On This Day
Friday, April 25, 1997
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 13 | 6 | .684 | -- |
| Red Sox | 11 | 10 | .524 | 3.0 |
| Blue Jays | 9 | 10 | .474 | 4.0 |
| Yankees | 10 | 12 | .455 | 4.5 |
| Tigers | 9 | 14 | .391 | 6.0 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 11 | 10 | .524 | -- |
| Twins | 11 | 11 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Royals | 9 | 10 | .474 | 1.0 |
| Brewers | 8 | 10 | .444 | 1.5 |
| White Sox | 7 | 14 | .333 | 4.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners | 14 | 8 | .636 | -- |
| Rangers | 11 | 8 | .579 | 1.5 |
| Angels | 10 | 10 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Athletics | 11 | 11 | .500 | 3.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 15 | 5 | .750 | -- |
| Marlins | 11 | 9 | .550 | 4.0 |
| Expos | 10 | 9 | .526 | 4.5 |
| Mets | 8 | 13 | .381 | 7.5 |
| Phillies | 7 | 13 | .350 | 8.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 14 | 7 | .667 | -- |
| Pirates | 10 | 10 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Cardinals | 7 | 13 | .350 | 6.5 |
| Reds | 6 | 15 | .286 | 8.0 |
| Cubs | 3 | 17 | .150 | 10.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 14 | 5 | .737 | -- |
| Rockies | 14 | 5 | .737 | 0.0 |
| Dodgers | 11 | 8 | .579 | 3.0 |
| Padres | 9 | 10 | .474 | 5.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Thomas | 4 |
| 2 | Edgardo Alfonzo | 3 |
| 2 | Rico Brogna | 3 |
| 2 | Rob Butler | 3 |
| 2 | 14 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Griffey | 3 |
| 1 | Matt Williams | 3 |
| 3 | Shawn Green | 2 |
| 3 | David Justice | 2 |
| 5 | 35 tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chili Davis | 5 |
| 1 | Sammy Sosa | 5 |
| 3 | Moises Alou | 4 |
| 3 | Carlos Delgado | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jermaine Allensworth | 1 |
| 1 | Garret Anderson | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Durham | 1 |
| 1 | Carl Everett | 1 |
| 1 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Appier | 1.40 |
| 2 | Bobby Jones | 1.17 |
| 2 | Darryl Kile | 1.17 |
| 4 | Ken Hill | 0.88 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.83 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Alvarez | 1 |
| 1 | Kevin Appier | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Ayala | 1 |
| 1 | Jason Dickson | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Tewksbury | 8 |
| 2 | Kevin Appier | 7 |
| 2 | Ken Hill | 7 |
| 2 | Bobby Jones | 7 |
| 2 | Darryl Kile | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricky Bottalico | 1 |
| 1 | Randy Myers | 1 |
| 1 | Robb Nen | 1 |
| 1 | Bruce Ruffin | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Walker | .479 |
| 2 | Kenny Lofton | .429 |
| 3 | Sandy Alomar | .410 |
| 4 | Tony Gwynn | .405 |
| 5 | Deion Sanders | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Griffey | 13 |
| 2 | Larry Walker | 10 |
| 3 | Mark McGwire | 8 |
| 4 | Sandy Alomar | 7 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Griffey | 29 |
| 2 | Tino Martinez | 28 |
| 3 | Larry Walker | 26 |
| 4 | Tony Clark | 24 |
| 5 | Jeff Bagwell | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deion Sanders | 16 |
| 2 | Brian Hunter | 11 |
| 3 | Kenny Lofton | 10 |
| 4 | Luis Castillo | 8 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 1.33 |
| 1 | Rick Reed | 1.33 |
| 3 | Jimmy Key | 1.35 |
| 4 | Esteban Loaiza | 1.61 |
| 5 | Danny Darwin | 1.93 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Dickson | 4 |
| 1 | Jeff Fassero | 4 |
| 1 | Andy Pettitte | 4 |
| 4 | Kevin Appier | 3 |
| 4 | 22 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cone | 40 |
| 2 | Curt Schilling | 37 |
| 3 | Shane Reynolds | 36 |
| 4 | Hideo Nomo | 34 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 33 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rod Beck | 10 |
| 2 | Randy Myers | 9 |
| 3 | Norm Charlton | 6 |
| 3 | John Ericks | 6 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | .540 |
| 2 | Greg Gagne | .514 |
| 3 | Larry Walker | .487 |
| 4 | Brett Butler | .452 |
| 5 | Tony Gwynn | .442 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Griffey | 7 |
| 2 | Moises Alou | 6 |
| 2 | Mark McGwire | 6 |
| 4 | Jeff Bagwell | 5 |
| 5 | 9 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tino Martinez | 19 |
| 2 | Ken Griffey | 17 |
| 3 | Moises Alou | 15 |
| 3 | Jeff Bagwell | 15 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deion Sanders | 11 |
| 2 | Kenny Lofton | 9 |
| 3 | Damon Buford | 6 |
| 3 | Omar Vizquel | 6 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 0.00 |
| 2 | Darren Oliver | 0.56 |
| 3 | Jimmy Key | 0.61 |
| 4 | Aaron Sele | 0.66 |
| 5 | Pedro Martinez | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Appier | 3 |
| 1 | Jason Dickson | 3 |
| 1 | Jeff Fassero | 3 |
| 1 | Mike Mussina | 3 |
| 1 | Denny Neagle | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cone | 23 |
| 1 | Shane Reynolds | 23 |
| 3 | Dave Burba | 22 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 22 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rod Beck | 5 |
| 1 | Norm Charlton | 5 |
| 1 | Randy Myers | 5 |
| 1 | John Wetteland | 5 |
| 5 | Dennis Eckersley | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Rodriguez | .363 |
| 2 | Tony Gwynn | .348 |
| 3 | Frank Thomas | .342 |
| 4 | Paul Molitor | .337 |
| 5 | Chuck Knoblauch | .334 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 60 |
| 2 | Ken Griffey | 54 |
| 3 | Andres Galarraga | 45 |
| 4 | Albert Belle | 44 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 44 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Griffey | 152 |
| 2 | Andres Galarraga | 150 |
| 3 | Albert Belle | 143 |
| 3 | Rafael Palmeiro | 143 |
| 5 | Dante Bichette | 141 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 69 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 60 |
| 3 | Eric Young | 59 |
| 4 | Otis Nixon | 58 |
| 5 | Lance Johnson | 53 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Brown | 1.76 |
| 2 | Greg Maddux | 2.66 |
| 3 | Tom Glavine | 2.71 |
| 4 | John Smoltz | 3.04 |
| 5 | Al Leiter | 3.07 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Pettitte | 22 |
| 1 | John Smoltz | 22 |
| 3 | Mike Mussina | 19 |
| 4 | Kevin Brown | 18 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Smoltz | 261 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 252 |
| 3 | Hideo Nomo | 237 |
| 4 | Darryl Kile | 224 |
| 5 | Jeff Fassero | 220 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Wetteland | 47 |
| 2 | Todd Worrell | 46 |
| 3 | Rod Beck | 41 |
| 3 | Trevor Hoffman | 41 |
| 5 | Mark Wohlers | 40 |