On This Day
Saturday, April 20, 1996
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 11 | 5 | .688 | -- |
| Yankees | 7 | 7 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Blue Jays | 8 | 9 | .471 | 3.5 |
| Tigers | 8 | 11 | .421 | 4.5 |
| Red Sox | 3 | 14 | .176 | 8.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 9 | 6 | .600 | -- |
| Brewers | 9 | 6 | .600 | -- |
| White Sox | 8 | 8 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Twins | 7 | 8 | .467 | 2.0 |
| Royals | 5 | 12 | .294 | 5.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 12 | 4 | .750 | -- |
| Mariners | 12 | 6 | .667 | 1.0 |
| Angels | 9 | 8 | .529 | 3.5 |
| Athletics | 6 | 10 | .375 | 6.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 10 | 7 | .588 | -- |
| Braves | 10 | 8 | .556 | 0.5 |
| Phillies | 7 | 9 | .438 | 2.5 |
| Marlins | 7 | 11 | .389 | 3.5 |
| Mets | 5 | 10 | .333 | 4.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 11 | 7 | .611 | -- |
| Cubs | 10 | 7 | .588 | 0.5 |
| Reds | 9 | 8 | .529 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 |
| Astros | 8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 10 | 7 | .588 | -- |
| Giants | 9 | 8 | .529 | 1.0 |
| Dodgers | 8 | 10 | .444 | 2.5 |
| Rockies | 7 | 9 | .438 | 2.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brett Butler | 4 |
| 1 | Ryan Klesko | 4 |
| 3 | Geronimo Berroa | 3 |
| 3 | Barry Bonds | 3 |
| 3 | 14 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brady Anderson | 2 |
| 1 | Andres Galarraga | 2 |
| 1 | Henry Rodriguez | 2 |
| 1 | Ruben Sierra | 2 |
| 5 | 25 tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darrin Fletcher | 5 |
| 2 | Will Clark | 4 |
| 2 | Tony Phillips | 4 |
| 2 | Henry Rodriguez | 4 |
| 2 | Ruben Sierra | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derek Bell | 2 |
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 2 |
| 3 | Roberto Alomar | 1 |
| 3 | Brady Anderson | 1 |
| 3 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sid Fernandez | 2.75 |
| 2 | Angel Miranda | 2.50 |
| 3 | Pedro Martinez | 2.33 |
| 4 | Jason Grimsley | 1.00 |
| 4 | Juan Guzman | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Benes | 1 |
| 1 | John Franco | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Gardner | 1 |
| 1 | Jason Grimsley | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sid Fernandez | 11 |
| 2 | Jason Grimsley | 7 |
| 2 | Juan Guzman | 7 |
| 2 | Jimmy Haynes | 7 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 1 |
| 1 | Robb Nen | 1 |
| 1 | Troy Percival | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .472 |
| 2 | Wally Joyner | .467 |
| 3 | Ed Taubensee | .435 |
| 4 | Ryan Klesko | .424 |
| 5 | Rick Wilkins | .385 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 9 |
| 2 | Ryan Klesko | 8 |
| 3 | Brady Anderson | 7 |
| 3 | Todd Hundley | 7 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 21 |
| 1 | Juan Gonzalez | 21 |
| 3 | Barry Bonds | 19 |
| 4 | Travis Fryman | 18 |
| 4 | Greg Vaughn | 18 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 13 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 12 |
| 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 | 1.57 |
| 5 | Juan Guzman | 1.59 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Benes | 3 |
| 1 | Chuck Finley | 3 |
| 1 | Kevin Foster | 3 |
| 1 | Kevin Gross | 3 |
| 1 | 20 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 41 |
| 2 | John Smoltz | 35 |
| 3 | Juan Guzman | 31 |
| 3 | Hideo Nomo | 31 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 28 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Brantley | 5 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 5 |
| 1 | Troy Percival | 5 |
| 1 | Mark Wohlers | 5 |
| 5 | 7 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 | .337 |
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 | 62 |
| 3 | Quilvio Veras | 57 |
| 4 | Barry Larkin | 55 |
| 5 | Otis Nixon | 54 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 1.73 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 2.48 |
| 3 | Hideo Nomo | 2.60 |
| 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 | 267 |
| 3 | John Smoltz | 228 |
| 4 | Todd Stottlemyre | 223 |
| 5 | Chuck Finley | 220 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 50 |
| 2 | Randy Myers | 42 |
| 3 | Lee Smith | 37 |
| 4 | Rod Beck | 36 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 36 |