On This Day
Monday, September 29, 1980
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 99 | 57 | .635 | -- |
| Orioles | 96 | 61 | .611 | 3.5 |
| Red Sox | 82 | 72 | .532 | 16.0 |
| Brewers | 83 | 75 | .525 | 17.0 |
| Tigers | 81 | 75 | .519 | 18.0 |
| Indians | 77 | 78 | .497 | 21.5 |
| Blue Jays | 64 | 92 | .410 | 35.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | 92 | 64 | .590 | -- |
| Athletics | 80 | 77 | .510 | 12.5 |
| Twins | 74 | 82 | .474 | 18.0 |
| Rangers | 73 | 83 | .468 | 19.0 |
| White Sox | 66 | 88 | .429 | 25.0 |
| Angels | 65 | 90 | .419 | 26.5 |
| Mariners | 59 | 97 | .378 | 33.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 87 | 70 | .554 | -- |
| Phillies | 86 | 70 | .551 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 80 | 77 | .510 | 7.0 |
| Cardinals | 72 | 85 | .459 | 15.0 |
| Mets | 65 | 92 | .414 | 22.0 |
| Cubs | 63 | 93 | .404 | 23.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 89 | 67 | .571 | -- |
| Dodgers | 87 | 69 | .558 | 2.0 |
| Reds | 86 | 71 | .548 | 3.5 |
| Braves | 80 | 75 | .516 | 8.5 |
| Giants | 73 | 82 | .471 | 15.5 |
| Padres | 70 | 87 | .446 | 19.5 |
Games
No GamesDaily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Trammell | 5 |
| 2 | Al Cowens | 4 |
| 2 | Jim Rice | 4 |
| 4 | Rich Dauer | 3 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Dawson | 1 |
| 1 | Doug DeCinces | 1 |
| 1 | Rick Dempsey | 1 |
| 1 | Jerry Martin | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Downing | 3 |
| 1 | Pete Rose | 3 |
| 1 | John Tamargo | 3 |
| 4 | Doug DeCinces | 2 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Kelly | 3 |
| 2 | Paul Molitor | 2 |
| 2 | Alan Trammell | 2 |
| 2 | Jerry White | 2 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Christenson | 0.67 |
| 1 | Pete Vuckovich | 0.67 |
| 3 | Rick Rhoden | 0.50 |
| 4 | Steve Stone | 0.44 |
| 5 | Keith MacWhorter | 0.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodie Fryman | 1 |
| 1 | Dennis Martinez | 1 |
| 1 | Jeff Reardon | 1 |
| 1 | Kevin Saucier | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Vuckovich | 6 |
| 2 | Aurelio Lopez | 5 |
| 2 | Rick Rhoden | 5 |
| 4 | Larry Christenson | 4 |
| 4 | Steve Stone | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurelio Lopez | 1 |
| 1 | Sammy Stewart | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Brett | .385 |
| 2 | Cecil Cooper | .358 |
| 3 | Miguel Dilone | .340 |
| 4 | Rod Carew | .331 |
| 5 | Mickey Rivers | .331 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Schmidt | 44 |
| 2 | Ben Oglivie | 38 |
| 2 | Gorman Thomas | 38 |
| 4 | Reggie Jackson | 37 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Cooper | 120 |
| 2 | Mike Schmidt | 114 |
| 3 | Ben Oglivie | 113 |
| 3 | Al Oliver | 113 |
| 5 | George Brett | 111 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 96 |
| 2 | Ron LeFlore | 94 |
| 2 | Omar Moreno | 94 |
| 4 | Dave Collins | 75 |
| 5 | Willie Wilson | 74 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Sutton | 2.21 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 2.41 |
| 3 | Rudy May | 2.46 |
| 4 | Mike Norris | 2.52 |
| 5 | Jerry Reuss | 2.56 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Stone | 25 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 23 |
| 3 | Tommy John | 22 |
| 4 | Mike Norris | 21 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 276 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 183 |
| 3 | Len Barker | 181 |
| 4 | Mario Soto | 176 |
| 5 | Mike Norris | 173 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Quisenberry | 33 |
| 2 | Rich Gossage | 31 |
| 3 | Ed Farmer | 29 |
| 4 | Bruce Sutter | 28 |
| 5 | Tim Stoddard | 26 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Easler | .500 |
| 2 | Jason Thompson | .429 |
| 2 | Alan Trammell | .429 |
| 4 | Alan Bannister | .423 |
| 4 | Ken Singleton | .423 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Schmidt | 6 |
| 2 | Gary Carter | 5 |
| 2 | John Mayberry | 5 |
| 4 | Tony Armas | 4 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Kemp | 18 |
| 1 | Jim Rice | 18 |
| 3 | Gary Carter | 15 |
| 4 | Tom Brookens | 13 |
| 4 | Ben Oglivie | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 17 |
| 2 | Kim Allen | 9 |
| 2 | Miguel Dilone | 9 |
| 2 | Jerry Mumphrey | 9 |
| 2 | Willie Wilson | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Soto | 0.39 |
| 2 | Tom Tellmann | 0.67 |
| 3 | Don Aase | 0.69 |
| 4 | Dennis Eckersley | 1.00 |
| 4 | Matt Keough | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Caudill | 3 |
| 1 | Ron Guidry | 3 |
| 1 | Jerry Koosman | 3 |
| 1 | Rick Langford | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Leonard | 24 |
| 2 | Floyd Bannister | 19 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 19 |
| 2 | Ron Guidry | 19 |
| 2 | Mario Soto | 19 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Camp | 5 |
| 2 | Rich Gossage | 4 |
| 2 | Tim Stoddard | 4 |
| 4 | Doug Corbett | 3 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broderick Perkins | .413 |
| 2 | Jerry Mumphrey | .386 |
| 3 | Chet Lemon | .379 |
| 4 | Cecil Cooper | .374 |
| 5 | Jim Rice | .369 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Armas | 9 |
| 1 | John Mayberry | 9 |
| 1 | Mike Schmidt | 9 |
| 4 | Cecil Cooper | 8 |
| 4 | Eddie Murray | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Rice | 32 |
| 2 | Eddie Murray | 30 |
| 3 | Ben Oglivie | 26 |
| 4 | Tony Armas | 25 |
| 5 | Cecil Cooper | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 30 |
| 2 | Willie Wilson | 18 |
| 3 | Omar Moreno | 17 |
| 4 | Jerry Mumphrey | 14 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 13 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Soto | 0.83 |
| 2 | Andy Rincon | 1.08 |
| 3 | Marty Bystrom | 1.24 |
| 4 | Tom Underwood | 1.42 |
| 5 | Vern Ruhle | 1.91 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Langford | 5 |
| 1 | Tom Seaver | 5 |
| 1 | Don Sutton | 5 |
| 4 | Marty Bystrom | 4 |
| 4 | 17 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Gullickson | 45 |
| 1 | Mario Soto | 45 |
| 3 | Steve Carlton | 44 |
| 4 | Len Barker | 42 |
| 5 | Lynn McGlothen | 37 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Camp | 10 |
| 2 | Rich Gossage | 9 |
| 3 | Doug Corbett | 8 |
| 4 | Ed Farmer | 7 |
| 4 | Tim Stoddard | 7 |