On This Day
Sunday, April 21, 1996
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 11 | 6 | .647 | -- |
| Yankees | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2.0 |
| Blue Jays | 8 | 10 | .444 | 3.5 |
| Tigers | 8 | 12 | .400 | 4.5 |
| Red Sox | 3 | 15 | .167 | 8.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 10 | 6 | .625 | -- |
| Brewers | 10 | 6 | .625 | -- |
| White Sox | 8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 |
| Twins | 7 | 9 | .438 | 3.0 |
| Royals | 5 | 13 | .278 | 6.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 13 | 4 | .765 | -- |
| Mariners | 13 | 6 | .684 | 1.0 |
| Angels | 10 | 8 | .556 | 3.5 |
| Athletics | 7 | 10 | .412 | 6.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 11 | 7 | .611 | -- |
| Braves | 10 | 9 | .526 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 |
| Marlins | 8 | 11 | .421 | 3.5 |
| Mets | 5 | 11 | .313 | 5.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 11 | 8 | .579 | -- |
| Cubs | 10 | 8 | .556 | 0.5 |
| Reds | 9 | 9 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Astros | 9 | 9 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 8 | 10 | .444 | 2.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 11 | 7 | .611 | -- |
| Giants | 10 | 8 | .556 | 1.0 |
| Rockies | 8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 |
| Dodgers | 8 | 11 | .421 | 3.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Palmer | 4 |
| 1 | David Segui | 4 |
| 3 | Geronimo Berroa | 3 |
| 3 | Bret Boone | 3 |
| 3 | 13 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Griffey | 2 |
| 1 | Edgar Martinez | 2 |
| 1 | Dean Palmer | 2 |
| 1 | Manny Ramirez | 2 |
| 5 | 21 tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Palmer | 6 |
| 2 | Carlos Baerga | 5 |
| 3 | Derek Bell | 4 |
| 3 | Paul O'Neill | 4 |
| 3 | David Segui | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen Battle | 1 |
| 1 | Damon Buford | 1 |
| 1 | Scott Bullett | 1 |
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Valenzuela | 3.50 |
| 2 | Armando Reynoso | 1.33 |
| 3 | Jason Isringhausen | 1.00 |
| 4 | Pedro Astacio | 0.83 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Brown | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Corsi | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Eichhorn | 1 |
| 1 | Osvaldo Fernandez | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Isringhausen | 8 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 7 |
| 2 | Fernando Valenzuela | 7 |
| 4 | Andy Benes | 6 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rod Beck | 1 |
| 1 | Doug Bochtler | 1 |
| 1 | Ricky Bottalico | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Fetters | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .472 |
| 2 | Wally Joyner | .455 |
| 3 | Ed Taubensee | .429 |
| 4 | David Segui | .400 |
| 5 | Frank Thomas | .397 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 9 |
| 2 | Brady Anderson | 8 |
| 2 | Ken Griffey | 8 |
| 2 | Ryan Klesko | 8 |
| 2 | Gary Sheffield | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 21 |
| 1 | Juan Gonzalez | 21 |
| 3 | Derek Bell | 20 |
| 4 | Barry Bonds | 19 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 19 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Goodwin | 13 |
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 13 |
| 3 | Brian McRae | 10 |
| 4 | Delino DeShields | 7 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Wagner | 0.77 |
| 2 | Danny Darwin | 1.50 |
| 3 | Jack McDowell | 1.57 |
| 4 | Juan Guzman | 1.59 |
| 5 | Ben McDonald | 1.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 4 |
| 2 | Alan Benes | 3 |
| 2 | Osvaldo Fernandez | 3 |
| 2 | Chuck Finley | 3 |
| 2 | 23 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 47 |
| 2 | John Smoltz | 35 |
| 3 | Juan Guzman | 31 |
| 3 | Hideo Nomo | 31 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 28 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy Percival | 6 |
| 2 | Ricky Bottalico | 5 |
| 2 | Jeff Brantley | 5 |
| 2 | Dennis Eckersley | 5 |
| 2 | Mark Wohlers | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .378 |
| 2 | Edgar Martinez | .357 |
| 3 | Mike Piazza | .348 |
| 4 | Dante Bichette | .340 |
| 5 | Derek Bell | .337 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 56 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 47 |
| 3 | Rafael Palmeiro | 44 |
| 4 | Jay Buhner | 43 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 42 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dante Bichette | 145 |
| 2 | Albert Belle | 140 |
| 2 | Mo Vaughn | 140 |
| 4 | Jay Buhner | 135 |
| 5 | Sammy Sosa | 131 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 67 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 63 |
| 3 | Quilvio Veras | 57 |
| 4 | Barry Larkin | 55 |
| 5 | Otis Nixon | 54 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 1.73 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 2.54 |
| 3 | Hideo Nomo | 2.60 |
| 4 | Ismael Valdez | 2.96 |
| 5 | Andy Ashby | 3.04 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 22 |
| 1 | Mike Mussina | 22 |
| 3 | Greg Maddux | 21 |
| 3 | Pete Schourek | 21 |
| 5 | David Cone | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 341 |
| 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 | Rod Beck | 37 |
| 3 | Lee Smith | 37 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 36 |