On This Day
Sunday, October 1, 1978
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 99 | 63 | .611 | -- |
Yankees | 99 | 63 | .611 | 0.0 |
Brewers | 93 | 69 | .574 | 6.0 |
Orioles | 90 | 71 | .559 | 8.5 |
Tigers | 86 | 76 | .531 | 13.0 |
Indians | 69 | 90 | .434 | 28.5 |
Blue Jays | 59 | 102 | .366 | 39.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 92 | 70 | .568 | -- |
Angels | 87 | 75 | .537 | 5.0 |
Rangers | 87 | 75 | .537 | 5.0 |
Twins | 73 | 89 | .451 | 19.0 |
White Sox | 71 | 90 | .441 | 20.5 |
Athletics | 69 | 93 | .426 | 23.0 |
Mariners | 56 | 104 | .350 | 35.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 90 | 72 | .556 | -- |
Pirates | 88 | 73 | .547 | 1.5 |
Cubs | 79 | 83 | .488 | 11.0 |
Expos | 76 | 86 | .469 | 14.0 |
Cardinals | 69 | 93 | .426 | 21.0 |
Mets | 66 | 96 | .407 | 24.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 95 | 67 | .586 | -- |
Reds | 92 | 69 | .571 | 2.5 |
Giants | 89 | 73 | .549 | 6.0 |
Padres | 84 | 78 | .519 | 11.0 |
Astros | 74 | 88 | .457 | 21.0 |
Braves | 69 | 93 | .426 | 26.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Barry Bonnell | 5 |
1 | Tony Perez | 5 |
3 | Craig Reynolds | 4 |
3 | Scot Thompson | 4 |
5 | 4 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 2 |
1 | Pat Kelly | 2 |
3 | Gary Alexander | 1 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
3 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 4 |
2 | Darrel Chaney | 3 |
2 | George Foster | 3 |
2 | Pat Kelly | 3 |
2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Matt Alexander | 2 |
2 | Barry Bonnell | 1 |
2 | Steve Brye | 1 |
2 | Ron Cey | 1 |
2 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Gura | 2.00 |
1 | Luis Tiant | 2.00 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 1.22 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 1.18 |
5 | 2 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dan Dumoulin | 1 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
1 | Ross Grimsley | 1 |
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 13 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 11 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 10 |
4 | Odell Jones | 7 |
5 | Lynn McGlothen | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Moose Haas | 1 |
1 | Mark Lemongello | 1 |
1 | Dale Murray | 1 |
1 | Bill Paschall | 1 |
1 | Kent Tekulve | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Parker | .334 |
2 | Rod Carew | .333 |
3 | Al Oliver | .324 |
4 | Steve Garvey | .316 |
5 | Jim Rice | .315 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 46 |
2 | George Foster | 40 |
3 | Greg Luzinski | 35 |
4 | Don Baylor | 34 |
4 | Larry Hisle | 34 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 138 |
2 | Rusty Staub | 121 |
3 | George Foster | 120 |
4 | Dave Parker | 117 |
5 | Larry Hisle | 115 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Omar Moreno | 71 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | 68 |
3 | Julio Cruz | 59 |
4 | Bump Wills | 52 |
5 | Miguel Dilone | 50 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 1.72 |
2 | Jon Matlack | 2.30 |
3 | Mike Caldwell | 2.36 |
4 | Craig Swan | 2.43 |
5 | Jim Palmer | 2.46 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 24 |
2 | Mike Caldwell | 22 |
3 | Dennis Leonard | 21 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 21 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 303 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 260 |
3 | Phil Niekro | 248 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 243 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 226 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 37 |
2 | Kent Tekulve | 31 |
3 | Doug Bair | 28 |
4 | Bruce Sutter | 27 |
5 | Rich Gossage | 26 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Parker | .490 |
2 | George Brett | .457 |
3 | Gene Richards | .432 |
4 | Bobby Grich | .419 |
5 | Steve Garvey | .413 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 7 |
2 | Doug DeCinces | 5 |
2 | Jim Rice | 5 |
4 | Greg Luzinski | 4 |
4 | Dave Parker | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Doug DeCinces | 17 |
2 | Bill Buckner | 14 |
2 | George Foster | 14 |
2 | Richie Zisk | 14 |
5 | 3 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 8 |
1 | Omar Moreno | 8 |
3 | Julio Cruz | 7 |
4 | Ivan de Jesus | 6 |
4 | 4 others tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Ruhle | 0.56 |
2 | Dennis Eckersley | 0.80 |
3 | Bob Stanley | 0.81 |
4 | Joe Niekro | 0.82 |
5 | Byron McLaughlin | 1.04 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 4 |
1 | Dennis Leonard | 4 |
3 | Mike Caldwell | 3 |
3 | Ed Figueroa | 3 |
3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 29 |
1 | Tom Seaver | 29 |
3 | J. R. Richard | 24 |
4 | Mike Flanagan | 22 |
4 | 3 others tied | 22 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 4 |
1 | Ron Reed | 4 |
3 | Rich Gossage | 3 |
4 | Doug Bair | 2 |
4 | 11 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Garvey | .430 |
2 | Dave Parker | .412 |
3 | Amos Otis | .411 |
4 | Jose Cruz | .389 |
5 | Gene Richards | .378 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 10 |
2 | George Foster | 9 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 8 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 8 |
5 | 5 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 30 |
2 | Amos Otis | 29 |
2 | Dave Parker | 29 |
4 | Don Baylor | 27 |
5 | 2 tied | 25 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Omar Moreno | 15 |
2 | Ivan de Jesus | 14 |
3 | Julio Cruz | 13 |
4 | Frank Taveras | 12 |
5 | Willie Wilson | 11 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 0.96 |
2 | John D'Acquisto | 1.05 |
3 | Jack Kucek | 1.26 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 1.32 |
5 | Tom Hume | 1.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ed Figueroa | 7 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 6 |
2 | Dennis Leonard | 6 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 6 |
5 | 5 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 59 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 55 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 53 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 43 |
5 | 2 tied | 40 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Doug Bair | 7 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 7 |
1 | Dave LaRoche | 7 |
4 | Terry Forster | 6 |
4 | 3 others tied | 6 |