On This Day
Tuesday, April 12, 1988
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 6 | 1 | .857 | -- |
| Indians | 6 | 2 | .750 | 0.5 |
| Tigers | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.0 |
| Red Sox | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.0 |
| Blue Jays | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Brewers | 2 | 4 | .333 | 3.5 |
| Orioles | 0 | 7 | .000 | 6.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 4 | 3 | .571 | -- |
| Royals | 4 | 3 | .571 | -- |
| Mariners | 4 | 3 | .571 | -- |
| Twins | 3 | 3 | .500 | 0.5 |
| White Sox | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.0 |
| Angels | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.0 |
| Rangers | 2 | 5 | .286 | 2.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 5 | 2 | .714 | -- |
| Pirates | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Mets | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3.0 |
| Expos | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 5 | 1 | .833 | -- |
| Dodgers | 5 | 2 | .714 | 0.5 |
| Reds | 5 | 2 | .714 | 0.5 |
| Giants | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Padres | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3.5 |
| Braves | 0 | 7 | .000 | 5.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mattingly | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Horner | 4 |
| 2 | Jack Howell | 4 |
| 4 | Pat Borders | 3 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Beniquez | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Carter | 1 |
| 1 | Alvin Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Chili Davis | 1 |
| 1 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devon White | 5 |
| 2 | John Kruk | 4 |
| 2 | Frank White | 4 |
| 4 | Chili Davis | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 2 |
| 1 | Chris Sabo | 2 |
| 3 | Alvin Davis | 1 |
| 3 | Eric Davis | 1 |
| 3 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 1.33 |
| 2 | Danny Jackson | 1.14 |
| 3 | Bruce Hurst | 1.12 |
| 4 | Jose DeLeon | 1.00 |
| 5 | Mark Gubicza | 0.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Candelaria | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Darling | 1 |
| 1 | Jose DeLeon | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Gubicza | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruce Hurst | 9 |
| 2 | Danny Jackson | 8 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 8 |
| 4 | John Cerutti | 7 |
| 4 | Mark Davis | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Davis | 1 |
| 1 | John Franco | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Henneman | 1 |
| 1 | Jeff Reardon | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete O'Brien | .600 |
| 2 | Tom Brookens | .522 |
| 3 | Dave Winfield | .520 |
| 4 | Rickey Henderson | .483 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .481 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Bell | 4 |
| 1 | Kal Daniels | 4 |
| 1 | Glenn Davis | 4 |
| 1 | Darryl Strawberry | 4 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kal Daniels | 12 |
| 2 | Dave Winfield | 11 |
| 3 | Hubie Brooks | 10 |
| 3 | Glenn Davis | 10 |
| 3 | Dave Martinez | 10 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 7 |
| 1 | Barry Larkin | 7 |
| 3 | Vince Coleman | 4 |
| 3 | Kirk Gibson | 4 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Bailes | 0.00 |
| 1 | Tim Belcher | 0.00 |
| 1 | Greg Mathews | 0.00 |
| 4 | Greg Maddux | 0.50 |
| 5 | Orel Hershiser | 0.52 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 2 |
| 1 | Mark Gubicza | 2 |
| 1 | Orel Hershiser | 2 |
| 1 | Danny Jackson | 2 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Langston | 21 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 20 |
| 3 | Nolan Ryan | 19 |
| 4 | Mike Scott | 17 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 16 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 3 |
| 1 | Jeff Reardon | 3 |
| 1 | Dave Righetti | 3 |
| 1 | Lee Smith | 3 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Boggs | .371 |
| 2 | Tony Gwynn | .365 |
| 3 | Paul Molitor | .353 |
| 4 | Alan Trammell | .341 |
| 5 | Pedro Guerrero | .339 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Bell | 51 |
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 51 |
| 3 | Andre Dawson | 50 |
| 4 | Dale Murphy | 43 |
| 5 | Darryl Strawberry | 40 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Bell | 140 |
| 2 | Andre Dawson | 136 |
| 3 | Dwight Evans | 124 |
| 3 | Mark McGwire | 124 |
| 5 | Tim Wallach | 123 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 106 |
| 2 | Harold Reynolds | 61 |
| 3 | Willie Wilson | 59 |
| 4 | Tony Gwynn | 56 |
| 5 | Tim Raines | 54 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Key | 2.75 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 2.76 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 2.81 |
| 4 | Orel Hershiser | 2.94 |
| 5 | Mike Dunne | 3.04 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Stewart | 22 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 21 |
| 3 | Charlie Hough | 19 |
| 3 | Mark Langston | 19 |
| 3 | Jack Morris | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 279 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 273 |
| 3 | Mark Langston | 269 |
| 4 | Teddy Higuera | 242 |
| 5 | Mike Scott | 235 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Bedrosian | 40 |
| 2 | Lee Smith | 39 |
| 3 | Tom Henke | 35 |
| 4 | Jeff Reardon | 33 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 33 |