On This Day
Sunday, September 29, 1996
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1996 Playoffs
Upcoming Games
October 1, 1996
San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals
Texas Rangers at New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians at Baltimore Orioles
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Final Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 92 | 70 | .568 | -- |
Orioles | 88 | 74 | .543 | 4.0 |
Red Sox | 85 | 77 | .525 | 7.0 |
Blue Jays | 74 | 88 | .457 | 18.0 |
Tigers | 53 | 109 | .327 | 39.0 |
Games
AL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 99 | 62 | .615 | -- |
White Sox | 85 | 77 | .525 | 14.5 |
Brewers | 80 | 82 | .494 | 19.5 |
Twins | 78 | 84 | .481 | 21.5 |
Royals | 75 | 86 | .466 | 24.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rangers | 90 | 72 | .556 | -- |
Mariners | 85 | 76 | .528 | 4.5 |
Athletics | 78 | 84 | .481 | 12.0 |
Angels | 70 | 91 | .435 | 19.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Braves | 96 | 66 | .593 | -- |
Expos | 88 | 74 | .543 | 8.0 |
Marlins | 80 | 82 | .494 | 16.0 |
Mets | 71 | 91 | .438 | 25.0 |
Phillies | 67 | 95 | .414 | 29.0 |
Games
NL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 88 | 74 | .543 | -- |
Astros | 82 | 80 | .506 | 6.0 |
Reds | 81 | 81 | .500 | 7.0 |
Cubs | 76 | 86 | .469 | 12.0 |
Pirates | 73 | 89 | .451 | 15.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Padres | 91 | 71 | .562 | -- |
Dodgers | 90 | 72 | .556 | 1.0 |
Rockies | 83 | 79 | .512 | 8.0 |
Giants | 68 | 94 | .420 | 23.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Brady Anderson | 3 |
1 | Brian Banks | 3 |
1 | Bobby Estalella | 3 |
1 | Andres Galarraga | 3 |
1 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Clark | 2 |
1 | Barry Larkin | 2 |
3 | Brady Anderson | 1 |
3 | Brian Banks | 1 |
3 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ricky Otero | 5 |
2 | Tony Clark | 3 |
2 | Andres Galarraga | 3 |
2 | Roberto Kelly | 3 |
2 | Barry Larkin | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Curtis Pride | 2 |
2 | Dante Bichette | 1 |
2 | Jacob Brumfield | 1 |
2 | Eric Davis | 1 |
2 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Ramon Martinez | 999.00 |
2 | Bob Tewksbury | 1.67 |
3 | Tom Glavine | 1.00 |
4 | Chad Ogea | 0.83 |
5 | 2 tied | 0.80 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tavo Alvarez | 1 |
1 | Tim Belcher | 1 |
1 | Ron Blazier | 1 |
1 | Eddie Guardado | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Springer | 8 |
2 | Esteban Loaiza | 6 |
3 | Chad Ogea | 5 |
3 | Bob Tewksbury | 5 |
3 | Bobby Witt | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff Brantley | 1 |
1 | Mike Fetters | 1 |
1 | Trevor Hoffman | 1 |
1 | Hipolito Pichardo | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Rodriguez | .358 |
2 | Tony Gwynn | .353 |
3 | Frank Thomas | .349 |
4 | Ellis Burks | .344 |
5 | Paul Molitor | .341 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 52 |
2 | Brady Anderson | 50 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 49 |
4 | Albert Belle | 48 |
5 | 2 tied | 47 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Andres Galarraga | 150 |
2 | Albert Belle | 148 |
3 | Juan Gonzalez | 144 |
4 | Mo Vaughn | 143 |
5 | Rafael Palmeiro | 142 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenny Lofton | 75 |
2 | Tom Goodwin | 66 |
3 | Otis Nixon | 54 |
4 | Eric Young | 53 |
5 | Lance Johnson | 50 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Kevin Brown | 1.89 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 2.72 |
3 | Juan Guzman | 2.93 |
4 | Al Leiter | 2.93 |
5 | John Smoltz | 2.94 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 24 |
2 | Andy Pettitte | 21 |
3 | Pat Hentgen | 20 |
4 | Mike Mussina | 19 |
5 | Andy Benes | 18 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 276 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 257 |
3 | Hideo Nomo | 234 |
4 | Jeff Fassero | 222 |
4 | Pedro Martinez | 222 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff Brantley | 44 |
1 | Todd Worrell | 44 |
3 | John Wetteland | 43 |
4 | Trevor Hoffman | 42 |
5 | 2 tied | 39 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Offerman | .467 |
2 | Frank Thomas | .442 |
3 | Albert Belle | .412 |
4 | Edgardo Alfonzo | .400 |
4 | 2 others tied | .400 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Thomas | 8 |
2 | Tony Clark | 7 |
3 | Ken Caminiti | 6 |
3 | Steve Finley | 6 |
3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Glenallen Hill | 17 |
1 | Frank Thomas | 17 |
3 | Tony Clark | 16 |
4 | Jay Bell | 15 |
4 | 2 others tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Barry Bonds | 11 |
2 | Curtis Goodwin | 10 |
3 | Chuck Knoblauch | 6 |
4 | Royce Clayton | 5 |
4 | 5 others tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Kevin Brown | 0.64 |
1 | Rick Helling | 0.64 |
3 | Andy Pettitte | 0.98 |
4 | Ramon Martinez | 1.06 |
5 | Pat Hentgen | 1.14 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Pat Hentgen | 3 |
1 | John Smoltz | 3 |
3 | Cory Bailey | 2 |
3 | Kevin Brown | 2 |
3 | 37 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 38 |
2 | Curt Schilling | 31 |
3 | Chuck Finley | 26 |
4 | Darryl Kile | 25 |
5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Trevor Hoffman | 6 |
1 | Mike Timlin | 6 |
3 | Jeff Brantley | 5 |
3 | Jose Mesa | 5 |
3 | Mark Wohlers | 5 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Mariano Duncan | .407 |
2 | Jay Bell | .405 |
3 | Lance Johnson | .403 |
4 | Kevin Seitzer | .389 |
5 | Raul Mondesi | .385 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Thomas | 12 |
2 | Tony Clark | 11 |
3 | Brady Anderson | 10 |
4 | Ken Caminiti | 9 |
4 | 3 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Danny Tartabull | 29 |
2 | Tony Clark | 28 |
2 | Frank Thomas | 28 |
4 | Ken Griffey | 27 |
5 | 4 tied | 25 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Barry Bonds | 15 |
2 | Kenny Lofton | 14 |
3 | Curtis Goodwin | 12 |
4 | Al Martin | 11 |
5 | 3 tied | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Osvaldo Fernandez | 1.32 |
2 | Kevin Brown | 1.61 |
3 | Pedro Martinez | 1.67 |
4 | Paul Wilson | 1.76 |
5 | Rick Helling | 1.95 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Scott Erickson | 5 |
2 | Andy Benes | 4 |
2 | Kevin Brown | 4 |
2 | Alex Fernandez | 4 |
2 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 54 |
2 | Curt Schilling | 48 |
2 | John Smoltz | 48 |
4 | Pat Hentgen | 42 |
4 | Darryl Kile | 42 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Mel Rojas | 11 |
2 | Trevor Hoffman | 9 |
3 | Jeff Brantley | 8 |
3 | Jose Mesa | 8 |
3 | 2 others tied | 8 |