On This Day
Thursday, May 8, 1997
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 22 | 9 | .710 | -- |
Yankees | 19 | 15 | .559 | 4.5 |
Blue Jays | 16 | 15 | .516 | 6.0 |
Red Sox | 15 | 17 | .469 | 7.5 |
Tigers | 13 | 20 | .394 | 10.0 |
Games
AL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brewers | 15 | 14 | .517 | -- |
Indians | 16 | 15 | .516 | 0.0 |
Royals | 16 | 15 | .516 | 0.0 |
Twins | 14 | 20 | .412 | 3.5 |
White Sox | 11 | 19 | .367 | 4.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mariners | 19 | 13 | .594 | -- |
Rangers | 16 | 14 | .533 | 2.0 |
Angels | 14 | 16 | .467 | 4.0 |
Athletics | 15 | 19 | .441 | 5.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Braves | 23 | 10 | .697 | -- |
Expos | 17 | 14 | .548 | 5.0 |
Marlins | 18 | 15 | .545 | 5.0 |
Mets | 16 | 18 | .471 | 7.5 |
Phillies | 10 | 22 | .313 | 12.5 |
Games
NL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 19 | 15 | .559 | -- |
Pirates | 18 | 15 | .545 | 0.5 |
Cardinals | 16 | 17 | .485 | 2.5 |
Reds | 10 | 22 | .313 | 8.0 |
Cubs | 9 | 23 | .281 | 9.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rockies | 21 | 11 | .656 | -- |
Giants | 19 | 12 | .613 | 1.5 |
Dodgers | 18 | 13 | .581 | 2.5 |
Padres | 12 | 19 | .387 | 8.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Sammy Sosa | 4 |
2 | Edgardo Alfonzo | 3 |
2 | Wil Cordero | 3 |
2 | Carlos Hernandez | 3 |
2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Chris Hoiles | 2 |
2 | Brady Anderson | 1 |
2 | Derek Bell | 1 |
2 | Jay Bell | 1 |
2 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Chris Hoiles | 6 |
2 | Norberto Martin | 4 |
2 | Rudy Pemberton | 4 |
4 | Moises Alou | 3 |
4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Otis Nixon | 3 |
2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 2 |
3 | Royce Clayton | 1 |
3 | Tom Goodwin | 1 |
3 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | James Baldwin | 1.50 |
2 | Mike Mussina | 1.33 |
3 | Randy Johnson | 1.25 |
4 | Tim Wakefield | 1.14 |
5 | Juan Guzman | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | James Baldwin | 1 |
1 | Tim Belcher | 1 |
1 | Andy Benes | 1 |
1 | Juan Guzman | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 10 |
2 | Mike Mussina | 8 |
2 | Tim Wakefield | 8 |
4 | James Baldwin | 6 |
4 | Andy Pettitte | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rick Aguilera | 1 |
1 | Rich Loiselle | 1 |
1 | Paul Quantrill | 1 |
1 | Mariano Rivera | 1 |
1 | Billy Wagner | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Walker | .415 |
2 | Jeff Blauser | .412 |
3 | Eric Davis | .395 |
4 | Bip Roberts | .388 |
5 | Michael Tucker | .375 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Griffey | 14 |
1 | Tino Martinez | 14 |
3 | Mark McGwire | 12 |
3 | Larry Walker | 12 |
5 | David Justice | 11 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tino Martinez | 42 |
2 | Larry Walker | 36 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 35 |
4 | Moises Alou | 34 |
5 | 2 tied | 33 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Deion Sanders | 20 |
2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 16 |
3 | Brian Hunter | 14 |
3 | Otis Nixon | 14 |
5 | 2 tied | 12 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 0.50 |
2 | Rick Reed | 1.50 |
3 | Greg Maddux | 1.54 |
4 | Roger Clemens | 1.58 |
5 | Roger Bailey | 1.71 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jimmy Key | 6 |
1 | Andy Pettitte | 6 |
3 | Roger Clemens | 5 |
3 | Jason Dickson | 5 |
3 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | David Cone | 63 |
2 | Randy Johnson | 60 |
3 | Curt Schilling | 56 |
4 | Shane Reynolds | 53 |
5 | 2 tied | 48 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Myers | 13 |
2 | Rod Beck | 12 |
3 | Mariano Rivera | 11 |
4 | Todd Worrell | 10 |
5 | Mark Wohlers | 9 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Eric Davis | .488 |
2 | Jeff Blauser | .459 |
3 | Frank Thomas | .441 |
4 | B. J. Surhoff | .429 |
5 | Julio Franco | .422 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | David Justice | 7 |
1 | Tino Martinez | 7 |
3 | Matt Williams | 6 |
4 | Roberto Alomar | 5 |
4 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Andres Galarraga | 17 |
1 | David Justice | 17 |
3 | Moises Alou | 16 |
4 | Ron Gant | 15 |
4 | 3 others tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Chuck Knoblauch | 8 |
2 | Otis Nixon | 7 |
2 | Tony Womack | 7 |
4 | Manny Alexander | 5 |
4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 0.39 |
2 | Roger Bailey | 0.56 |
3 | Kirk Rueter | 0.69 |
4 | Tim Belcher | 0.72 |
5 | 2 tied | 1.06 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tim Belcher | 3 |
1 | David Cone | 3 |
1 | Scott Erickson | 3 |
1 | Jimmy Key | 3 |
1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 30 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 29 |
3 | David Cone | 23 |
4 | Kevin Appier | 21 |
4 | Alan Benes | 21 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Mariano Rivera | 6 |
2 | John Franco | 5 |
2 | Randy Myers | 5 |
4 | Robb Nen | 4 |
4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Walker | .404 |
2 | Jeff Blauser | .402 |
3 | Bip Roberts | .397 |
4 | Ivan Rodriguez | .394 |
5 | Kenny Lofton | .392 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Tino Martinez | 11 |
2 | Jeff Bagwell | 10 |
2 | Mark McGwire | 10 |
4 | Ken Griffey | 9 |
5 | 2 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tino Martinez | 34 |
2 | Moises Alou | 28 |
3 | Jeff Bagwell | 27 |
3 | Andres Galarraga | 27 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 27 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Deion Sanders | 16 |
2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 14 |
3 | Otis Nixon | 12 |
4 | Kenny Lofton | 11 |
5 | 3 tied | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 0.50 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 1.10 |
3 | Roger Bailey | 1.32 |
4 | Kevin Appier | 1.50 |
5 | Roger Clemens | 1.72 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jimmy Key | 5 |
1 | Pedro Martinez | 5 |
1 | Denny Neagle | 5 |
1 | Bobby Witt | 5 |
5 | 12 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 52 |
2 | David Cone | 46 |
3 | Alan Benes | 43 |
4 | Pedro Martinez | 42 |
5 | Shane Reynolds | 40 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Myers | 10 |
2 | Mariano Rivera | 9 |
3 | Rod Beck | 8 |
4 | Norm Charlton | 7 |
4 | 4 others tied | 7 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Rodriguez | .353 |
2 | Tony Gwynn | .348 |
3 | Frank Thomas | .347 |
4 | Rusty Greer | .338 |
5 | Paul Molitor | .334 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 60 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 55 |
3 | Vinny Castilla | 45 |
3 | Andres Galarraga | 45 |
5 | Todd Hundley | 43 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Andres Galarraga | 156 |
1 | Ken Griffey | 156 |
3 | Dante Bichette | 146 |
4 | Rafael Palmeiro | 142 |
5 | Albert Belle | 140 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenny Lofton | 65 |
2 | Otis Nixon | 59 |
3 | Tom Goodwin | 58 |
4 | Chuck Knoblauch | 56 |
5 | Eric Young | 54 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Kevin Brown | 1.82 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 2.39 |
3 | Andy Ashby | 2.76 |
4 | Tom Glavine | 2.77 |
5 | Jose Rosado | 2.88 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Pettitte | 22 |
2 | John Smoltz | 21 |
3 | Andy Benes | 19 |
3 | Mike Mussina | 19 |
5 | 3 tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 262 |
2 | Curt Schilling | 238 |
3 | Hideo Nomo | 236 |
4 | Roger Clemens | 235 |
5 | Shane Reynolds | 222 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Todd Worrell | 47 |
2 | John Wetteland | 44 |
3 | Trevor Hoffman | 42 |
3 | Mark Wohlers | 42 |
5 | Rod Beck | 41 |