On This Day
Thursday, May 31, 1979
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 30 | 18 | .625 | -- |
Red Sox | 27 | 19 | .587 | 2.0 |
Brewers | 28 | 23 | .549 | 3.5 |
Yankees | 26 | 23 | .531 | 4.5 |
Tigers | 22 | 21 | .512 | 5.5 |
Indians | 21 | 26 | .447 | 8.5 |
Blue Jays | 12 | 38 | .240 | 19.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Angels | 30 | 20 | .600 | -- |
Twins | 27 | 19 | .587 | 1.0 |
Rangers | 28 | 20 | .583 | 1.0 |
Royals | 28 | 21 | .571 | 1.5 |
White Sox | 24 | 24 | .500 | 5.0 |
Mariners | 18 | 33 | .353 | 12.5 |
Athletics | 17 | 33 | .340 | 13.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expos | 29 | 15 | .659 | -- |
Phillies | 27 | 20 | .574 | 3.5 |
Cardinals | 24 | 20 | .545 | 5.0 |
Pirates | 23 | 21 | .523 | 6.0 |
Cubs | 20 | 25 | .444 | 9.5 |
Mets | 16 | 28 | .364 | 13.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 29 | 23 | .558 | -- |
Reds | 26 | 23 | .531 | 1.5 |
Dodgers | 26 | 26 | .500 | 3.0 |
Giants | 25 | 26 | .490 | 3.5 |
Padres | 24 | 29 | .453 | 5.5 |
Braves | 18 | 31 | .367 | 9.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Grich | 4 |
1 | George Hendrick | 4 |
1 | Derrel Thomas | 4 |
4 | Bruce Bochte | 3 |
4 | 16 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Grich | 2 |
2 | Don Baylor | 1 |
2 | Larry Biittner | 1 |
2 | Bruce Bochte | 1 |
2 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bruce Bochte | 5 |
1 | Bobby Grich | 5 |
3 | Steve Garvey | 4 |
3 | Keith Hernandez | 4 |
3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Julio Cruz | 2 |
1 | Rick Miller | 2 |
1 | Frank Taveras | 2 |
4 | Glenn Burke | 1 |
4 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Christenson | 2.50 |
2 | Eric Rasmussen | 1.00 |
2 | Pat Underwood | 1.00 |
4 | Scott Sanderson | 0.86 |
5 | Dennis Eckersley | 0.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Augustine | 1 |
1 | Dick Drago | 1 |
1 | Paul Hartzell | 1 |
1 | Bruce Kison | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 7 |
2 | Scott Sanderson | 6 |
2 | Tom Underwood | 6 |
4 | Larry Christenson | 5 |
4 | Don Sutton | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
1 | John Hiller | 1 |
1 | Darold Knowles | 1 |
1 | Shane Rawley | 1 |
1 | Bob Welch | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Smalley | .388 |
2 | Steve Kemp | .362 |
3 | Pete Rose | .355 |
4 | Rod Carew | .354 |
5 | Dave Winfield | .353 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 15 |
1 | Mike Schmidt | 15 |
3 | Fred Lynn | 14 |
4 | Dale Murphy | 13 |
5 | Ken Singleton | 12 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 51 |
2 | Fred Lynn | 42 |
3 | Dave Winfield | 41 |
4 | Bruce Bochte | 39 |
4 | 2 others tied | 39 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 23 |
2 | Julio Cruz | 20 |
3 | Omar Moreno | 19 |
3 | Willie Wilson | 19 |
5 | Amos Otis | 17 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Kern | 1.09 |
2 | Tommy John | 1.79 |
3 | Mike Marshall | 1.94 |
4 | Jim Slaton | 2.35 |
5 | Mike LaCoss | 2.38 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy John | 9 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 8 |
3 | Jim Kern | 7 |
3 | Jerry Koosman | 7 |
3 | 4 others tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 81 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 78 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 62 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 61 |
5 | 2 tied | 55 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 11 |
2 | Gene Garber | 10 |
3 | Bruce Sutter | 9 |
4 | Rollie Fingers | 8 |
4 | Skip Lockwood | 8 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | George Brett | .519 |
2 | Lance Parrish | .467 |
3 | Hosken Powell | .463 |
4 | Lee Mazzilli | .458 |
5 | Alfredo Griffin | .444 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 6 |
1 | Davey Lopes | 6 |
3 | Jeff Newman | 5 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 5 |
5 | 8 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Richie Hebner | 20 |
2 | Bruce Bochte | 19 |
3 | Dave Winfield | 16 |
4 | George Brett | 15 |
4 | Jeff Newman | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Paul Dade | 6 |
1 | Ron LeFlore | 6 |
1 | Frank Taveras | 6 |
1 | Willie Wilson | 6 |
5 | 8 tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Shirley | 0.00 |
1 | Jim Kern | 0.00 |
3 | Rick Williams | 0.35 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 0.36 |
5 | Bill Travers | 0.64 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Niekro | 4 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 3 |
2 | Ken Kravec | 3 |
2 | Rick Waits | 3 |
5 | 34 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 28 |
2 | J. R. Richard | 24 |
3 | Tom Underwood | 21 |
4 | Ken Kravec | 20 |
5 | Craig Swan | 19 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Garber | 4 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 3 |
2 | Al Hrabosky | 3 |
2 | Dave LaRoche | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Smalley | .392 |
2 | George Brett | .388 |
3 | Thurman Munson | .385 |
4 | Lee Mazzilli | .379 |
5 | Dale Murphy | .377 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 11 |
2 | Davey Lopes | 9 |
3 | Dave Kingman | 8 |
3 | Bill Robinson | 8 |
3 | Dave Winfield | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Lynn | 25 |
2 | Steve Garvey | 24 |
2 | Willie Horton | 24 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 24 |
2 | 2 others tied | 24 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 14 |
2 | Willie Wilson | 13 |
3 | Tony Scott | 12 |
4 | Julio Cruz | 10 |
4 | Frank Taveras | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Kern | 0.61 |
2 | Steve Rogers | 0.79 |
3 | Bob Shirley | 0.98 |
4 | Rick Williams | 1.00 |
5 | Doug Rau | 1.26 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 6 |
1 | Dennis Martinez | 6 |
1 | Joe Niekro | 6 |
4 | Rich Gale | 5 |
4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 43 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 41 |
2 | J. R. Richard | 41 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 39 |
5 | Steve Carlton | 34 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 6 |
1 | Gene Garber | 6 |
3 | Bob Welch | 5 |
4 | Al Hrabosky | 4 |
4 | 8 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Parker | .344 |
2 | Dave Winfield | .333 |
3 | Steve Garvey | .331 |
4 | Willie Stargell | .328 |
5 | Al Oliver | .328 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 38 |
2 | Jim Rice | 35 |
2 | Gorman Thomas | 35 |
4 | Dave Kingman | 34 |
4 | Dale Murphy | 34 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Garvey | 121 |
2 | Jim Rice | 119 |
3 | Don Baylor | 118 |
4 | George Foster | 116 |
5 | Dave Winfield | 115 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 73 |
2 | Omar Moreno | 67 |
3 | Julio Cruz | 62 |
4 | Bump Wills | 55 |
5 | Willie Wilson | 48 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 1.90 |
2 | Bob Welch | 2.24 |
3 | Jon Matlack | 2.30 |
4 | Mike Caldwell | 2.34 |
5 | Steve Rogers | 2.48 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Caldwell | 22 |
1 | Ron Guidry | 22 |
1 | Dennis Leonard | 22 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 22 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 298 |
2 | Ron Guidry | 255 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 241 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 225 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 194 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 35 |
2 | Gene Garber | 34 |
3 | Kent Tekulve | 31 |
4 | Bruce Sutter | 30 |
5 | 2 tied | 26 |