On This Day
Monday, May 23, 1988
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 28 | 14 | .667 | -- |
Tigers | 26 | 15 | .634 | 1.5 |
Indians | 27 | 16 | .628 | 1.5 |
Red Sox | 22 | 18 | .550 | 5.0 |
Brewers | 22 | 20 | .524 | 6.0 |
Blue Jays | 18 | 25 | .419 | 10.5 |
Orioles | 9 | 34 | .209 | 19.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 29 | 14 | .674 | -- |
Rangers | 21 | 20 | .512 | 7.0 |
Royals | 20 | 23 | .465 | 9.0 |
Twins | 19 | 22 | .463 | 9.0 |
White Sox | 19 | 23 | .452 | 9.5 |
Mariners | 19 | 25 | .432 | 10.5 |
Angels | 17 | 27 | .386 | 12.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mets | 30 | 11 | .732 | -- |
Pirates | 25 | 18 | .581 | 6.0 |
Cardinals | 21 | 22 | .488 | 10.0 |
Cubs | 20 | 21 | .488 | 10.0 |
Expos | 18 | 22 | .450 | 11.5 |
Phillies | 15 | 24 | .385 | 14.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 25 | 16 | .610 | -- |
Dodgers | 22 | 17 | .564 | 2.0 |
Giants | 22 | 21 | .512 | 4.0 |
Reds | 22 | 21 | .512 | 4.0 |
Padres | 15 | 27 | .357 | 10.5 |
Braves | 12 | 27 | .308 | 12.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Harold Reynolds | 4 |
2 | Kevin Bass | 3 |
2 | Mickey Brantley | 3 |
2 | Eric Davis | 3 |
2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Bell | 1 |
1 | Pat Borders | 1 |
1 | Glenn Braggs | 1 |
1 | Mickey Brantley | 1 |
1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Presley | 5 |
2 | Gene Larkin | 3 |
2 | Rance Mulliniks | 3 |
4 | Mickey Brantley | 2 |
4 | 12 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Herr | 1 |
1 | Willie McGee | 1 |
1 | Paul Molitor | 1 |
1 | Dick Schofield | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Boddicker | 0.80 |
2 | Todd Stottlemyre | 0.67 |
3 | Mike Scott | 0.57 |
4 | Melido Perez | 0.56 |
5 | Tom Candiotti | 0.55 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Keith Atherton | 1 |
1 | Mike Boddicker | 1 |
1 | Cecilio Guante | 1 |
1 | Odell Jones | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Candiotti | 6 |
2 | Jose DeLeon | 5 |
2 | Melido Perez | 5 |
4 | Mike Boddicker | 4 |
4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Niedenfuer | 1 |
1 | Dan Plesac | 1 |
1 | Jeff Reardon | 1 |
1 | Dave Righetti | 1 |
1 | Bobby Thigpen | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Carney Lansford | .392 |
2 | Dave Winfield | .369 |
3 | Rafael Palmeiro | .353 |
4 | Wade Boggs | .343 |
5 | Rickey Henderson | .342 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Canseco | 11 |
1 | Kent Hrbek | 11 |
1 | Mark McGwire | 11 |
1 | Darryl Strawberry | 11 |
5 | 7 tied | 10 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Winfield | 39 |
2 | George Brett | 37 |
2 | Jose Canseco | 37 |
4 | Glenn Davis | 36 |
5 | Joe Carter | 35 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rickey Henderson | 32 |
2 | Gerald Young | 26 |
3 | Gary Pettis | 22 |
4 | Vince Coleman | 20 |
5 | Barry Larkin | 17 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Knepper | 0.89 |
2 | Larry McWilliams | 1.55 |
3 | Dave LaPoint | 1.64 |
4 | Jim Deshaies | 1.69 |
5 | David Cone | 1.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dwight Gooden | 8 |
1 | Dave Stewart | 8 |
1 | Greg Swindell | 8 |
4 | Greg Maddux | 7 |
4 | 3 others tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 102 |
2 | Mark Langston | 82 |
3 | Mike Scott | 77 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 68 |
5 | Frank Viola | 62 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 14 |
2 | Todd Worrell | 12 |
3 | Mike Henneman | 11 |
4 | Dan Plesac | 9 |
4 | 2 others tied | 9 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Carney Lansford | .474 |
2 | Alan Trammell | .452 |
3 | Steve Buechele | .447 |
4 | Kirby Puckett | .446 |
5 | Jeff Treadway | .410 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Barry Bonds | 5 |
1 | Will Clark | 5 |
1 | Brian Downing | 5 |
1 | Pete Incaviglia | 5 |
1 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Greenwell | 15 |
1 | Kirby Puckett | 15 |
3 | Joe Carter | 13 |
3 | Tony Pena | 13 |
5 | 5 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Vince Coleman | 8 |
1 | Gerald Young | 8 |
3 | Willie McGee | 7 |
3 | Ozzie Smith | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | John Candelaria | 0.35 |
2 | Doyle Alexander | 0.50 |
3 | Ray Hayward | 0.55 |
4 | David Cone | 0.90 |
5 | Chris Bosio | 1.13 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Rick Mahler | 4 |
2 | John Candelaria | 3 |
2 | David Cone | 3 |
2 | Bob Forsch | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 35 |
2 | David Cone | 22 |
3 | John Candelaria | 21 |
4 | Jose DeLeon | 20 |
5 | 3 tied | 19 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Doug Jones | 4 |
1 | Tom Niedenfuer | 4 |
1 | Dave Righetti | 4 |
1 | Dave Smith | 4 |
1 | Todd Worrell | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Carney Lansford | .415 |
2 | Kirby Puckett | .379 |
3 | Rafael Palmeiro | .379 |
4 | Keith Hernandez | .376 |
5 | Jeff Treadway | .375 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Kent Hrbek | 11 |
2 | Pete Incaviglia | 9 |
3 | Danny Tartabull | 8 |
4 | Jack Clark | 7 |
4 | 4 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Brunansky | 27 |
1 | Keith Hernandez | 27 |
3 | Joe Carter | 25 |
3 | Alvin Davis | 25 |
5 | 3 tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rickey Henderson | 19 |
1 | Gerald Young | 19 |
3 | Gary Pettis | 17 |
4 | Vince Coleman | 13 |
5 | Bo Jackson | 12 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | David Cone | 0.75 |
2 | Bob Knepper | 0.86 |
3 | John Tudor | 0.91 |
4 | John Candelaria | 1.26 |
5 | Jim Deshaies | 1.49 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Viola | 6 |
1 | Bob Welch | 6 |
3 | John Candelaria | 5 |
3 | David Cone | 5 |
3 | Dave Stieb | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 58 |
2 | Mark Langston | 48 |
3 | Mike Scott | 46 |
4 | John Candelaria | 42 |
5 | Jose Guzman | 41 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Todd Worrell | 9 |
2 | Dennis Eckersley | 7 |
2 | Dan Plesac | 7 |
2 | Dave Smith | 7 |
5 | 3 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Wade Boggs | .365 |
2 | Tony Gwynn | .361 |
3 | Alan Trammell | .342 |
4 | Kirby Puckett | .332 |
5 | Don Mattingly | .332 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Andre Dawson | 46 |
2 | Mark McGwire | 45 |
3 | George Bell | 42 |
4 | Will Clark | 39 |
4 | Darryl Strawberry | 39 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Canseco | 130 |
2 | George Bell | 124 |
2 | Andre Dawson | 124 |
4 | Dwight Evans | 122 |
4 | Mark McGwire | 122 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Vince Coleman | 101 |
2 | Willie Wilson | 59 |
3 | Harold Reynolds | 57 |
4 | Tim Raines | 55 |
5 | Billy Hatcher | 53 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jimmy Key | 2.50 |
2 | Frank Viola | 2.51 |
3 | Dave LaPoint | 2.65 |
4 | Roger Clemens | 2.68 |
5 | Orel Hershiser | 2.86 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 23 |
1 | Dwight Gooden | 23 |
1 | Dave Stewart | 23 |
4 | Frank Viola | 22 |
5 | 4 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 298 |
2 | Mark Langston | 279 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 264 |
4 | Mike Scott | 232 |
5 | Teddy Higuera | 224 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Henke | 35 |
1 | Todd Worrell | 35 |
3 | Steve Bedrosian | 34 |
4 | John Franco | 30 |
4 | 2 others tied | 30 |