On This Day
Monday, May 1, 1989
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 12 | 12 | .500 | -- |
| Orioles | 12 | 12 | .500 | 0.0 |
| Red Sox | 11 | 12 | .478 | 0.5 |
| Indians | 10 | 13 | .435 | 1.5 |
| Brewers | 10 | 13 | .435 | 1.5 |
| Blue Jays | 9 | 16 | .360 | 3.5 |
| Tigers | 8 | 15 | .348 | 3.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 17 | 6 | .739 | -- |
| Athletics | 18 | 8 | .692 | 0.5 |
| Royals | 16 | 8 | .667 | 1.5 |
| Angels | 15 | 10 | .600 | 3.0 |
| Mariners | 12 | 15 | .444 | 7.0 |
| Twins | 10 | 13 | .435 | 7.0 |
| White Sox | 9 | 16 | .360 | 9.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 14 | 9 | .609 | -- |
| Mets | 13 | 10 | .565 | 1.0 |
| Cubs | 13 | 11 | .542 | 1.5 |
| Expos | 13 | 12 | .520 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 11 | 12 | .478 | 3.0 |
| Pirates | 10 | 15 | .400 | 5.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 14 | 9 | .609 | -- |
| Padres | 14 | 13 | .519 | 2.0 |
| Dodgers | 12 | 13 | .480 | 3.0 |
| Giants | 12 | 13 | .480 | 3.0 |
| Astros | 11 | 14 | .440 | 4.0 |
| Braves | 10 | 16 | .385 | 5.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Reed | 5 |
| 2 | Jody Reed | 4 |
| 2 | Chris Sabo | 4 |
| 4 | Jim Dwyer | 3 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damon Berryhill | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Dwyer | 1 |
| 1 | Andres Galarraga | 1 |
| 1 | Terry Kennedy | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Boggs | 5 |
| 1 | Paul O'Neill | 5 |
| 3 | Jerry Browne | 4 |
| 3 | Chris Sabo | 4 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry Cotto | 2 |
| 1 | Ryne Sandberg | 2 |
| 3 | Marty Barrett | 1 |
| 3 | Hubie Brooks | 1 |
| 3 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Morgan | 1.40 |
| 2 | Jose DeLeon | 1.14 |
| 3 | Zane Smith | 1.00 |
| 4 | Jerry Reuss | 0.75 |
| 5 | Jack Morris | 0.70 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil Can Boyd | 1 |
| 1 | Jose DeLeon | 1 |
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 1 |
| 1 | Jay Howell | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose DeLeon | 8 |
| 2 | Mike Morgan | 7 |
| 2 | Jack Morris | 7 |
| 2 | Zane Smith | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keith Atherton | 1 |
| 1 | Roger McDowell | 1 |
| 1 | Calvin Schiraldi | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Schooler | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete O'Brien | .386 |
| 2 | Von Hayes | .382 |
| 3 | Kelly Gruber | .375 |
| 4 | Alvin Davis | .368 |
| 5 | Will Clark | .359 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bo Jackson | 8 |
| 2 | Glenn Davis | 7 |
| 2 | Von Hayes | 7 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Leonard | 7 |
| 2 | Fred McGriff | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 25 |
| 2 | Julio Franco | 23 |
| 3 | Von Hayes | 22 |
| 3 | Paul O'Neill | 22 |
| 5 | Andres Galarraga | 21 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Espy | 14 |
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 14 |
| 3 | Vince Coleman | 12 |
| 4 | Devon White | 11 |
| 5 | Otis Nixon | 10 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirk McCaskill | 0.74 |
| 2 | Mike Morgan | 0.82 |
| 3 | Jose Rijo | 0.87 |
| 4 | Chris Bosio | 1.37 |
| 5 | John Cerutti | 1.41 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Ballard | 5 |
| 1 | Jose DeLeon | 5 |
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 5 |
| 1 | Dave Stewart | 5 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 49 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 40 |
| 3 | Mark Langston | 39 |
| 4 | Jose DeLeon | 38 |
| 4 | Mike Scott | 38 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Davis | 11 |
| 2 | Dennis Eckersley | 8 |
| 2 | John Franco | 8 |
| 4 | Mitch Williams | 7 |
| 5 | Tim Burke | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Murray | .457 |
| 2 | Ken Griffey | .422 |
| 3 | Brook Jacoby | .415 |
| 4 | Kevin McReynolds | .409 |
| 5 | Julio Franco | .405 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bo Jackson | 5 |
| 2 | Glenn Davis | 4 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Leonard | 4 |
| 2 | Fred McGriff | 4 |
| 2 | Mickey Tettleton | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Murphy | 15 |
| 2 | Andres Galarraga | 14 |
| 3 | Nick Esasky | 13 |
| 3 | Paul O'Neill | 13 |
| 3 | Tim Raines | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lonnie Smith | 8 |
| 2 | Cecil Espy | 7 |
| 2 | Otis Nixon | 7 |
| 2 | Steve Sax | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose DeLeon | 0.34 |
| 2 | Mike Morgan | 0.40 |
| 3 | Eric King | 0.50 |
| 4 | Jose Rijo | 0.53 |
| 5 | Chris Bosio | 0.60 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Ballard | 3 |
| 1 | Jose DeLeon | 3 |
| 1 | Sid Fernandez | 3 |
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 3 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 26 |
| 2 | Jose DeLeon | 21 |
| 3 | Scott Bankhead | 20 |
| 3 | Tim Belcher | 20 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 20 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Davis | 6 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 6 |
| 3 | Tim Burke | 4 |
| 3 | John Franco | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Boggs | .364 |
| 2 | Kirby Puckett | .363 |
| 3 | Mike Greenwell | .321 |
| 4 | Tony Gwynn | .317 |
| 5 | Julio Franco | .316 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darryl Strawberry | 38 |
| 2 | Fred McGriff | 37 |
| 3 | Jose Canseco | 34 |
| 4 | Mark McGwire | 31 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 30 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirby Puckett | 122 |
| 2 | Mike Greenwell | 121 |
| 3 | Dwight Evans | 116 |
| 4 | Will Clark | 114 |
| 5 | Ruben Sierra | 105 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 87 |
| 2 | Vince Coleman | 81 |
| 3 | Gerald Young | 62 |
| 4 | Otis Nixon | 56 |
| 5 | Ozzie Smith | 50 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Rijo | 2.01 |
| 2 | Orel Hershiser | 2.32 |
| 3 | David Cone | 2.33 |
| 4 | John Tudor | 2.39 |
| 5 | Teddy Higuera | 2.59 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Viola | 22 |
| 2 | Tom Browning | 21 |
| 2 | Orel Hershiser | 21 |
| 2 | Danny Jackson | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 271 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 232 |
| 3 | Jose DeLeon | 224 |
| 4 | Mark Langston | 221 |
| 5 | David Cone | 217 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 44 |
| 1 | John Franco | 44 |
| 3 | Jeff Reardon | 40 |
| 4 | Doug Jones | 38 |
| 5 | Mark Davis | 36 |