On This Day
Saturday, July 22, 1978
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 62 | 31 | .667 | -- |
Brewers | 56 | 37 | .602 | 6.0 |
Yankees | 51 | 42 | .548 | 11.0 |
Orioles | 52 | 43 | .547 | 11.0 |
Tigers | 48 | 46 | .511 | 14.5 |
Indians | 45 | 49 | .479 | 17.5 |
Blue Jays | 35 | 60 | .368 | 28.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 52 | 41 | .559 | -- |
Angels | 51 | 45 | .531 | 2.5 |
Athletics | 49 | 48 | .505 | 5.0 |
Rangers | 46 | 48 | .489 | 6.5 |
Twins | 40 | 51 | .440 | 11.0 |
White Sox | 39 | 54 | .419 | 13.0 |
Mariners | 33 | 64 | .340 | 21.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 52 | 39 | .571 | -- |
Pirates | 47 | 45 | .511 | 5.5 |
Cubs | 48 | 46 | .511 | 5.5 |
Expos | 47 | 51 | .480 | 8.5 |
Mets | 43 | 56 | .434 | 13.0 |
Cardinals | 38 | 60 | .388 | 17.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 59 | 39 | .602 | -- |
Reds | 56 | 40 | .583 | 2.0 |
Dodgers | 56 | 41 | .577 | 2.5 |
Padres | 47 | 51 | .480 | 12.0 |
Braves | 42 | 53 | .442 | 15.5 |
Astros | 41 | 55 | .427 | 17.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Boone | 4 |
2 | Dwight Evans | 3 |
2 | Dan Ford | 3 |
2 | Kiko Garcia | 3 |
2 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dan Ford | 2 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
2 | Bob Boone | 1 |
2 | Warren Cromartie | 1 |
2 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dan Ford | 4 |
1 | Tom Poquette | 4 |
3 | Bob Boone | 3 |
3 | Steve Kemp | 3 |
3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Taveras | 2 |
2 | Bruce Boisclair | 1 |
2 | George Brett | 1 |
2 | Mike Edwards | 1 |
2 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | John Montefusco | 1.60 |
2 | Don Robinson | 1.00 |
3 | Phil Niekro | 0.57 |
3 | J. R. Richard | 0.57 |
5 | 3 tied | 0.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Caldwell | 1 |
1 | Jim Clancy | 1 |
1 | John Curtis | 1 |
1 | John D'Acquisto | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | John Montefusco | 8 |
1 | J. R. Richard | 8 |
3 | Dave Goltz | 6 |
3 | Don Robinson | 6 |
5 | 4 tied | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Doug Bair | 1 |
1 | Terry Forster | 1 |
1 | Skip Lockwood | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .344 |
2 | Jim Rice | .326 |
3 | Jeff Burroughs | .323 |
4 | Sixto Lezcano | .322 |
5 | Jack Clark | .321 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 24 |
2 | George Foster | 23 |
2 | Greg Luzinski | 23 |
4 | Don Baylor | 22 |
4 | Larry Hisle | 22 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 80 |
2 | George Foster | 77 |
3 | Jack Clark | 75 |
3 | Rusty Staub | 75 |
5 | Larry Hisle | 68 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Omar Moreno | 42 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | 36 |
3 | Willie Wilson | 31 |
4 | Julio Cruz | 29 |
4 | Miguel Dilone | 29 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 2.11 |
2 | Steve Rogers | 2.12 |
3 | Jon Matlack | 2.31 |
4 | Pete Vuckovich | 2.38 |
5 | Mike Caldwell | 2.40 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 14 |
2 | Vida Blue | 13 |
2 | Mike Flanagan | 13 |
2 | Frank Tanana | 13 |
5 | 4 tied | 12 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 185 |
2 | Ron Guidry | 145 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 142 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 140 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 123 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 20 |
2 | Doug Bair | 17 |
2 | Bruce Sutter | 17 |
4 | Kent Tekulve | 16 |
5 | 6 tied | 13 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Duane Kuiper | .458 |
2 | Don Money | .455 |
3 | Pete LaCock | .421 |
4 | Johnny Bench | .417 |
5 | Mike Edwards | .415 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Smith | 8 |
2 | Dale Murphy | 6 |
3 | George Foster | 5 |
3 | Larry Hisle | 5 |
3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Carlton Fisk | 17 |
2 | George Foster | 15 |
2 | Reggie Smith | 15 |
2 | Andre Thornton | 15 |
5 | 3 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rodney Scott | 7 |
2 | Enos Cabell | 6 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | 6 |
4 | Ivan de Jesus | 5 |
4 | 4 others tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Billingham | 0.00 |
1 | Jim Bibby | 0.00 |
3 | Gary Lavelle | 0.55 |
4 | J. R. Richard | 0.95 |
5 | Frank Tanana | 1.06 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Gary Lavelle | 4 |
2 | Mike Caldwell | 3 |
2 | Rich Gale | 3 |
2 | Burt Hooton | 3 |
2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 40 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 28 |
3 | Phil Niekro | 23 |
4 | Dave Goltz | 18 |
4 | 3 others tied | 18 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Garber | 4 |
1 | Skip Lockwood | 4 |
1 | Bruce Sutter | 4 |
1 | Kent Tekulve | 4 |
5 | 4 tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Oscar Gamble | .418 |
2 | Mike Edwards | .416 |
3 | Rick Dempsey | .378 |
4 | Pete Rose | .367 |
5 | Pete LaCock | .364 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Hisle | 11 |
2 | Dale Murphy | 10 |
3 | Gary Alexander | 9 |
3 | Jack Clark | 9 |
3 | Andre Thornton | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Clark | 34 |
2 | Carlton Fisk | 29 |
2 | Larry Hisle | 29 |
4 | Gary Alexander | 28 |
5 | 2 tied | 27 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 13 |
1 | Omar Moreno | 13 |
3 | Enos Cabell | 12 |
3 | Gene Richards | 12 |
5 | Rodney Scott | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jon Matlack | 1.06 |
2 | Mike Caldwell | 1.25 |
3 | Hal Dues | 1.29 |
3 | Kent Tekulve | 1.29 |
5 | Sparky Lyle | 1.37 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Eric Rasmussen | 6 |
2 | Mike Caldwell | 5 |
2 | Rich Gale | 5 |
2 | Dave Goltz | 5 |
2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 62 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 43 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 41 |
4 | Pete Vuckovich | 39 |
5 | Dennis Leonard | 37 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bruce Sutter | 9 |
1 | Kent Tekulve | 9 |
3 | Gene Garber | 8 |
4 | Doug Bair | 6 |
4 | Dave LaRoche | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .362 |
2 | Jim Rice | .328 |
3 | Dave Parker | .327 |
4 | George Brett | .325 |
5 | Cesar Cedeno | .325 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 46 |
2 | Greg Luzinski | 41 |
3 | Jim Rice | 39 |
4 | Don Baylor | 37 |
5 | 2 tied | 34 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 136 |
2 | Jim Rice | 134 |
3 | Rusty Staub | 129 |
4 | Greg Luzinski | 118 |
5 | Bob Watson | 114 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Omar Moreno | 68 |
2 | Frank Taveras | 63 |
3 | Ron LeFlore | 57 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 55 |
5 | Gene Richards | 54 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 2.13 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 2.54 |
3 | John Candelaria | 2.60 |
4 | Jon Matlack | 2.65 |
5 | Steve Rogers | 2.76 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 24 |
2 | Dennis Leonard | 22 |
3 | Mike Flanagan | 21 |
3 | Tommy John | 21 |
3 | Mike Torrez | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 274 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 256 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 245 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 233 |
5 | Dennis Leonard | 214 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 35 |
2 | Doug Bair | 25 |
3 | Bruce Sutter | 24 |
4 | Rich Gossage | 23 |
5 | Gene Garber | 22 |