On This Day
Sunday, July 15, 1979
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 59 | 31 | .656 | -- |
Red Sox | 56 | 32 | .636 | 2.0 |
Brewers | 54 | 38 | .587 | 6.0 |
Yankees | 49 | 43 | .533 | 11.0 |
Tigers | 45 | 45 | .500 | 14.0 |
Indians | 42 | 48 | .467 | 17.0 |
Blue Jays | 29 | 64 | .312 | 31.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Angels | 55 | 38 | .591 | -- |
Rangers | 52 | 39 | .571 | 2.0 |
Twins | 48 | 41 | .539 | 5.0 |
Royals | 44 | 47 | .484 | 10.0 |
White Sox | 41 | 50 | .451 | 13.0 |
Mariners | 40 | 54 | .426 | 15.5 |
Athletics | 25 | 69 | .266 | 30.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expos | 50 | 35 | .588 | -- |
Cubs | 48 | 38 | .558 | 2.5 |
Phillies | 50 | 41 | .549 | 3.0 |
Pirates | 46 | 39 | .541 | 4.0 |
Cardinals | 44 | 42 | .512 | 6.5 |
Mets | 38 | 49 | .437 | 13.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 54 | 40 | .574 | -- |
Reds | 48 | 46 | .511 | 6.0 |
Giants | 45 | 48 | .484 | 8.5 |
Padres | 43 | 53 | .448 | 12.0 |
Braves | 39 | 53 | .424 | 14.0 |
Dodgers | 36 | 57 | .387 | 17.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Kemp | 5 |
2 | Bob Boone | 4 |
2 | Jack Brohamer | 4 |
2 | Bobby Grich | 4 |
2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Andre Dawson | 2 |
2 | Dell Alston | 1 |
2 | Buddy Bell | 1 |
2 | Chris Chambliss | 1 |
2 | 20 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Grich | 5 |
2 | Dave Concepcion | 4 |
2 | Dave Edwards | 4 |
4 | John Castino | 3 |
4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Brookens | 2 |
1 | Omar Moreno | 2 |
3 | Matt Alexander | 1 |
3 | Tony Bernazard | 1 |
3 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Scott Sanderson | 2.00 |
2 | Dennis Martinez | 1.00 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 0.88 |
4 | John Fulgham | 0.86 |
4 | J. R. Richard | 0.86 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Barr | 1 |
1 | Jim Bibby | 1 |
1 | John Fulgham | 1 |
1 | Randy Lerch | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 10 |
2 | Scott Sanderson | 8 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 7 |
4 | John D'Acquisto | 6 |
4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Borbon | 1 |
1 | Rawly Eastwick | 1 |
1 | Elias Sosa | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Brian Downing | .352 |
2 | Roy Smalley | .341 |
3 | George Foster | .333 |
4 | Dave Winfield | .331 |
5 | Bruce Bochte | .326 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 31 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 29 |
3 | Fred Lynn | 24 |
4 | Don Baylor | 23 |
4 | Gorman Thomas | 23 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 85 |
2 | Fred Lynn | 75 |
3 | George Foster | 72 |
3 | Dave Winfield | 72 |
5 | Dave Kingman | 69 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 49 |
2 | Omar Moreno | 39 |
2 | Bill North | 39 |
4 | Willie Wilson | 37 |
5 | 3 tied | 25 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike LaCoss | 2.22 |
2 | Ron Guidry | 2.51 |
3 | Steve Rogers | 2.52 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 2.54 |
5 | Tommy John | 2.59 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tommy John | 13 |
1 | Joe Niekro | 13 |
3 | Mike Flanagan | 12 |
3 | Dennis Martinez | 12 |
3 | 2 others tied | 12 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 160 |
2 | J. R. Richard | 157 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 113 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 109 |
5 | Craig Swan | 103 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bruce Sutter | 22 |
2 | Gene Garber | 18 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 18 |
4 | Jim Kern | 16 |
5 | 2 tied | 13 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Boone | .519 |
2 | Tom Paciorek | .441 |
3 | Toby Harrah | .424 |
4 | Fred Lynn | .419 |
4 | Ken Oberkfell | .419 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 9 |
2 | Mike Schmidt | 8 |
3 | Bob Horner | 6 |
3 | Reggie Jackson | 6 |
3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 23 |
2 | Mike Schmidt | 19 |
3 | Dave Winfield | 16 |
4 | Roy Howell | 15 |
4 | 2 others tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 11 |
2 | Bill North | 9 |
3 | Omar Moreno | 7 |
3 | Lou Whitaker | 7 |
5 | Larry Bowa | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Todd | 0.00 |
2 | Charlie Hough | 0.59 |
3 | Neil Allen | 0.61 |
4 | Steve Renko | 0.67 |
4 | Tom Griffin | 0.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Barr | 4 |
2 | Ross Baumgarten | 3 |
2 | Tony Brizzolara | 3 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 3 |
2 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 36 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 28 |
3 | J. R. Richard | 25 |
4 | John D'Acquisto | 22 |
5 | Craig Swan | 21 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bruce Sutter | 5 |
2 | Aurelio Lopez | 4 |
2 | Tug McGraw | 4 |
2 | Joe Sambito | 4 |
5 | 5 tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Boone | .448 |
2 | Glenn Adams | .446 |
3 | Oscar Gamble | .435 |
4 | Toby Harrah | .404 |
5 | Rob Wilfong | .388 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 13 |
2 | Don Baylor | 11 |
3 | Gorman Thomas | 10 |
4 | Bob Horner | 9 |
4 | 2 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Kemp | 29 |
1 | Gorman Thomas | 29 |
3 | Don Baylor | 28 |
3 | Mike Schmidt | 28 |
5 | 2 tied | 24 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 19 |
2 | Bill North | 18 |
3 | Omar Moreno | 15 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 11 |
5 | 2 tied | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Kern | 0.66 |
2 | Greg Minton | 0.92 |
3 | Tom Hausman | 1.36 |
4 | Joaquin Andujar | 1.61 |
5 | Tom Underwood | 1.65 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Joaquin Andujar | 6 |
1 | Tom Seaver | 6 |
3 | Bert Blyleven | 5 |
3 | Steve Comer | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 61 |
2 | J. R. Richard | 57 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 45 |
4 | Craig Swan | 40 |
5 | 2 tied | 36 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bruce Sutter | 9 |
2 | Tug McGraw | 8 |
3 | Jim Kern | 7 |
3 | Kent Tekulve | 7 |
5 | 3 tied | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .331 |
2 | Dave Winfield | .327 |
3 | Steve Garvey | .326 |
4 | Dave Parker | .322 |
5 | Al Oliver | .320 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 44 |
2 | George Foster | 42 |
3 | Dave Kingman | 41 |
3 | Mike Schmidt | 41 |
5 | Gorman Thomas | 37 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 132 |
2 | Don Baylor | 131 |
3 | George Foster | 129 |
4 | Dave Parker | 124 |
5 | Fred Lynn | 112 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 86 |
2 | Omar Moreno | 71 |
3 | Bill North | 56 |
4 | Julio Cruz | 55 |
5 | Willie Wilson | 54 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 1.84 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 2.55 |
3 | Tommy John | 2.61 |
4 | Mike Caldwell | 2.67 |
5 | Bob Welch | 2.68 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Caldwell | 22 |
1 | Joe Niekro | 22 |
3 | Dennis Martinez | 21 |
3 | Phil Niekro | 21 |
3 | Bob Stanley | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 293 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 288 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 220 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 219 |
5 | Steve Carlton | 187 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bruce Sutter | 35 |
2 | Gene Garber | 32 |
3 | Kent Tekulve | 30 |
4 | Rollie Fingers | 29 |
5 | Mike Marshall | 28 |