On This Day
Saturday, August 30, 1997
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 85 | 47 | .644 | -- |
Yankees | 78 | 55 | .586 | 7.5 |
Red Sox | 67 | 69 | .493 | 20.0 |
Blue Jays | 65 | 69 | .485 | 21.0 |
Tigers | 62 | 72 | .463 | 24.0 |
Games
AL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 69 | 62 | .527 | -- |
Brewers | 67 | 67 | .500 | 3.5 |
White Sox | 67 | 68 | .496 | 4.0 |
Royals | 55 | 77 | .417 | 14.5 |
Twins | 55 | 78 | .414 | 15.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mariners | 74 | 62 | .544 | -- |
Angels | 73 | 63 | .537 | 1.0 |
Rangers | 64 | 72 | .471 | 10.0 |
Athletics | 53 | 83 | .390 | 21.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Braves | 84 | 51 | .622 | -- |
Marlins | 79 | 55 | .590 | 4.5 |
Mets | 72 | 62 | .537 | 11.5 |
Expos | 67 | 67 | .500 | 16.5 |
Phillies | 50 | 81 | .382 | 32.0 |
Games
NL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 70 | 65 | .519 | -- |
Pirates | 68 | 68 | .500 | 2.5 |
Cardinals | 62 | 73 | .459 | 8.0 |
Reds | 59 | 74 | .444 | 10.0 |
Cubs | 55 | 81 | .404 | 15.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 78 | 59 | .569 | -- |
Giants | 75 | 61 | .551 | 2.5 |
Rockies | 67 | 70 | .489 | 11.0 |
Padres | 64 | 73 | .467 | 14.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Edgardo Alfonzo | 4 |
1 | Shane Halter | 4 |
1 | Fred McGriff | 4 |
1 | Mark Smith | 4 |
5 | 12 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred McGriff | 2 |
1 | J. T. Snow | 2 |
3 | Brady Anderson | 1 |
3 | Jeff Bagwell | 1 |
3 | 26 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jermaine Dye | 5 |
1 | Fred McGriff | 5 |
3 | Bernard Gilkey | 4 |
3 | Shane Halter | 4 |
3 | J. T. Snow | 4 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff Bagwell | 1 |
1 | Andres Galarraga | 1 |
1 | Bernard Gilkey | 1 |
1 | Dave Hollins | 1 |
1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Fernandez | 1.75 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 1.67 |
3 | Ramon Martinez | 1.40 |
4 | Jon Lieber | 1.17 |
5 | Andy Ashby | 0.88 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Ashby | 1 |
1 | Matt Beech | 1 |
1 | Tim Belcher | 1 |
1 | Jason Bere | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 10 |
2 | David Wells | 8 |
3 | Andy Ashby | 7 |
3 | Matt Beech | 7 |
3 | 3 others tied | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rick Aguilera | 1 |
1 | Ricky Bottalico | 1 |
1 | Darren Dreifort | 1 |
1 | Trevor Hoffman | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Gwynn | .379 |
2 | Larry Walker | .375 |
3 | Mike Piazza | .354 |
4 | Kenny Lofton | .351 |
5 | Frank Thomas | .351 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Griffey | 43 |
1 | Mark McGwire | 43 |
3 | Tino Martinez | 41 |
4 | Larry Walker | 38 |
5 | 2 tied | 37 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tino Martinez | 125 |
2 | Andres Galarraga | 123 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 121 |
4 | Jeff Bagwell | 113 |
5 | Tim Salmon | 108 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Brian Hunter | 63 |
2 | Deion Sanders | 56 |
3 | Chuck Knoblauch | 52 |
3 | Otis Nixon | 52 |
5 | Tony Womack | 46 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 1.63 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 1.73 |
3 | Randy Johnson | 2.32 |
4 | Darryl Kile | 2.32 |
5 | Greg Maddux | 2.33 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 20 |
2 | Shawn Estes | 18 |
2 | Denny Neagle | 18 |
4 | Alex Fernandez | 17 |
4 | 4 others tied | 17 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 264 |
1 | Curt Schilling | 264 |
3 | Pedro Martinez | 255 |
4 | Roger Clemens | 237 |
5 | David Cone | 215 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Myers | 40 |
2 | Mariano Rivera | 39 |
3 | Rod Beck | 34 |
4 | Todd Worrell | 33 |
5 | 3 tied | 32 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Edgardo Alfonzo | .438 |
2 | Ken Caminiti | .436 |
3 | Bernard Gilkey | .432 |
4 | David Justice | .429 |
5 | Bobby Higginson | .418 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Vinny Castilla | 7 |
1 | Chili Davis | 7 |
1 | David Justice | 7 |
1 | Rafael Palmeiro | 7 |
5 | Mike Piazza | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Piazza | 17 |
2 | Albert Belle | 16 |
3 | Chili Davis | 15 |
3 | Rusty Greer | 15 |
3 | 2 others tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Craig Biggio | 8 |
2 | Edgar Renteria | 7 |
2 | Eric Young | 7 |
4 | Derek Bell | 6 |
4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Ayala | 0.69 |
2 | Cory Lidle | 0.71 |
3 | Dustin Hermanson | 1.00 |
4 | Pedro Martinez | 1.11 |
5 | Jose Mercedes | 1.21 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jason Bere | 3 |
1 | Shawn Estes | 3 |
1 | Scott Karl | 3 |
1 | Arthur Rhodes | 3 |
1 | Tim Wakefield | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 36 |
2 | John Smoltz | 32 |
3 | Mike Mussina | 27 |
4 | Hideo Nomo | 24 |
5 | 3 tied | 22 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Matt Karchner | 6 |
2 | Jerry Dipoto | 5 |
2 | Doug Jones | 5 |
2 | Randy Myers | 5 |
2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Chris Stynes | .410 |
2 | Bernie Williams | .391 |
3 | David Justice | .388 |
4 | John Valentin | .385 |
5 | Nomar Garciaparra | .377 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Chili Davis | 12 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 11 |
2 | David Justice | 11 |
4 | Juan Gonzalez | 10 |
4 | 2 others tied | 10 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | David Justice | 28 |
1 | J. T. Snow | 28 |
3 | Chili Davis | 27 |
3 | Mike Piazza | 27 |
5 | 2 tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rickey Henderson | 16 |
2 | Craig Biggio | 12 |
2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 12 |
4 | Brian Hunter | 10 |
4 | 2 others tied | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 1.09 |
2 | Curt Schilling | 1.36 |
3 | Kevin Brown | 1.40 |
4 | John Smoltz | 1.48 |
5 | Denny Neagle | 1.65 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Alex Fernandez | 5 |
2 | Willie Blair | 4 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 4 |
2 | Shawn Estes | 4 |
2 | 13 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 66 |
2 | Curt Schilling | 63 |
3 | John Smoltz | 59 |
4 | Roger Clemens | 54 |
5 | Hideo Nomo | 48 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Matt Karchner | 11 |
2 | Randy Myers | 10 |
3 | Jerry Dipoto | 9 |
3 | Rich Loiselle | 9 |
5 | 2 tied | 8 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Gwynn | .376 |
2 | Larry Walker | .367 |
3 | Frank Thomas | .351 |
4 | Reggie Jefferson | .347 |
5 | Mike Piazza | .346 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Griffey | 52 |
2 | Mark McGwire | 51 |
3 | Tino Martinez | 45 |
4 | Andres Galarraga | 43 |
4 | Jim Thome | 43 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Griffey | 148 |
2 | Andres Galarraga | 146 |
3 | Tino Martinez | 142 |
4 | Frank Thomas | 134 |
5 | Jeff Bagwell | 131 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Brian Hunter | 70 |
2 | Otis Nixon | 60 |
3 | Chuck Knoblauch | 59 |
4 | Deion Sanders | 56 |
5 | Tom Goodwin | 51 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 1.64 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 2.02 |
3 | Randy Johnson | 2.32 |
4 | Greg Maddux | 2.49 |
5 | Kevin Brown | 2.55 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 22 |
2 | Alex Fernandez | 21 |
3 | Scott Erickson | 20 |
3 | Denny Neagle | 20 |
3 | Brad Radke | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Schilling | 312 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 294 |
3 | Roger Clemens | 291 |
4 | Randy Johnson | 264 |
5 | John Smoltz | 252 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Myers | 45 |
2 | Todd Worrell | 41 |
3 | Trevor Hoffman | 40 |
4 | Rod Beck | 39 |
4 | Mariano Rivera | 39 |