On This Day
Thursday, May 29, 1997
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 34 | 15 | .694 | -- |
Yankees | 28 | 24 | .538 | 7.5 |
Blue Jays | 25 | 24 | .510 | 9.0 |
Tigers | 23 | 27 | .460 | 11.5 |
Red Sox | 21 | 28 | .429 | 13.0 |
Games
AL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 27 | 22 | .551 | -- |
Brewers | 23 | 25 | .479 | 3.5 |
White Sox | 23 | 26 | .469 | 4.0 |
Royals | 22 | 27 | .449 | 5.0 |
Twins | 22 | 30 | .423 | 6.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rangers | 28 | 22 | .560 | -- |
Angels | 27 | 23 | .540 | 1.0 |
Mariners | 27 | 25 | .519 | 2.0 |
Athletics | 21 | 33 | .389 | 9.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Braves | 35 | 16 | .686 | -- |
Marlins | 30 | 20 | .600 | 4.5 |
Mets | 28 | 23 | .549 | 7.0 |
Expos | 27 | 23 | .540 | 7.5 |
Phillies | 19 | 32 | .373 | 16.0 |
Games
NL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 26 | 26 | .500 | -- |
Pirates | 25 | 26 | .490 | 0.5 |
Cardinals | 22 | 28 | .440 | 3.0 |
Cubs | 20 | 31 | .392 | 5.5 |
Reds | 19 | 33 | .365 | 7.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 30 | 20 | .600 | -- |
Rockies | 28 | 23 | .549 | 2.5 |
Dodgers | 26 | 24 | .520 | 4.0 |
Padres | 20 | 30 | .400 | 10.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Darin Erstad | 3 |
1 | Luis Gonzalez | 3 |
1 | Raul Mondesi | 3 |
1 | Lyle Mouton | 3 |
1 | Ivan Rodriguez | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Kurt Abbott | 1 |
1 | Geronimo Berroa | 1 |
1 | Dante Bichette | 1 |
1 | Bobby Bonilla | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Kurt Abbott | 2 |
1 | Garret Anderson | 2 |
1 | Jeff Bagwell | 2 |
1 | Bobby Bonilla | 2 |
1 | 14 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Barry Larkin | 2 |
1 | Otis Nixon | 2 |
1 | Edgar Renteria | 2 |
4 | John Cangelosi | 1 |
4 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | David Cone | 2.00 |
2 | Pedro Astacio | 1.33 |
3 | Danny Darwin | 1.25 |
4 | Steve Trachsel | 1.00 |
5 | Alex Fernandez | 0.89 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | David Cone | 1 |
1 | Jeff D'Amico | 1 |
1 | Shawn Estes | 1 |
1 | Roberto Hernandez | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | David Cone | 12 |
2 | Darryl Kile | 9 |
3 | Pedro Astacio | 8 |
3 | Alex Fernandez | 8 |
5 | Matt Morris | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Terry Adams | 1 |
1 | Rod Beck | 1 |
1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
1 | Jeff Nelson | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Walker | .415 |
2 | Tony Gwynn | .404 |
3 | David Justice | .391 |
4 | Jeff Blauser | .375 |
5 | Frank Thomas | .374 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Griffey | 23 |
2 | Tino Martinez | 20 |
3 | Mark McGwire | 19 |
4 | Tony Clark | 17 |
5 | Jeff Bagwell | 16 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Griffey | 61 |
2 | Tino Martinez | 56 |
3 | Jeff Bagwell | 50 |
3 | Andres Galarraga | 50 |
5 | Tony Clark | 49 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Deion Sanders | 28 |
2 | Brian Hunter | 25 |
2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 25 |
4 | Otis Nixon | 21 |
5 | Tom Goodwin | 18 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 1.36 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 1.57 |
3 | Rick Reed | 1.70 |
4 | Francisco Cordova | 1.72 |
5 | Roger Clemens | 1.81 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 9 |
1 | Bobby Jones | 9 |
1 | Jimmy Key | 9 |
4 | Scott Erickson | 8 |
4 | Pedro Martinez | 8 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | David Cone | 97 |
2 | Randy Johnson | 96 |
3 | Curt Schilling | 93 |
4 | Hideo Nomo | 80 |
5 | Alan Benes | 77 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Beck | 16 |
1 | Randy Myers | 16 |
3 | Mariano Rivera | 15 |
4 | John Franco | 14 |
4 | Todd Worrell | 14 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Gwynn | .528 |
2 | Rich Becker | .500 |
2 | Mickey Morandini | .500 |
2 | Terry Steinbach | .500 |
5 | Joey Cora | .492 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jay Buhner | 7 |
1 | Sammy Sosa | 7 |
3 | Jeff Bagwell | 6 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 6 |
3 | Mark McGwire | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jay Buhner | 19 |
2 | Albert Belle | 18 |
2 | Sammy Sosa | 18 |
4 | Ken Griffey | 16 |
4 | Frank Thomas | 16 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Brian Hunter | 9 |
2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 7 |
3 | Delino DeShields | 6 |
3 | Curtis Goodwin | 6 |
3 | Tom Goodwin | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Burba | 0.90 |
1 | Garrett Stephenson | 0.90 |
3 | Pat Hentgen | 1.13 |
4 | Roger Clemens | 1.23 |
5 | Bobby Jones | 1.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 3 |
1 | Kevin Foster | 3 |
1 | Bobby Jones | 3 |
1 | Darryl Kile | 3 |
5 | 37 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 33 |
2 | David Cone | 28 |
3 | Alan Benes | 25 |
3 | Hideo Nomo | 25 |
3 | Curt Schilling | 25 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Terry Adams | 5 |
2 | Rick Aguilera | 4 |
2 | Ricky Bottalico | 4 |
2 | Roberto Hernandez | 4 |
2 | 3 others tied | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joey Cora | .467 |
2 | Frank Thomas | .435 |
3 | David Justice | .419 |
4 | Tony Gwynn | .417 |
5 | 2 tied | .382 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Tino Martinez | 12 |
2 | Jeff Bagwell | 10 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 10 |
2 | Mark McGwire | 10 |
2 | Sammy Sosa | 10 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Albert Belle | 33 |
2 | Andres Galarraga | 32 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 31 |
4 | Juan Gonzalez | 30 |
4 | Ray Lankford | 30 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Chuck Knoblauch | 17 |
2 | Brian Hunter | 14 |
3 | Otis Nixon | 12 |
4 | Tom Goodwin | 11 |
5 | 2 tied | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pat Hentgen | 1.26 |
2 | Garrett Stephenson | 1.33 |
3 | Bobby Jones | 1.37 |
4 | Ismael Valdez | 1.53 |
5 | Francisco Cordova | 1.56 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 6 |
1 | Bobby Jones | 6 |
3 | Scott Erickson | 5 |
3 | Mark Gardner | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 57 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 54 |
3 | Curt Schilling | 53 |
4 | Pedro Martinez | 50 |
5 | 2 tied | 48 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Franco | 10 |
2 | Mariano Rivera | 8 |
2 | Todd Worrell | 8 |
4 | Ricky Bottalico | 7 |
4 | 4 others tied | 7 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Gwynn | .371 |
2 | Frank Thomas | .364 |
3 | Alex Rodriguez | .341 |
4 | Paul Molitor | .339 |
5 | Julio Franco | .337 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 60 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 56 |
3 | Juan Gonzalez | 50 |
4 | Vinny Castilla | 48 |
5 | Andres Galarraga | 47 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Griffey | 161 |
2 | Andres Galarraga | 155 |
3 | Juan Gonzalez | 144 |
4 | Dante Bichette | 142 |
5 | Albert Belle | 141 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Chuck Knoblauch | 65 |
2 | Otis Nixon | 62 |
3 | Tom Goodwin | 61 |
3 | Kenny Lofton | 61 |
5 | Brian Hunter | 50 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Kevin Brown | 1.87 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 2.26 |
3 | Pat Hentgen | 2.76 |
4 | Roger Clemens | 2.86 |
5 | John Smoltz | 3.03 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Pat Hentgen | 21 |
2 | Jimmy Key | 20 |
2 | Andy Pettitte | 20 |
2 | John Smoltz | 20 |
5 | 4 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | John Smoltz | 259 |
2 | Curt Schilling | 253 |
3 | Hideo Nomo | 245 |
4 | Roger Clemens | 242 |
5 | Pedro Martinez | 219 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Wetteland | 45 |
2 | Todd Worrell | 44 |
3 | Mark Wohlers | 41 |
4 | Trevor Hoffman | 39 |
5 | Rod Beck | 38 |