On This Day
Thursday, August 11, 1988
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 68 | 45 | .602 | -- |
Red Sox | 64 | 50 | .561 | 4.5 |
Yankees | 62 | 49 | .559 | 5.0 |
Brewers | 59 | 57 | .509 | 10.5 |
Blue Jays | 58 | 58 | .500 | 11.5 |
Indians | 53 | 62 | .461 | 16.0 |
Orioles | 37 | 76 | .327 | 31.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 73 | 43 | .629 | -- |
Twins | 64 | 49 | .566 | 7.5 |
Royals | 59 | 55 | .518 | 13.0 |
Angels | 58 | 57 | .504 | 14.5 |
Rangers | 50 | 62 | .446 | 21.0 |
White Sox | 50 | 65 | .435 | 22.5 |
Mariners | 44 | 71 | .383 | 28.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mets | 68 | 46 | .596 | -- |
Pirates | 63 | 51 | .553 | 5.0 |
Expos | 61 | 52 | .540 | 6.5 |
Cubs | 55 | 57 | .491 | 12.0 |
Cardinals | 50 | 64 | .439 | 18.0 |
Phillies | 49 | 64 | .434 | 18.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 63 | 50 | .558 | -- |
Astros | 62 | 52 | .544 | 1.5 |
Giants | 61 | 53 | .535 | 2.5 |
Reds | 57 | 56 | .504 | 6.0 |
Padres | 53 | 61 | .465 | 10.5 |
Braves | 39 | 75 | .342 | 24.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Eric Davis | 4 |
1 | Kirk Gibson | 4 |
1 | Paul O'Neill | 4 |
1 | Kurt Stillwell | 4 |
5 | 14 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ernie Whitt | 2 |
2 | Hubie Brooks | 1 |
2 | Gary Carter | 1 |
2 | Will Clark | 1 |
2 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Kevin McReynolds | 5 |
2 | Don Mattingly | 4 |
2 | Mark McGwire | 4 |
2 | Danny Tartabull | 4 |
5 | 2 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rickey Henderson | 4 |
2 | Jesse Barfield | 1 |
2 | Thad Bosley | 1 |
2 | Kal Daniels | 1 |
2 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Pete Smith | 1.14 |
2 | John Farrell | 1.00 |
3 | Doug Drabek | 0.71 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 0.67 |
5 | Terry Clark | 0.62 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Don August | 1 |
1 | Steve Bedrosian | 1 |
1 | Doug Drabek | 1 |
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Pete Smith | 8 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 6 |
3 | Terry Clark | 5 |
3 | Doug Drabek | 5 |
5 | 4 tied | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Gott | 1 |
1 | Roger McDowell | 1 |
1 | Dale Mohorcic | 1 |
1 | Bobby Thigpen | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Wade Boggs | .359 |
2 | Kirby Puckett | .352 |
3 | Mike Greenwell | .331 |
4 | George Brett | .330 |
5 | Dave Winfield | .328 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Canseco | 31 |
2 | Darryl Strawberry | 29 |
3 | Fred McGriff | 27 |
4 | Gary Gaetti | 26 |
5 | Will Clark | 24 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Canseco | 90 |
2 | Mike Greenwell | 88 |
3 | Will Clark | 87 |
4 | Kirby Puckett | 85 |
5 | George Brett | 83 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rickey Henderson | 64 |
2 | Vince Coleman | 58 |
3 | Gerald Young | 57 |
4 | Ozzie Smith | 39 |
5 | 2 tied | 36 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | John Tudor | 2.29 |
2 | Pascual Perez | 2.31 |
3 | David Cone | 2.31 |
4 | Tim Leary | 2.32 |
5 | Dennis Martinez | 2.33 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Viola | 18 |
2 | Orel Hershiser | 16 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 16 |
4 | Roger Clemens | 15 |
4 | 3 others tied | 15 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 241 |
2 | Mark Langston | 174 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 169 |
4 | Mike Scott | 142 |
5 | Jose DeLeon | 140 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 33 |
2 | Jeff Reardon | 30 |
3 | Dan Plesac | 27 |
4 | Doug Jones | 25 |
4 | Bobby Thigpen | 25 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Terry Puhl | .405 |
2 | Tony Armas | .400 |
3 | Claudell Washington | .394 |
4 | Will Clark | .392 |
5 | Mickey Tettleton | .389 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Cal Ripken | 6 |
2 | Jose Canseco | 5 |
2 | Fred McGriff | 5 |
2 | Paul Molitor | 5 |
2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Henderson | 15 |
2 | Steve Balboni | 14 |
3 | Todd Benzinger | 13 |
3 | Jose Canseco | 13 |
3 | Eddie Murray | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Otis Nixon | 11 |
2 | Rickey Henderson | 9 |
3 | Rex Hudler | 8 |
4 | Willie McGee | 7 |
4 | 3 others tied | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Guzman | 0.00 |
2 | Duane Ward | 0.64 |
3 | Jeff Pico | 0.66 |
4 | Mike Scott | 0.69 |
5 | Jack Morris | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Allan Anderson | 3 |
1 | Mike Birkbeck | 3 |
1 | Dennis Martinez | 3 |
1 | Jack Morris | 3 |
1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Sid Fernandez | 28 |
2 | Jose Rijo | 27 |
3 | Dave Stewart | 25 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 23 |
5 | Roger Clemens | 22 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tim Burke | 4 |
1 | John Franco | 4 |
1 | Tom Henke | 4 |
1 | Mike Henneman | 4 |
1 | 3 others tied | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Glenn Davis | .412 |
2 | Tony Gwynn | .391 |
3 | Don Mattingly | .373 |
4 | Jody Reed | .371 |
5 | Wade Boggs | .370 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred McGriff | 12 |
2 | Steve Balboni | 9 |
2 | Eddie Murray | 9 |
4 | Kevin Mitchell | 8 |
4 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred McGriff | 27 |
2 | Steve Balboni | 23 |
2 | Todd Benzinger | 23 |
2 | Jose Canseco | 23 |
2 | 4 others tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rickey Henderson | 22 |
2 | Rex Hudler | 14 |
2 | Otis Nixon | 14 |
4 | Vince Coleman | 13 |
5 | Ozzie Smith | 12 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tim Leary | 1.10 |
2 | Doug Drabek | 1.22 |
3 | Danny Jackson | 1.48 |
4 | Bryn Smith | 1.50 |
5 | Dennis Martinez | 1.61 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Allan Anderson | 5 |
1 | Storm Davis | 5 |
1 | Doug Drabek | 5 |
1 | Danny Jackson | 5 |
1 | Dennis Martinez | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 55 |
2 | Jose Rijo | 52 |
3 | Teddy Higuera | 48 |
4 | Sid Fernandez | 43 |
5 | Dave Stewart | 42 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Franco | 10 |
2 | Jim Gott | 9 |
3 | Tim Burke | 7 |
3 | Dennis Eckersley | 7 |
3 | 4 others tied | 7 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Wade Boggs | .356 |
2 | Kirby Puckett | .352 |
3 | Alan Trammell | .336 |
4 | Tony Gwynn | .332 |
5 | Mike Greenwell | .328 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Darryl Strawberry | 40 |
2 | Jose Canseco | 39 |
3 | Danny Tartabull | 35 |
4 | Will Clark | 33 |
4 | 2 others tied | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Canseco | 123 |
2 | Mike Greenwell | 120 |
3 | George Brett | 118 |
4 | Kirby Puckett | 117 |
5 | Darryl Strawberry | 113 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Vince Coleman | 91 |
2 | Rickey Henderson | 79 |
3 | Gerald Young | 72 |
4 | Ozzie Smith | 53 |
5 | Willie Wilson | 50 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pascual Perez | 2.30 |
2 | John Tudor | 2.44 |
3 | David Cone | 2.47 |
4 | Tim Leary | 2.50 |
5 | Roger Clemens | 2.53 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 23 |
2 | Frank Viola | 22 |
3 | Doyle Alexander | 20 |
3 | Orel Hershiser | 20 |
3 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 339 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 268 |
3 | Mark Langston | 254 |
4 | Charlie Hough | 210 |
5 | Jose DeLeon | 209 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 42 |
2 | Jeff Reardon | 38 |
3 | Bobby Thigpen | 37 |
4 | John Franco | 36 |
5 | 4 tied | 31 |