On This Day
Monday, May 6, 1991
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 14 | 8 | .636 | -- |
| Blue Jays | 15 | 11 | .577 | 1.0 |
| Tigers | 13 | 10 | .565 | 1.5 |
| Brewers | 13 | 11 | .542 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 10 | 11 | .476 | 3.5 |
| Orioles | 9 | 14 | .391 | 5.5 |
| Yankees | 7 | 15 | .318 | 7.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 15 | 9 | .625 | -- |
| White Sox | 11 | 10 | .524 | 2.5 |
| Rangers | 10 | 10 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Mariners | 13 | 13 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Twins | 12 | 13 | .480 | 3.5 |
| Angels | 12 | 13 | .480 | 3.5 |
| Royals | 9 | 15 | .375 | 6.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 16 | 9 | .640 | -- |
| Mets | 14 | 10 | .583 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 14 | 11 | .560 | 2.0 |
| Cubs | 13 | 13 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Phillies | 11 | 14 | .440 | 5.0 |
| Expos | 10 | 15 | .400 | 6.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 14 | 11 | .560 | -- |
| Reds | 13 | 11 | .542 | 0.5 |
| Braves | 11 | 11 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Dodgers | 12 | 12 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Astros | 10 | 14 | .417 | 3.5 |
| Giants | 9 | 16 | .360 | 5.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andres Galarraga | 4 |
| 2 | Ken Griffey | 3 |
| 2 | Willie McGee | 3 |
| 2 | Orlando Merced | 3 |
| 2 | Kevin Mitchell | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 2 |
| 2 | George Bell | 1 |
| 2 | Jay Bell | 1 |
| 2 | Eric Davis | 1 |
| 2 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 3 |
| 1 | Tim Wallach | 3 |
| 3 | Jeff Bagwell | 2 |
| 3 | George Bell | 2 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Biggio | 1 |
| 1 | Ivan Calderon | 1 |
| 1 | Marquis Grissom | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erik Hanson | 1.29 |
| 2 | Jose Rijo | 0.56 |
| 3 | Scott Lewis | 0.50 |
| 4 | Greg Maddux | 0.43 |
| 5 | Dennis Martinez | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erik Hanson | 1 |
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 1 |
| 1 | Dennis Martinez | 1 |
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 1 |
| 1 | Vicente Palacios | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erik Hanson | 9 |
| 2 | Jose Rijo | 5 |
| 3 | Scott Lewis | 4 |
| 3 | Dennis Martinez | 4 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Landrum | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Smith | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Swift | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hal Morris | .382 |
| 2 | Edgar Martinez | .373 |
| 3 | Dave Henderson | .371 |
| 4 | Craig Biggio | .346 |
| 5 | Paul Molitor | .344 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 10 |
| 2 | Rob Deer | 8 |
| 2 | Dave Henderson | 8 |
| 4 | George Bell | 7 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Clark | 26 |
| 2 | Rob Deer | 23 |
| 3 | Cal Ripken | 22 |
| 4 | Ivan Calderon | 21 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 16 |
| 2 | Delino DeShields | 12 |
| 3 | Otis Nixon | 11 |
| 4 | Ivan Calderon | 8 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 0.66 |
| 2 | Tom Gordon | 0.67 |
| 3 | Pete Harnisch | 1.07 |
| 4 | Tom Bolton | 1.08 |
| 5 | Tom Candiotti | 1.18 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 5 |
| 2 | Mike Bielecki | 4 |
| 2 | Tom Browning | 4 |
| 2 | Chuck Finley | 4 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 53 |
| 2 | Dwight Gooden | 43 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 41 |
| 4 | Erik Hanson | 39 |
| 5 | Jack McDowell | 36 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Smith | 9 |
| 2 | Dennis Eckersley | 8 |
| 2 | Jeff Reardon | 8 |
| 4 | Rob Dibble | 7 |
| 4 | Duane Ward | 7 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | .441 |
| 2 | Carlos Baerga | .415 |
| 3 | Brett Butler | .413 |
| 4 | Ken Griffey | .400 |
| 5 | Mark Lewis | .394 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rob Deer | 6 |
| 2 | George Bell | 5 |
| 2 | Ruben Sierra | 5 |
| 2 | Greg Vaughn | 5 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rob Deer | 15 |
| 1 | Chris James | 15 |
| 3 | Will Clark | 13 |
| 4 | Charlie Hayes | 12 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 9 |
| 1 | Otis Nixon | 9 |
| 3 | Ivan Calderon | 5 |
| 3 | Jose Canseco | 5 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Erickson | 0.00 |
| 1 | Tommy Greene | 0.00 |
| 3 | Ramon Martinez | 0.50 |
| 4 | Pete Harnisch | 0.59 |
| 5 | Zane Smith | 0.60 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Gossage | 3 |
| 2 | Don August | 2 |
| 2 | Scott Bankhead | 2 |
| 2 | Steve Bedrosian | 2 |
| 2 | 30 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 25 |
| 2 | Greg Swindell | 24 |
| 3 | Tom Glavine | 22 |
| 4 | Jose DeLeon | 19 |
| 4 | Bobby Witt | 19 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rob Dibble | 6 |
| 2 | Jeff Reardon | 5 |
| 2 | Duane Ward | 5 |
| 4 | Dennis Eckersley | 4 |
| 4 | Lee Smith | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Polonia | .338 |
| 2 | George Brett | .335 |
| 3 | Eddie Murray | .331 |
| 4 | Dave Magadan | .321 |
| 5 | Rafael Palmeiro | .319 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 47 |
| 2 | Ryne Sandberg | 40 |
| 3 | Kevin Mitchell | 39 |
| 4 | Fred McGriff | 36 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 132 |
| 2 | Bobby Bonilla | 119 |
| 3 | Matt Williams | 118 |
| 4 | Barry Bonds | 113 |
| 5 | Joe Carter | 112 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 79 |
| 2 | Eric Yelding | 59 |
| 3 | Rickey Henderson | 56 |
| 4 | Otis Nixon | 54 |
| 5 | Brett Butler | 52 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 1.34 |
| 2 | Zane Smith | 2.41 |
| 3 | Scott Erickson | 2.53 |
| 4 | Chuck Finley | 2.54 |
| 5 | Jose Rijo | 2.65 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Welch | 27 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 22 |
| 2 | Ramon Martinez | 22 |
| 4 | Dwight Gooden | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 244 |
| 2 | Bobby Witt | 238 |
| 3 | David Cone | 231 |
| 4 | Dwight Gooden | 228 |
| 5 | Erik Hanson | 221 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Thigpen | 57 |
| 2 | Dennis Eckersley | 48 |
| 3 | Doug Jones | 40 |
| 4 | Gregg Olson | 36 |
| 4 | Lee Smith | 36 |