On This Day
Tuesday, April 28, 1981
Standings
AL East: 1st Half
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 7 | 4 | .636 | -- |
| Yankees | 10 | 6 | .625 | -0.5 |
| Brewers | 8 | 6 | .571 | 0.5 |
| Red Sox | 7 | 7 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Tigers | 7 | 10 | .412 | 3.0 |
| Orioles | 5 | 8 | .385 | 3.0 |
| Blue Jays | 6 | 11 | .353 | 4.0 |
Games
AL West: 1st Half
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 17 | 3 | .850 | -- |
| White Sox | 11 | 4 | .733 | 3.5 |
| Rangers | 8 | 7 | .533 | 6.5 |
| Angels | 10 | 9 | .526 | 6.5 |
| Twins | 5 | 12 | .294 | 10.5 |
| Mariners | 5 | 13 | .278 | 11.0 |
| Royals | 3 | 9 | .250 | 10.0 |
Games
NL East: 1st Half
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 9 | 2 | .818 | -- |
| Expos | 12 | 3 | .800 | -1.0 |
| Phillies | 11 | 6 | .647 | 1.0 |
| Pirates | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4.0 |
| Mets | 4 | 8 | .333 | 5.5 |
| Cubs | 1 | 13 | .071 | 9.5 |
Games
NL West: 1st Half
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 14 | 4 | .778 | -- |
| Reds | 9 | 7 | .563 | 4.0 |
| Braves | 9 | 8 | .529 | 4.5 |
| Giants | 8 | 12 | .400 | 7.0 |
| Padres | 6 | 12 | .333 | 8.0 |
| Astros | 5 | 12 | .294 | 8.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Parker | 4 |
| 2 | Tony Bernazard | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Dwyer | 3 |
| 2 | Alfredo Griffin | 3 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Clark | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Collins | 1 |
| 1 | Jose Cruz | 1 |
| 1 | Andre Dawson | 1 |
| 1 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Clark | 3 |
| 1 | Mike Easler | 3 |
| 1 | Pat Putnam | 3 |
| 1 | Willie Randolph | 3 |
| 5 | 9 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 2 |
| 1 | Tim Raines | 2 |
| 3 | Alfredo Griffin | 1 |
| 3 | Bill North | 1 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Sutton | 4.00 |
| 2 | Allen Ripley | 1.60 |
| 3 | Pete Redfern | 1.40 |
| 4 | Steve Renko | 1.25 |
| 5 | Fergie Jenkins | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Bomback | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Comer | 1 |
| 1 | Richard Dotson | 1 |
| 1 | Tommy John | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen Ripley | 8 |
| 1 | Don Sutton | 8 |
| 3 | Pete Redfern | 7 |
| 4 | Richard Dotson | 5 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Farmer | 1 |
| 1 | Luis Sanchez | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Smith | 1 |
| 1 | Elias Sosa | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Singleton | .511 |
| 2 | Dave Collins | .403 |
| 3 | Tony Bernazard | .393 |
| 4 | Pete Rose | .384 |
| 5 | Steve Henderson | .380 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Zisk | 7 |
| 2 | Tony Armas | 6 |
| 2 | Ken Singleton | 6 |
| 4 | Andre Dawson | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Armas | 22 |
| 2 | Dave Concepcion | 14 |
| 2 | Carlton Fisk | 14 |
| 2 | Dwayne Murphy | 14 |
| 2 | Mike Schmidt | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 16 |
| 1 | Tim Raines | 16 |
| 3 | Bill North | 11 |
| 4 | Julio Cruz | 10 |
| 5 | Davey Lopes | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Rincon | 0.00 |
| 2 | Fernando Valenzuela | 0.20 |
| 3 | Bob Knepper | 0.43 |
| 4 | Frank Pastore | 0.56 |
| 4 | Steve Renko | 0.56 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Valenzuela | 5 |
| 2 | Matt Keough | 4 |
| 2 | Mike Norris | 4 |
| 4 | Doyle Alexander | 3 |
| 4 | 14 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Valenzuela | 43 |
| 2 | Mario Soto | 29 |
| 3 | Steve Carlton | 28 |
| 4 | Matt Keough | 24 |
| 5 | Tom Seaver | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Gossage | 5 |
| 2 | Ed Farmer | 4 |
| 2 | Bruce Sutter | 4 |
| 4 | Bobby Castillo | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Brett | .386 |
| 2 | Cecil Cooper | .337 |
| 3 | Rod Carew | .334 |
| 4 | Mike Easler | .332 |
| 5 | Miguel Dilone | .330 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Schmidt | 49 |
| 2 | Ben Oglivie | 42 |
| 3 | Tony Armas | 40 |
| 3 | Reggie Jackson | 40 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 39 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Oglivie | 123 |
| 1 | Mike Schmidt | 123 |
| 3 | Tony Armas | 122 |
| 4 | Cecil Cooper | 116 |
| 5 | Al Oliver | 114 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 109 |
| 2 | Ron LeFlore | 94 |
| 2 | Omar Moreno | 94 |
| 4 | Dave Collins | 81 |
| 5 | Willie Wilson | 74 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vern Ruhle | 2.19 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 2.37 |
| 3 | Rudy May | 2.39 |
| 4 | Don Sutton | 2.39 |
| 5 | Jerry Reuss | 2.55 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Stone | 25 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 24 |
| 2 | Mike Norris | 24 |
| 4 | Tommy John | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 293 |
| 2 | Mario Soto | 208 |
| 3 | Nolan Ryan | 199 |
| 4 | Len Barker | 186 |
| 5 | Mike Norris | 178 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Gossage | 36 |
| 2 | Dan Quisenberry | 32 |
| 3 | Ed Farmer | 29 |
| 4 | Bruce Sutter | 27 |
| 5 | Doug Corbett | 26 |