On This Day
Thursday, September 12, 1996
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 82 | 63 | .566 | -- |
Orioles | 79 | 67 | .541 | 3.5 |
Red Sox | 74 | 72 | .507 | 8.5 |
Blue Jays | 67 | 79 | .459 | 15.5 |
Tigers | 51 | 96 | .347 | 32.0 |
Games
AL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 87 | 58 | .600 | -- |
White Sox | 79 | 68 | .537 | 9.0 |
Twins | 74 | 72 | .507 | 13.5 |
Brewers | 71 | 77 | .480 | 17.5 |
Royals | 67 | 80 | .456 | 21.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rangers | 83 | 63 | .568 | -- |
Mariners | 74 | 70 | .514 | 8.0 |
Athletics | 71 | 77 | .480 | 13.0 |
Angels | 65 | 82 | .442 | 18.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Braves | 86 | 59 | .593 | -- |
Expos | 80 | 66 | .548 | 6.5 |
Marlins | 71 | 77 | .480 | 16.5 |
Mets | 65 | 81 | .445 | 21.5 |
Phillies | 59 | 88 | .401 | 28.0 |
Games
NL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 79 | 68 | .537 | -- |
Astros | 78 | 70 | .527 | 1.5 |
Cubs | 73 | 72 | .503 | 5.0 |
Reds | 73 | 73 | .500 | 5.5 |
Pirates | 60 | 85 | .414 | 18.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 82 | 64 | .562 | -- |
Padres | 82 | 65 | .558 | 0.5 |
Rockies | 76 | 71 | .517 | 6.5 |
Giants | 60 | 85 | .414 | 21.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Fernando Vina | 5 |
2 | Ellis Burks | 4 |
3 | Rich Amaral | 3 |
3 | Jeff Bagwell | 3 |
3 | 11 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Julio Franco | 2 |
1 | Jim Thome | 2 |
1 | Fernando Vina | 2 |
1 | Bernie Williams | 2 |
5 | 23 tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bernie Williams | 8 |
2 | Ellis Burks | 5 |
3 | Jeromy Burnitz | 4 |
3 | Ryan Klesko | 4 |
3 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Barry Bonds | 2 |
1 | Kenny Lofton | 2 |
1 | Devon White | 2 |
4 | Dante Bichette | 1 |
4 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Fernandez | 2.00 |
2 | Darryl Kile | 1.29 |
3 | Scott Aldred | 1.20 |
3 | Hideo Nomo | 1.20 |
5 | 3 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Brian Anderson | 1 |
1 | John Burke | 1 |
1 | David Cone | 1 |
1 | Alex Fernandez | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Fernandez | 10 |
2 | Darryl Kile | 9 |
3 | David Cone | 8 |
4 | Ben McDonald | 7 |
5 | 4 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Boever | 1 |
1 | Norm Charlton | 1 |
1 | Antonio Osuna | 1 |
1 | Mel Rojas | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Rodriguez | .372 |
2 | Mike Piazza | .350 |
3 | Frank Thomas | .342 |
4 | Paul Molitor | .341 |
5 | Ellis Burks | .340 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 48 |
2 | Albert Belle | 45 |
3 | Brady Anderson | 44 |
3 | Juan Gonzalez | 44 |
5 | 2 tied | 43 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Albert Belle | 137 |
2 | Andres Galarraga | 135 |
3 | Juan Gonzalez | 133 |
4 | Rafael Palmeiro | 130 |
5 | Dante Bichette | 128 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenny Lofton | 67 |
2 | Tom Goodwin | 64 |
3 | Otis Nixon | 51 |
4 | Lance Johnson | 50 |
4 | Eric Young | 50 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Kevin Brown | 2.00 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 2.70 |
3 | Steve Trachsel | 2.90 |
4 | Juan Guzman | 2.93 |
5 | John Smoltz | 3.02 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 21 |
2 | Andy Pettitte | 20 |
3 | Mike Mussina | 19 |
4 | Andy Benes | 17 |
4 | Pat Hentgen | 17 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 255 |
2 | Hideo Nomo | 216 |
3 | Roger Clemens | 215 |
4 | Jeff Fassero | 205 |
5 | Pedro Martinez | 203 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Todd Worrell | 42 |
2 | John Wetteland | 39 |
3 | Jeff Brantley | 38 |
4 | Roberto Hernandez | 37 |
5 | Trevor Hoffman | 36 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Kevin Mitchell | .483 |
2 | Lance Johnson | .481 |
3 | Mike Piazza | .438 |
4 | Otis Nixon | .436 |
4 | Gary Sheffield | .436 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonilla | 7 |
2 | Brady Anderson | 6 |
2 | Gary Sheffield | 6 |
4 | Juan Gonzalez | 5 |
5 | 8 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Greenwell | 19 |
2 | Sean Berry | 17 |
3 | Bobby Bonilla | 16 |
4 | Raul Mondesi | 15 |
4 | 4 others tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Ellis Burks | 7 |
2 | Luis Castillo | 6 |
2 | Mark Grudzielanek | 6 |
2 | Gregg Jefferies | 6 |
2 | Kenny Lofton | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Paul Quantrill | 0.75 |
2 | Scott Sanders | 0.86 |
3 | Charles Nagy | 1.08 |
4 | Fernando Valenzuela | 1.29 |
5 | 2 tied | 1.47 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Benes | 3 |
1 | Scott Erickson | 3 |
1 | Jaime Navarro | 3 |
1 | Mark Petkovsek | 3 |
5 | 36 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Kevin Appier | 33 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 32 |
3 | John Smoltz | 27 |
4 | Mike Mussina | 23 |
5 | David Cone | 22 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Todd Worrell | 7 |
2 | Mel Rojas | 5 |
3 | Dennis Eckersley | 4 |
3 | Mike Henneman | 4 |
3 | Trevor Hoffman | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Lance Johnson | .426 |
2 | Alex Rodriguez | .409 |
3 | Shawn Green | .400 |
4 | Ken Caminiti | .389 |
5 | Tony Gwynn | .382 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Caminiti | 12 |
2 | Juan Gonzalez | 11 |
2 | Jim Thome | 11 |
4 | Bobby Bonilla | 10 |
4 | Andres Galarraga | 10 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Caminiti | 38 |
2 | Rafael Palmeiro | 32 |
3 | Bobby Bonilla | 31 |
3 | Juan Gonzalez | 31 |
5 | Jim Thome | 30 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Otis Nixon | 17 |
2 | Luis Castillo | 13 |
3 | Tom Goodwin | 11 |
3 | Gregg Jefferies | 11 |
5 | Kenny Lofton | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff Shaw | 1.07 |
2 | Scott Sanders | 1.54 |
3 | Roger Clemens | 1.80 |
3 | Greg Maddux | 1.80 |
5 | Kevin Brown | 1.93 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Benes | 5 |
1 | Kevin Brown | 5 |
1 | Scott Erickson | 5 |
1 | Mike Mussina | 5 |
5 | 9 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Schilling | 52 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 46 |
2 | Mike Mussina | 46 |
4 | Kevin Appier | 44 |
4 | John Smoltz | 44 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Todd Worrell | 12 |
2 | Rod Beck | 10 |
3 | Robb Nen | 9 |
3 | Mel Rojas | 9 |
3 | Heathcliff Slocumb | 9 |