On This Day
Sunday, May 31, 1981
Standings
AL East: 1st Half
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 28 | 16 | .636 | -- |
Brewers | 27 | 19 | .587 | 2.0 |
Indians | 23 | 17 | .575 | 3.0 |
Yankees | 25 | 20 | .556 | 3.5 |
Red Sox | 25 | 21 | .543 | 4.0 |
Tigers | 23 | 24 | .489 | 6.5 |
Blue Jays | 16 | 32 | .333 | 14.0 |
Games
AL West: 1st Half
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 31 | 20 | .608 | -- |
White Sox | 26 | 17 | .605 | 1.0 |
Rangers | 26 | 19 | .578 | 2.0 |
Angels | 23 | 27 | .460 | 7.5 |
Royals | 15 | 25 | .375 | 10.5 |
Mariners | 17 | 30 | .362 | 12.0 |
Twins | 14 | 32 | .304 | 14.5 |
Games
NL East: 1st Half
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 27 | 19 | .587 | -- |
Expos | 26 | 19 | .578 | 0.5 |
Cardinals | 23 | 17 | .575 | 1.0 |
Pirates | 20 | 20 | .500 | 4.0 |
Mets | 15 | 27 | .357 | 10.0 |
Cubs | 10 | 33 | .233 | 15.5 |
Games
NL West: 1st Half
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 33 | 15 | .688 | -- |
Reds | 27 | 20 | .574 | 5.5 |
Astros | 24 | 24 | .500 | 9.0 |
Giants | 25 | 25 | .500 | 9.0 |
Braves | 22 | 23 | .489 | 9.5 |
Padres | 19 | 29 | .396 | 14.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Dan Meyer | 4 |
1 | Jim Morrison | 4 |
1 | Luis Salazar | 4 |
4 | Dusty Baker | 3 |
4 | 18 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Alan Bannister | 1 |
1 | Hector Cruz | 1 |
1 | Andre Dawson | 1 |
1 | Jim Gantner | 1 |
1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Beniquez | 4 |
2 | Wayne Gross | 3 |
2 | Al Oliver | 3 |
2 | Joe Simpson | 3 |
2 | Derrel Thomas | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Alfredo Griffin | 2 |
1 | Pete Rose | 2 |
3 | Bill Almon | 1 |
3 | Alan Bannister | 1 |
3 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Britt Burns | 2.00 |
2 | Tom Griffin | 1.00 |
2 | Steve Rogers | 1.00 |
2 | Mike Witt | 1.00 |
5 | Steve Carlton | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Brian Allard | 1 |
1 | Len Barker | 1 |
1 | Steve Carlton | 1 |
1 | Juan Eichelberger | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Britt Burns | 8 |
2 | Dennis Leonard | 7 |
2 | Aurelio Lopez | 7 |
2 | Steve Rogers | 7 |
5 | 3 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Pete Falcone | 1 |
1 | Al Holland | 1 |
1 | Shane Rawley | 1 |
1 | Kevin Saucier | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Art Howe | .369 |
2 | Joel Youngblood | .361 |
3 | Jerry Remy | .358 |
4 | Ken Singleton | .357 |
5 | Carney Lansford | .342 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 14 |
2 | Andre Dawson | 12 |
2 | Dwight Evans | 12 |
2 | Gorman Thomas | 12 |
5 | 3 tied | 11 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Concepcion | 37 |
1 | George Foster | 37 |
3 | Steve Garvey | 36 |
3 | Mike Schmidt | 36 |
5 | 2 tied | 35 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tim Raines | 40 |
2 | Rickey Henderson | 31 |
3 | Julio Cruz | 26 |
4 | Bill North | 22 |
5 | Rodney Scott | 19 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Knepper | 1.02 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 1.59 |
3 | Jerry Reuss | 1.76 |
4 | Vida Blue | 1.82 |
5 | Doyle Alexander | 1.84 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 8 |
1 | Fernando Valenzuela | 8 |
3 | Mark Clear | 7 |
3 | Burt Hooton | 7 |
3 | 3 others tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 83 |
2 | Fernando Valenzuela | 79 |
3 | Mario Soto | 64 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 58 |
5 | Len Barker | 56 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rich Gossage | 13 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 9 |
2 | Greg Minton | 9 |
4 | Tippy Martinez | 8 |
4 | Bruce Sutter | 8 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Salazar | .436 |
2 | Bill Almon | .426 |
3 | Andre Dawson | .425 |
4 | Art Howe | .424 |
5 | Pedro Guerrero | .407 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Doug DeCinces | 7 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 6 |
3 | Greg Luzinski | 5 |
3 | John Mayberry | 5 |
5 | 8 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Doug DeCinces | 18 |
2 | Greg Luzinski | 15 |
3 | Buddy Bell | 14 |
3 | Bill Buckner | 14 |
3 | Dave Kingman | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rickey Henderson | 8 |
1 | Terry Puhl | 8 |
1 | Tim Raines | 8 |
4 | Lee Lacy | 7 |
5 | 6 tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Koosman | 0.53 |
2 | Charlie Lea | 0.64 |
3 | Al Holland | 0.98 |
4 | Bob Knepper | 1.08 |
5 | 2 tied | 1.17 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark Clear | 4 |
2 | Brian Allard | 3 |
2 | Ross Baumgarten | 3 |
2 | Bob Forsch | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Britt Burns | 24 |
2 | Ron Davis | 21 |
2 | Mike Flanagan | 21 |
2 | Dennis Leonard | 21 |
2 | Dan Spillner | 21 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dan Quisenberry | 5 |
2 | Bill Lee | 4 |
2 | Tippy Martinez | 4 |
2 | Shane Rawley | 4 |
5 | 4 tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Art Howe | .432 |
2 | Joel Youngblood | .396 |
3 | Jerry Remy | .394 |
4 | Gary Roenicke | .383 |
5 | Charlie Moore | .380 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Cey | 9 |
1 | Dwight Evans | 9 |
1 | Mike Schmidt | 9 |
4 | George Foster | 8 |
4 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 27 |
2 | Dwight Evans | 26 |
3 | Don Baylor | 25 |
4 | Bill Buckner | 24 |
5 | Pedro Guerrero | 23 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tim Raines | 24 |
2 | Julio Cruz | 16 |
3 | Leon Durham | 15 |
3 | Rickey Henderson | 15 |
5 | Rodney Scott | 14 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Charlie Lea | 0.25 |
2 | Vida Blue | 1.11 |
3 | Bob Knepper | 1.28 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 1.68 |
5 | Al Holland | 1.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark Clear | 6 |
1 | Jack Morris | 6 |
1 | Pete Vuckovich | 6 |
4 | Dennis Martinez | 5 |
5 | 12 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 46 |
2 | Len Barker | 45 |
3 | Ron Davis | 39 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 39 |
5 | Fernando Valenzuela | 36 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 8 |
1 | Rich Gossage | 8 |
3 | Tippy Martinez | 6 |
3 | Greg Minton | 6 |
3 | Dan Quisenberry | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | George Brett | .394 |
2 | Mike Easler | .339 |
3 | Ken Singleton | .336 |
4 | Cecil Cooper | .333 |
5 | Miguel Dilone | .330 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 48 |
2 | Gorman Thomas | 42 |
3 | Tony Armas | 39 |
3 | Reggie Jackson | 39 |
5 | Bob Horner | 38 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Schmidt | 119 |
2 | Ben Oglivie | 116 |
3 | Tony Armas | 114 |
3 | Reggie Jackson | 114 |
5 | Ken Singleton | 112 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rickey Henderson | 108 |
2 | Ron LeFlore | 89 |
3 | Omar Moreno | 88 |
4 | Dave Collins | 80 |
5 | Rodney Scott | 70 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Vern Ruhle | 2.28 |
2 | Jerry Reuss | 2.38 |
3 | Don Sutton | 2.52 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 2.58 |
5 | Vida Blue | 2.62 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 24 |
1 | Mike Norris | 24 |
3 | Scott McGregor | 22 |
4 | Dennis Leonard | 21 |
4 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 289 |
2 | Mario Soto | 210 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 200 |
4 | Len Barker | 198 |
5 | Mike Norris | 172 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rich Gossage | 41 |
2 | Dan Quisenberry | 33 |
3 | Rollie Fingers | 27 |
3 | Greg Minton | 27 |
5 | Bruce Sutter | 26 |