On This Day
Monday, August 8, 1988
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 67 | 44 | .604 | -- |
Yankees | 62 | 46 | .574 | 3.5 |
Red Sox | 63 | 47 | .573 | 3.5 |
Brewers | 56 | 56 | .500 | 11.5 |
Blue Jays | 55 | 58 | .487 | 13.0 |
Indians | 53 | 59 | .473 | 14.5 |
Orioles | 37 | 73 | .336 | 29.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 70 | 43 | .619 | -- |
Twins | 62 | 49 | .559 | 7.0 |
Angels | 57 | 55 | .509 | 12.5 |
Royals | 56 | 55 | .505 | 13.0 |
Rangers | 48 | 61 | .440 | 20.0 |
White Sox | 49 | 63 | .438 | 20.5 |
Mariners | 43 | 69 | .384 | 26.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mets | 67 | 44 | .604 | -- |
Pirates | 61 | 50 | .550 | 6.0 |
Expos | 60 | 50 | .545 | 6.5 |
Cubs | 53 | 56 | .486 | 13.0 |
Phillies | 48 | 62 | .436 | 18.5 |
Cardinals | 48 | 63 | .432 | 19.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 62 | 48 | .564 | -- |
Astros | 61 | 50 | .550 | 1.5 |
Giants | 59 | 52 | .532 | 3.5 |
Reds | 55 | 55 | .500 | 7.0 |
Padres | 51 | 60 | .459 | 11.5 |
Braves | 38 | 73 | .342 | 24.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Brian Harper | 4 |
1 | Dave Henderson | 4 |
3 | Henry Cotto | 3 |
3 | Andres Galarraga | 3 |
3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Armas | 1 |
1 | Daryl Boston | 1 |
1 | Carmelo Castillo | 1 |
1 | Ron Gant | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Armas | 3 |
1 | Tony Fernandez | 3 |
3 | Darrell Evans | 2 |
3 | Gary Gaetti | 2 |
3 | 10 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cecil Espy | 1 |
1 | Dan Gladden | 1 |
1 | Ozzie Guillen | 1 |
1 | Dave Henderson | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Rick Reed | 1.00 |
2 | Mark Langston | 0.71 |
2 | Jeff Musselman | 0.71 |
4 | Chris Codiroli | 0.67 |
4 | 3 others tied | 0.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Allan Anderson | 1 |
1 | Ron Davis | 1 |
1 | Bob Forsch | 1 |
1 | Mark Langston | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Chris Codiroli | 6 |
1 | Bret Saberhagen | 6 |
1 | Mike Scott | 6 |
4 | Tim Crews | 5 |
4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
1 | Scott Garrelts | 1 |
1 | Jim Gott | 1 |
1 | Tom Henke | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Wade Boggs | .353 |
2 | Kirby Puckett | .352 |
3 | George Brett | .335 |
4 | Mike Greenwell | .334 |
5 | Dave Winfield | .331 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Canseco | 31 |
2 | Darryl Strawberry | 29 |
3 | Fred McGriff | 27 |
4 | Gary Gaetti | 25 |
5 | Will Clark | 23 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Canseco | 88 |
1 | Mike Greenwell | 88 |
3 | Will Clark | 85 |
4 | Kirby Puckett | 84 |
5 | George Brett | 83 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rickey Henderson | 60 |
2 | Vince Coleman | 58 |
3 | Gerald Young | 57 |
4 | Ozzie Smith | 38 |
5 | 2 tied | 36 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Martinez | 2.24 |
2 | Pascual Perez | 2.31 |
3 | David Cone | 2.31 |
4 | Tim Leary | 2.32 |
5 | Frank Viola | 2.32 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Viola | 17 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 15 |
2 | Orel Hershiser | 15 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 15 |
2 | Rick Reuschel | 15 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 235 |
2 | Mark Langston | 174 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 163 |
4 | Mike Scott | 142 |
5 | Jose DeLeon | 136 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 33 |
2 | Jeff Reardon | 29 |
3 | Dan Plesac | 27 |
4 | Doug Jones | 25 |
5 | 2 tied | 24 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Armas | .415 |
2 | Terry Francona | .405 |
3 | Andre Dawson | .404 |
4 | Rex Hudler | .404 |
5 | Rickey Henderson | .390 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred McGriff | 6 |
1 | Dan Pasqua | 6 |
3 | Steve Balboni | 5 |
3 | Todd Benzinger | 5 |
3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Todd Benzinger | 16 |
2 | Steve Balboni | 14 |
2 | Dave Henderson | 14 |
2 | Darryl Strawberry | 14 |
5 | 3 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Otis Nixon | 10 |
2 | Rex Hudler | 9 |
3 | Rickey Henderson | 8 |
3 | Willie McGee | 8 |
5 | 2 tied | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Greg Swindell | 0.00 |
2 | Mike Scott | 0.69 |
3 | Dennis Martinez | 0.70 |
4 | Jack Morris | 0.72 |
5 | Jeff Robinson | 1.01 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Allan Anderson | 3 |
1 | Mike Birkbeck | 3 |
1 | Tom Browning | 3 |
1 | Don Carman | 3 |
1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 30 |
2 | Sid Fernandez | 23 |
2 | Jack Morris | 23 |
4 | Dave Stewart | 22 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Franco | 6 |
2 | Mike Henneman | 5 |
3 | Tom Henke | 4 |
3 | Jeff Reardon | 4 |
3 | 3 others tied | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Glenn Davis | .431 |
2 | Tony Gwynn | .404 |
3 | Jody Reed | .394 |
4 | Eric Davis | .384 |
5 | Dave Bergman | .365 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred McGriff | 12 |
2 | Steve Balboni | 10 |
3 | Jose Canseco | 8 |
3 | Kevin Mitchell | 8 |
3 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred McGriff | 26 |
1 | Kevin Mitchell | 26 |
3 | Steve Balboni | 25 |
4 | Todd Benzinger | 23 |
4 | Chili Davis | 23 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rickey Henderson | 18 |
2 | Vince Coleman | 13 |
2 | Rex Hudler | 13 |
2 | Otis Nixon | 13 |
2 | Gerald Young | 13 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Martinez | 0.92 |
2 | Tim Leary | 1.10 |
3 | Doug Drabek | 1.45 |
4 | Bryn Smith | 1.50 |
5 | Storm Davis | 1.65 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Allan Anderson | 5 |
1 | Storm Davis | 5 |
1 | Dennis Martinez | 5 |
4 | Mike Birkbeck | 4 |
4 | 11 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 64 |
2 | Jose Rijo | 46 |
3 | Teddy Higuera | 45 |
4 | Mark Langston | 41 |
5 | 2 tied | 40 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Franco | 12 |
2 | Bobby Thigpen | 8 |
3 | Dennis Eckersley | 7 |
3 | Jim Gott | 7 |
3 | 2 others tied | 7 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Wade Boggs | .356 |
2 | Kirby Puckett | .352 |
3 | Alan Trammell | .340 |
4 | Tony Gwynn | .337 |
5 | Mike Greenwell | .333 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Darryl Strawberry | 41 |
2 | Jose Canseco | 39 |
3 | Danny Tartabull | 36 |
4 | Will Clark | 35 |
5 | Gary Gaetti | 34 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Brett | 122 |
1 | Mike Greenwell | 122 |
3 | Jose Canseco | 121 |
4 | Kirby Puckett | 116 |
5 | Will Clark | 114 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Vince Coleman | 94 |
2 | Rickey Henderson | 75 |
3 | Gerald Young | 73 |
4 | Ozzie Smith | 53 |
5 | Willie Wilson | 52 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pascual Perez | 2.30 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 2.46 |
3 | David Cone | 2.47 |
4 | Frank Viola | 2.47 |
5 | Tim Leary | 2.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 24 |
2 | Frank Viola | 22 |
3 | Doyle Alexander | 20 |
3 | Rick Reuschel | 20 |
3 | Dave Stewart | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 341 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 262 |
3 | Mark Langston | 254 |
4 | Charlie Hough | 216 |
5 | Jose DeLeon | 205 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 42 |
2 | Jeff Reardon | 38 |
3 | John Franco | 37 |
4 | Bobby Thigpen | 36 |
5 | Doug Jones | 32 |