |
Expos | 4 | 5 | .444 | 1.5 |
Pirates | 3 | 7 | .300 | 3.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 9 | 3 | .750 | -- |
Dodgers | 6 | 4 | .600 | 2.0 |
Giants | 6 | 4 | .600 | 2.0 |
Astros | 5 | 6 | .455 | 3.5 |
Padres | 2 | 6 | .250 | 5.0 |
Braves | 2 | 7 | .222 | 5.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Brohamer | 4 |
2 | Mark Belanger | 3 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 3 |
2 | Larry Hisle | 3 |
2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Bando | 1 |
1 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
1 | George Foster | 1 |
1 | Steve Garvey | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Amos Otis | 4 |
2 | Sal Bando | 3 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 3 |
4 | Jack Brohamer | 2 |
4 | 6 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Julio Cruz | 2 |
2 | George Brett | 1 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 1 |
2 | Ken Landreaux | 1 |
2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | John Montefusco | 3.00 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 0.80 |
2 | Paul Splittorff | 0.80 |
4 | Mike Bruhert | 0.75 |
5 | Joe Niekro | 0.71 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Bruhert | 1 |
1 | Ray Burris | 1 |
1 | Preston Hanna | 1 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | John Montefusco | 9 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 8 |
3 | Ray Burris | 5 |
3 | Don Kirkwood | 5 |
3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Adrian Devine | 1 |
1 | Skip Lockwood | 1 |
1 | Dale Murray | 1 |
1 | Bruce Sutter | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Bailor | .429 |
2 | Mike Cubbage | .421 |
3 | Buddy Bell | .419 |
3 | Steve Kemp | .419 |
3 | Chet Lemon | .419 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Hisle | 5 |
2 | Don Baylor | 4 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 4 |
2 | Cecil Cooper | 4 |
2 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Cecil Cooper | 15 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 14 |
3 | Rod Carew | 12 |
3 | Larry Hisle | 12 |
3 | 2 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 7 |
2 | Dan Driessen | 6 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 6 |
4 | Willie Norwood | 5 |
4 | Jerry Remy | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Craig Swan | 0.00 |
1 | Dave Heaverlo | 0.00 |
3 | Ross Grimsley | 0.50 |
4 | Bob Forsch | 0.71 |
4 | John Henry Johnson | 0.71 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Bonham | 3 |
1 | Bob Forsch | 3 |
1 | Paul Splittorff | 3 |
1 | Frank Tanana | 3 |
5 | 22 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 33 |
2 | J. R. Richard | 27 |
3 | Moose Haas | 23 |
4 | Bill Bonham | 21 |
5 | 2 tied | 16 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Hrabosky | 3 |
1 | Skip Lockwood | 3 |
3 | Terry Forster | 2 |
3 | Steve Foucault | 2 |
3 | 8 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .396 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | .333 |
3 | Dave Parker | .330 |
4 | Ken Singleton | .329 |
5 | Rennie Stennett | .327 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 54 |
2 | Jim Rice | 42 |
3 | Jeff Burroughs | 38 |
3 | Greg Luzinski | 38 |
3 | Graig Nettles | 38 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 146 |
2 | Greg Luzinski | 129 |
3 | Larry Hisle | 125 |
4 | Jim Rice | 122 |
5 | Johnny Bench | 119 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 68 |
2 | Frank Taveras | 67 |
3 | Gene Richards | 55 |
4 | Omar Moreno | 54 |
5 | Freddie Patek | 52 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | John Candelaria | 2.47 |
2 | Frank Tanana | 2.48 |
3 | Tommy John | 2.49 |
4 | Rick Reuschel | 2.57 |
5 | Steve Carlton | 2.61 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 23 |
2 | Tommy John | 22 |
2 | Dennis Leonard | 22 |
4 | Bob Forsch | 21 |
4 | Rick Reuschel | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 349 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 260 |
3 | Dennis Leonard | 253 |
4 | J. R. Richard | 228 |
5 | Frank Tanana | 197 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 35 |
2 | Bill Campbell | 31 |
2 | Bruce Sutter | 31 |
4 | Sparky Lyle | 26 |
5 | 2 tied | 25 |