On This Day
Sunday, July 23, 1978
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 62 | 32 | .660 | -- |
Brewers | 57 | 37 | .606 | 5.0 |
Yankees | 52 | 42 | .553 | 10.0 |
Orioles | 53 | 43 | .552 | 10.0 |
Tigers | 49 | 47 | .510 | 14.0 |
Indians | 45 | 49 | .479 | 17.0 |
Blue Jays | 35 | 61 | .365 | 28.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 53 | 41 | .564 | -- |
Angels | 52 | 46 | .531 | 3.0 |
Athletics | 50 | 48 | .510 | 5.0 |
Rangers | 46 | 49 | .484 | 7.5 |
Twins | 40 | 52 | .435 | 12.0 |
White Sox | 39 | 55 | .415 | 14.0 |
Mariners | 33 | 64 | .340 | 21.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 53 | 39 | .576 | -- |
Cubs | 49 | 46 | .516 | 5.5 |
Pirates | 47 | 46 | .505 | 6.5 |
Expos | 47 | 52 | .475 | 9.5 |
Mets | 43 | 57 | .430 | 14.0 |
Cardinals | 39 | 60 | .394 | 17.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 60 | 39 | .606 | -- |
Reds | 57 | 40 | .588 | 2.0 |
Dodgers | 56 | 42 | .571 | 3.5 |
Padres | 47 | 52 | .475 | 13.0 |
Braves | 43 | 53 | .448 | 15.5 |
Astros | 41 | 56 | .423 | 18.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Chalk | 5 |
2 | Lyman Bostock | 4 |
2 | Larry Hisle | 4 |
4 | Sal Bando | 3 |
4 | 13 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Alan Ashby | 1 |
1 | Sal Bando | 1 |
1 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
1 | Dan Driessen | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Bando | 5 |
2 | Larry Hisle | 4 |
2 | Rusty Staub | 4 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 3 |
4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 2 |
1 | Ozzie Smith | 2 |
3 | Don Baylor | 1 |
3 | George Brett | 1 |
3 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 1.57 |
2 | Jerry Koosman | 0.67 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 0.64 |
4 | Pete Vuckovich | 0.60 |
5 | Jerry Garvin | 0.55 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Barr | 1 |
1 | Steve Carlton | 1 |
1 | Ed Figueroa | 1 |
1 | Steve Foucault | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 11 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 7 |
3 | Jerry Garvin | 6 |
3 | Jerry Koosman | 6 |
3 | Pete Vuckovich | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Borbon | 1 |
1 | Gene Garber | 1 |
1 | Rich Gossage | 1 |
1 | Dave Heaverlo | 1 |
1 | Don Stanhouse | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .340 |
2 | Jim Rice | .323 |
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 | Larry Hisle | 23 |
2 | Greg Luzinski | 23 |
5 | Don Baylor | 22 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 80 |
2 | Rusty Staub | 79 |
3 | George Foster | 77 |
4 | Jack Clark | 76 |
5 | Larry Hisle | 72 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Omar Moreno | 42 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | 38 |
3 | Willie Wilson | 32 |
4 | Miguel Dilone | 30 |
5 | Julio Cruz | 29 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 2.11 |
2 | Pete Vuckovich | 2.19 |
3 | Steve Rogers | 2.26 |
4 | Jon Matlack | 2.31 |
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 | 5 tied | 12 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 185 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 153 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 145 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 140 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 130 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 20 |
2 | Doug Bair | 17 |
2 | Bruce Sutter | 17 |
4 | Kent Tekulve | 16 |
5 | 2 tied | 14 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Money | .478 |
2 | Duane Kuiper | .450 |
3 | Mike Edwards | .439 |
4 | Tony Perez | .420 |
5 | Doug DeCinces | .412 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Smith | 7 |
2 | Dale Murphy | 6 |
3 | George Foster | 5 |
3 | Andre Thornton | 5 |
5 | 12 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Clark | 15 |
1 | Doug DeCinces | 15 |
1 | George Foster | 15 |
4 | Richie Hebner | 14 |
4 | 4 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 7 |
1 | Rodney Scott | 7 |
3 | Bill North | 6 |
4 | Enos Cabell | 5 |
4 | Ivan de Jesus | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Billingham | 0.00 |
1 | Jim Bibby | 0.00 |
1 | Larry McWilliams | 0.00 |
4 | Gary Lavelle | 0.69 |
5 | Kent Tekulve | 0.73 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Caldwell | 3 |
1 | Gary Lavelle | 3 |
1 | Dennis Leonard | 3 |
1 | Enrique Romo | 3 |
1 | Bill Travers | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 40 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 39 |
3 | Phil Niekro | 23 |
4 | Pete Vuckovich | 21 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 20 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Garber | 4 |
1 | Skip Lockwood | 4 |
1 | Bruce Sutter | 4 |
1 | Kent Tekulve | 4 |
5 | 3 tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Edwards | .415 |
2 | Rick Dempsey | .403 |
3 | Oscar Gamble | .395 |
4 | Terry Whitfield | .376 |
5 | Pete LaCock | .370 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Hisle | 12 |
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 | 35 |
2 | Larry Hisle | 33 |
3 | Rusty Staub | 31 |
4 | Carlton Fisk | 30 |
5 | Gary Alexander | 28 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 15 |
2 | Omar Moreno | 13 |
3 | Enos Cabell | 11 |
3 | Gene Richards | 11 |
5 | 2 tied | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jon Matlack | 1.06 |
2 | Kent Tekulve | 1.24 |
3 | Mike Caldwell | 1.25 |
4 | Sparky Lyle | 1.37 |
5 | Hal Dues | 1.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Eric Rasmussen | 6 |
2 | Mike Caldwell | 5 |
2 | Rich Gale | 5 |
2 | Dave Goltz | 5 |
2 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 62 |
2 | Pete Vuckovich | 45 |
3 | Phil Niekro | 43 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 40 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 40 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Garber | 9 |
1 | Bruce Sutter | 9 |
1 | Kent Tekulve | 9 |
4 | Doug Bair | 6 |
4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .363 |
2 | George Brett | .330 |
3 | Jim Rice | .328 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | .327 |
5 | Ron LeFlore | .324 |
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 | 132 |
4 | Greg Luzinski | 119 |
5 | Bob Watson | 112 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Omar Moreno | 68 |
2 | Frank Taveras | 63 |
3 | Ron LeFlore | 59 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 55 |
5 | Gene Richards | 54 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 2.13 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 2.60 |
3 | Pete Vuckovich | 2.62 |
4 | John Candelaria | 2.67 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 2.72 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 24 |
2 | Dennis Leonard | 22 |
3 | Mike Flanagan | 21 |
3 | Tommy John | 21 |
3 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 274 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 256 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 256 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 233 |
5 | Dennis Leonard | 212 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 35 |
2 | Doug Bair | 25 |
3 | Rich Gossage | 24 |
3 | Bruce Sutter | 24 |
5 | Gene Garber | 23 |