On This Day
Saturday, May 12, 1979
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 22 | 11 | .667 | -- |
Red Sox | 20 | 11 | .645 | 1.0 |
Brewers | 20 | 13 | .606 | 2.0 |
Yankees | 17 | 15 | .531 | 4.5 |
Tigers | 11 | 15 | .423 | 7.5 |
Indians | 10 | 20 | .333 | 10.5 |
Blue Jays | 8 | 24 | .250 | 13.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Twins | 22 | 8 | .733 | -- |
Angels | 19 | 14 | .576 | 4.5 |
Rangers | 17 | 13 | .567 | 5.0 |
Royals | 17 | 15 | .531 | 6.0 |
White Sox | 15 | 16 | .484 | 7.5 |
Athletics | 12 | 21 | .364 | 11.5 |
Mariners | 10 | 24 | .294 | 14.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 21 | 9 | .700 | -- |
Expos | 19 | 10 | .655 | 1.5 |
Cubs | 15 | 13 | .536 | 5.0 |
Cardinals | 16 | 14 | .533 | 5.0 |
Pirates | 12 | 16 | .429 | 8.0 |
Mets | 10 | 19 | .345 | 10.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 18 | 14 | .563 | -- |
Astros | 19 | 15 | .559 | 0.0 |
Dodgers | 17 | 18 | .486 | 2.5 |
Giants | 16 | 17 | .485 | 2.5 |
Padres | 13 | 21 | .382 | 6.0 |
Braves | 10 | 20 | .333 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Remy | 5 |
2 | Jose Cruz | 4 |
3 | Bill Buckner | 3 |
3 | Dwight Evans | 3 |
3 | 15 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Glenn Adams | 1 |
1 | George Brett | 1 |
1 | Chris Chambliss | 1 |
1 | Andre Dawson | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Glenn Adams | 3 |
1 | Craig Reynolds | 3 |
1 | Ken Singleton | 3 |
4 | Chris Chambliss | 2 |
4 | 12 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Craig Reynolds | 2 |
2 | Don Baylor | 1 |
2 | Dave Concepcion | 1 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 1 |
2 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Scott Sanderson | 999.00 |
2 | Ed Halicki | 1.60 |
3 | Mike Flanagan | 1.20 |
4 | Bruce Kison | 0.80 |
5 | 2 tied | 0.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Augustine | 1 |
1 | Jim Bibby | 1 |
1 | Steve Comer | 1 |
1 | Mike Flanagan | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ed Halicki | 8 |
1 | Dan Schatzeder | 8 |
3 | Mike Flanagan | 6 |
4 | Rick Honeycutt | 5 |
4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Grant Jackson | 1 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 1 |
1 | Renie Martin | 1 |
1 | Bob McClure | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Smalley | .393 |
2 | Steve Kemp | .382 |
3 | Alan Bannister | .370 |
4 | Chet Lemon | .361 |
5 | Greg Pryor | .352 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Lynn | 13 |
2 | Gorman Thomas | 10 |
3 | Andre Dawson | 9 |
3 | Dave Kingman | 9 |
3 | 3 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 34 |
2 | Fred Lynn | 31 |
3 | Darrell Porter | 30 |
4 | Cecil Cooper | 28 |
4 | 2 others tied | 28 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 16 |
1 | Omar Moreno | 16 |
3 | Julio Cruz | 14 |
4 | Amos Otis | 13 |
5 | 2 tied | 11 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 0.77 |
2 | Nino Espinosa | 1.25 |
3 | Tommy John | 1.63 |
4 | Dick Ruthven | 1.65 |
5 | Jim Slaton | 1.84 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy John | 7 |
2 | Vida Blue | 6 |
2 | Mike Flanagan | 6 |
2 | Jerry Koosman | 6 |
2 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 54 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 43 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 40 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 40 |
5 | 2 tied | 38 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 9 |
2 | Doug Bair | 6 |
2 | Mike Proly | 6 |
2 | Bruce Sutter | 6 |
5 | 4 tied | 5 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rob Wilfong | .516 |
2 | Tim Foli | .467 |
3 | Ron LeFlore | .408 |
3 | Gorman Thomas | .408 |
5 | 2 tied | .400 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Gary Roenicke | 6 |
1 | Gorman Thomas | 6 |
3 | Gary Carter | 5 |
3 | Ron Cey | 5 |
3 | 6 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gary Carter | 17 |
2 | Willie Horton | 16 |
2 | Eddie Murray | 16 |
4 | Ken Landreaux | 15 |
4 | Fred Lynn | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 7 |
1 | Omar Moreno | 7 |
1 | Amos Otis | 7 |
1 | Tony Scott | 7 |
1 | Frank Taveras | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 0.00 |
2 | Dick Ruthven | 0.41 |
3 | Jim Kern | 0.59 |
4 | Mike Parrott | 0.64 |
5 | 2 tied | 0.66 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 4 |
2 | Mike Flanagan | 3 |
2 | Tommy John | 3 |
2 | Dennis Martinez | 3 |
2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 23 |
2 | Ed Halicki | 19 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 18 |
3 | Steve Mura | 18 |
3 | 2 others tied | 18 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Doug Bair | 3 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 3 |
1 | Skip Lockwood | 3 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 3 |
1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rob Wilfong | .406 |
2 | Roy Smalley | .390 |
3 | Steve Kemp | .377 |
4 | Warren Cromartie | .371 |
5 | Alan Bannister | .365 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Lynn | 10 |
1 | Gorman Thomas | 10 |
3 | Ken Singleton | 9 |
4 | Andre Dawson | 8 |
4 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Sixto Lezcano | 27 |
2 | Fred Lynn | 26 |
2 | Ken Singleton | 26 |
4 | Eddie Murray | 25 |
4 | Eric Soderholm | 25 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Omar Moreno | 15 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | 14 |
3 | Amos Otis | 12 |
4 | Julio Cruz | 10 |
5 | 3 tied | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 0.90 |
2 | Nino Espinosa | 0.99 |
3 | Dick Ruthven | 1.38 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 1.40 |
5 | Mike Parrott | 1.40 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy John | 6 |
2 | Nino Espinosa | 5 |
2 | Mike Flanagan | 5 |
2 | Jerry Koosman | 5 |
2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 36 |
1 | J. R. Richard | 36 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 35 |
4 | Steve Mura | 34 |
5 | Jerry Koosman | 33 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 7 |
2 | Doug Bair | 6 |
2 | Mike Proly | 6 |
2 | Bruce Sutter | 6 |
5 | Sparky Lyle | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Oliver | .337 |
2 | Dave Parker | .336 |
3 | Rod Carew | .326 |
4 | Jose Cruz | .325 |
5 | Steve Garvey | .324 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 40 |
1 | Jim Rice | 40 |
3 | Gorman Thomas | 36 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 35 |
5 | Dave Kingman | 34 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 130 |
2 | Jim Rice | 126 |
3 | Steve Garvey | 114 |
4 | Don Baylor | 112 |
5 | 2 tied | 109 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 71 |
2 | Omar Moreno | 68 |
3 | Julio Cruz | 63 |
4 | Bump Wills | 51 |
5 | 2 tied | 46 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 1.88 |
2 | Mike Caldwell | 2.27 |
3 | Jon Matlack | 2.31 |
4 | Pete Vuckovich | 2.40 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 2.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 25 |
2 | Mike Caldwell | 24 |
3 | Mike Flanagan | 22 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 22 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 300 |
2 | Ron Guidry | 262 |
3 | Phil Niekro | 233 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 232 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 210 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 36 |
2 | Kent Tekulve | 32 |
3 | Doug Bair | 30 |
3 | Gene Garber | 30 |
3 | 2 others tied | 30 |