On This Day
Saturday, September 18, 1993
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 85 | 63 | .574 | -- |
| Yankees | 83 | 67 | .553 | 3.0 |
| Orioles | 80 | 68 | .541 | 5.0 |
| Tigers | 76 | 72 | .514 | 9.0 |
| Red Sox | 76 | 72 | .514 | 9.0 |
| Indians | 70 | 79 | .470 | 15.5 |
| Brewers | 64 | 85 | .430 | 21.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 83 | 64 | .565 | -- |
| Rangers | 80 | 68 | .541 | 3.5 |
| Royals | 77 | 71 | .520 | 6.5 |
| Mariners | 75 | 73 | .507 | 8.5 |
| Angels | 66 | 81 | .449 | 17.0 |
| Twins | 62 | 87 | .416 | 22.0 |
| Athletics | 60 | 87 | .408 | 23.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 90 | 58 | .608 | -- |
| Expos | 85 | 63 | .574 | 5.0 |
| Cardinals | 81 | 67 | .547 | 9.0 |
| Cubs | 76 | 73 | .510 | 14.5 |
| Pirates | 69 | 79 | .466 | 21.0 |
| Marlins | 61 | 87 | .412 | 29.0 |
| Mets | 50 | 98 | .338 | 40.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 95 | 54 | .638 | -- |
| Giants | 91 | 56 | .619 | 3.0 |
| Astros | 78 | 70 | .527 | 16.5 |
| Dodgers | 75 | 72 | .510 | 19.0 |
| Reds | 69 | 80 | .463 | 26.0 |
| Rockies | 61 | 89 | .407 | 34.5 |
| Padres | 57 | 92 | .383 | 38.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Todd Hundley | 4 |
| 2 | Carlos Baerga | 3 |
| 2 | Todd Benzinger | 3 |
| 2 | Mike Bordick | 3 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Todd Benzinger | 2 |
| 1 | Orestes Destrade | 2 |
| 1 | Chris James | 2 |
| 4 | Jeff Blauser | 1 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Todd Benzinger | 4 |
| 1 | Orestes Destrade | 4 |
| 3 | Wil Cordero | 3 |
| 3 | Todd Zeile | 3 |
| 5 | 16 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 3 |
| 2 | Darren Lewis | 2 |
| 3 | Royce Clayton | 1 |
| 3 | Henry Cotto | 1 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doug Drabek | 1.57 |
| 2 | Angel Miranda | 1.17 |
| 3 | Mark Langston | 1.00 |
| 3 | Dave Stewart | 1.00 |
| 5 | Jimmy Key | 0.91 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Appier | 1 |
| 1 | Pedro Astacio | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Bolton | 1 |
| 1 | William Brennan | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doug Drabek | 11 |
| 2 | Jimmy Key | 10 |
| 2 | Greg Maddux | 10 |
| 4 | Mark Langston | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Storm Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
| 1 | Mauro Gozzo | 1 |
| 1 | Randy Myers | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andres Galarraga | .379 |
| 2 | John Olerud | .368 |
| 3 | Tony Gwynn | .358 |
| 4 | Gregg Jefferies | .341 |
| 5 | Barry Bonds | .337 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Gonzalez | 44 |
| 2 | Ken Griffey | 41 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 41 |
| 4 | Barry Bonds | 40 |
| 5 | David Justice | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Thomas | 126 |
| 2 | Albert Belle | 118 |
| 3 | Joe Carter | 114 |
| 4 | Juan Gonzalez | 113 |
| 5 | Cecil Fielder | 112 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 63 |
| 2 | Rickey Henderson | 51 |
| 3 | Chuck Carr | 49 |
| 3 | Luis Polonia | 49 |
| 5 | Roberto Alomar | 47 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 2.46 |
| 2 | Jose Rijo | 2.47 |
| 3 | Kevin Appier | 2.62 |
| 4 | Steve Avery | 2.80 |
| 5 | Ken Hill | 2.87 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack McDowell | 21 |
| 2 | John Burkett | 19 |
| 2 | Tom Glavine | 19 |
| 4 | Pat Hentgen | 18 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 277 |
| 2 | Jose Rijo | 204 |
| 3 | John Smoltz | 191 |
| 4 | Greg Maddux | 184 |
| 5 | Mark Langston | 179 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Myers | 47 |
| 2 | Lee Smith | 45 |
| 3 | Bryan Harvey | 44 |
| 4 | Jeff Montgomery | 43 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 41 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Naehring | .480 |
| 2 | Randy Velarde | .476 |
| 3 | Jim Eisenreich | .469 |
| 4 | Nelson Liriano | .429 |
| 5 | Andres Galarraga | .426 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Whiten | 7 |
| 1 | Matt Williams | 7 |
| 3 | Chris Hoiles | 6 |
| 4 | Chili Davis | 5 |
| 4 | Eddie Murray | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Whiten | 22 |
| 2 | Ron Gant | 18 |
| 3 | Andres Galarraga | 16 |
| 3 | Todd Zeile | 16 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 11 |
| 2 | Jacob Brumfield | 8 |
| 3 | Marquis Grissom | 7 |
| 3 | Gregg Jefferies | 7 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Appier | 0.00 |
| 1 | Mark Clark | 0.00 |
| 3 | Pedro Astacio | 0.36 |
| 4 | Anthony Young | 0.69 |
| 5 | Wilson Alvarez | 0.78 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Brown | 4 |
| 2 | Wilson Alvarez | 3 |
| 2 | Jose Bautista | 3 |
| 2 | Cris Carpenter | 3 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 36 |
| 2 | Greg Maddux | 26 |
| 3 | Kevin Brown | 21 |
| 4 | John Smoltz | 20 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 19 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Myers | 9 |
| 2 | Tom Henke | 6 |
| 2 | John Wetteland | 6 |
| 4 | Bryan Harvey | 5 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harold Baines | .394 |
| 2 | Chris Hoiles | .384 |
| 2 | Randy Velarde | .384 |
| 4 | Paul Molitor | .377 |
| 5 | Lance Johnson | .375 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Thomas | 9 |
| 2 | Bobby Bonilla | 8 |
| 2 | Joe Carter | 8 |
| 2 | Juan Gonzalez | 8 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Gant | 27 |
| 2 | David Justice | 26 |
| 2 | Phil Plantier | 26 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 26 |
| 2 | Mark Whiten | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 17 |
| 2 | Marquis Grissom | 15 |
| 2 | Kenny Lofton | 15 |
| 4 | Chuck Carr | 14 |
| 5 | Otis Nixon | 12 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Appier | 0.69 |
| 2 | Pedro Astacio | 0.79 |
| 3 | Chris Bosio | 1.50 |
| 4 | Jose Rijo | 1.54 |
| 5 | Kirk Rueter | 1.59 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Alvarez | 5 |
| 1 | Kevin Brown | 5 |
| 1 | Tom Glavine | 5 |
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 5 |
| 1 | Kirk Rueter | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 62 |
| 2 | Mark Langston | 43 |
| 3 | Cal Eldred | 40 |
| 3 | Greg Maddux | 40 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 39 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Myers | 12 |
| 1 | John Wetteland | 12 |
| 3 | Darren Holmes | 9 |
| 4 | Bryan Harvey | 8 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 8 |