On This Day
Monday, September 23, 1996
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 89 | 67 | .571 | -- |
| Orioles | 85 | 71 | .545 | 4.0 |
| Red Sox | 81 | 75 | .519 | 8.0 |
| Blue Jays | 70 | 86 | .449 | 19.0 |
| Tigers | 53 | 104 | .338 | 36.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 96 | 60 | .615 | -- |
| White Sox | 83 | 74 | .529 | 13.5 |
| Brewers | 77 | 80 | .490 | 19.5 |
| Twins | 76 | 81 | .484 | 20.5 |
| Royals | 72 | 84 | .462 | 24.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 86 | 71 | .548 | -- |
| Mariners | 83 | 72 | .535 | 2.0 |
| Athletics | 75 | 82 | .478 | 11.0 |
| Angels | 68 | 87 | .439 | 17.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 94 | 62 | .603 | -- |
| Expos | 85 | 71 | .545 | 9.0 |
| Marlins | 76 | 80 | .487 | 18.0 |
| Mets | 69 | 87 | .442 | 25.0 |
| Phillies | 64 | 92 | .410 | 30.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 84 | 73 | .535 | -- |
| Astros | 78 | 78 | .500 | 5.5 |
| Reds | 77 | 79 | .494 | 6.5 |
| Cubs | 75 | 80 | .484 | 8.0 |
| Pirates | 70 | 86 | .449 | 13.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 88 | 68 | .564 | -- |
| Padres | 88 | 69 | .561 | 0.5 |
| Rockies | 80 | 77 | .510 | 8.5 |
| Giants | 65 | 91 | .417 | 23.0 |
Games
No GamesDaily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royce Clayton | 3 |
| 1 | Julio Franco | 3 |
| 1 | Jose Herrera | 3 |
| 1 | John Jaha | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Buhner | 1 |
| 1 | Jeromy Burnitz | 1 |
| 1 | Chili Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Luis Gonzalez | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Jaha | 4 |
| 2 | Julio Franco | 3 |
| 2 | Luis Gonzalez | 3 |
| 4 | Jeff Blauser | 2 |
| 4 | 14 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royce Clayton | 2 |
| 2 | Brady Anderson | 1 |
| 2 | Rafael Belliard | 1 |
| 2 | Jeromy Burnitz | 1 |
| 2 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Finley | 1.38 |
| 2 | Jason Schmidt | 1.22 |
| 3 | Todd Stottlemyre | 1.00 |
| 4 | Roger Clemens | 0.89 |
| 5 | Erik Hanson | 0.78 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Finley | 1 |
| 1 | Danny Graves | 1 |
| 1 | Erik Hanson | 1 |
| 1 | Doug Jones | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Finley | 11 |
| 1 | Jason Schmidt | 11 |
| 3 | Todd Stottlemyre | 9 |
| 4 | Roger Clemens | 8 |
| 5 | Erik Hanson | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Bielecki | 1 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Fetters | 1 |
| 1 | Pat Mahomes | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Rodriguez | .361 |
| 2 | Tony Gwynn | .350 |
| 3 | Frank Thomas | .347 |
| 4 | Mike Piazza | .344 |
| 5 | Chuck Knoblauch | .340 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 52 |
| 2 | Ken Griffey | 48 |
| 3 | Juan Gonzalez | 47 |
| 4 | Brady Anderson | 46 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 46 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 143 |
| 2 | Andres Galarraga | 142 |
| 2 | Juan Gonzalez | 142 |
| 4 | Rafael Palmeiro | 140 |
| 5 | Jay Buhner | 138 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 75 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 65 |
| 3 | Otis Nixon | 54 |
| 4 | Eric Young | 53 |
| 5 | Lance Johnson | 50 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Brown | 1.95 |
| 2 | Greg Maddux | 2.74 |
| 3 | Juan Guzman | 2.93 |
| 4 | Steve Trachsel | 3.00 |
| 5 | John Smoltz | 3.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Smoltz | 23 |
| 2 | Andy Pettitte | 21 |
| 3 | Mike Mussina | 19 |
| 4 | Pat Hentgen | 18 |
| 5 | Andy Benes | 17 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Smoltz | 272 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 247 |
| 3 | Hideo Nomo | 227 |
| 4 | Jeff Fassero | 220 |
| 5 | Pedro Martinez | 219 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Todd Worrell | 43 |
| 2 | John Wetteland | 42 |
| 3 | Jeff Brantley | 41 |
| 4 | Trevor Hoffman | 39 |
| 5 | Mark Wohlers | 38 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Bell | .480 |
| 2 | Ellis Burks | .455 |
| 3 | Edgar Martinez | .444 |
| 4 | Raul Mondesi | .418 |
| 5 | Derek Jeter | .414 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Thomas | 10 |
| 2 | Ken Caminiti | 6 |
| 2 | Steve Finley | 6 |
| 4 | Jay Bell | 5 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Bell | 18 |
| 2 | Bernie Williams | 17 |
| 3 | Tony Clark | 16 |
| 3 | Frank Thomas | 16 |
| 3 | Todd Zeile | 16 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 14 |
| 2 | Barry Bonds | 8 |
| 3 | Ellis Burks | 7 |
| 4 | Jeff Frye | 6 |
| 4 | Al Martin | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heathcliff Slocumb | 0.75 |
| 2 | Andy Pettitte | 1.13 |
| 3 | Pedro Martinez | 1.32 |
| 4 | John Smiley | 1.59 |
| 5 | Hideo Nomo | 1.64 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Erickson | 3 |
| 1 | Ramon Martinez | 3 |
| 1 | Jack McDowell | 3 |
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 32 |
| 2 | Darryl Kile | 27 |
| 3 | Ben McDonald | 25 |
| 4 | Ramon Martinez | 24 |
| 4 | Curt Schilling | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 6 |
| 2 | Jaime Bluma | 5 |
| 2 | Mel Rojas | 5 |
| 4 | Norm Charlton | 4 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Caminiti | .406 |
| 2 | Lance Johnson | .405 |
| 3 | Harold Baines | .380 |
| 4 | Mariano Duncan | .375 |
| 5 | Jay Bell | .372 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Thomas | 12 |
| 2 | Juan Gonzalez | 11 |
| 3 | Bobby Bonilla | 10 |
| 4 | Ken Caminiti | 9 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Tartabull | 30 |
| 2 | Ken Caminiti | 29 |
| 3 | Bobby Bonilla | 28 |
| 4 | Ken Griffey | 27 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 27 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 16 |
| 2 | Al Martin | 11 |
| 2 | Otis Nixon | 11 |
| 4 | Barry Bonds | 10 |
| 4 | Luis Castillo | 10 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osvaldo Fernandez | 1.49 |
| 2 | Pedro Martinez | 1.59 |
| 3 | Hideo Nomo | 1.81 |
| 4 | Charles Nagy | 2.09 |
| 5 | Kevin Brown | 2.17 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Erickson | 5 |
| 2 | Andy Benes | 4 |
| 2 | Kevin Brown | 4 |
| 2 | Joey Hamilton | 4 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Martinez | 58 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 51 |
| 3 | John Smoltz | 50 |
| 4 | Curt Schilling | 48 |
| 5 | Kevin Appier | 47 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Todd Worrell | 10 |
| 2 | Trevor Hoffman | 9 |
| 2 | Mel Rojas | 9 |
| 4 | Dennis Eckersley | 8 |
| 4 | Robb Nen | 8 |