On This Day
Thursday, October 24, 1996
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1996 World Series
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Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Cecil Fielder | 3 |
2 | Marquis Grissom | 2 |
3 | Andruw Jones | 1 |
3 | Chipper Jones | 1 |
3 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
None |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Cecil Fielder | 1 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Mariano Duncan | 1 |
1 | Marquis Grissom | 1 |
1 | Andruw Jones | 1 |
1 | Jim Leyritz | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 1.43 |
2 | Andy Pettitte | 0.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Pettitte | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 10 |
2 | Andy Pettitte | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Wetteland | 1 |
World Series Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Marquis Grissom | .455 |
2 | Cecil Fielder | .421 |
3 | Andruw Jones | .412 |
4 | Fred McGriff | .353 |
5 | Chipper Jones | .294 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Andruw Jones | 2 |
1 | Fred McGriff | 2 |
3 | Jim Leyritz | 1 |
3 | Bernie Williams | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Andruw Jones | 6 |
1 | Fred McGriff | 6 |
3 | Marquis Grissom | 4 |
4 | Chipper Jones | 3 |
4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Mariano Duncan | 1 |
1 | Marquis Grissom | 1 |
1 | Andruw Jones | 1 |
1 | Chipper Jones | 1 |
1 | Jim Leyritz | 1 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Greg Maddux | 0.00 |
2 | John Smoltz | 0.64 |
3 | Tom Glavine | 1.29 |
4 | David Cone | 1.50 |
5 | Denny Neagle | 3.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | David Cone | 1 |
1 | Graeme Lloyd | 1 |
1 | Greg Maddux | 1 |
1 | Andy Pettitte | 1 |
1 | John Smoltz | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 14 |
2 | Tom Glavine | 8 |
3 | Mike Bielecki | 6 |
4 | Brian Boehringer | 5 |
4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Wetteland | 3 |
Playoff Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Derek Jeter | .368 |
2 | Javy Lopez | .367 |
3 | Chipper Jones | .358 |
4 | Royce Clayton | .346 |
4 | Andruw Jones | .346 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bernie Williams | 6 |
2 | Juan Gonzalez | 5 |
2 | Fred McGriff | 5 |
4 | Ken Caminiti | 4 |
5 | 10 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred McGriff | 16 |
2 | Cecil Fielder | 14 |
2 | Bernie Williams | 14 |
4 | Juan Gonzalez | 9 |
4 | 3 others tied | 9 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenny Lofton | 7 |
2 | Marquis Grissom | 4 |
2 | Omar Vizquel | 4 |
4 | Chipper Jones | 3 |
5 | 4 tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mariano Rivera | 0.73 |
2 | David Weathers | 0.84 |
3 | John Smoltz | 0.90 |
4 | Ramon Martinez | 1.13 |
5 | Greg Maddux | 1.23 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 5 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 3 |
3 | Armando Benitez | 2 |
3 | Tom Glavine | 2 |
3 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 34 |
2 | Tom Glavine | 25 |
3 | Greg Maddux | 19 |
4 | Andy Benes | 18 |
4 | Todd Stottlemyre | 18 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Wetteland | 6 |
2 | Mark Wohlers | 5 |
3 | Dennis Eckersley | 4 |
4 | Randy Myers | 2 |
5 | Armando Benitez | 1 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |