On This Day
Saturday, September 19, 1987
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 90 | 57 | .612 | -- |
| Blue Jays | 89 | 59 | .601 | 1.5 |
| Yankees | 82 | 66 | .554 | 8.5 |
| Brewers | 81 | 67 | .547 | 9.5 |
| Red Sox | 70 | 76 | .479 | 19.5 |
| Orioles | 63 | 84 | .429 | 27.0 |
| Indians | 56 | 93 | .376 | 35.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 79 | 70 | .530 | -- |
| Athletics | 75 | 73 | .507 | 3.5 |
| Royals | 74 | 75 | .497 | 5.0 |
| Rangers | 72 | 76 | .486 | 6.5 |
| Angels | 70 | 79 | .470 | 9.0 |
| Mariners | 69 | 79 | .466 | 9.5 |
| White Sox | 66 | 82 | .446 | 12.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 86 | 61 | .585 | -- |
| Mets | 85 | 63 | .574 | 1.5 |
| Expos | 84 | 63 | .571 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 74 | 74 | .500 | 12.5 |
| Cubs | 71 | 76 | .483 | 15.0 |
| Pirates | 71 | 77 | .480 | 15.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 82 | 66 | .554 | -- |
| Reds | 73 | 75 | .493 | 9.0 |
| Astros | 71 | 77 | .480 | 11.0 |
| Braves | 63 | 84 | .429 | 18.5 |
| Dodgers | 63 | 85 | .426 | 19.0 |
| Padres | 63 | 85 | .426 | 19.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harold Baines | 3 |
| 1 | Phil Bradley | 3 |
| 1 | Glenn Braggs | 3 |
| 1 | Alvin Davis | 3 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harold Baines | 1 |
| 1 | Daryl Boston | 1 |
| 1 | Hubie Brooks | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Buckner | 1 |
| 1 | 24 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvin Davis | 4 |
| 1 | Keith Hernandez | 4 |
| 3 | Harold Baines | 3 |
| 3 | Dion James | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Brantley | 2 |
| 1 | Albert Hall | 2 |
| 1 | Gary Pettis | 2 |
| 4 | Randy Bush | 1 |
| 4 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 1.83 |
| 2 | Ed Whitson | 1.17 |
| 3 | Tom Candiotti | 0.78 |
| 4 | Tom Browning | 0.67 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 0.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Aguilera | 1 |
| 1 | Doyle Alexander | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Boever | 1 |
| 1 | Storm Davis | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 11 |
| 2 | Tom Candiotti | 7 |
| 2 | Ed Whitson | 7 |
| 4 | Doyle Alexander | 6 |
| 4 | Tom Browning | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Acker | 1 |
| 1 | Lance McCullers | 1 |
| 1 | Roger McDowell | 1 |
| 1 | Jeff Parrett | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .370 |
| 2 | Wade Boggs | .362 |
| 3 | Paul Molitor | .347 |
| 4 | Alan Trammell | .338 |
| 5 | Pedro Guerrero | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 46 |
| 2 | George Bell | 45 |
| 3 | Andre Dawson | 44 |
| 4 | Dale Murphy | 41 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Bell | 126 |
| 2 | Andre Dawson | 124 |
| 3 | Dwight Evans | 114 |
| 3 | Tim Wallach | 114 |
| 5 | Mark McGwire | 111 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 102 |
| 2 | Tony Gwynn | 54 |
| 2 | Harold Reynolds | 54 |
| 4 | Willie Wilson | 51 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 49 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 2.63 |
| 2 | Rick Reuschel | 2.64 |
| 3 | Orel Hershiser | 2.72 |
| 4 | Mike Dunne | 2.74 |
| 5 | Jimmy Key | 2.77 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Stewart | 19 |
| 2 | Mark Langston | 18 |
| 2 | Jack Morris | 18 |
| 4 | Teddy Higuera | 17 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 17 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 246 |
| 2 | Mark Langston | 237 |
| 3 | Teddy Higuera | 223 |
| 4 | Mike Scott | 217 |
| 5 | Roger Clemens | 212 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Bedrosian | 38 |
| 2 | Lee Smith | 34 |
| 3 | Tom Henke | 32 |
| 4 | Todd Worrell | 30 |
| 5 | Dave Righetti | 29 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Tartabull | .491 |
| 2 | Randy Bush | .452 |
| 3 | Marty Barrett | .447 |
| 4 | Mel Hall | .444 |
| 5 | Glenn Braggs | .439 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Whitt | 7 |
| 2 | Brook Jacoby | 6 |
| 2 | Darryl Strawberry | 6 |
| 4 | Leon Durham | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darryl Strawberry | 19 |
| 2 | Mel Hall | 15 |
| 2 | Larry Parrish | 15 |
| 4 | Harold Baines | 14 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 10 |
| 2 | Vince Coleman | 8 |
| 2 | Paul Molitor | 8 |
| 2 | Harold Reynolds | 8 |
| 5 | Willie Wilson | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Hough | 0.35 |
| 2 | Rick Reuschel | 0.67 |
| 3 | Doyle Alexander | 0.74 |
| 4 | Floyd Bannister | 1.08 |
| 5 | Jimmy Key | 1.13 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Aguilera | 3 |
| 1 | Doyle Alexander | 3 |
| 1 | Mike Dunne | 3 |
| 1 | Jose Guzman | 3 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 36 |
| 2 | Pascual Perez | 25 |
| 2 | Rick Sutcliffe | 25 |
| 4 | Teddy Higuera | 23 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gott | 6 |
| 2 | Jim Acker | 4 |
| 2 | Gene Garber | 4 |
| 2 | Dave Righetti | 4 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirby Puckett | .400 |
| 2 | Gerald Young | .395 |
| 3 | Kal Daniels | .389 |
| 4 | Tony Gwynn | .385 |
| 5 | Mickey Brantley | .383 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Murphy | 9 |
| 1 | Danny Tartabull | 9 |
| 1 | Ernie Whitt | 9 |
| 4 | Andre Dawson | 8 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Hall | 24 |
| 2 | Mickey Brantley | 23 |
| 2 | Andre Dawson | 23 |
| 2 | Keith Hernandez | 23 |
| 2 | Wally Joyner | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 21 |
| 2 | Harold Reynolds | 15 |
| 2 | Willie Wilson | 15 |
| 4 | Tony Gwynn | 12 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 11 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doyle Alexander | 1.13 |
| 2 | Teddy Higuera | 1.38 |
| 3 | Mitch Williams | 1.40 |
| 4 | Floyd Bannister | 1.42 |
| 5 | Nolan Ryan | 1.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doyle Alexander | 7 |
| 2 | Rick Aguilera | 6 |
| 2 | Teddy Higuera | 6 |
| 4 | Floyd Bannister | 5 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 56 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 48 |
| 3 | Fernando Valenzuela | 47 |
| 4 | Teddy Higuera | 46 |
| 5 | Mark Langston | 42 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gott | 9 |
| 2 | Roger McDowell | 7 |
| 2 | Dave Righetti | 7 |
| 4 | Wes Gardner | 6 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |