On This Day
Tuesday, April 30, 1996
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 13 | 10 | .565 | -- |
| Orioles | 14 | 12 | .538 | 0.5 |
| Blue Jays | 11 | 14 | .440 | 3.0 |
| Tigers | 9 | 18 | .333 | 6.0 |
| Red Sox | 7 | 19 | .269 | 7.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 16 | 8 | .667 | -- |
| White Sox | 15 | 10 | .600 | 1.5 |
| Twins | 13 | 12 | .520 | 3.5 |
| Brewers | 12 | 12 | .500 | 4.0 |
| Royals | 9 | 18 | .333 | 8.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 16 | 10 | .615 | -- |
| Mariners | 16 | 10 | .615 | -- |
| Angels | 13 | 12 | .520 | 2.5 |
| Athletics | 13 | 12 | .520 | 2.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 17 | 9 | .654 | -- |
| Braves | 16 | 11 | .593 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 13 | 11 | .542 | 3.0 |
| Mets | 11 | 13 | .458 | 5.0 |
| Marlins | 11 | 16 | .407 | 6.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 13 | 14 | .481 | -- |
| Astros | 13 | 14 | .481 | -- |
| Pirates | 12 | 14 | .462 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 12 | 15 | .444 | 1.0 |
| Reds | 9 | 16 | .360 | 3.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 17 | 10 | .630 | -- |
| Giants | 14 | 12 | .538 | 2.5 |
| Dodgers | 14 | 14 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Rockies | 11 | 14 | .440 | 5.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred McGriff | 5 |
| 2 | Carlos Delgado | 4 |
| 3 | Jay Buhner | 3 |
| 3 | Joey Cora | 3 |
| 3 | 15 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Bonds | 2 |
| 1 | Reggie Jefferson | 2 |
| 1 | Jeff King | 2 |
| 1 | Ray Lankford | 2 |
| 1 | Ed Sprague | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Bonds | 6 |
| 2 | Jeff King | 5 |
| 3 | Marty Cordova | 4 |
| 3 | Ray Lankford | 4 |
| 5 | 16 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Larkin | 2 |
| 2 | Allen Battle | 1 |
| 2 | Rafael Belliard | 1 |
| 2 | Jacob Brumfield | 1 |
| 2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Smoltz | 1.67 |
| 2 | Doug Drabek | 1.00 |
| 2 | Hideo Nomo | 1.00 |
| 4 | Mark Langston | 0.70 |
| 5 | Pat Rapp | 0.62 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Bosio | 1 |
| 1 | Tim Crabtree | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Langston | 1 |
| 1 | Dennis Martinez | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doug Drabek | 10 |
| 1 | John Smoltz | 10 |
| 3 | Arthur Rhodes | 8 |
| 4 | Rich Garces | 7 |
| 4 | Mark Langston | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Cordova | 1 |
| 1 | Greg McMichael | 1 |
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 1 |
| 1 | Robb Nen | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Joyner | .407 |
| 2 | Marty Cordova | .403 |
| 3 | Tony Gwynn | .403 |
| 4 | Paul O'Neill | .400 |
| 5 | David Segui | .386 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brady Anderson | 11 |
| 1 | Barry Bonds | 11 |
| 1 | Gary Sheffield | 11 |
| 4 | Cecil Fielder | 10 |
| 4 | Ryan Klesko | 10 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Bonds | 32 |
| 2 | Fred McGriff | 28 |
| 2 | Mo Vaughn | 28 |
| 4 | Joe Carter | 27 |
| 4 | Henry Rodriguez | 27 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 17 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 13 |
| 3 | Brian McRae | 12 |
| 4 | Brian Hunter | 9 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Guzman | 1.88 |
| 2 | Jack McDowell | 2.04 |
| 3 | Al Leiter | 2.16 |
| 4 | Greg Maddux | 2.17 |
| 5 | Ismael Valdez | 2.41 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Hamilton | 5 |
| 1 | John Smoltz | 5 |
| 3 | Alex Fernandez | 4 |
| 3 | Mike Grace | 4 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Smoltz | 51 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 48 |
| 3 | Kevin Appier | 43 |
| 4 | Alex Fernandez | 42 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 41 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Hernandez | 9 |
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 9 |
| 3 | Ricky Bottalico | 8 |
| 3 | Troy Percival | 8 |
| 5 | Todd Worrell | 7 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul O'Neill | .457 |
| 2 | Jim Thome | .441 |
| 3 | Mike Stanley | .439 |
| 4 | Chad Fonville | .438 |
| 5 | Reggie Jefferson | .429 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brady Anderson | 8 |
| 1 | Barry Bonds | 8 |
| 3 | Joe Carter | 7 |
| 3 | Gary Sheffield | 7 |
| 3 | Mo Vaughn | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mo Vaughn | 23 |
| 2 | Joe Carter | 22 |
| 3 | Barry Bonds | 20 |
| 4 | Kevin Elster | 18 |
| 4 | David Segui | 18 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Listach | 8 |
| 2 | Kenny Lofton | 6 |
| 2 | Brian McRae | 6 |
| 4 | Allen Battle | 5 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Astacio | 0.64 |
| 1 | Sid Fernandez | 0.64 |
| 3 | Steve Avery | 0.87 |
| 4 | Mariano Rivera | 1.06 |
| 5 | Dan Naulty | 1.26 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Fernandez | 3 |
| 1 | Darryl Kile | 3 |
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 3 |
| 1 | Shane Reynolds | 3 |
| 1 | John Smoltz | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Wagner | 26 |
| 2 | Alex Fernandez | 22 |
| 2 | John Smoltz | 22 |
| 4 | Darryl Kile | 21 |
| 4 | Mark Portugal | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Hernandez | 7 |
| 2 | Jose Mesa | 6 |
| 3 | Troy Percival | 5 |
| 4 | Ricky Bottalico | 4 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .366 |
| 2 | Edgar Martinez | .354 |
| 3 | Mike Piazza | .348 |
| 4 | Dante Bichette | .341 |
| 5 | Chuck Knoblauch | .340 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 57 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 47 |
| 3 | Jay Buhner | 46 |
| 3 | Mo Vaughn | 46 |
| 5 | Barry Bonds | 44 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mo Vaughn | 149 |
| 2 | Dante Bichette | 145 |
| 3 | Jay Buhner | 143 |
| 4 | Albert Belle | 141 |
| 5 | Barry Bonds | 136 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 71 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 61 |
| 3 | Quilvio Veras | 59 |
| 4 | Otis Nixon | 57 |
| 5 | Barry Larkin | 56 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 1.73 |
| 2 | Hideo Nomo | 2.67 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 2.67 |
| 4 | Ismael Valdez | 2.91 |
| 5 | Andy Ashby | 3.10 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 22 |
| 1 | Mike Mussina | 22 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 21 |
| 3 | Pete Schourek | 21 |
| 5 | David Cone | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 334 |
| 2 | Hideo Nomo | 277 |
| 3 | John Smoltz | 238 |
| 4 | Todd Stottlemyre | 222 |
| 5 | Chuck Finley | 219 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 55 |
| 2 | Roberto Hernandez | 41 |
| 2 | Randy Myers | 41 |
| 4 | Todd Worrell | 39 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 37 |