On This Day
Friday, April 19, 1996
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 11 | 4 | .733 | -- |
| Yankees | 6 | 7 | .462 | 4.0 |
| Tigers | 8 | 10 | .444 | 4.5 |
| Blue Jays | 7 | 9 | .438 | 4.5 |
| Red Sox | 3 | 13 | .188 | 8.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 8 | 6 | .571 | -- |
| Brewers | 8 | 6 | .571 | 0.0 |
| Twins | 7 | 7 | .500 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 7 | 8 | .467 | 1.5 |
| Royals | 5 | 11 | .313 | 4.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 11 | 4 | .733 | -- |
| Mariners | 12 | 5 | .706 | 0.0 |
| Angels | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Athletics | 6 | 9 | .400 | 5.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 9 | 7 | .563 | -- |
| Braves | 9 | 8 | .529 | 0.5 |
| Phillies | 7 | 8 | .467 | 1.5 |
| Marlins | 6 | 11 | .353 | 3.5 |
| Mets | 4 | 10 | .286 | 4.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 10 | 6 | .625 | -- |
| Cardinals | 10 | 7 | .588 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 8 | 8 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Reds | 8 | 8 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Astros | 8 | 8 | .500 | 2.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 10 | 6 | .625 | -- |
| Giants | 8 | 8 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Dodgers | 8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 |
| Rockies | 7 | 8 | .467 | 2.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derek Bell | 4 |
| 1 | Darryl Hamilton | 4 |
| 1 | Brian McRae | 4 |
| 4 | Jeff Bagwell | 3 |
| 4 | 15 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Carter | 2 |
| 1 | Dean Palmer | 2 |
| 1 | Ryne Sandberg | 2 |
| 4 | Kurt Abbott | 1 |
| 4 | 29 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Gonzalez | 6 |
| 2 | Sean Berry | 5 |
| 2 | Kevin Elster | 5 |
| 2 | Dean Palmer | 5 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen Battle | 2 |
| 1 | Ken Griffey | 2 |
| 1 | Roberto Kelly | 2 |
| 1 | Chuck Knoblauch | 2 |
| 1 | Pat Listach | 2 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Smoltz | 1.20 |
| 2 | Jeff Fassero | 1.00 |
| 3 | Scott Aldred | 0.86 |
| 3 | Wilson Alvarez | 0.86 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 0.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory Bailey | 1 |
| 1 | Doug Brocail | 1 |
| 1 | Dennis Cook | 1 |
| 1 | Kevin Foster | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Fassero | 8 |
| 2 | Scott Aldred | 6 |
| 2 | Wilson Alvarez | 6 |
| 2 | Doug Brocail | 6 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Bohanon | 1 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
| 1 | Roberto Hernandez | 1 |
| 1 | Curt Leskanic | 1 |
| 1 | Ed Vosberg | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .472 |
| 2 | Wally Joyner | .446 |
| 3 | Ed Taubensee | .439 |
| 4 | Jeff Bagwell | .411 |
| 5 | Mike Lansing | .397 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 9 |
| 2 | Ryan Klesko | 8 |
| 3 | Greg Vaughn | 7 |
| 4 | Jeff Bagwell | 6 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 21 |
| 2 | Juan Gonzalez | 19 |
| 3 | Jeff Bagwell | 17 |
| 3 | Dante Bichette | 17 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 17 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 13 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 11 |
| 3 | Brian McRae | 9 |
| 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 |
| 4 | Jack McDowell | 1.64 |
| 5 | Juan Guzman | 1.73 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Finley | 3 |
| 1 | Kevin Foster | 3 |
| 1 | Joey Hamilton | 3 |
| 1 | Pat Hentgen | 3 |
| 1 | 16 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 41 |
| 2 | John Smoltz | 35 |
| 3 | Kevin Appier | 28 |
| 3 | Denny Neagle | 28 |
| 5 | Alex Fernandez | 26 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Brantley | 5 |
| 2 | Ricky Bottalico | 4 |
| 2 | Dennis Eckersley | 4 |
| 2 | Roberto Hernandez | 4 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .378 |
| 2 | Edgar Martinez | .354 |
| 3 | Mike Piazza | .349 |
| 4 | Dante Bichette | .342 |
| 5 | Derek Bell | .338 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 56 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 46 |
| 3 | Jay Buhner | 43 |
| 3 | Rafael Palmeiro | 43 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 42 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dante Bichette | 145 |
| 2 | Albert Belle | 140 |
| 3 | Mo Vaughn | 138 |
| 4 | Jay Buhner | 133 |
| 5 | Sammy Sosa | 131 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 67 |
| 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 | Ismael Valdez | 2.96 |
| 5 | Andy Ashby | 3.04 |
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 | John Smoltz | 228 |
| 4 | Todd Stottlemyre | 223 |
| 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 | 2 others tied | 36 |