On This Day
Thursday, August 9, 1979
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 75 | 38 | .664 | -- |
Red Sox | 69 | 43 | .616 | 5.5 |
Brewers | 66 | 49 | .574 | 10.0 |
Yankees | 61 | 52 | .540 | 14.0 |
Tigers | 59 | 54 | .522 | 16.0 |
Indians | 57 | 57 | .500 | 18.5 |
Blue Jays | 34 | 79 | .301 | 41.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Angels | 65 | 50 | .565 | -- |
Twins | 59 | 52 | .532 | 4.0 |
Rangers | 59 | 55 | .518 | 5.5 |
Royals | 57 | 55 | .509 | 6.5 |
White Sox | 50 | 62 | .446 | 13.5 |
Mariners | 48 | 67 | .417 | 17.0 |
Athletics | 34 | 80 | .298 | 30.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 64 | 48 | .571 | -- |
Expos | 61 | 48 | .560 | 1.5 |
Cubs | 59 | 50 | .541 | 3.5 |
Cardinals | 57 | 53 | .518 | 6.0 |
Phillies | 59 | 55 | .518 | 6.0 |
Mets | 47 | 64 | .423 | 16.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 67 | 49 | .578 | -- |
Reds | 64 | 53 | .547 | 3.5 |
Giants | 55 | 60 | .478 | 11.5 |
Padres | 51 | 65 | .440 | 16.0 |
Dodgers | 50 | 64 | .439 | 16.0 |
Braves | 46 | 71 | .393 | 21.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Buckner | 4 |
1 | Mike Vail | 4 |
3 | Steve Dillard | 3 |
3 | Bob Horner | 3 |
3 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Dillard | 2 |
2 | Mike Anderson | 1 |
2 | Al Cowens | 1 |
2 | Hector Cruz | 1 |
2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Dillard | 4 |
2 | Amos Otis | 3 |
3 | Dusty Baker | 2 |
3 | Bob Boone | 2 |
3 | 13 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Toby Harrah | 2 |
2 | Tom Brookens | 1 |
2 | Al Bumbry | 1 |
2 | Dave Collins | 1 |
2 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | John Montefusco | 1.40 |
2 | Paul Mitchell | 1.33 |
3 | Mike Flanagan | 1.11 |
4 | Fred Norman | 1.00 |
5 | Rich Wortham | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Chris | 1 |
1 | John D'Acquisto | 1 |
1 | John Denny | 1 |
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Flanagan | 10 |
2 | John Montefusco | 7 |
3 | John D'Acquisto | 6 |
3 | Fred Norman | 6 |
5 | 2 tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Beckwith | 1 |
1 | Rawly Eastwick | 1 |
1 | Tom Hume | 1 |
1 | Aurelio Lopez | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Winfield | .336 |
2 | Brian Downing | .333 |
3 | Garry Templeton | .333 |
4 | Steve Kemp | .332 |
5 | Keith Hernandez | .330 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 39 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 37 |
3 | Fred Lynn | 30 |
4 | Jim Rice | 29 |
4 | Ken Singleton | 29 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 101 |
2 | Fred Lynn | 90 |
2 | Jim Rice | 90 |
4 | Dave Kingman | 89 |
5 | Mike Schmidt | 88 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 54 |
2 | Omar Moreno | 50 |
3 | Bill North | 48 |
4 | Willie Wilson | 47 |
5 | 2 tied | 31 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 2.63 |
2 | Mike LaCoss | 2.69 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 2.69 |
4 | Steve Rogers | 2.70 |
5 | Tommy John | 2.71 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 15 |
1 | Mike Flanagan | 15 |
1 | Tommy John | 15 |
1 | Joe Niekro | 15 |
5 | 2 tied | 14 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 209 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 168 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 135 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 134 |
5 | 2 tied | 128 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bruce Sutter | 26 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 24 |
3 | Kent Tekulve | 20 |
4 | Gene Garber | 19 |
5 | Jim Kern | 18 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Richie Zisk | .419 |
2 | Mitchell Page | .417 |
3 | Al Oliver | .413 |
4 | Jerry Mumphrey | .405 |
5 | Ken Landreaux | .404 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 7 |
2 | Fred Lynn | 6 |
2 | Ken Singleton | 6 |
4 | Steve Kemp | 5 |
4 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Knight | 22 |
2 | Ken Singleton | 17 |
3 | Dusty Baker | 16 |
3 | Keith Hernandez | 16 |
3 | 3 others tied | 16 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Enos Cabell | 9 |
1 | Bill North | 9 |
3 | Omar Moreno | 8 |
4 | Frank Taveras | 7 |
4 | Willie Wilson | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Enrique Romo | 0.00 |
2 | Tom Hume | 0.66 |
3 | Rudy May | 0.92 |
4 | Floyd Bannister | 1.04 |
5 | Len Barker | 1.26 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 4 |
2 | Dave Frost | 3 |
2 | Ron Guidry | 3 |
2 | Larry Gura | 3 |
2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 35 |
2 | Mike Flanagan | 29 |
3 | Dennis Eckersley | 21 |
3 | Phil Niekro | 21 |
5 | Ron Guidry | 19 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Hume | 5 |
1 | Mike Marshall | 5 |
3 | Gary Lavelle | 4 |
3 | Aurelio Lopez | 4 |
3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Richie Zisk | .408 |
2 | Mike Ivie | .392 |
3 | John Milner | .392 |
4 | Dave Winfield | .390 |
5 | Rick Miller | .386 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 10 |
1 | Ken Singleton | 10 |
3 | Bob Horner | 9 |
3 | Larry Parrish | 9 |
5 | 10 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Knight | 34 |
2 | Bob Horner | 28 |
2 | Ken Singleton | 28 |
4 | Dusty Baker | 27 |
5 | 2 tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Omar Moreno | 17 |
2 | Bill North | 13 |
3 | Enos Cabell | 12 |
4 | Frank Taveras | 11 |
5 | 2 tied | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ed Farmer | 0.70 |
2 | Aurelio Lopez | 1.35 |
3 | Rudy May | 1.64 |
4 | Elias Sosa | 1.80 |
5 | Dennis Eckersley | 1.86 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 7 |
2 | Jim Bibby | 5 |
2 | Rudy May | 5 |
2 | Fred Norman | 5 |
5 | 17 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 65 |
2 | Mike Flanagan | 46 |
3 | Dennis Eckersley | 41 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 39 |
5 | Phil Niekro | 37 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Kent Tekulve | 9 |
2 | Ed Farmer | 7 |
2 | Aurelio Lopez | 7 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 7 |
2 | Bruce Sutter | 7 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .345 |
2 | Steve Garvey | .343 |
3 | Dave Winfield | .340 |
4 | Dave Parker | .329 |
5 | Jim Rice | .322 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 48 |
1 | Jim Rice | 48 |
3 | Mike Schmidt | 46 |
4 | Don Baylor | 36 |
5 | 3 tied | 35 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 139 |
1 | Jim Rice | 139 |
3 | Dave Parker | 126 |
4 | Dave Kingman | 119 |
4 | Mike Schmidt | 119 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Omar Moreno | 76 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | 71 |
3 | Willie Wilson | 59 |
4 | Bill North | 56 |
5 | Frank Taveras | 51 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 2.15 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 2.49 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 2.60 |
4 | Tom Hume | 2.63 |
5 | Dennis Eckersley | 2.70 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 22 |
1 | Dennis Martinez | 22 |
3 | Mike Flanagan | 20 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 20 |
3 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 296 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 254 |
3 | Ron Guidry | 210 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 205 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 189 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Kent Tekulve | 33 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 31 |
2 | Bruce Sutter | 31 |
4 | Gene Garber | 26 |
5 | 2 tied | 23 |