On This Day
Tuesday, April 25, 1978
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 11 | 3 | .786 | -- |
Red Sox | 11 | 5 | .688 | 1.0 |
Indians | 7 | 7 | .500 | 4.0 |
Yankees | 8 | 8 | .500 | 4.0 |
Brewers | 8 | 8 | .500 | 4.0 |
Orioles | 5 | 11 | .313 | 7.0 |
Blue Jays | 5 | 11 | .313 | 7.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 13 | 3 | .813 | -- |
Royals | 11 | 3 | .786 | 1.0 |
Angels | 11 | 5 | .688 | 2.0 |
White Sox | 5 | 9 | .357 | 7.0 |
Twins | 6 | 13 | .316 | 8.5 |
Rangers | 4 | 10 | .286 | 8.0 |
Mariners | 6 | 15 | .286 | 9.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expos | 9 | 6 | .600 | -- |
Phillies | 7 | 6 | .538 | 1.0 |
Pirates | 8 | 7 | .533 | 1.0 |
Cubs | 8 | 8 | .500 | 1.5 |
Mets | 9 | 9 | .500 | 1.5 |
Cardinals | 6 | 11 | .353 | 4.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 11 | 5 | .688 | -- |
Reds | 11 | 6 | .647 | 0.5 |
Astros | 9 | 9 | .500 | 3.0 |
Giants | 7 | 8 | .467 | 3.5 |
Padres | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4.5 |
Braves | 4 | 11 | .267 | 6.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Dan Ford | 5 |
2 | Tony Armas | 4 |
2 | Mike Edwards | 4 |
2 | Mitchell Page | 4 |
5 | 9 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Gary Thomasson | 2 |
2 | Gary Alexander | 1 |
2 | Rico Carty | 1 |
2 | Ron Cey | 1 |
2 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Rusty Staub | 5 |
2 | Paul Dade | 4 |
2 | Gary Thomasson | 4 |
4 | Rod Carew | 3 |
4 | Mike Tyson | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 2 |
1 | Garry Maddox | 2 |
3 | Rick Bosetti | 1 |
3 | Lyman Bostock | 1 |
3 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | John Urrea | 1.43 |
2 | Don Robinson | 1.40 |
3 | Jim Kaat | 1.25 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 1.20 |
5 | Byron McLaughlin | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Beattie | 1 |
1 | Joe Coleman | 1 |
1 | Wayne Garland | 1 |
1 | John Hiller | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Byron McLaughlin | 10 |
1 | John Urrea | 10 |
3 | Phil Niekro | 9 |
4 | Don Robinson | 7 |
5 | 4 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Drago | 1 |
1 | Dennis Kinney | 1 |
1 | Dave LaRoche | 1 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Buddy Bell | .411 |
2 | Mario Guerrero | .385 |
3 | Ron Cey | .383 |
4 | Bob Bailor | .380 |
4 | Darrell Porter | .380 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Rick Monday | 8 |
2 | Larry Hisle | 6 |
2 | Butch Hobson | 6 |
2 | Gorman Thomas | 6 |
5 | 7 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Butch Hobson | 21 |
2 | Rick Monday | 20 |
3 | Rusty Staub | 18 |
4 | Rod Carew | 16 |
4 | 2 others tied | 16 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 9 |
2 | Omar Moreno | 8 |
3 | Dan Driessen | 7 |
3 | Jerry Royster | 7 |
5 | 4 tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Elias Sosa | 0.00 |
2 | John Henry Johnson | 0.42 |
3 | Dave Heaverlo | 0.95 |
4 | Jim Palmer | 1.04 |
4 | Alan Wirth | 1.04 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy John | 4 |
1 | Bill Lee | 4 |
1 | Paul Splittorff | 4 |
1 | Frank Tanana | 4 |
5 | 8 tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 48 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 32 |
2 | J. R. Richard | 32 |
4 | Moose Haas | 26 |
5 | Dennis Leonard | 24 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Hrabosky | 4 |
1 | Dave LaRoche | 4 |
1 | Skip Lockwood | 4 |
4 | Stan Bahnsen | 3 |
4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .389 |
2 | Rennie Stennett | .338 |
3 | Ron LeFlore | .335 |
4 | Dave Parker | .334 |
5 | Ken Singleton | .328 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 54 |
2 | Jim Rice | 43 |
3 | Greg Luzinski | 39 |
4 | Mike Schmidt | 38 |
5 | Graig Nettles | 37 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 148 |
2 | Greg Luzinski | 125 |
3 | Jim Rice | 123 |
4 | Larry Hisle | 121 |
4 | Butch Hobson | 121 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 70 |
2 | Frank Taveras | 67 |
3 | Gene Richards | 59 |
4 | Omar Moreno | 56 |
5 | 2 tied | 50 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy John | 2.28 |
2 | Frank Tanana | 2.40 |
3 | Rick Reuschel | 2.59 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 2.65 |
5 | Steve Carlton | 2.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy John | 24 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 22 |
3 | Dennis Leonard | 21 |
3 | Rick Reuschel | 21 |
5 | 3 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 358 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 271 |
3 | Dennis Leonard | 256 |
4 | J. R. Richard | 225 |
5 | Steve Rogers | 202 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 35 |
2 | Bill Campbell | 31 |
3 | Bruce Sutter | 30 |
4 | Rich Gossage | 25 |
4 | 2 others tied | 25 |