On This Day
Friday, April 27, 1979
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 12 | 5 | .706 | -- |
| Orioles | 12 | 8 | .600 | 1.5 |
| Yankees | 10 | 8 | .556 | 2.5 |
| Brewers | 10 | 8 | .556 | 2.5 |
| Tigers | 6 | 8 | .429 | 4.5 |
| Blue Jays | 6 | 12 | .333 | 6.5 |
| Indians | 5 | 12 | .294 | 7.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 13 | 7 | .650 | -- |
| Twins | 11 | 6 | .647 | 0.5 |
| Rangers | 10 | 6 | .625 | 1.0 |
| Royals | 10 | 8 | .556 | 2.0 |
| White Sox | 8 | 10 | .444 | 4.0 |
| Athletics | 6 | 13 | .316 | 6.5 |
| Mariners | 6 | 14 | .300 | 7.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 12 | 4 | .750 | -- |
| Expos | 11 | 5 | .688 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 8 | 8 | .500 | 4.0 |
| Cubs | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4.5 |
| Mets | 6 | 8 | .429 | 5.0 |
| Pirates | 6 | 11 | .353 | 6.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 14 | 5 | .737 | -- |
| Reds | 10 | 9 | .526 | 4.0 |
| Giants | 9 | 11 | .450 | 5.5 |
| Dodgers | 8 | 12 | .400 | 6.5 |
| Padres | 8 | 12 | .400 | 6.5 |
| Braves | 6 | 12 | .333 | 7.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Bosetti | 5 |
| 2 | Al Cowens | 4 |
| 2 | Andre Dawson | 4 |
| 2 | Art Howe | 4 |
| 2 | Craig Reynolds | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Carter | 2 |
| 1 | Andre Dawson | 2 |
| 1 | Mike Ivie | 2 |
| 4 | George Brett | 1 |
| 4 | 20 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Howe | 4 |
| 1 | Mike Ivie | 4 |
| 3 | Gary Carter | 3 |
| 3 | Al Cowens | 3 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amos Otis | 2 |
| 1 | Frank White | 2 |
| 3 | Rick Burleson | 1 |
| 3 | Gary Carter | 1 |
| 3 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Denny | 1.00 |
| 1 | Nino Espinosa | 1.00 |
| 3 | Jerry Koosman | 0.89 |
| 4 | Phil Niekro | 0.86 |
| 5 | Mike Flanagan | 0.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Baumgarten | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Clear | 1 |
| 1 | Nino Espinosa | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Flanagan | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Koosman | 8 |
| 2 | Mark Clear | 7 |
| 2 | John Denny | 7 |
| 4 | Nino Espinosa | 6 |
| 4 | Phil Niekro | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Marshall | 1 |
| 1 | Bob McClure | 1 |
| 1 | Shane Rawley | 1 |
| 1 | Eduardo Rodriguez | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Foster | .405 |
| 2 | Chet Lemon | .400 |
| 3 | Dave Winfield | .395 |
| 4 | Cecil Cooper | .389 |
| 5 | 3 tied | .387 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Lynn | 8 |
| 2 | Dave Kingman | 7 |
| 2 | Dale Murphy | 7 |
| 4 | Cecil Cooper | 6 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Baylor | 27 |
| 2 | George Foster | 20 |
| 3 | Dave Kingman | 19 |
| 3 | Darrell Porter | 19 |
| 5 | Cecil Cooper | 18 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julio Cruz | 9 |
| 1 | Ron LeFlore | 9 |
| 1 | Omar Moreno | 9 |
| 4 | Enos Cabell | 8 |
| 4 | Jose Cruz | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy John | 0.83 |
| 2 | Dennis Lamp | 1.25 |
| 3 | Joaquin Andujar | 1.31 |
| 4 | John Montague | 1.46 |
| 5 | Dick Drago | 1.53 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vida Blue | 4 |
| 1 | Fergie Jenkins | 4 |
| 1 | Tommy John | 4 |
| 1 | Jerry Koosman | 4 |
| 1 | J. R. Richard | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. R. Richard | 40 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 35 |
| 3 | Fergie Jenkins | 30 |
| 4 | Phil Niekro | 25 |
| 5 | Don Sutton | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Marshall | 6 |
| 2 | Bruce Sutter | 4 |
| 3 | Doug Bair | 3 |
| 3 | Gene Garber | 3 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Oliver | .340 |
| 2 | Rod Carew | .333 |
| 3 | Dave Parker | .329 |
| 4 | Cecil Cooper | .324 |
| 5 | Dave Winfield | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Rice | 43 |
| 2 | George Foster | 40 |
| 3 | Greg Luzinski | 35 |
| 4 | Bobby Bonds | 33 |
| 4 | Dave Kingman | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Rice | 137 |
| 2 | George Foster | 130 |
| 3 | Dave Parker | 115 |
| 4 | Larry Hisle | 112 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 111 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omar Moreno | 72 |
| 2 | Ron LeFlore | 71 |
| 3 | Julio Cruz | 64 |
| 4 | Bump Wills | 53 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 46 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Guidry | 1.89 |
| 2 | Jon Matlack | 2.14 |
| 3 | Mike Caldwell | 2.24 |
| 4 | Pete Vuckovich | 2.44 |
| 5 | Dave Goltz | 2.48 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Guidry | 25 |
| 2 | Mike Caldwell | 24 |
| 3 | Dennis Eckersley | 22 |
| 3 | Jim Palmer | 22 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. R. Richard | 300 |
| 2 | Ron Guidry | 258 |
| 3 | Nolan Ryan | 247 |
| 4 | Phil Niekro | 241 |
| 5 | Tom Seaver | 220 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rollie Fingers | 35 |
| 2 | Kent Tekulve | 31 |
| 3 | Rich Gossage | 30 |
| 4 | Doug Bair | 29 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 28 |