On This Day
Friday, May 17, 1996
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 23 | 15 | .605 | -- |
Orioles | 22 | 17 | .564 | 1.5 |
Blue Jays | 18 | 22 | .450 | 6.0 |
Red Sox | 15 | 23 | .395 | 8.0 |
Tigers | 12 | 31 | .279 | 13.5 |
Games
AL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 27 | 12 | .692 | -- |
White Sox | 22 | 18 | .550 | 5.5 |
Brewers | 18 | 20 | .474 | 8.5 |
Twins | 18 | 21 | .462 | 9.0 |
Royals | 18 | 24 | .429 | 10.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rangers | 26 | 15 | .634 | -- |
Mariners | 21 | 19 | .525 | 4.5 |
Athletics | 19 | 20 | .487 | 6.0 |
Angels | 19 | 21 | .475 | 6.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expos | 27 | 15 | .643 | -- |
Braves | 26 | 15 | .634 | 0.5 |
Phillies | 20 | 20 | .500 | 6.0 |
Marlins | 20 | 23 | .465 | 7.5 |
Mets | 16 | 23 | .410 | 9.5 |
Games
NL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 21 | 22 | .488 | -- |
Cubs | 20 | 22 | .476 | 0.5 |
Reds | 16 | 20 | .444 | 1.5 |
Pirates | 17 | 24 | .415 | 3.0 |
Cardinals | 17 | 24 | .415 | 3.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Padres | 26 | 16 | .619 | -- |
Giants | 20 | 19 | .513 | 4.5 |
Dodgers | 22 | 21 | .512 | 4.5 |
Rockies | 17 | 21 | .447 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Rafael Palmeiro | 5 |
2 | Kevin Elster | 4 |
2 | Eddie Murray | 4 |
2 | Cal Ripken | 4 |
5 | 15 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Kevin Elster | 2 |
1 | Dave Nilsson | 2 |
1 | Tom Pagnozzi | 2 |
4 | Harold Baines | 1 |
4 | 33 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Rafael Palmeiro | 6 |
1 | Alex Rodriguez | 6 |
3 | Harold Baines | 5 |
4 | Kevin Elster | 4 |
4 | 6 others tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Burks | 2 |
1 | Tim Raines | 2 |
3 | Royce Clayton | 1 |
3 | Eric Davis | 1 |
3 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Shane Reynolds | 1.40 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 1.12 |
3 | Jim Bullinger | 1.00 |
3 | Hideo Nomo | 1.00 |
5 | Felipe Lira | 0.86 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tim Belcher | 1 |
1 | Jim Bullinger | 1 |
1 | Alan Embree | 1 |
1 | Roberto Hernandez | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 9 |
1 | Hideo Nomo | 9 |
3 | Greg Maddux | 7 |
3 | Shane Reynolds | 7 |
5 | 3 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Todd Jones | 1 |
1 | Jose Mesa | 1 |
1 | Jeff Montgomery | 1 |
1 | Mariano Rivera | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Alomar | .387 |
2 | Paul O'Neill | .383 |
3 | Tony Gwynn | .375 |
4 | Mark Grace | .360 |
5 | Albert Belle | .353 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Barry Bonds | 17 |
2 | Albert Belle | 16 |
3 | Brady Anderson | 15 |
3 | Henry Rodriguez | 15 |
3 | 2 others tied | 15 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Barry Bonds | 46 |
1 | Henry Rodriguez | 46 |
3 | Albert Belle | 42 |
3 | Frank Thomas | 42 |
3 | Mo Vaughn | 42 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenny Lofton | 28 |
2 | Tom Goodwin | 21 |
3 | Brian McRae | 17 |
4 | Pat Listach | 13 |
5 | Barry Bonds | 12 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Trachsel | 1.85 |
2 | David Cone | 2.03 |
3 | Kevin Brown | 2.24 |
4 | Steve Avery | 2.32 |
5 | Ismael Valdez | 2.34 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 8 |
2 | Mike Grace | 6 |
2 | Joey Hamilton | 6 |
2 | Al Leiter | 6 |
2 | 6 others tied | 6 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 74 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 68 |
3 | Pedro Martinez | 63 |
4 | Juan Guzman | 62 |
4 | Greg Maddux | 62 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Mesa | 16 |
2 | Ricky Bottalico | 11 |
2 | Roberto Hernandez | 11 |
2 | Troy Percival | 11 |
5 | 3 tied | 10 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Darren Bragg | .459 |
2 | Dave Martinez | .444 |
3 | Roberto Alomar | .432 |
4 | Paul O'Neill | .422 |
5 | Jason Giambi | .417 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Sammy Sosa | 9 |
2 | Mo Vaughn | 7 |
3 | Raul Mondesi | 6 |
3 | Mike Piazza | 6 |
3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Harold Baines | 17 |
1 | Albert Belle | 17 |
1 | Jeff Conine | 17 |
1 | Eric Davis | 17 |
5 | 2 tied | 16 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenny Lofton | 9 |
2 | Tom Goodwin | 7 |
3 | Rickey Henderson | 6 |
4 | Barry Bonds | 5 |
5 | 9 tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark Gardner | 0.00 |
2 | Tom Glavine | 0.90 |
3 | Kevin Appier | 1.08 |
4 | Ken Hill | 1.13 |
5 | Scott Karl | 1.15 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Mussina | 3 |
1 | Charles Nagy | 3 |
1 | John Smoltz | 3 |
4 | Andy Ashby | 2 |
4 | 34 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Todd Stottlemyre | 31 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 27 |
3 | Shane Reynolds | 26 |
4 | Jeff Fassero | 24 |
5 | John Smoltz | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Mesa | 6 |
2 | Todd Jones | 5 |
2 | Mel Rojas | 5 |
4 | Rod Beck | 4 |
4 | 4 others tied | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Alomar | .411 |
2 | Paul O'Neill | .402 |
3 | Matt Mieske | .388 |
4 | Albert Belle | .381 |
5 | Jason Giambi | .376 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mo Vaughn | 14 |
2 | Barry Bonds | 13 |
2 | Sammy Sosa | 13 |
4 | Brady Anderson | 12 |
4 | Henry Rodriguez | 12 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mo Vaughn | 37 |
2 | Henry Rodriguez | 36 |
3 | Barry Bonds | 33 |
4 | Albert Belle | 32 |
5 | Kevin Elster | 31 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenny Lofton | 16 |
2 | Pat Listach | 13 |
3 | Tom Goodwin | 11 |
3 | Brian McRae | 11 |
5 | 4 tied | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Sid Fernandez | 1.30 |
2 | Steve Avery | 1.43 |
3 | Tom Glavine | 1.80 |
4 | Ismael Valdez | 1.94 |
5 | Kevin Brown | 1.99 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 6 |
2 | Darryl Kile | 5 |
3 | Shawn Boskie | 4 |
3 | Alex Fernandez | 4 |
3 | 13 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 48 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 45 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 45 |
2 | John Smoltz | 45 |
5 | 2 tied | 42 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Mesa | 13 |
2 | Roberto Hernandez | 9 |
3 | Robb Nen | 8 |
3 | Troy Percival | 8 |
5 | 5 tied | 7 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Gwynn | .369 |
2 | Edgar Martinez | .349 |
3 | Chuck Knoblauch | .340 |
4 | Mark Grace | .339 |
5 | Dante Bichette | .335 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Albert Belle | 63 |
2 | Jay Buhner | 51 |
3 | Frank Thomas | 48 |
4 | Barry Bonds | 47 |
5 | Sammy Sosa | 45 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Albert Belle | 154 |
2 | Jay Buhner | 143 |
2 | Mo Vaughn | 143 |
4 | Dante Bichette | 140 |
5 | 2 tied | 137 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenny Lofton | 79 |
2 | Tom Goodwin | 67 |
3 | Otis Nixon | 54 |
4 | Quilvio Veras | 53 |
5 | Vince Coleman | 52 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Greg Maddux | 1.93 |
2 | Andy Ashby | 2.80 |
3 | Hideo Nomo | 2.81 |
4 | Ismael Valdez | 2.83 |
5 | Tom Glavine | 2.86 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Mussina | 23 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 22 |
2 | Pete Schourek | 22 |
4 | David Cone | 20 |
4 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 313 |
2 | Hideo Nomo | 264 |
3 | John Smoltz | 240 |
4 | Todd Stottlemyre | 232 |
5 | Chuck Finley | 219 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Mesa | 59 |
2 | Randy Myers | 41 |
3 | Todd Worrell | 40 |
4 | Roberto Hernandez | 39 |
5 | Jeff Montgomery | 38 |