On This Day
Tuesday, September 26, 1978
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 95 | 62 | .605 | -- |
Red Sox | 94 | 63 | .599 | 1.0 |
Brewers | 90 | 68 | .570 | 5.5 |
Orioles | 87 | 69 | .558 | 7.5 |
Tigers | 84 | 73 | .535 | 11.0 |
Indians | 68 | 86 | .442 | 25.5 |
Blue Jays | 59 | 97 | .378 | 35.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 90 | 68 | .570 | -- |
Angels | 84 | 73 | .535 | 5.5 |
Rangers | 82 | 75 | .522 | 7.5 |
Twins | 72 | 86 | .456 | 18.0 |
White Sox | 69 | 88 | .439 | 20.5 |
Athletics | 69 | 90 | .434 | 21.5 |
Mariners | 55 | 100 | .355 | 33.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 88 | 69 | .561 | -- |
Pirates | 84 | 72 | .538 | 3.5 |
Cubs | 77 | 80 | .490 | 11.0 |
Expos | 74 | 84 | .468 | 14.5 |
Cardinals | 68 | 91 | .428 | 21.0 |
Mets | 64 | 94 | .405 | 24.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 94 | 63 | .599 | -- |
Reds | 87 | 69 | .558 | 6.5 |
Giants | 87 | 71 | .551 | 7.5 |
Padres | 82 | 76 | .519 | 12.5 |
Astros | 70 | 87 | .446 | 24.0 |
Braves | 69 | 88 | .439 | 25.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Cash | 4 |
2 | Larry Bowa | 3 |
2 | Warren Cromartie | 3 |
2 | Tim Foli | 3 |
2 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Gary Alexander | 1 |
1 | Warren Cromartie | 1 |
1 | Doug DeCinces | 1 |
1 | George Foster | 1 |
1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Greg Luzinski | 3 |
1 | Rob Picciolo | 3 |
1 | Willie Stargell | 3 |
4 | Johnny Bench | 2 |
4 | 14 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Cruz | 2 |
1 | Miguel Dilone | 2 |
1 | Ron LeFlore | 2 |
4 | Larry Bowa | 1 |
4 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Tug McGraw | 1.00 |
2 | Rudy May | 0.83 |
2 | David Palmer | 0.83 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 0.83 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
1 | Ed Figueroa | 1 |
1 | Mike Flanagan | 1 |
1 | Larry Gura | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Tug McGraw | 6 |
1 | Phil Niekro | 6 |
1 | Tom Seaver | 6 |
4 | Mike Flanagan | 5 |
4 | 7 others tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
1 | Ken Forsch | 1 |
1 | Rich Gossage | 1 |
1 | Dale Murray | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .335 |
2 | Dave Parker | .330 |
3 | Al Oliver | .325 |
4 | Jim Rice | .316 |
5 | Steve Garvey | .315 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 44 |
2 | George Foster | 36 |
3 | Don Baylor | 33 |
3 | Larry Hisle | 33 |
3 | Greg Luzinski | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 135 |
2 | Rusty Staub | 120 |
3 | Dave Parker | 114 |
4 | Larry Hisle | 113 |
5 | George Foster | 112 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 68 |
1 | Omar Moreno | 68 |
3 | Julio Cruz | 57 |
4 | Bump Wills | 51 |
5 | Miguel Dilone | 49 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 1.74 |
2 | Mike Caldwell | 2.26 |
3 | Jon Matlack | 2.34 |
4 | Craig Swan | 2.43 |
5 | Steve Rogers | 2.47 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 23 |
2 | Mike Caldwell | 21 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 21 |
4 | Dennis Leonard | 20 |
4 | Jim Palmer | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 297 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 247 |
3 | Phil Niekro | 242 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 234 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 215 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 36 |
2 | Kent Tekulve | 30 |
3 | Doug Bair | 27 |
4 | Bruce Sutter | 26 |
5 | 2 tied | 25 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Richards | .486 |
2 | Steve Garvey | .480 |
2 | Dave Parker | .480 |
4 | Dave Winfield | .440 |
5 | 2 tied | .417 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Parker | 5 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 4 |
2 | George Foster | 4 |
2 | Jim Rice | 4 |
2 | Bill Robinson | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Parker | 18 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 13 |
2 | Bill Robinson | 13 |
4 | Doug DeCinces | 12 |
4 | 3 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Julio Cruz | 8 |
2 | Ivan de Jesus | 7 |
2 | Jerry Remy | 7 |
2 | Frank Taveras | 7 |
5 | 4 tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 0.50 |
2 | Byron McLaughlin | 0.53 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 0.55 |
4 | Mike Bruhert | 0.56 |
5 | Bob Shirley | 0.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Leonard | 4 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 4 |
3 | Mike Caldwell | 3 |
3 | Dennis Eckersley | 3 |
3 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 30 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 27 |
3 | Jon Matlack | 25 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 23 |
4 | Scott Sanderson | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 4 |
2 | Terry Forster | 3 |
2 | Ron Reed | 3 |
4 | Gene Garber | 2 |
4 | 8 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Richards | .417 |
2 | Dave Parker | .412 |
3 | Steve Garvey | .409 |
3 | Amos Otis | .409 |
5 | Dave Winfield | .383 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 11 |
2 | Rico Carty | 8 |
2 | Ron Cey | 8 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 8 |
5 | 6 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Amos Otis | 33 |
2 | Dave Parker | 29 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 29 |
4 | Al Oliver | 26 |
4 | Jim Rice | 26 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Omar Moreno | 14 |
2 | Julio Cruz | 13 |
3 | Ivan de Jesus | 12 |
3 | Frank Taveras | 12 |
5 | Willie Randolph | 11 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Kucek | 1.11 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 1.23 |
3 | Mike Caldwell | 1.33 |
4 | Eduardo Rodriguez | 1.37 |
5 | Doyle Alexander | 1.47 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ed Figueroa | 7 |
2 | Dennis Leonard | 6 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 6 |
4 | Mike Caldwell | 5 |
4 | 8 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 53 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 49 |
3 | Phil Niekro | 43 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 42 |
5 | Dennis Leonard | 41 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rich Gossage | 8 |
2 | Doug Bair | 6 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 6 |
2 | Terry Forster | 6 |
2 | 2 others tied | 6 |