On This Day
Tuesday, June 20, 1978
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 46 | 21 | .687 | -- |
Orioles | 39 | 26 | .600 | 6.0 |
Yankees | 38 | 27 | .585 | 7.0 |
Brewers | 37 | 28 | .569 | 8.0 |
Tigers | 32 | 31 | .508 | 12.0 |
Indians | 27 | 36 | .429 | 17.0 |
Blue Jays | 21 | 43 | .328 | 23.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 35 | 29 | .547 | -- |
Angels | 34 | 31 | .523 | 1.5 |
Rangers | 33 | 32 | .508 | 2.5 |
Athletics | 33 | 34 | .493 | 3.5 |
White Sox | 31 | 34 | .477 | 4.5 |
Twins | 27 | 36 | .429 | 7.5 |
Mariners | 22 | 47 | .319 | 15.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cubs | 35 | 27 | .565 | -- |
Phillies | 31 | 29 | .517 | 3.0 |
Expos | 33 | 33 | .500 | 4.0 |
Pirates | 30 | 33 | .476 | 5.5 |
Mets | 30 | 38 | .441 | 8.0 |
Cardinals | 24 | 44 | .353 | 14.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 41 | 23 | .641 | -- |
Reds | 41 | 25 | .621 | 1.0 |
Dodgers | 36 | 29 | .554 | 5.5 |
Astros | 29 | 32 | .475 | 10.5 |
Padres | 29 | 36 | .446 | 12.5 |
Braves | 26 | 36 | .419 | 14.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Sundberg | 4 |
2 | Jesus Alou | 3 |
2 | Bruce Bochte | 3 |
2 | Dan Driessen | 3 |
2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Breazeale | 2 |
2 | Alan Ashby | 1 |
2 | Brian Downing | 1 |
2 | George Foster | 1 |
2 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Stanley | 4 |
2 | Brian Downing | 3 |
2 | Ron Fairly | 3 |
2 | Butch Hobson | 3 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Freddie Patek | 2 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
2 | George Brett | 1 |
2 | Rod Carew | 1 |
2 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Matt Keough | 1.20 |
1 | Scott McGregor | 1.20 |
3 | Nino Espinosa | 0.83 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 0.78 |
4 | Steve Stone | 0.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Blyleven | 1 |
1 | Pedro Borbon | 1 |
1 | Nino Espinosa | 1 |
1 | Bob Forsch | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Blyleven | 7 |
1 | J. R. Richard | 7 |
1 | Steve Stone | 7 |
4 | Don Gullett | 6 |
4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Garber | 1 |
1 | Mark Littell | 1 |
1 | Bo McLaughlin | 1 |
1 | Enrique Romo | 1 |
1 | Dave Tomlin | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .358 |
2 | Jeff Burroughs | .325 |
3 | Ken Griffey | .325 |
4 | Craig Reynolds | .323 |
5 | Jim Rice | .319 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 22 |
2 | Don Baylor | 16 |
2 | Gorman Thomas | 16 |
2 | Jason Thompson | 16 |
5 | 3 tied | 15 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 64 |
2 | George Foster | 50 |
3 | Rusty Staub | 46 |
4 | Willie Montanez | 44 |
4 | Richie Zisk | 44 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Omar Moreno | 28 |
2 | Willie Wilson | 26 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 23 |
3 | Julio Cruz | 23 |
5 | Ron LeFlore | 22 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 1.45 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 1.81 |
3 | Matt Keough | 2.06 |
4 | Rick Reuschel | 2.06 |
5 | Steve Rogers | 2.29 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ross Grimsley | 11 |
1 | Ron Guidry | 11 |
1 | Frank Tanana | 11 |
4 | Mike Flanagan | 10 |
4 | 2 others tied | 10 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 123 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 113 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 104 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 97 |
5 | John Montefusco | 89 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 15 |
2 | Doug Bair | 11 |
2 | Don Stanhouse | 11 |
4 | Elias Sosa | 10 |
5 | 6 tied | 9 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Parker | .438 |
2 | Rich Dauer | .417 |
3 | Carlton Fisk | .400 |
4 | Lyman Bostock | .396 |
5 | Willie Stargell | .389 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Greg Luzinski | 6 |
1 | Gorman Thomas | 6 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 5 |
3 | Eddie Murray | 5 |
3 | Roy White | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Clark | 14 |
1 | Eddie Murray | 14 |
1 | Dave Winfield | 14 |
4 | Steve Garvey | 13 |
4 | 3 others tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Lopes | 6 |
1 | Frank Taveras | 6 |
1 | Willie Wilson | 6 |
4 | Rod Carew | 5 |
4 | 6 others tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Rick Waits | 0.00 |
1 | Jim Willoughby | 0.00 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 0.33 |
4 | Rick Reuschel | 0.60 |
5 | Jim Palmer | 0.69 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 3 |
1 | Mike Flanagan | 3 |
1 | Ron Guidry | 3 |
1 | Ken Kravec | 3 |
1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 39 |
2 | John Montefusco | 25 |
3 | Dennis Leonard | 24 |
3 | J. R. Richard | 24 |
5 | Ken Kravec | 22 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Willoughby | 5 |
2 | Lerrin LaGrow | 4 |
3 | Doug Bair | 3 |
3 | Joe Sambito | 3 |
3 | Don Stanhouse | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Andre Thornton | .362 |
2 | Lyman Bostock | .357 |
3 | Tony Perez | .340 |
4 | Garry Maddox | .337 |
5 | Frank White | .333 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dwight Evans | 10 |
2 | George Foster | 9 |
2 | Jim Rice | 9 |
4 | Gorman Thomas | 8 |
5 | 3 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Montanez | 26 |
2 | Jack Clark | 24 |
2 | Jim Rice | 24 |
4 | Dwight Evans | 22 |
5 | 3 tied | 21 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Toby Harrah | 10 |
1 | Garry Maddox | 10 |
1 | Bake McBride | 10 |
1 | Paul Molitor | 10 |
1 | Willie Wilson | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Palmer | 0.45 |
2 | Ron Guidry | 1.01 |
2 | Jim Willoughby | 1.01 |
4 | Dyar Miller | 1.23 |
5 | Francisco Barrios | 1.33 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Flanagan | 6 |
1 | Ron Guidry | 6 |
1 | Scott McGregor | 6 |
1 | Jim Palmer | 6 |
1 | Tom Seaver | 6 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 67 |
2 | J. R. Richard | 49 |
3 | Steve Rogers | 42 |
4 | John Montefusco | 41 |
5 | Vida Blue | 40 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Willoughby | 8 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 7 |
3 | Doug Bair | 6 |
3 | Rollie Fingers | 6 |
5 | Kent Tekulve | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .380 |
2 | Jim Rice | .326 |
3 | Ron LeFlore | .321 |
4 | George Foster | .320 |
5 | Jim Sundberg | .320 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 49 |
2 | Jim Rice | 45 |
3 | Greg Luzinski | 39 |
4 | Graig Nettles | 36 |
4 | Jason Thompson | 36 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 144 |
2 | Jim Rice | 135 |
3 | Greg Luzinski | 124 |
4 | Reggie Jackson | 118 |
5 | Rusty Staub | 117 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Taveras | 62 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 61 |
3 | Omar Moreno | 60 |
4 | Freddie Patek | 52 |
5 | Gene Richards | 50 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 2.29 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 2.36 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 2.48 |
4 | Rick Reuschel | 2.56 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 2.77 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Flanagan | 23 |
1 | Dennis Leonard | 23 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 22 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 22 |
5 | 3 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 287 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 264 |
3 | J. R. Richard | 263 |
4 | Dennis Leonard | 231 |
5 | Ron Guidry | 222 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 34 |
2 | Rich Gossage | 25 |
3 | Bruce Sutter | 22 |
4 | Lerrin LaGrow | 21 |
4 | Enrique Romo | 21 |