On This Day
Wednesday, June 13, 1979
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 39 | 22 | .639 | -- |
Red Sox | 37 | 22 | .627 | 1.0 |
Yankees | 33 | 28 | .541 | 6.0 |
Brewers | 33 | 29 | .532 | 6.5 |
Tigers | 29 | 26 | .527 | 7.0 |
Indians | 29 | 30 | .492 | 9.0 |
Blue Jays | 18 | 45 | .286 | 22.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Angels | 37 | 26 | .587 | -- |
Twins | 31 | 27 | .534 | 3.5 |
Rangers | 32 | 28 | .533 | 3.5 |
Royals | 33 | 29 | .532 | 3.5 |
White Sox | 29 | 31 | .483 | 6.5 |
Mariners | 25 | 38 | .397 | 12.0 |
Athletics | 19 | 43 | .306 | 17.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expos | 33 | 22 | .600 | -- |
Cardinals | 32 | 24 | .571 | 1.5 |
Phillies | 32 | 28 | .533 | 3.5 |
Pirates | 28 | 27 | .509 | 5.0 |
Cubs | 27 | 29 | .482 | 6.5 |
Mets | 23 | 33 | .411 | 10.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 37 | 27 | .578 | -- |
Reds | 34 | 28 | .548 | 2.0 |
Giants | 30 | 32 | .484 | 6.0 |
Dodgers | 30 | 34 | .469 | 7.0 |
Padres | 29 | 35 | .453 | 8.0 |
Braves | 22 | 38 | .367 | 13.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Dan Ford | 5 |
2 | Danny Ainge | 4 |
2 | Brian Downing | 4 |
2 | Fernando Gonzalez | 4 |
2 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Wolfe | 2 |
2 | Willie Aikens | 1 |
2 | Gary Allenson | 1 |
2 | Sal Bando | 1 |
2 | 19 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Brian Downing | 7 |
2 | Willie Aikens | 4 |
2 | Gary Allenson | 4 |
2 | Chet Lemon | 4 |
2 | Tony Scott | 4 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Terry Puhl | 2 |
2 | Gary Carter | 1 |
2 | Warren Cromartie | 1 |
2 | Ivan de Jesus | 1 |
2 | 19 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Norris | 1.20 |
2 | Steve Rogers | 0.75 |
3 | Don Aase | 0.60 |
4 | Joe Niekro | 0.54 |
5 | Rick Matula | 0.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Aase | 1 |
1 | Dave Freisleben | 1 |
1 | Wayne Garland | 1 |
1 | Moose Haas | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Rick Sutcliffe | 8 |
2 | Joe Niekro | 7 |
3 | Don Aase | 6 |
3 | Mike Norris | 6 |
3 | Steve Rogers | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Cleveland | 1 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
1 | Terry Forster | 1 |
1 | John Hiller | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Smalley | .376 |
2 | Rod Carew | .355 |
3 | Dave Winfield | .352 |
4 | Pete Rose | .352 |
5 | Brian Downing | .351 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 20 |
2 | Davey Lopes | 18 |
2 | Mike Schmidt | 18 |
4 | Fred Lynn | 16 |
4 | Ted Simmons | 16 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 57 |
2 | Dave Winfield | 54 |
3 | Fred Lynn | 52 |
4 | George Foster | 50 |
5 | 2 tied | 48 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 30 |
2 | Willie Wilson | 27 |
3 | Omar Moreno | 24 |
4 | Julio Cruz | 23 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Kern | 1.86 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 1.90 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 2.12 |
4 | Mike LaCoss | 2.22 |
5 | Tommy John | 2.23 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy John | 10 |
1 | Joe Niekro | 10 |
3 | Dennis Martinez | 9 |
4 | Jim Kern | 8 |
4 | 5 others tied | 8 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 100 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 94 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 80 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 75 |
5 | Gaylord Perry | 70 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 14 |
2 | Gene Garber | 12 |
2 | Bruce Sutter | 12 |
4 | Rollie Fingers | 9 |
4 | 2 others tied | 9 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Lopes | .500 |
2 | Garry Templeton | .463 |
3 | George Hendrick | .455 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | .449 |
5 | Cesar Geronimo | .441 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Lopes | 9 |
2 | George Foster | 7 |
2 | Ted Simmons | 7 |
4 | Bobby Grich | 6 |
4 | 4 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Lopes | 20 |
1 | Ted Simmons | 20 |
1 | Dave Winfield | 20 |
4 | Andre Thornton | 18 |
5 | George Foster | 17 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill North | 10 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | 9 |
3 | Willie Wilson | 8 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Lemanczyk | 0.00 |
2 | Scott McGregor | 0.47 |
3 | Tom Hume | 0.96 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 1.08 |
5 | 2 tied | 1.15 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Niekro | 4 |
2 | Ron Davis | 3 |
2 | Mike LaCoss | 3 |
2 | Rick Reuschel | 3 |
2 | Bob Stanley | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 28 |
2 | Ron Guidry | 19 |
2 | J. R. Richard | 19 |
4 | Pete Vuckovich | 18 |
4 | Milt Wilcox | 18 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Hiller | 4 |
2 | Victor Cruz | 3 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 3 |
2 | Bruce Sutter | 3 |
5 | 16 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Garry Templeton | .429 |
2 | George Brett | .413 |
3 | George Hendrick | .382 |
4 | Ted Simmons | .381 |
5 | Keith Hernandez | .377 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Lopes | 14 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 11 |
3 | Ruppert Jones | 10 |
4 | Dave Parker | 9 |
4 | Ted Simmons | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bruce Bochte | 30 |
1 | Davey Lopes | 30 |
3 | Dave Winfield | 29 |
4 | Ted Simmons | 28 |
5 | Richie Hebner | 27 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Wilson | 19 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | 14 |
2 | Bill North | 14 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 10 |
4 | 3 others tied | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Niemann | 1.00 |
2 | Bob Shirley | 1.08 |
3 | Tom Hume | 1.23 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 1.33 |
5 | Gene Garber | 1.42 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Niekro | 7 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 5 |
2 | Ken Kravec | 5 |
2 | Dennis Martinez | 5 |
2 | Rick Waits | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 51 |
2 | J. R. Richard | 46 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 40 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 38 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 35 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Garber | 7 |
2 | Jim Kern | 6 |
2 | Bruce Sutter | 6 |
4 | John Hiller | 5 |
4 | Mike Marshall | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Parker | .338 |
2 | Pete Rose | .333 |
3 | Dave Winfield | .333 |
4 | Rod Carew | .332 |
5 | Al Oliver | .328 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 39 |
1 | Jim Rice | 39 |
3 | Dave Parker | 35 |
4 | Dave Kingman | 34 |
5 | 5 tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 128 |
2 | George Foster | 122 |
2 | Steve Garvey | 122 |
4 | Dave Parker | 121 |
5 | Don Baylor | 118 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 78 |
2 | Omar Moreno | 69 |
3 | Julio Cruz | 60 |
4 | Bump Wills | 52 |
5 | 2 tied | 49 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 1.95 |
2 | Mike Caldwell | 2.28 |
3 | Bob Welch | 2.39 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 2.44 |
5 | Jon Matlack | 2.49 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Caldwell | 22 |
1 | Joe Niekro | 22 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 22 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 21 |
5 | 6 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 292 |
2 | Ron Guidry | 242 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 241 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 225 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 183 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Gene Garber | 34 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 32 |
3 | Bruce Sutter | 31 |
3 | Kent Tekulve | 31 |
5 | Mike Marshall | 28 |