On This Day
Saturday, April 29, 1989
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 11 | 12 | .478 | -- |
| Orioles | 11 | 12 | .478 | 0.0 |
| Red Sox | 10 | 11 | .476 | 0.0 |
| Brewers | 10 | 11 | .476 | 0.0 |
| Indians | 9 | 12 | .429 | 1.0 |
| Blue Jays | 9 | 15 | .375 | 2.5 |
| Tigers | 7 | 14 | .333 | 3.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 16 | 5 | .762 | -- |
| Athletics | 18 | 7 | .720 | 0.0 |
| Royals | 15 | 8 | .652 | 2.0 |
| Angels | 14 | 10 | .583 | 3.5 |
| Mariners | 11 | 14 | .440 | 7.0 |
| Twins | 9 | 12 | .429 | 7.0 |
| White Sox | 8 | 15 | .348 | 9.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 12 | 9 | .571 | -- |
| Mets | 12 | 9 | .571 | 0.0 |
| Expos | 12 | 11 | .522 | 1.0 |
| Cubs | 11 | 11 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 11 | 11 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 9 | 14 | .391 | 4.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 12 | 9 | .571 | -- |
| Padres | 14 | 11 | .560 | 0.0 |
| Giants | 12 | 11 | .522 | 1.0 |
| Dodgers | 11 | 12 | .478 | 2.0 |
| Astros | 10 | 14 | .417 | 3.5 |
| Braves | 10 | 14 | .417 | 3.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard Johnson | 4 |
| 1 | Ken Phelps | 4 |
| 1 | Kevin Seitzer | 4 |
| 4 | George Bell | 3 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Burks | 2 |
| 1 | Darrell Evans | 2 |
| 3 | Jesse Barfield | 1 |
| 3 | Jody Davis | 1 |
| 3 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Burks | 4 |
| 1 | Chris James | 4 |
| 1 | Tim Raines | 4 |
| 4 | Jesse Barfield | 2 |
| 4 | 18 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lonnie Smith | 2 |
| 2 | George Bell | 1 |
| 2 | Pat Borders | 1 |
| 2 | Mickey Brantley | 1 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Maddux | 1.33 |
| 2 | Mike Bielecki | 1.11 |
| 3 | Jim Abbott | 1.00 |
| 3 | Ken Hill | 1.00 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cris Carpenter | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Darling | 1 |
| 1 | John Farrell | 1 |
| 1 | Wes Gardner | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Bielecki | 10 |
| 2 | Jim Abbott | 9 |
| 2 | Wes Gardner | 9 |
| 4 | Mark Langston | 8 |
| 5 | Frank Viola | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Burke | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Doug Jones | 1 |
| 1 | Dale Mohorcic | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete O'Brien | .408 |
| 2 | Will Clark | .381 |
| 3 | Kelly Gruber | .375 |
| 4 | Von Hayes | .370 |
| 5 | Brett Butler | .360 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bo Jackson | 8 |
| 2 | Glenn Davis | 7 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Leonard | 7 |
| 2 | Fred McGriff | 7 |
| 5 | Kevin Mitchell | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 25 |
| 2 | Julio Franco | 23 |
| 3 | Bo Jackson | 20 |
| 4 | Von Hayes | 19 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 19 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 14 |
| 2 | Cecil Espy | 13 |
| 3 | Vince Coleman | 12 |
| 4 | Devon White | 11 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirk McCaskill | 0.74 |
| 2 | Jose Rijo | 0.87 |
| 3 | Mike Morgan | 1.08 |
| 4 | Jeff Ballard | 1.20 |
| 5 | Chris Bosio | 1.37 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Stewart | 5 |
| 2 | Allan Anderson | 4 |
| 2 | Jeff Ballard | 4 |
| 2 | Chris Bosio | 4 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Langston | 39 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 38 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 34 |
| 3 | Rick Sutcliffe | 34 |
| 5 | Dwight Gooden | 33 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Davis | 11 |
| 2 | Dennis Eckersley | 8 |
| 3 | John Franco | 7 |
| 3 | Mitch Williams | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Griffey | .415 |
| 2 | Pete O'Brien | .400 |
| 3 | Mark Grace | .396 |
| 4 | Rafael Palmeiro | .395 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .383 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bo Jackson | 6 |
| 2 | Glenn Davis | 4 |
| 2 | Gary Gaetti | 4 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Leonard | 4 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bo Jackson | 16 |
| 2 | Dale Murphy | 15 |
| 2 | Tim Raines | 15 |
| 4 | Fred McGriff | 14 |
| 5 | Gary Gaetti | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 9 |
| 2 | Cecil Espy | 8 |
| 2 | Lonnie Smith | 8 |
| 4 | Steve Sax | 7 |
| 4 | Devon White | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Belcher | 0.00 |
| 2 | Jose Rijo | 0.53 |
| 3 | Mike Morgan | 0.63 |
| 4 | Jamie Moyer | 0.71 |
| 5 | Larry McWilliams | 0.73 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Ballard | 3 |
| 1 | Chris Bosio | 3 |
| 1 | Jose DeLeon | 3 |
| 1 | Sid Fernandez | 3 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Smith | 24 |
| 2 | Wes Gardner | 20 |
| 2 | Mark Langston | 20 |
| 4 | Rick Sutcliffe | 19 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Davis | 6 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 6 |
| 3 | Tim Burke | 4 |
| 3 | John Franco | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Boggs | .366 |
| 2 | Kirby Puckett | .364 |
| 3 | Mike Greenwell | .322 |
| 4 | Alan Trammell | .317 |
| 5 | Tony Gwynn | .315 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darryl Strawberry | 38 |
| 2 | Fred McGriff | 37 |
| 3 | Jose Canseco | 35 |
| 4 | Glenn Davis | 31 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 31 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirby Puckett | 122 |
| 2 | Mike Greenwell | 120 |
| 3 | Dwight Evans | 116 |
| 4 | Will Clark | 113 |
| 5 | Ruben Sierra | 105 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 92 |
| 2 | Vince Coleman | 82 |
| 3 | Gerald Young | 61 |
| 4 | Otis Nixon | 54 |
| 5 | Ozzie Smith | 51 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Rijo | 2.01 |
| 2 | David Cone | 2.16 |
| 3 | Orel Hershiser | 2.36 |
| 4 | Allan Anderson | 2.38 |
| 5 | John Tudor | 2.39 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orel Hershiser | 22 |
| 1 | Frank Viola | 22 |
| 3 | Tom Browning | 21 |
| 3 | Danny Jackson | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 276 |
| 2 | Mark Langston | 230 |
| 3 | Nolan Ryan | 221 |
| 4 | David Cone | 220 |
| 5 | Jose DeLeon | 216 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 44 |
| 2 | John Franco | 43 |
| 3 | Jeff Reardon | 39 |
| 4 | Doug Jones | 38 |
| 5 | Mark Davis | 37 |