On This Day
Wednesday, April 3, 1996
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Orioles | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| Blue Jays | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| Tigers | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 2 | 1 | .667 | -- |
| Brewers | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 |
| White Sox | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 |
| Indians | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 |
| Royals | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Mariners | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Angels | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Athletics | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Phillies | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Mets | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Expos | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Marlins | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Astros | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Cubs | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Reds | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 1 | 1 | .500 | -- |
| Rockies | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.0 |
| Dodgers | 1 | 2 | .333 | 0.5 |
| Giants | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Grudzielanek | 4 |
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | 4 |
| 1 | Ivan Rodriguez | 4 |
| 4 | Roberto Alomar | 3 |
| 4 | 14 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Alomar | 1 |
| 1 | Billy Ashley | 1 |
| 1 | Brad Ausmus | 1 |
| 1 | Kim Batiste | 1 |
| 1 | 22 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred McGriff | 6 |
| 2 | Ken Caminiti | 4 |
| 2 | Ed Sprague | 4 |
| 4 | Ron Coomer | 3 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Goodwin | 2 |
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 2 |
| 1 | James Mouton | 2 |
| 1 | Rondell White | 2 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Langston | 2.33 |
| 2 | Roger Pavlik | 1.33 |
| 3 | John Smiley | 1.17 |
| 4 | Tom Glavine | 1.00 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Glavine | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Grace | 1 |
| 1 | Joey Hamilton | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Hampton | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Pavlik | 8 |
| 2 | Mark Langston | 7 |
| 2 | John Smiley | 7 |
| 4 | Mike Hampton | 6 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricky Bottalico | 1 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
| 1 | Roberto Hernandez | 1 |
| 1 | Trevor Hoffman | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Hollins | .833 |
| 2 | Tony Gwynn | .625 |
| 3 | Roberto Alomar | .571 |
| 3 | Derek Jeter | .571 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | .571 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chili Davis | 2 |
| 1 | Bernard Gilkey | 2 |
| 1 | Ryan Klesko | 2 |
| 1 | Scott Servais | 2 |
| 5 | 60 tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred McGriff | 8 |
| 2 | Travis Fryman | 5 |
| 2 | Bernard Gilkey | 5 |
| 2 | Ryan Klesko | 5 |
| 2 | Pat Meares | 5 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 4 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 3 |
| 3 | Delino DeShields | 2 |
| 3 | Marquis Grissom | 2 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Burkett | 0.00 |
| 1 | Mark Langston | 0.00 |
| 1 | David Cone | 0.00 |
| 1 | Paul Wagner | 0.00 |
| 1 | 17 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Christiansen | 1 |
| 1 | David Cone | 1 |
| 1 | Jerry Dipoto | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Glavine | 1 |
| 1 | 27 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 14 |
| 2 | Wilson Alvarez | 8 |
| 2 | Sid Fernandez | 8 |
| 2 | Roger Pavlik | 8 |
| 2 | Brad Radke | 8 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Borbon | 1 |
| 1 | Ricky Bottalico | 1 |
| 1 | Norm Charlton | 1 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .372 |
| 2 | Edgar Martinez | .354 |
| 3 | Mike Piazza | .351 |
| 4 | Chuck Knoblauch | .337 |
| 5 | Dante Bichette | .337 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 50 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 41 |
| 3 | Dante Bichette | 40 |
| 3 | Jay Buhner | 40 |
| 3 | Rafael Palmeiro | 40 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dante Bichette | 128 |
| 1 | Mo Vaughn | 128 |
| 3 | Albert Belle | 126 |
| 4 | Jay Buhner | 121 |
| 4 | Sammy Sosa | 121 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 58 |
| 2 | Quilvio Veras | 56 |
| 3 | Tom Goodwin | 53 |
| 4 | Barry Larkin | 52 |
| 5 | Otis Nixon | 51 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 1.76 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 2.48 |
| 3 | Hideo Nomo | 2.67 |
| 4 | Tim Wakefield | 2.95 |
| 5 | Andy Ashby | 3.02 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 20 |
| 1 | Mike Mussina | 20 |
| 3 | David Cone | 19 |
| 3 | Pete Schourek | 19 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 308 |
| 2 | Hideo Nomo | 238 |
| 3 | Todd Stottlemyre | 210 |
| 4 | Chuck Finley | 198 |
| 5 | David Cone | 195 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 46 |
| 2 | Randy Myers | 39 |
| 3 | Lee Smith | 37 |
| 4 | Tom Henke | 36 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 33 |