On This Day
Saturday, April 20, 1991
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 8 | 4 | .667 | -- |
| Tigers | 6 | 4 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Red Sox | 6 | 5 | .545 | 1.5 |
| Brewers | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Indians | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3.0 |
| Orioles | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3.0 |
| Yankees | 4 | 7 | .364 | 3.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 6 | 3 | .667 | -- |
| Angels | 8 | 4 | .667 | -0.5 |
| Athletics | 8 | 4 | .667 | -0.5 |
| Royals | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.0 |
| Mariners | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.0 |
| Rangers | 4 | 5 | .444 | 2.0 |
| Twins | 2 | 9 | .182 | 5.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 7 | 5 | .583 | -- |
| Cubs | 7 | 5 | .583 | -- |
| Mets | 7 | 5 | .583 | -- |
| Cardinals | 6 | 6 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Expos | 5 | 7 | .417 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 4 | 8 | .333 | 3.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 8 | 4 | .667 | -- |
| Reds | 6 | 4 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Dodgers | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Giants | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Astros | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Braves | 3 | 6 | .333 | 3.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Kruk | 5 |
| 2 | Jose Oquendo | 4 |
| 3 | Craig Biggio | 3 |
| 3 | Pedro Guerrero | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvin Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Chili Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Decker | 1 |
| 1 | Kirk Gibson | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike LaValliere | 4 |
| 2 | Pedro Guerrero | 3 |
| 2 | Jose Oquendo | 3 |
| 4 | Rod Booker | 2 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Briley | 2 |
| 1 | Gary Pettis | 2 |
| 3 | Jeff Bagwell | 1 |
| 3 | Will Clark | 1 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Browning | 2.67 |
| 2 | Erik Hanson | 1.67 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 1.67 |
| 4 | Tom Gordon | 1.62 |
| 5 | Walt Terrell | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Andersen | 1 |
| 1 | Buddy Black | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Browning | 1 |
| 1 | Jose DeLeon | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Gordon | 13 |
| 2 | Erik Hanson | 10 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 10 |
| 4 | Tom Browning | 8 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Franco | 1 |
| 1 | Jerry Don Gleaton | 1 |
| 1 | Bryan Harvey | 1 |
| 1 | Craig Lefferts | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Biggio | .475 |
| 2 | Dave Henderson | .444 |
| 3 | Edgar Martinez | .441 |
| 4 | Wally Joyner | .400 |
| 5 | Mike Scioscia | .375 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Henderson | 6 |
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 6 |
| 3 | Albert Belle | 3 |
| 3 | Hubie Brooks | 3 |
| 3 | 12 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Henderson | 15 |
| 2 | Kevin Mitchell | 14 |
| 3 | Will Clark | 13 |
| 3 | John Kruk | 13 |
| 5 | Dave Winfield | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delino DeShields | 7 |
| 2 | Vince Coleman | 6 |
| 2 | Gary Pettis | 6 |
| 2 | Luis Polonia | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Morgan | 0.00 |
| 1 | Tom Gordon | 0.00 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 0.36 |
| 4 | John Smiley | 0.53 |
| 5 | Charles Nagy | 0.55 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 3 |
| 1 | Chuck Finley | 3 |
| 1 | Jimmy Key | 3 |
| 4 | Tim Belcher | 2 |
| 4 | 23 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 28 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 27 |
| 2 | Dwight Gooden | 27 |
| 4 | Erik Hanson | 26 |
| 5 | Tim Leary | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Smith | 5 |
| 2 | Dennis Eckersley | 4 |
| 2 | Jeff Montgomery | 4 |
| 2 | Dave Smith | 4 |
| 2 | Bobby Thigpen | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Polonia | .332 |
| 2 | Eddie Murray | .331 |
| 3 | George Brett | .324 |
| 4 | Lenny Dykstra | .322 |
| 5 | Rickey Henderson | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 50 |
| 2 | Ryne Sandberg | 40 |
| 3 | Kevin Mitchell | 39 |
| 4 | Jose Canseco | 38 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 137 |
| 2 | Matt Williams | 125 |
| 3 | Joe Carter | 118 |
| 3 | Kelly Gruber | 118 |
| 5 | Bobby Bonilla | 116 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 77 |
| 2 | Eric Yelding | 61 |
| 3 | Rickey Henderson | 59 |
| 4 | Brett Butler | 51 |
| 5 | Barry Bonds | 49 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 1.58 |
| 2 | Danny Darwin | 2.46 |
| 3 | Chuck Finley | 2.53 |
| 4 | Zane Smith | 2.62 |
| 5 | Norm Charlton | 2.62 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Welch | 26 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 21 |
| 2 | Ramon Martinez | 21 |
| 4 | Doug Drabek | 20 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 252 |
| 2 | Dwight Gooden | 236 |
| 3 | Bobby Witt | 230 |
| 4 | David Cone | 227 |
| 4 | Erik Hanson | 227 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Thigpen | 58 |
| 2 | Dennis Eckersley | 48 |
| 3 | Doug Jones | 43 |
| 4 | Gregg Olson | 34 |
| 4 | Dave Righetti | 34 |