On This Day
Thursday, April 18, 1996
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 11 | 3 | .786 | -- |
| Yankees | 6 | 6 | .500 | 4.0 |
| Tigers | 8 | 9 | .471 | 4.5 |
| Blue Jays | 6 | 9 | .400 | 5.5 |
| Red Sox | 3 | 12 | .200 | 8.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 7 | 6 | .538 | -- |
| Brewers | 7 | 6 | .538 | 0.0 |
| Twins | 6 | 7 | .462 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 6 | 8 | .429 | 1.5 |
| Royals | 5 | 10 | .333 | 3.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners | 12 | 4 | .750 | -- |
| Rangers | 10 | 4 | .714 | 1.0 |
| Angels | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4.5 |
| Athletics | 6 | 8 | .429 | 5.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 8 | 7 | .533 | -- |
| Phillies | 7 | 7 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Braves | 8 | 8 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Marlins | 5 | 11 | .313 | 3.5 |
| Mets | 4 | 9 | .308 | 3.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 9 | 6 | .600 | -- |
| Cardinals | 9 | 7 | .563 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 8 | 7 | .533 | 1.0 |
| Reds | 8 | 7 | .533 | 1.0 |
| Astros | 7 | 8 | .467 | 2.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 10 | 5 | .667 | -- |
| Giants | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2.0 |
| Dodgers | 8 | 8 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Rockies | 6 | 8 | .429 | 3.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brady Anderson | 4 |
| 1 | Mike Devereaux | 4 |
| 1 | Nelson Liriano | 4 |
| 1 | David Segui | 4 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Todd Zeile | 2 |
| 2 | Brady Anderson | 1 |
| 2 | Shane Andrews | 1 |
| 2 | George Arias | 1 |
| 2 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Rodriguez | 4 |
| 1 | Kevin Seitzer | 4 |
| 1 | Todd Zeile | 4 |
| 4 | George Arias | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Alicea | 1 |
| 1 | Marvin Benard | 1 |
| 1 | Barry Bonds | 1 |
| 1 | Dwayne Hosey | 1 |
| 1 | Brian McRae | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Wagner | 0.88 |
| 2 | Frank Castillo | 0.70 |
| 3 | Chris Bosio | 0.62 |
| 4 | Todd Stottlemyre | 0.42 |
| 5 | Mike Williams | 0.33 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Bosio | 1 |
| 1 | Ricky Bottalico | 1 |
| 1 | Chris Hammond | 1 |
| 1 | Mike James | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Castillo | 7 |
| 1 | Paul Wagner | 7 |
| 3 | Chris Bosio | 5 |
| 3 | Edwin Hurtado | 5 |
| 3 | Todd Stottlemyre | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edwin Hurtado | 1 |
| 1 | Robb Nen | 1 |
| 1 | Troy Percival | 1 |
| 1 | Heathcliff Slocumb | 1 |
| 1 | Turk Wendell | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .472 |
| 1 | Wally Joyner | .472 |
| 3 | Ed Taubensee | .439 |
| 4 | Mike Lansing | .407 |
| 5 | Rick Wilkins | .395 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 9 |
| 2 | Ryan Klesko | 7 |
| 3 | Jeff Bagwell | 6 |
| 3 | Todd Hundley | 6 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 21 |
| 2 | Barry Bonds | 16 |
| 2 | Travis Fryman | 16 |
| 2 | Kevin Seitzer | 16 |
| 2 | Dan Wilson | 16 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 12 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 11 |
| 3 | Brian McRae | 8 |
| 4 | Delino DeShields | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Wagner | 0.77 |
| 2 | David Wells | 1.50 |
| 2 | Danny Darwin | 1.50 |
| 2 | Ben McDonald | 1.50 |
| 5 | Jack McDowell | 1.64 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Finley | 3 |
| 1 | Joey Hamilton | 3 |
| 1 | Ken Hill | 3 |
| 1 | Sterling Hitchcock | 3 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 41 |
| 2 | John Smoltz | 29 |
| 3 | Kevin Appier | 28 |
| 4 | Alex Fernandez | 26 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 25 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Brantley | 5 |
| 2 | Ricky Bottalico | 4 |
| 2 | Randy Myers | 4 |
| 2 | Troy Percival | 4 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .378 |
| 2 | Edgar Martinez | .353 |
| 3 | Mike Piazza | .350 |
| 4 | Dante Bichette | .341 |
| 5 | Derek Bell | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 55 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 45 |
| 3 | Jay Buhner | 43 |
| 3 | Rafael Palmeiro | 43 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 41 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dante Bichette | 143 |
| 2 | Albert Belle | 137 |
| 3 | Mo Vaughn | 135 |
| 4 | Jay Buhner | 133 |
| 5 | Sammy Sosa | 130 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 66 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 61 |
| 3 | Quilvio Veras | 57 |
| 4 | Barry Larkin | 54 |
| 4 | Otis Nixon | 54 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 1.73 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 2.48 |
| 3 | Hideo Nomo | 2.49 |
| 4 | Andy Ashby | 3.04 |
| 5 | David Wells | 3.05 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Mussina | 22 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 21 |
| 2 | Greg Maddux | 21 |
| 2 | Pete Schourek | 21 |
| 5 | David Cone | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 335 |
| 2 | Hideo Nomo | 261 |
| 3 | Todd Stottlemyre | 223 |
| 4 | John Smoltz | 222 |
| 5 | Chuck Finley | 220 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 49 |
| 2 | Randy Myers | 42 |
| 3 | Lee Smith | 37 |
| 4 | Rod Beck | 36 |
| 4 | Tom Henke | 36 |