On This Day
Wednesday, May 1, 1996
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 14 | 10 | .583 | -- |
| Orioles | 14 | 13 | .519 | 1.5 |
| Blue Jays | 12 | 14 | .462 | 3.0 |
| Tigers | 9 | 19 | .321 | 7.0 |
| Red Sox | 8 | 19 | .296 | 7.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 17 | 8 | .680 | -- |
| White Sox | 15 | 11 | .577 | 2.5 |
| Twins | 14 | 12 | .538 | 3.5 |
| Brewers | 12 | 13 | .480 | 5.0 |
| Royals | 9 | 19 | .321 | 9.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 17 | 10 | .630 | -- |
| Mariners | 16 | 11 | .593 | 1.0 |
| Angels | 14 | 12 | .538 | 2.5 |
| Athletics | 13 | 13 | .500 | 3.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 18 | 10 | .643 | -- |
| Braves | 16 | 12 | .571 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 14 | 11 | .560 | 2.5 |
| Mets | 12 | 14 | .462 | 5.0 |
| Marlins | 11 | 17 | .393 | 7.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 14 | 14 | .500 | -- |
| Astros | 14 | 14 | .500 | -- |
| Pirates | 13 | 14 | .481 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 12 | 16 | .429 | 2.0 |
| Reds | 9 | 17 | .346 | 4.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 18 | 10 | .643 | -- |
| Giants | 14 | 13 | .519 | 3.5 |
| Dodgers | 14 | 15 | .483 | 4.5 |
| Rockies | 12 | 14 | .462 | 5.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerald Williams | 6 |
| 2 | Bernie Williams | 5 |
| 3 | Wade Boggs | 3 |
| 3 | Alex Cole | 3 |
| 3 | 12 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Hamelin | 2 |
| 1 | Ryne Sandberg | 2 |
| 3 | Brady Anderson | 1 |
| 3 | Eric Anthony | 1 |
| 3 | 35 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tino Martinez | 5 |
| 2 | Bob Hamelin | 4 |
| 2 | Mark McGwire | 4 |
| 2 | Ryne Sandberg | 4 |
| 5 | 9 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen Battle | 2 |
| 2 | Brady Anderson | 1 |
| 2 | Derek Bell | 1 |
| 2 | Alex Cole | 1 |
| 2 | 19 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 2.17 |
| 2 | Pedro Martinez | 1.60 |
| 3 | Juan Guzman | 1.00 |
| 3 | Mike Hampton | 1.00 |
| 3 | John Hope | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shawn Boskie | 1 |
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 1 |
| 1 | Juan Guzman | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Hampton | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 13 |
| 2 | Juan Guzman | 8 |
| 2 | Pedro Martinez | 8 |
| 4 | Al Leiter | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricky Bottalico | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Henneman | 1 |
| 1 | Troy Percival | 1 |
| 1 | Dan Plesac | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .395 |
| 2 | Wally Joyner | .393 |
| 3 | Marty Cordova | .386 |
| 4 | Mike Lansing | .372 |
| 5 | Paul Molitor | .371 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brady Anderson | 12 |
| 1 | Barry Bonds | 12 |
| 1 | Gary Sheffield | 12 |
| 4 | Albert Belle | 10 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 10 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Bonds | 34 |
| 2 | Henry Rodriguez | 30 |
| 3 | Joe Carter | 28 |
| 3 | Fred McGriff | 28 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 28 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 18 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 14 |
| 3 | Brian McRae | 13 |
| 4 | Allen Battle | 9 |
| 4 | Brian Hunter | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Hampton | 2.09 |
| 2 | Juan Guzman | 2.12 |
| 3 | Greg Maddux | 2.17 |
| 4 | Steve Avery | 2.25 |
| 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 | 9 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 51 |
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 51 |
| 1 | John Smoltz | 51 |
| 4 | Juan Guzman | 47 |
| 5 | Kevin Appier | 43 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricky Bottalico | 9 |
| 1 | Roberto Hernandez | 9 |
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 9 |
| 1 | Troy Percival | 9 |
| 5 | Todd Worrell | 7 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgar Martinez | .455 |
| 1 | Mike Stanley | .455 |
| 3 | Reggie Jefferson | .429 |
| 4 | Wil Cordero | .425 |
| 5 | Matt Mieske | .421 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brady Anderson | 9 |
| 2 | Barry Bonds | 8 |
| 3 | Henry Rodriguez | 7 |
| 3 | Gary Sheffield | 7 |
| 3 | Mo Vaughn | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mo Vaughn | 23 |
| 2 | Barry Bonds | 21 |
| 2 | Joe Carter | 21 |
| 4 | Henry Rodriguez | 20 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 18 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Listach | 8 |
| 2 | Allen Battle | 7 |
| 2 | Brian McRae | 7 |
| 4 | Vince Coleman | 6 |
| 4 | Kenny Lofton | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Avery | 0.41 |
| 2 | Sid Fernandez | 0.64 |
| 2 | Dan Naulty | 0.64 |
| 4 | Pedro Martinez | 1.08 |
| 5 | Mariano Rivera | 1.13 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Fernandez | 3 |
| 1 | Darryl Kile | 3 |
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 3 |
| 1 | Pedro Martinez | 3 |
| 1 | John Smoltz | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 31 |
| 2 | Paul Wagner | 26 |
| 3 | Juan Guzman | 23 |
| 3 | Pedro Martinez | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Hernandez | 7 |
| 2 | Jose Mesa | 6 |
| 2 | Troy Percival | 6 |
| 4 | Ricky Bottalico | 5 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .365 |
| 2 | Edgar Martinez | .357 |
| 3 | Mike Piazza | .348 |
| 4 | Dante Bichette | .340 |
| 5 | Chuck Knoblauch | .340 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 58 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 47 |
| 3 | Jay Buhner | 46 |
| 3 | Mo Vaughn | 46 |
| 5 | Barry Bonds | 45 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mo Vaughn | 149 |
| 2 | Albert Belle | 143 |
| 2 | Dante Bichette | 143 |
| 2 | Jay Buhner | 143 |
| 5 | Barry Bonds | 137 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 72 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 62 |
| 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 | 2.79 |
| 4 | Ismael Valdez | 2.91 |
| 5 | Mike Hampton | 3.05 |
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 | 337 |
| 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 |