On This Day
Friday, August 22, 1997
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 81 | 44 | .648 | -- |
Yankees | 76 | 51 | .598 | 6.0 |
Red Sox | 64 | 65 | .496 | 19.0 |
Blue Jays | 61 | 66 | .480 | 21.0 |
Tigers | 60 | 67 | .472 | 22.0 |
Games
AL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 66 | 59 | .528 | -- |
White Sox | 63 | 65 | .492 | 4.5 |
Brewers | 62 | 65 | .488 | 5.0 |
Royals | 52 | 73 | .416 | 14.0 |
Twins | 52 | 74 | .413 | 14.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mariners | 72 | 56 | .563 | -- |
Angels | 70 | 59 | .543 | 2.5 |
Rangers | 61 | 67 | .477 | 11.0 |
Athletics | 51 | 78 | .395 | 21.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Braves | 79 | 49 | .617 | -- |
Marlins | 73 | 53 | .579 | 5.0 |
Mets | 69 | 58 | .543 | 9.5 |
Expos | 62 | 64 | .492 | 16.0 |
Phillies | 45 | 78 | .366 | 31.5 |
Games
NL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 68 | 60 | .531 | -- |
Pirates | 64 | 64 | .500 | 4.0 |
Cardinals | 59 | 68 | .465 | 8.5 |
Reds | 55 | 70 | .440 | 11.5 |
Cubs | 51 | 77 | .398 | 17.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 71 | 57 | .555 | -- |
Dodgers | 70 | 58 | .547 | 1.0 |
Padres | 61 | 67 | .477 | 10.0 |
Rockies | 61 | 67 | .477 | 10.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Higginson | 5 |
2 | Jay Bell | 4 |
2 | Marquis Grissom | 4 |
2 | Ivan Rodriguez | 4 |
5 | 18 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Albert Belle | 2 |
1 | Nomar Garciaparra | 2 |
1 | Rusty Greer | 2 |
1 | Mark McGwire | 2 |
5 | 21 tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Albert Belle | 6 |
1 | Rusty Greer | 6 |
3 | Mark McGwire | 5 |
4 | Derek Bell | 4 |
4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Brogna | 1 |
1 | Ken Caminiti | 1 |
1 | Jose Canseco | 1 |
1 | Rickey Henderson | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Dustin Hermanson | 2.50 |
2 | Curt Schilling | 1.50 |
3 | Scott Erickson | 1.14 |
4 | Jeff Fassero | 1.00 |
5 | Brian Moehler | 0.83 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 1 |
1 | Steve Cooke | 1 |
1 | Scott Erickson | 1 |
1 | Jeff Fassero | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Schilling | 12 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 9 |
3 | Scott Erickson | 8 |
4 | Jeff Fassero | 7 |
4 | Allen Watson | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Terry Adams | 1 |
1 | Kelvim Escobar | 1 |
1 | Eddie Gaillard | 1 |
1 | Rich Loiselle | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Gwynn | .377 |
2 | Larry Walker | .373 |
3 | Reggie Jefferson | .351 |
4 | Frank Thomas | .350 |
5 | Kenny Lofton | .348 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 41 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 40 |
2 | Tino Martinez | 40 |
4 | Larry Walker | 36 |
5 | 2 tied | 34 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tino Martinez | 119 |
2 | Andres Galarraga | 114 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 114 |
4 | Jeff Bagwell | 108 |
5 | 2 tied | 103 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Brian Hunter | 62 |
2 | Deion Sanders | 56 |
3 | Chuck Knoblauch | 48 |
4 | Otis Nixon | 47 |
5 | Tony Womack | 45 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 1.64 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 1.80 |
3 | Darryl Kile | 2.28 |
4 | Randy Johnson | 2.32 |
5 | Greg Maddux | 2.39 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 20 |
2 | Randy Johnson | 17 |
2 | Darryl Kile | 17 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 17 |
2 | Brad Radke | 17 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 264 |
2 | Curt Schilling | 254 |
3 | Pedro Martinez | 232 |
4 | Roger Clemens | 230 |
5 | David Cone | 215 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Myers | 39 |
1 | Mariano Rivera | 39 |
3 | Rod Beck | 34 |
4 | Todd Worrell | 32 |
5 | 3 tied | 31 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Chris Stynes | .469 |
2 | David Justice | .460 |
3 | Bobby Higginson | .444 |
4 | Mickey Morandini | .432 |
5 | Craig Counsell | .417 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | David Justice | 7 |
1 | Mark McGwire | 7 |
3 | Juan Gonzalez | 6 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 6 |
3 | Manny Ramirez | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | David Justice | 21 |
2 | Tino Martinez | 17 |
3 | Albert Belle | 16 |
4 | Derek Bell | 15 |
4 | 4 others tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rickey Henderson | 10 |
2 | Brian Hunter | 8 |
3 | Craig Biggio | 6 |
3 | Delino DeShields | 6 |
3 | Pokey Reese | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Rick Helling | 0.00 |
2 | Matt Beech | 0.64 |
3 | Matt Whiteside | 0.75 |
4 | Pedro Martinez | 0.79 |
5 | Randy Johnson | 1.17 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 3 |
1 | Alex Fernandez | 3 |
1 | Curtis King | 3 |
1 | Chan Ho Park | 3 |
5 | 40 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 40 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 33 |
3 | Curt Schilling | 30 |
4 | John Smoltz | 29 |
5 | Roger Clemens | 28 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Myers | 7 |
2 | Matt Karchner | 6 |
3 | Jerry Dipoto | 5 |
3 | Jose Mesa | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bernie Williams | .386 |
2 | Bobby Higginson | .376 |
3 | Chuck Carr | .375 |
4 | Bill Mueller | .371 |
5 | Nomar Garciaparra | .370 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Griffey | 10 |
1 | Sammy Sosa | 10 |
3 | Nomar Garciaparra | 9 |
3 | Mike Piazza | 9 |
3 | Manny Ramirez | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tim Salmon | 30 |
2 | Mo Vaughn | 28 |
3 | Paul O'Neill | 27 |
4 | Nomar Garciaparra | 26 |
4 | Tino Martinez | 26 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rickey Henderson | 17 |
2 | Brian Hunter | 14 |
3 | Omar Vizquel | 12 |
4 | Craig Biggio | 11 |
5 | Deion Sanders | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Denny Neagle | 0.93 |
2 | Brad Rigby | 1.44 |
3 | Scott Erickson | 1.47 |
4 | Pedro Martinez | 1.54 |
5 | Dennis Springer | 1.68 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Fernandez | 6 |
2 | Willie Blair | 5 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 5 |
2 | Jeff Fassero | 5 |
2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 66 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 64 |
3 | Curt Schilling | 63 |
4 | Pedro Martinez | 60 |
5 | John Smoltz | 58 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Myers | 12 |
2 | Mariano Rivera | 9 |
2 | Todd Worrell | 9 |
4 | Matt Karchner | 8 |
4 | 3 others tied | 8 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Gwynn | .372 |
2 | Larry Walker | .365 |
3 | Reggie Jefferson | .358 |
4 | Frank Thomas | .347 |
5 | Mike Piazza | .341 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Griffey | 51 |
2 | Mark McGwire | 50 |
3 | Tino Martinez | 46 |
4 | Jim Thome | 44 |
5 | Andres Galarraga | 43 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Andres Galarraga | 149 |
1 | Ken Griffey | 149 |
3 | Tino Martinez | 140 |
4 | Frank Thomas | 131 |
5 | 2 tied | 130 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Brian Hunter | 69 |
2 | Otis Nixon | 59 |
3 | Chuck Knoblauch | 58 |
4 | Deion Sanders | 56 |
5 | Delino DeShields | 50 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 1.60 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 1.99 |
3 | Greg Maddux | 2.47 |
4 | Randy Johnson | 2.48 |
5 | Darryl Kile | 2.62 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 24 |
2 | Greg Maddux | 21 |
3 | Scott Erickson | 20 |
3 | Alex Fernandez | 20 |
3 | Brad Radke | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Schilling | 313 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 302 |
3 | Pedro Martinez | 293 |
4 | Randy Johnson | 267 |
5 | David Cone | 249 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Myers | 46 |
2 | Todd Worrell | 45 |
3 | Rod Beck | 41 |
3 | Trevor Hoffman | 41 |
3 | Robb Nen | 41 |