On This Day
Monday, April 30, 1979
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 13 | 7 | .650 | -- |
| Orioles | 14 | 9 | .609 | 0.5 |
| Brewers | 13 | 9 | .591 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 10 | 11 | .476 | 3.5 |
| Tigers | 7 | 9 | .438 | 4.0 |
| Blue Jays | 7 | 15 | .318 | 7.0 |
| Indians | 6 | 14 | .300 | 7.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 15 | 8 | .652 | -- |
| Twins | 13 | 7 | .650 | 0.5 |
| Rangers | 12 | 7 | .632 | 1.0 |
| Royals | 11 | 10 | .524 | 3.0 |
| White Sox | 9 | 11 | .450 | 4.5 |
| Athletics | 8 | 14 | .364 | 6.5 |
| Mariners | 8 | 15 | .348 | 7.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 14 | 5 | .737 | -- |
| Expos | 14 | 5 | .737 | -- |
| Cardinals | 9 | 10 | .474 | 5.0 |
| Cubs | 8 | 9 | .471 | 5.0 |
| Mets | 8 | 10 | .444 | 5.5 |
| Pirates | 7 | 11 | .389 | 6.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 15 | 6 | .714 | -- |
| Reds | 11 | 10 | .524 | 4.0 |
| Dodgers | 10 | 14 | .417 | 6.5 |
| Giants | 9 | 14 | .391 | 7.0 |
| Padres | 9 | 14 | .391 | 7.0 |
| Braves | 7 | 13 | .350 | 7.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Dauer | 4 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 3 |
| 2 | Bob Montgomery | 3 |
| 2 | Pete Rose | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Oglivie | 2 |
| 1 | Dave Revering | 2 |
| 3 | Gary Carter | 1 |
| 3 | Al Cowens | 1 |
| 3 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Cowens | 3 |
| 1 | Greg Luzinski | 3 |
| 1 | Eddie Murray | 3 |
| 1 | Ben Oglivie | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Mazzilli | 2 |
| 1 | Pete Rose | 2 |
| 3 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
| 3 | Enos Cabell | 1 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Slaton | 1.50 |
| 2 | Ed Figueroa | 0.88 |
| 3 | Steve Stone | 0.83 |
| 4 | Eric Wilkins | 0.82 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 0.44 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Hartzell | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Kern | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Lacey | 1 |
| 1 | Dave LaRoche | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Wilkins | 9 |
| 2 | Ed Figueroa | 7 |
| 2 | Tim Stoddard | 7 |
| 4 | Floyd Bannister | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joaquin Andujar | 1 |
| 1 | Skip Lockwood | 1 |
| 1 | Sparky Lyle | 1 |
| 1 | Tug McGraw | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Winfield | .394 |
| 2 | Chet Lemon | .388 |
| 3 | George Foster | .383 |
| 4 | Roy Smalley | .382 |
| 5 | Lou Whitaker | .379 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Murphy | 9 |
| 2 | Fred Lynn | 8 |
| 3 | Dave Kingman | 7 |
| 3 | Gorman Thomas | 7 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Baylor | 28 |
| 2 | George Foster | 22 |
| 3 | Cecil Cooper | 21 |
| 3 | Al Cowens | 21 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 19 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omar Moreno | 11 |
| 2 | Julio Cruz | 10 |
| 3 | Enos Cabell | 9 |
| 3 | Ron LeFlore | 9 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Heaverlo | 0.42 |
| 2 | Tommy John | 1.13 |
| 3 | Mike Marshall | 1.35 |
| 3 | Tim Stoddard | 1.35 |
| 5 | Nino Espinosa | 1.55 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vida Blue | 4 |
| 1 | Mike Caldwell | 4 |
| 1 | Fergie Jenkins | 4 |
| 1 | Tommy John | 4 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. R. Richard | 40 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 35 |
| 3 | Fergie Jenkins | 33 |
| 4 | Burt Hooton | 28 |
| 5 | Don Sutton | 27 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Marshall | 7 |
| 2 | Bruce Sutter | 5 |
| 3 | Gene Garber | 4 |
| 3 | Skip Lockwood | 4 |
| 3 | Mike Proly | 4 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Cromartie | .460 |
| 2 | Lou Whitaker | .457 |
| 3 | Rich Dauer | .440 |
| 4 | Bobby Grich | .435 |
| 5 | Ken Singleton | .417 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Murphy | 6 |
| 1 | Ken Singleton | 6 |
| 1 | Gorman Thomas | 6 |
| 4 | Gary Carter | 5 |
| 4 | Dave Kingman | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Cowens | 17 |
| 2 | Ken Singleton | 15 |
| 3 | Don Baylor | 14 |
| 3 | Eddie Murray | 14 |
| 3 | Andre Thornton | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omar Moreno | 8 |
| 2 | Ron LeFlore | 6 |
| 2 | Amos Otis | 6 |
| 2 | Willie Wilson | 6 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nino Espinosa | 0.00 |
| 1 | Dave Heaverlo | 0.00 |
| 3 | Jim Slaton | 0.40 |
| 4 | Kent Tekulve | 0.75 |
| 5 | Burt Hooton | 0.95 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Reed | 3 |
| 1 | Rick Wise | 3 |
| 3 | Joaquin Andujar | 2 |
| 3 | Francisco Barrios | 2 |
| 3 | 29 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 24 |
| 2 | Eric Wilkins | 21 |
| 3 | Steve Mura | 20 |
| 4 | Ron Guidry | 18 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruce Sutter | 5 |
| 2 | Mike Marshall | 4 |
| 2 | Mike Proly | 4 |
| 4 | Jim Kern | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Oliver | .342 |
| 2 | Dave Parker | .330 |
| 3 | Rod Carew | .328 |
| 4 | Dave Winfield | .323 |
| 5 | Cecil Cooper | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Rice | 43 |
| 2 | George Foster | 40 |
| 3 | Greg Luzinski | 36 |
| 4 | Bobby Bonds | 33 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Rice | 137 |
| 2 | George Foster | 129 |
| 3 | Don Baylor | 112 |
| 4 | Steve Garvey | 111 |
| 5 | Dave Parker | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omar Moreno | 72 |
| 2 | Ron LeFlore | 70 |
| 3 | Julio Cruz | 64 |
| 4 | Bump Wills | 52 |
| 5 | Frank Taveras | 49 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Guidry | 1.89 |
| 2 | Mike Caldwell | 2.17 |
| 3 | Jon Matlack | 2.17 |
| 4 | Pete Vuckovich | 2.42 |
| 5 | Ken Forsch | 2.51 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Caldwell | 25 |
| 1 | Ron Guidry | 25 |
| 3 | Dennis Eckersley | 22 |
| 4 | Mike Flanagan | 21 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. R. Richard | 300 |
| 2 | Ron Guidry | 258 |
| 3 | Phil Niekro | 236 |
| 3 | Nolan Ryan | 236 |
| 5 | Tom Seaver | 222 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rollie Fingers | 35 |
| 2 | Kent Tekulve | 31 |
| 3 | Rich Gossage | 30 |
| 4 | Gene Garber | 29 |
| 4 | Bruce Sutter | 29 |