On This Day
Sunday, April 8, 1979
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 2 | 1 | .667 | -- |
Orioles | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.0 |
Brewers | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.0 |
Yankees | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 |
Indians | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 |
Tigers | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 |
Blue Jays | 0 | 3 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Twins | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
Royals | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Rangers | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.0 |
Angels | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 |
Mariners | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 |
White Sox | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2.0 |
Athletics | 0 | 3 | .000 | 3.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
Mets | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Expos | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
Pirates | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
Cubs | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Phillies | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
Dodgers | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.5 |
Giants | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.5 |
Reds | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 |
Padres | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 |
Braves | 0 | 3 | .000 | 3.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | George Brett | 4 |
1 | Mike Ivie | 4 |
1 | Joe Morgan | 4 |
4 | Rick Burleson | 3 |
4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dan Ford | 2 |
1 | Fred Lynn | 2 |
3 | Bob Boone | 1 |
3 | Andre Dawson | 1 |
3 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 4 |
1 | Fred Lynn | 4 |
3 | Andre Dawson | 3 |
3 | Dan Ford | 3 |
3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | George Brett | 2 |
1 | Jose Cruz | 2 |
1 | Gene Richards | 2 |
4 | Bill Almon | 1 |
4 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Geoff Zahn | 2.33 |
2 | Bruce Kison | 1.43 |
3 | Joe Niekro | 1.40 |
4 | Rich Wortham | 0.88 |
5 | Paul Mitchell | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Doug Bair | 1 |
1 | Dick Drago | 1 |
1 | Tommy John | 1 |
1 | Dave LaRoche | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bruce Kison | 10 |
2 | Joe Niekro | 7 |
2 | Rich Wortham | 7 |
2 | Geoff Zahn | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rich Gossage | 1 |
1 | Lerrin LaGrow | 1 |
1 | David Palmer | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Reitz | .667 |
2 | Tony Scott | .600 |
3 | Richie Hebner | .556 |
3 | Lee Mazzilli | .556 |
3 | Darrell Porter | .556 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dan Ford | 3 |
1 | Fred Lynn | 3 |
3 | Dan Driessen | 2 |
3 | Mike Ivie | 2 |
3 | Ruppert Jones | 2 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Darrell Porter | 7 |
2 | Amos Otis | 6 |
3 | Don Baylor | 5 |
3 | Andre Dawson | 5 |
3 | 7 others tied | 5 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Cruz | 3 |
2 | Alan Bannister | 2 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 2 |
2 | George Brett | 2 |
2 | 8 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Forsch | 0.00 |
1 | Joe Niekro | 0.00 |
1 | Rick Waits | 0.00 |
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 0.00 |
1 | 13 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Doug Bair | 1 |
1 | Vida Blue | 1 |
1 | Mike Caldwell | 1 |
1 | Mark Clear | 1 |
1 | 34 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bruce Kison | 10 |
2 | Joe Niekro | 7 |
2 | Steve Rogers | 7 |
2 | Rich Wortham | 7 |
2 | Geoff Zahn | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joaquin Andujar | 1 |
1 | Reggie Cleveland | 1 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
1 | Rich Gossage | 1 |
1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .335 |
2 | Dave Parker | .333 |
3 | Al Oliver | .323 |
4 | Bill Buckner | .322 |
5 | Steve Garvey | .321 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 47 |
2 | George Foster | 40 |
3 | Greg Luzinski | 36 |
4 | Don Baylor | 35 |
5 | Larry Hisle | 34 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 144 |
2 | George Foster | 122 |
3 | Rusty Staub | 121 |
4 | Dave Parker | 118 |
5 | Steve Garvey | 115 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Omar Moreno | 72 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | 68 |
3 | Julio Cruz | 60 |
4 | Bump Wills | 52 |
5 | Miguel Dilone | 50 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 1.84 |
2 | Jon Matlack | 2.30 |
3 | Mike Caldwell | 2.32 |
4 | Steve Rogers | 2.40 |
5 | Craig Swan | 2.47 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 25 |
2 | Mike Caldwell | 23 |
3 | Dennis Leonard | 22 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 22 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 300 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 261 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 251 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 249 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 223 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 37 |
2 | Kent Tekulve | 31 |
3 | Doug Bair | 28 |
3 | Rich Gossage | 28 |
5 | Bruce Sutter | 27 |