On This Day
Sunday, April 14, 1996
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 9 | 2 | .818 | -- |
| Yankees | 6 | 4 | .600 | 2.5 |
| Tigers | 7 | 6 | .538 | 3.0 |
| Blue Jays | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4.0 |
| Red Sox | 2 | 9 | .182 | 7.0 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 5 | 5 | .500 | -- |
| Twins | 5 | 6 | .455 | 0.5 |
| Brewers | 4 | 6 | .400 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 4 | 7 | .364 | 1.5 |
| Royals | 4 | 7 | .364 | 1.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 8 | 3 | .727 | -- |
| Mariners | 8 | 4 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Angels | 5 | 6 | .455 | 3.0 |
| Athletics | 5 | 6 | .455 | 3.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 7 | 5 | .583 | -- |
| Braves | 6 | 7 | .462 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 5 | 6 | .455 | 1.5 |
| Mets | 4 | 7 | .364 | 2.5 |
| Marlins | 4 | 9 | .308 | 3.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 7 | 5 | .583 | -- |
| Reds | 7 | 5 | .583 | -- |
| Pirates | 6 | 5 | .545 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 6 | 5 | .545 | 0.5 |
| Astros | 5 | 8 | .385 | 2.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 8 | 4 | .667 | -- |
| Giants | 7 | 5 | .583 | 1.0 |
| Dodgers | 7 | 7 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Rockies | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derek Bell | 5 |
| 2 | Sean Berry | 4 |
| 2 | Mike Bordick | 4 |
| 2 | Rey Ordonez | 4 |
| 5 | 12 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Lemke | 2 |
| 2 | Jeff Bagwell | 1 |
| 2 | Vince Coleman | 1 |
| 2 | Joey Cora | 1 |
| 2 | 21 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Davis | 4 |
| 1 | Doug Strange | 4 |
| 3 | Mike Bordick | 3 |
| 3 | Mariano Duncan | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Whiten | 3 |
| 2 | Allen Battle | 2 |
| 2 | Kenny Lofton | 2 |
| 4 | Moises Alou | 1 |
| 4 | 22 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Smoltz | 6.50 |
| 2 | Allen Watson | 1.00 |
| 3 | Denny Neagle | 0.91 |
| 4 | Bob Wolcott | 0.80 |
| 5 | Pete Schourek | 0.78 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Astacio | 1 |
| 1 | Kevin Foster | 1 |
| 1 | Buddy Groom | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Harnisch | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Smoltz | 13 |
| 2 | Denny Neagle | 10 |
| 3 | Allen Watson | 8 |
| 4 | Pete Schourek | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Brantley | 2 |
| 2 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
| 2 | Doug Henry | 1 |
| 2 | Jose Mesa | 1 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .469 |
| 2 | Mike Lansing | .468 |
| 3 | Wally Joyner | .462 |
| 4 | Ed Taubensee | .448 |
| 5 | Rick Wilkins | .419 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 6 |
| 1 | Ryan Klesko | 6 |
| 3 | Jeff Bagwell | 5 |
| 3 | Albert Belle | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Caminiti | 14 |
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 14 |
| 3 | Moises Alou | 13 |
| 3 | Bernard Gilkey | 13 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 10 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 8 |
| 3 | Delino DeShields | 7 |
| 4 | Brian McRae | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Wagner | 0.00 |
| 2 | David Cone | 0.43 |
| 3 | Bob Tewksbury | 0.66 |
| 4 | Doug Johns | 1.20 |
| 5 | Kevin Brown | 1.23 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Hamilton | 3 |
| 1 | Sterling Hitchcock | 3 |
| 1 | Greg Keagle | 3 |
| 1 | Mike Mussina | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 32 |
| 2 | John Smoltz | 29 |
| 3 | Hideo Nomo | 25 |
| 4 | Kevin Appier | 24 |
| 5 | Denny Neagle | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricky Bottalico | 4 |
| 1 | Jeff Brantley | 4 |
| 1 | Randy Myers | 4 |
| 4 | Dennis Eckersley | 3 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .377 |
| 2 | Edgar Martinez | .351 |
| 3 | Mike Piazza | .349 |
| 4 | Dante Bichette | .338 |
| 5 | Derek Bell | .334 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 55 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 43 |
| 3 | Jay Buhner | 42 |
| 3 | Rafael Palmeiro | 42 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 40 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dante Bichette | 139 |
| 2 | Albert Belle | 135 |
| 3 | Mo Vaughn | 131 |
| 4 | Jay Buhner | 129 |
| 5 | Sammy Sosa | 125 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 64 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 58 |
| 3 | Quilvio Veras | 57 |
| 4 | Barry Larkin | 53 |
| 4 | Otis Nixon | 53 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 1.71 |
| 2 | Hideo Nomo | 2.49 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 2.52 |
| 4 | Andy Ashby | 2.92 |
| 5 | Ismael Valdez | 3.06 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Mussina | 22 |
| 2 | Pete Schourek | 21 |
| 3 | David Cone | 20 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 20 |
| 3 | Greg Maddux | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 326 |
| 2 | Hideo Nomo | 261 |
| 3 | John Smoltz | 222 |
| 4 | Todd Stottlemyre | 218 |
| 5 | David Cone | 211 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 49 |
| 2 | Randy Myers | 42 |
| 3 | Lee Smith | 37 |
| 4 | Tom Henke | 36 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 35 |