On This Day
Friday, April 3, 1998
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 3 | 1 | .750 | -- |
| Red Sox | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Devil Rays | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Blue Jays | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
| Yankees | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| White Sox | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1.0 |
| Royals | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Twins | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2.0 |
| Tigers | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 2 | 1 | .667 | -- |
| Angels | 2 | 1 | .667 | -- |
| Mariners | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 |
| Athletics | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 2 | 1 | .667 | -- |
| Braves | 2 | 1 | .667 | -- |
| Phillies | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 |
| Marlins | 1 | 3 | .250 | 1.5 |
| Expos | 0 | 3 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 3 | 1 | .750 | -- |
| Pirates | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Brewers | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Reds | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Astros | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 3 | 1 | .750 | -- |
| Padres | 3 | 1 | .750 | -- |
| Rockies | 3 | 1 | .750 | -- |
| Dodgers | 0 | 3 | .000 | 2.5 |
| D'backs | 0 | 4 | .000 | 3.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipper Jones | 4 |
| 1 | Dean Palmer | 4 |
| 1 | Robin Ventura | 4 |
| 4 | Derek Bell | 3 |
| 4 | 17 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Valentin | 3 |
| 2 | Brian Giles | 2 |
| 3 | Jeff Bagwell | 1 |
| 3 | Derek Bell | 1 |
| 3 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derek Bell | 6 |
| 2 | Greg Myers | 5 |
| 2 | Jose Valentin | 5 |
| 4 | Frank Thomas | 4 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royce Clayton | 3 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 2 |
| 2 | Brian McRae | 2 |
| 2 | Ivan Rodriguez | 2 |
| 2 | Chris Stynes | 2 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hideo Nomo | 1.50 |
| 2 | Eric Ludwick | 1.40 |
| 3 | Steve Trachsel | 1.17 |
| 4 | Mark Gardner | 1.14 |
| 5 | David Weathers | 1.12 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Baldwin | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Burba | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Cloude | 1 |
| 1 | Doug Drabek | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hideo Nomo | 9 |
| 1 | David Weathers | 9 |
| 3 | Mark Gardner | 8 |
| 4 | Juan Guzman | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | .625 |
| 2 | Chipper Jones | .615 |
| 3 | Robin Ventura | .583 |
| 4 | Dante Bichette | .556 |
| 4 | Gary Sheffield | .556 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinny Castilla | 3 |
| 1 | Cliff Floyd | 3 |
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 3 |
| 1 | David Segui | 3 |
| 1 | Jose Valentin | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Javier | 9 |
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 9 |
| 3 | Derek Bell | 8 |
| 3 | Jeff Kent | 8 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 7 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royce Clayton | 4 |
| 2 | Craig Biggio | 3 |
| 2 | Johnny Damon | 3 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Helling | 0.00 |
| 1 | Curt Schilling | 0.00 |
| 1 | John Thomson | 0.00 |
| 1 | Tim Belcher | 0.00 |
| 1 | 15 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Acevedo | 1 |
| 1 | Rolando Arrojo | 1 |
| 1 | Pedro Astacio | 1 |
| 1 | James Baldwin | 1 |
| 1 | 46 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Clark | 11 |
| 1 | Pedro Martinez | 11 |
| 1 | Mike Mussina | 11 |
| 4 | Hideo Nomo | 9 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 9 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rod Beck | 2 |
| 1 | Tom Gordon | 2 |
| 1 | Michael Jackson | 2 |
| 1 | Jeff Shaw | 2 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .371 |
| 2 | Larry Walker | .369 |
| 3 | Mike Piazza | .360 |
| 4 | Frank Thomas | .348 |
| 5 | Kenny Lofton | .335 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 61 |
| 2 | Ken Griffey | 56 |
| 3 | Larry Walker | 48 |
| 4 | Jeff Bagwell | 44 |
| 5 | Juan Gonzalez | 43 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Griffey | 147 |
| 2 | Andres Galarraga | 139 |
| 3 | Jeff Bagwell | 137 |
| 3 | Juan Gonzalez | 137 |
| 5 | Tino Martinez | 134 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Hunter | 75 |
| 2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 63 |
| 3 | Otis Nixon | 59 |
| 3 | Tony Womack | 59 |
| 5 | Delino DeShields | 54 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Martinez | 1.85 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 2.06 |
| 3 | Greg Maddux | 2.08 |
| 4 | Randy Johnson | 2.43 |
| 5 | Darryl Kile | 2.54 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 21 |
| 1 | Denny Neagle | 21 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 20 |
| 3 | Darryl Kile | 20 |
| 3 | Brad Radke | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Schilling | 317 |
| 2 | Pedro Martinez | 316 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 298 |
| 4 | Roger Clemens | 286 |
| 5 | John Smoltz | 235 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Myers | 45 |
| 2 | Mariano Rivera | 43 |
| 2 | Jeff Shaw | 43 |
| 4 | Rod Beck | 39 |
| 5 | Trevor Hoffman | 38 |