On This Day
Tuesday, August 29, 1978
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 83 | 47 | .638 | -- |
Yankees | 75 | 54 | .581 | 7.5 |
Brewers | 75 | 56 | .573 | 8.5 |
Tigers | 73 | 58 | .557 | 10.5 |
Orioles | 72 | 58 | .554 | 11.0 |
Indians | 56 | 74 | .431 | 27.0 |
Blue Jays | 54 | 79 | .406 | 30.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 70 | 60 | .538 | -- |
Angels | 70 | 63 | .526 | 1.5 |
Rangers | 65 | 65 | .500 | 5.0 |
Athletics | 62 | 72 | .463 | 10.0 |
Twins | 57 | 75 | .432 | 14.0 |
White Sox | 56 | 74 | .431 | 14.0 |
Mariners | 49 | 82 | .374 | 21.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 70 | 59 | .543 | -- |
Pirates | 66 | 64 | .508 | 4.5 |
Cubs | 66 | 64 | .508 | 4.5 |
Expos | 61 | 71 | .462 | 10.5 |
Cardinals | 57 | 74 | .435 | 14.0 |
Mets | 52 | 79 | .397 | 19.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 78 | 54 | .591 | -- |
Giants | 77 | 55 | .583 | 1.0 |
Reds | 71 | 61 | .538 | 7.0 |
Padres | 69 | 64 | .519 | 9.5 |
Astros | 62 | 69 | .473 | 15.5 |
Braves | 58 | 73 | .443 | 19.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Rick Bosetti | 4 |
2 | Julio Cruz | 3 |
2 | Art Howe | 3 |
2 | Glenn Hubbard | 3 |
2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 1 |
1 | Juan Beniquez | 1 |
1 | Rico Carty | 1 |
1 | Mike Cubbage | 1 |
1 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Martin | 4 |
1 | George Scott | 4 |
3 | Joe Ferguson | 3 |
3 | Garry Maddox | 3 |
3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 2 |
2 | Rob Andrews | 1 |
2 | Don Baylor | 1 |
2 | George Brett | 1 |
2 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Blyleven | 1.33 |
1 | Mike Proly | 1.33 |
3 | Bob Knepper | 0.86 |
4 | Tom Hausman | 0.83 |
5 | Jim Beattie | 0.80 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Blyleven | 1 |
1 | Dick Drago | 1 |
1 | Ken Forsch | 1 |
1 | Rich Gossage | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Blyleven | 8 |
2 | Ken Forsch | 7 |
3 | Tommy John | 6 |
3 | Chris Knapp | 6 |
3 | Bob Knepper | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Burgmeier | 1 |
1 | Gene Garber | 1 |
1 | Lerrin LaGrow | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .335 |
2 | Jim Rice | .324 |
3 | Jeff Burroughs | .314 |
3 | Al Oliver | .314 |
5 | Dave Parker | .314 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 34 |
2 | George Foster | 30 |
3 | Larry Hisle | 29 |
3 | Gorman Thomas | 29 |
5 | Greg Luzinski | 28 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 111 |
2 | Rusty Staub | 104 |
3 | George Foster | 96 |
4 | Larry Hisle | 95 |
5 | Steve Garvey | 90 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 59 |
2 | Omar Moreno | 56 |
3 | Julio Cruz | 46 |
4 | Miguel Dilone | 44 |
5 | Bump Wills | 42 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 1.77 |
2 | Pete Vuckovich | 2.29 |
3 | Jon Matlack | 2.30 |
4 | Craig Swan | 2.40 |
5 | Steve Rogers | 2.47 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 18 |
2 | Mike Flanagan | 17 |
3 | Vida Blue | 16 |
3 | Mike Caldwell | 16 |
3 | 5 others tied | 16 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 244 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 205 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 205 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 199 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 169 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 30 |
2 | Kent Tekulve | 26 |
3 | Bruce Sutter | 23 |
4 | Doug Bair | 21 |
4 | Gene Garber | 21 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ed Ott | .435 |
2 | Rico Carty | .391 |
3 | Jack Clark | .389 |
4 | Bake McBride | .386 |
5 | Dave Parker | .381 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Hendrick | 6 |
1 | Jim Rice | 6 |
3 | Rico Carty | 5 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 5 |
3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Hendrick | 21 |
2 | Dave Parker | 16 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 15 |
3 | Jim Rice | 15 |
5 | Steve Garvey | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Omar Moreno | 10 |
2 | Frank Taveras | 8 |
3 | Jose Cruz | 7 |
3 | Phil Garner | 7 |
3 | Rodney Scott | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Replogle | 0.00 |
2 | Kent Tekulve | 0.59 |
3 | Dave LaRoche | 0.71 |
4 | Mike Proly | 0.75 |
5 | Ron Guidry | 0.82 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Blyleven | 3 |
1 | Ed Halicki | 3 |
1 | Burt Hooton | 3 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 3 |
1 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Koosman | 28 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 23 |
3 | Bert Blyleven | 22 |
3 | Dennis Leonard | 22 |
5 | Nolan Ryan | 21 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Kent Tekulve | 7 |
2 | Lerrin LaGrow | 4 |
3 | Rollie Fingers | 3 |
3 | Rich Gossage | 3 |
3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Parker | .381 |
2 | Lamar Johnson | .377 |
2 | Garry Templeton | .377 |
4 | Richie Hebner | .371 |
5 | Rico Carty | .368 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Carty | 10 |
1 | Jim Rice | 10 |
3 | George Hendrick | 8 |
3 | Bob Horner | 8 |
3 | Dave Parker | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Parker | 32 |
2 | George Hendrick | 30 |
2 | Jim Rice | 30 |
4 | Rico Carty | 27 |
5 | 3 tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 15 |
2 | Julio Cruz | 14 |
2 | Omar Moreno | 14 |
4 | Bump Wills | 12 |
5 | 2 tied | 11 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Kent Tekulve | 0.68 |
2 | Ron Guidry | 0.96 |
3 | Dennis Martinez | 1.36 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 1.50 |
5 | Burt Hooton | 1.59 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Stanley | 7 |
2 | Catfish Hunter | 6 |
3 | Don Robinson | 5 |
3 | Dick Ruthven | 5 |
3 | Milt Wilcox | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Niekro | 56 |
2 | J. R. Richard | 50 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 49 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 46 |
5 | 2 tied | 38 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Kent Tekulve | 10 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 8 |
3 | Gene Garber | 6 |
3 | Bruce Sutter | 6 |
5 | Lerrin LaGrow | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .356 |
2 | Jim Rice | .326 |
3 | Al Oliver | .321 |
4 | Carlton Fisk | .317 |
5 | Thurman Munson | .315 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 43 |
2 | George Foster | 39 |
3 | Greg Luzinski | 35 |
3 | Reggie Smith | 35 |
5 | 2 tied | 34 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 142 |
2 | Rusty Staub | 126 |
3 | George Foster | 122 |
4 | Steve Garvey | 111 |
5 | Carlton Fisk | 110 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 69 |
2 | Omar Moreno | 68 |
3 | Frank Taveras | 55 |
4 | Julio Cruz | 50 |
4 | Gene Richards | 50 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 1.79 |
2 | Jon Matlack | 2.32 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 2.35 |
4 | Pete Vuckovich | 2.41 |
5 | Mike Caldwell | 2.59 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 23 |
1 | Jim Palmer | 23 |
3 | Mike Flanagan | 22 |
4 | Tommy John | 21 |
4 | Dennis Leonard | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 299 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 254 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 252 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 233 |
5 | Dennis Leonard | 208 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 37 |
2 | Bruce Sutter | 29 |
3 | Kent Tekulve | 28 |
4 | Doug Bair | 27 |
4 | Rich Gossage | 27 |