On This Day
Tuesday, September 25, 1979
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 100 | 55 | .645 | -- |
Brewers | 92 | 64 | .590 | 8.5 |
Red Sox | 87 | 68 | .561 | 13.0 |
Yankees | 84 | 71 | .542 | 16.0 |
Tigers | 84 | 73 | .535 | 17.0 |
Indians | 79 | 77 | .506 | 21.5 |
Blue Jays | 53 | 104 | .338 | 48.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Angels | 87 | 71 | .551 | -- |
Royals | 82 | 76 | .519 | 5.0 |
Twins | 81 | 76 | .516 | 5.5 |
Rangers | 79 | 78 | .503 | 7.5 |
White Sox | 69 | 86 | .445 | 16.5 |
Mariners | 65 | 92 | .414 | 21.5 |
Athletics | 53 | 104 | .338 | 33.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 95 | 62 | .605 | -- |
Expos | 94 | 62 | .603 | 0.5 |
Cardinals | 85 | 71 | .545 | 9.5 |
Phillies | 81 | 77 | .513 | 14.5 |
Cubs | 79 | 79 | .500 | 16.5 |
Mets | 58 | 99 | .369 | 37.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 88 | 69 | .561 | -- |
Astros | 87 | 71 | .551 | 1.5 |
Dodgers | 77 | 80 | .490 | 11.0 |
Giants | 69 | 88 | .439 | 19.0 |
Padres | 66 | 91 | .420 | 22.0 |
Braves | 63 | 93 | .404 | 24.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 4 |
1 | Lee Mazzilli | 4 |
3 | Enos Cabell | 3 |
3 | Rod Carew | 3 |
3 | 14 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 2 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
2 | Ron Cey | 1 |
2 | Dave Concepcion | 1 |
2 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Cey | 4 |
2 | Damaso Garcia | 3 |
2 | Rafael Landestoy | 3 |
2 | Ed Ott | 3 |
2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rodney Scott | 2 |
1 | Claudell Washington | 2 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
3 | Rod Carew | 1 |
3 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 2.17 |
2 | Bill Caudill | 1.00 |
3 | Jack Morris | 0.88 |
4 | Frank Tanana | 0.80 |
5 | John Fulgham | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Neil Allen | 1 |
1 | Jerry Augustine | 1 |
1 | Ron Davis | 1 |
1 | John Fulgham | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 13 |
2 | Bill Caudill | 8 |
3 | Jack Morris | 7 |
3 | Enrique Romo | 7 |
5 | John Fulgham | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rich Gossage | 1 |
1 | Andy Hassler | 1 |
1 | Aurelio Lopez | 1 |
1 | Enrique Romo | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Keith Hernandez | .341 |
2 | Fred Lynn | .335 |
3 | Pete Rose | .331 |
4 | Jim Rice | .329 |
5 | George Brett | .329 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 47 |
2 | Mike Schmidt | 44 |
2 | Gorman Thomas | 44 |
4 | Jim Rice | 39 |
5 | Fred Lynn | 38 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 138 |
2 | Jim Rice | 129 |
3 | Gorman Thomas | 119 |
4 | Fred Lynn | 117 |
5 | Dave Winfield | 116 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 78 |
2 | Willie Wilson | 77 |
3 | Omar Moreno | 72 |
4 | Bill North | 56 |
5 | Julio Cruz | 49 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 2.78 |
2 | Tom Hume | 2.80 |
3 | Dan Schatzeder | 2.83 |
4 | Ron Guidry | 2.85 |
5 | Joe Niekro | 2.90 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Flanagan | 23 |
2 | Tommy John | 20 |
2 | Joe Niekro | 20 |
4 | Jerry Koosman | 19 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 19 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 302 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 219 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 197 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 196 |
5 | Ron Guidry | 186 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bruce Sutter | 37 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 32 |
3 | Kent Tekulve | 30 |
4 | Jim Kern | 28 |
5 | Gene Garber | 24 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ben Oglivie | .543 |
2 | Pete Rose | .492 |
3 | Lamar Johnson | .444 |
4 | Rob Wilfong | .429 |
5 | Eddie Murray | .415 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Parrish | 8 |
2 | Bob Horner | 6 |
3 | Cliff Johnson | 5 |
4 | George Brett | 4 |
4 | 8 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 18 |
2 | Larry Parrish | 17 |
3 | Dave Winfield | 14 |
4 | Don Baylor | 13 |
4 | Mike Schmidt | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron LeFlore | 11 |
2 | Eddie Miller | 9 |
2 | Willie Wilson | 9 |
4 | Julio Cruz | 7 |
4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Aurelio Lopez | 0.73 |
2 | Jerry Augustine | 0.92 |
3 | Mike Flanagan | 1.13 |
3 | Silvio Martinez | 1.13 |
5 | John Montefusco | 1.20 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Augustine | 3 |
1 | Ron Davis | 3 |
1 | Ken Kravec | 3 |
1 | Jack Morris | 3 |
1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 44 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 27 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 23 |
3 | Randy Lerch | 23 |
3 | Dan Schatzeder | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rich Gossage | 4 |
1 | Aurelio Lopez | 4 |
1 | Kent Tekulve | 4 |
4 | Mike Marshall | 3 |
4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Claudell Washington | .436 |
2 | Pete Rose | .433 |
3 | Chet Lemon | .406 |
4 | Ben Oglivie | .386 |
5 | Al Oliver | .369 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Gorman Thomas | 12 |
2 | Larry Parrish | 10 |
3 | Steve Garvey | 8 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 8 |
5 | 8 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Rice | 27 |
2 | Hal McRae | 26 |
2 | Eddie Murray | 26 |
4 | George Brett | 25 |
4 | 2 others tied | 25 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Wilson | 18 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | 16 |
3 | Omar Moreno | 15 |
4 | Julio Cruz | 13 |
4 | Eddie Miller | 13 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Aurelio Lopez | 0.93 |
2 | Jerry Augustine | 1.01 |
3 | J. R. Richard | 1.20 |
4 | Eric Rasmussen | 1.40 |
5 | Mike Proly | 1.44 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Flanagan | 6 |
1 | Rick Sutcliffe | 6 |
3 | Doc Medich | 5 |
3 | David Palmer | 5 |
5 | 13 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | J. R. Richard | 70 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 41 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 41 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 36 |
5 | Ron Guidry | 35 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rich Gossage | 7 |
1 | Jim Kern | 7 |
1 | Aurelio Lopez | 7 |
1 | Don Stanhouse | 7 |
1 | Kent Tekulve | 7 |