On This Day
Friday, September 20, 1996
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 87 | 66 | .569 | -- |
Orioles | 83 | 70 | .542 | 4.0 |
Red Sox | 80 | 73 | .523 | 7.0 |
Blue Jays | 69 | 84 | .451 | 18.0 |
Tigers | 52 | 102 | .338 | 35.5 |
Games
AL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 93 | 60 | .608 | -- |
White Sox | 82 | 73 | .529 | 12.0 |
Twins | 75 | 79 | .487 | 18.5 |
Brewers | 75 | 79 | .487 | 18.5 |
Royals | 72 | 82 | .468 | 21.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rangers | 84 | 70 | .545 | -- |
Mariners | 82 | 70 | .539 | 1.0 |
Athletics | 73 | 81 | .474 | 11.0 |
Angels | 67 | 85 | .441 | 16.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Braves | 91 | 62 | .595 | -- |
Expos | 85 | 68 | .556 | 6.0 |
Marlins | 74 | 80 | .481 | 17.5 |
Mets | 69 | 85 | .448 | 22.5 |
Phillies | 62 | 92 | .403 | 29.5 |
Games
NL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 83 | 71 | .539 | -- |
Astros | 78 | 76 | .506 | 5.0 |
Reds | 75 | 78 | .490 | 7.5 |
Cubs | 74 | 78 | .487 | 8.0 |
Pirates | 68 | 85 | .444 | 14.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 87 | 67 | .565 | -- |
Padres | 87 | 68 | .561 | 0.5 |
Rockies | 80 | 75 | .516 | 7.5 |
Giants | 63 | 91 | .409 | 24.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Lance Johnson | 3 |
1 | Dean Palmer | 3 |
1 | Tomas Perez | 3 |
1 | Bip Roberts | 3 |
1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Finley | 2 |
2 | Rich Becker | 1 |
2 | Jay Bell | 1 |
2 | Barry Bonds | 1 |
2 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Thomas | 4 |
2 | Jay Buhner | 3 |
2 | Travis Fryman | 3 |
2 | Jeff Kent | 3 |
2 | Melvin Nieves | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bip Roberts | 3 |
2 | Nomar Garciaparra | 2 |
3 | Darren Bragg | 1 |
3 | Ken Caminiti | 1 |
3 | 19 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Shane Reynolds | 1.60 |
2 | Joey Hamilton | 1.12 |
3 | Alan Benes | 1.00 |
3 | Salomon Torres | 1.00 |
5 | Tom Candiotti | 0.80 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Brian Bevil | 1 |
1 | Kevin Brown | 1 |
1 | Dave Burba | 1 |
1 | Rafael Carmona | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Alan Benes | 9 |
1 | Joey Hamilton | 9 |
3 | Shane Reynolds | 8 |
4 | Shawn Boskie | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jaime Bluma | 1 |
1 | Jeff Brantley | 1 |
1 | John Ericks | 1 |
1 | John Franco | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Rodriguez | .366 |
2 | Tony Gwynn | .355 |
3 | Frank Thomas | .349 |
4 | Paul Molitor | .342 |
5 | Mike Piazza | .340 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 50 |
2 | Brady Anderson | 46 |
2 | Albert Belle | 46 |
2 | Andres Galarraga | 46 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 46 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Albert Belle | 142 |
1 | Andres Galarraga | 142 |
3 | Juan Gonzalez | 138 |
4 | Dante Bichette | 137 |
5 | Rafael Palmeiro | 136 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenny Lofton | 74 |
2 | Tom Goodwin | 65 |
3 | Otis Nixon | 54 |
4 | Eric Young | 52 |
5 | Lance Johnson | 50 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Kevin Brown | 1.95 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 2.76 |
3 | Juan Guzman | 2.93 |
4 | Steve Trachsel | 3.00 |
5 | John Smoltz | 3.03 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 22 |
2 | Andy Pettitte | 21 |
3 | Mike Mussina | 19 |
4 | Pat Hentgen | 18 |
5 | Andy Benes | 17 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 262 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 239 |
3 | Hideo Nomo | 224 |
4 | Pedro Martinez | 219 |
5 | Jeff Fassero | 215 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Todd Worrell | 43 |
2 | John Wetteland | 41 |
3 | Jeff Brantley | 40 |
4 | Trevor Hoffman | 38 |
5 | 2 tied | 37 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jay Bell | .512 |
2 | Lance Johnson | .458 |
3 | Ellis Burks | .438 |
4 | Kevin Stocker | .420 |
5 | Ken Caminiti | .411 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Thomas | 9 |
2 | Ken Caminiti | 7 |
3 | Barry Bonds | 6 |
3 | Andres Galarraga | 6 |
5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Caminiti | 17 |
2 | Orlando Merced | 16 |
2 | Frank Thomas | 16 |
4 | Bobby Bonilla | 15 |
4 | 2 others tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenny Lofton | 13 |
2 | Barry Bonds | 7 |
2 | Ellis Burks | 7 |
4 | Eric Davis | 6 |
4 | Curtis Goodwin | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ben McDonald | 1.13 |
2 | Osvaldo Fernandez | 1.16 |
3 | Hideo Nomo | 1.40 |
4 | Jack McDowell | 1.69 |
5 | Pedro Martinez | 1.74 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ramon Martinez | 3 |
1 | Hideo Nomo | 3 |
1 | Mariano Rivera | 3 |
1 | Ugueth Urbina | 3 |
1 | Tim Wakefield | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 32 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 25 |
2 | John Smoltz | 25 |
4 | Ramon Martinez | 24 |
5 | 4 tied | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Mel Rojas | 6 |
2 | Jaime Bluma | 5 |
2 | Bruce Ruffin | 5 |
2 | Todd Worrell | 5 |
5 | 5 tied | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Caminiti | .416 |
2 | Lance Johnson | .414 |
3 | Alex Rodriguez | .384 |
4 | Tony Gwynn | .377 |
4 | Hal Morris | .377 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonilla | 11 |
1 | Ken Caminiti | 11 |
1 | Andres Galarraga | 11 |
1 | Frank Thomas | 11 |
5 | 3 tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Caminiti | 33 |
2 | Bobby Bonilla | 30 |
3 | Andres Galarraga | 29 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 29 |
3 | Danny Tartabull | 29 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenny Lofton | 16 |
2 | Otis Nixon | 12 |
3 | Al Martin | 10 |
4 | Ellis Burks | 9 |
4 | 2 others tied | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Scott Sanders | 1.34 |
2 | Osvaldo Fernandez | 1.49 |
3 | Pedro Martinez | 1.59 |
4 | Hideo Nomo | 1.75 |
5 | Juan Guzman | 1.80 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Scott Erickson | 5 |
1 | Ramon Martinez | 5 |
3 | Andy Benes | 4 |
3 | Kevin Brown | 4 |
3 | 8 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 58 |
2 | Kevin Appier | 57 |
3 | Roger Clemens | 54 |
4 | Curt Schilling | 50 |
5 | John Smoltz | 45 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Todd Worrell | 12 |
2 | Mel Rojas | 11 |
3 | Dennis Eckersley | 8 |
3 | Mike Fetters | 8 |
3 | 3 others tied | 8 |