On This Day
Sunday, September 28, 1997
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1997 Playoffs
Upcoming Games
September 30, 1997
San Francisco Giants at Florida Marlins
Houston Astros at Atlanta Braves
Cleveland Indians at New York Yankees
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Final Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 98 | 64 | .605 | -- |
Yankees | 96 | 66 | .593 | 2.0 |
Tigers | 79 | 83 | .488 | 19.0 |
Red Sox | 78 | 84 | .481 | 20.0 |
Blue Jays | 76 | 86 | .469 | 22.0 |
Games
AL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 86 | 75 | .534 | -- |
White Sox | 80 | 81 | .497 | 6.0 |
Brewers | 78 | 83 | .484 | 8.0 |
Twins | 68 | 94 | .420 | 18.5 |
Royals | 67 | 94 | .416 | 19.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mariners | 90 | 72 | .556 | -- |
Angels | 84 | 78 | .519 | 6.0 |
Rangers | 77 | 85 | .475 | 13.0 |
Athletics | 65 | 97 | .401 | 25.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Braves | 101 | 61 | .623 | -- |
Marlins | 92 | 70 | .568 | 9.0 |
Mets | 88 | 74 | .543 | 13.0 |
Expos | 78 | 84 | .481 | 23.0 |
Phillies | 68 | 94 | .420 | 33.0 |
Games
NL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 84 | 78 | .519 | -- |
Pirates | 79 | 83 | .488 | 5.0 |
Reds | 76 | 86 | .469 | 8.0 |
Cardinals | 73 | 89 | .451 | 11.0 |
Cubs | 68 | 94 | .420 | 16.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 90 | 72 | .556 | -- |
Dodgers | 88 | 74 | .543 | 2.0 |
Rockies | 83 | 79 | .512 | 7.0 |
Padres | 76 | 86 | .469 | 14.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Neifi Perez | 5 |
2 | Aaron Boone | 4 |
2 | Mark Loretta | 4 |
4 | Dante Bichette | 3 |
4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dante Bichette | 2 |
1 | Mike Piazza | 2 |
1 | Jerome Walton | 2 |
4 | Bobby Abreu | 1 |
4 | 29 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gary Sheffield | 5 |
2 | Jeromy Burnitz | 4 |
2 | John Olerud | 4 |
2 | Mike Piazza | 4 |
2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Chuck Knoblauch | 2 |
2 | Barry Bonds | 1 |
2 | Mike Cameron | 1 |
2 | Lou Collier | 1 |
2 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Hideki Irabu | 3.00 |
2 | Andy Ashby | 2.00 |
3 | Mike Remlinger | 1.29 |
4 | John Burkett | 1.25 |
5 | 3 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Acevedo | 1 |
1 | John Burkett | 1 |
1 | Jason Christiansen | 1 |
1 | Mike DeJean | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Ashby | 10 |
2 | Mike Remlinger | 9 |
3 | Roger Clemens | 8 |
3 | Rick DeHart | 8 |
3 | Tony Saunders | 8 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ricky Bottalico | 1 |
1 | Keith Foulke | 1 |
1 | Rich Loiselle | 1 |
1 | Terry Mathews | 1 |
1 | Billy Taylor | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Gwynn | .372 |
2 | Larry Walker | .366 |
3 | Mike Piazza | .362 |
4 | Frank Thomas | .347 |
5 | Kenny Lofton | .333 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 58 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 56 |
3 | Larry Walker | 49 |
4 | Tino Martinez | 44 |
5 | Jeff Bagwell | 43 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Griffey | 147 |
2 | Tino Martinez | 141 |
3 | Andres Galarraga | 140 |
4 | Jeff Bagwell | 135 |
5 | Juan Gonzalez | 131 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Brian Hunter | 74 |
2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 62 |
3 | Tony Womack | 60 |
4 | Otis Nixon | 59 |
5 | Deion Sanders | 56 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 1.90 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 2.05 |
3 | Greg Maddux | 2.20 |
4 | Randy Johnson | 2.28 |
5 | Darryl Kile | 2.57 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Clemens | 21 |
2 | Randy Johnson | 20 |
2 | Denny Neagle | 20 |
2 | Brad Radke | 20 |
5 | 3 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Schilling | 319 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 305 |
3 | Roger Clemens | 292 |
4 | Randy Johnson | 291 |
5 | John Smoltz | 241 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Myers | 45 |
2 | Mariano Rivera | 43 |
3 | Jeff Shaw | 42 |
4 | Rod Beck | 37 |
4 | Trevor Hoffman | 37 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Alomar | .500 |
2 | Tony Gwynn | .442 |
3 | Paul O'Neill | .439 |
4 | Tim Raines | .422 |
5 | Mike Piazza | .411 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 8 |
2 | Barry Bonds | 7 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 6 |
3 | Larry Walker | 6 |
5 | 9 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff King | 21 |
2 | Juan Gonzalez | 17 |
2 | Mike Piazza | 17 |
4 | Roberto Alomar | 16 |
4 | 3 others tied | 16 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Craig Biggio | 8 |
1 | Delino DeShields | 8 |
1 | Tony Womack | 8 |
4 | Barry Bonds | 6 |
4 | Brian Hunter | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Chad Ogea | 0.50 |
2 | Carlos Perez | 0.63 |
3 | Dave Mlicki | 1.02 |
4 | Kevin Tapani | 1.13 |
5 | Esteban Loaiza | 1.21 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ramon Garcia | 3 |
1 | Randy Johnson | 3 |
1 | Scott Sullivan | 3 |
1 | Kevin Tapani | 3 |
5 | 41 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 31 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 29 |
3 | Hideo Nomo | 26 |
4 | Jimmy Haynes | 25 |
5 | Andy Pettitte | 24 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff Shaw | 6 |
2 | Ricky Bottalico | 5 |
3 | Tom Gordon | 4 |
3 | Trevor Hoffman | 4 |
3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Alomar | .500 |
2 | Shawon Dunston | .395 |
3 | Brent Mayne | .386 |
4 | Mike Piazza | .383 |
5 | Turner Ward | .370 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 16 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 13 |
3 | Larry Walker | 12 |
4 | Juan Gonzalez | 10 |
4 | Jeff King | 10 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff King | 34 |
2 | Mike Piazza | 30 |
3 | Ron Coomer | 27 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 27 |
5 | 3 tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Craig Biggio | 15 |
2 | Tony Womack | 14 |
3 | Barry Bonds | 12 |
3 | Brian Hunter | 12 |
5 | 2 tied | 11 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Hill | 1.37 |
2 | Dave Mlicki | 1.42 |
3 | Butch Henry | 1.48 |
4 | Greg Maddux | 1.50 |
5 | Carlos Perez | 1.69 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Kevin Tapani | 6 |
2 | Dave Burba | 5 |
3 | Pedro Astacio | 4 |
3 | Kevin Brown | 4 |
3 | 10 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 60 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 55 |
2 | Curt Schilling | 55 |
4 | Jimmy Haynes | 46 |
4 | John Smoltz | 46 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff Shaw | 15 |
2 | Ricky Bottalico | 9 |
3 | Doug Jones | 8 |
4 | Tom Gordon | 7 |
4 | 3 others tied | 7 |