On This Day
Saturday, April 6, 1996
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 4 | 1 | .800 | -- |
| Blue Jays | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1.0 |
| Tigers | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 0 | 5 | .000 | 4.0 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 3 | 2 | .600 | -- |
| Brewers | 2 | 2 | .500 | 0.5 |
| White Sox | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.0 |
| Royals | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.0 |
| Indians | 1 | 3 | .250 | 1.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Mariners | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.5 |
| Angels | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Athletics | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 3 | 2 | .600 | -- |
| Phillies | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.0 |
| Mets | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.0 |
| Marlins | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 4 | 1 | .800 | -- |
| Cardinals | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Cubs | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Reds | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Astros | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 3 | 1 | .750 | -- |
| Giants | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.5 |
| Rockies | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.5 |
| Dodgers | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melvin Nieves | 4 |
| 2 | Jay Bell | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Eisenreich | 3 |
| 2 | Tony Gwynn | 3 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Sorrento | 2 |
| 1 | Greg Vaughn | 2 |
| 3 | Jay Bell | 1 |
| 3 | Ken Caminiti | 1 |
| 3 | 20 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Sorrento | 6 |
| 2 | Ken Caminiti | 4 |
| 2 | Vinny Castilla | 4 |
| 4 | Craig Biggio | 3 |
| 4 | Greg Vaughn | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delino DeShields | 2 |
| 1 | Brian McRae | 2 |
| 1 | Otis Nixon | 2 |
| 4 | Darren Bragg | 1 |
| 4 | 19 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramon Martinez | 999.00 |
| 2 | Mark Leiter | 1.40 |
| 3 | Alex Fernandez | 1.25 |
| 4 | Greg Maddux | 1.20 |
| 5 | Andy Benes | 0.83 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Darwin | 1 |
| 1 | Alex Fernandez | 1 |
| 1 | Trevor Hoffman | 1 |
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Fernandez | 10 |
| 2 | Trevor Hoffman | 7 |
| 2 | Rich Hunter | 7 |
| 2 | Mark Leiter | 7 |
| 2 | Chan Ho Park | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Henneman | 1 |
| 1 | Curt Leskanic | 1 |
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 1 |
| 1 | Todd Worrell | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Hollins | .636 |
| 2 | Mark McLemore | .600 |
| 3 | Tony Gwynn | .579 |
| 4 | Wally Joyner | .533 |
| 5 | Mike Lansing | .526 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Vaughn | 4 |
| 2 | Scott Brosius | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Edmonds | 3 |
| 4 | Jeff Bagwell | 2 |
| 4 | 30 others tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred McGriff | 10 |
| 2 | Jim Edmonds | 9 |
| 2 | Ron Gant | 9 |
| 4 | Ken Caminiti | 8 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 8 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delino DeShields | 6 |
| 1 | Tom Goodwin | 6 |
| 3 | Kenny Lofton | 4 |
| 4 | Brian McRae | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Bullinger | 0.00 |
| 1 | John Burkett | 0.00 |
| 1 | Mark Langston | 0.00 |
| 1 | David Cone | 0.00 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike James | 2 |
| 1 | Brad Radke | 2 |
| 3 | Cory Bailey | 1 |
| 3 | Jim Bullinger | 1 |
| 3 | 61 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 20 |
| 2 | Alex Fernandez | 14 |
| 3 | Kevin Appier | 13 |
| 3 | Brad Radke | 13 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 11 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Myers | 3 |
| 2 | Ricky Bottalico | 2 |
| 2 | Dennis Eckersley | 2 |
| 2 | Marcus Moore | 2 |
| 2 | Todd Worrell | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .375 |
| 2 | Mike Piazza | .353 |
| 3 | Edgar Martinez | .353 |
| 4 | Chuck Knoblauch | .338 |
| 5 | Dante Bichette | .336 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 50 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 42 |
| 3 | Jay Buhner | 41 |
| 4 | Dante Bichette | 40 |
| 4 | Rafael Palmeiro | 40 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dante Bichette | 130 |
| 2 | Mo Vaughn | 128 |
| 3 | Albert Belle | 126 |
| 4 | Sammy Sosa | 124 |
| 5 | Jay Buhner | 122 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 58 |
| 2 | Quilvio Veras | 57 |
| 3 | Tom Goodwin | 56 |
| 4 | Otis Nixon | 53 |
| 5 | Barry Larkin | 52 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 1.68 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 2.57 |
| 3 | Hideo Nomo | 2.67 |
| 4 | Andy Ashby | 2.99 |
| 5 | Ismael Valdez | 3.03 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 20 |
| 1 | Mike Mussina | 20 |
| 3 | David Cone | 19 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 19 |
| 3 | Pete Schourek | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 314 |
| 2 | Hideo Nomo | 238 |
| 3 | Todd Stottlemyre | 210 |
| 4 | John Smoltz | 199 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 198 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 47 |
| 2 | Randy Myers | 41 |
| 3 | Lee Smith | 37 |
| 4 | Tom Henke | 36 |
| 5 | Todd Worrell | 34 |