On This Day
Sunday, April 5, 1998
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 5 | 1 | .833 | -- |
| Devil Rays | 4 | 2 | .667 | 1.0 |
| Red Sox | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.5 |
| Blue Jays | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.5 |
| Yankees | 1 | 3 | .250 | 3.0 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 5 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Royals | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 2 | 3 | .400 | 3.0 |
| Twins | 2 | 3 | .400 | 3.0 |
| Tigers | 1 | 5 | .167 | 4.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 3 | 2 | .600 | -- |
| Mariners | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.0 |
| Angels | 2 | 3 | .400 | 1.0 |
| Athletics | 1 | 3 | .250 | 1.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 4 | 1 | .800 | -- |
| Braves | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 |
| Marlins | 1 | 5 | .167 | 3.5 |
| Expos | 0 | 5 | .000 | 4.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 5 | 1 | .833 | -- |
| Brewers | 4 | 1 | .800 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.5 |
| Reds | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Astros | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Pirates | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 4 | 2 | .667 | -- |
| Padres | 4 | 2 | .667 | -- |
| Rockies | 4 | 2 | .667 | -- |
| Dodgers | 1 | 4 | .200 | 2.5 |
| D'backs | 1 | 5 | .167 | 3.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgardo Alfonzo | 3 |
| 1 | Luis Gonzalez | 3 |
| 1 | Marquis Grissom | 3 |
| 1 | Brian Jordan | 3 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Mueller | 2 |
| 2 | Edgardo Alfonzo | 1 |
| 2 | Craig Biggio | 1 |
| 2 | Jeromy Burnitz | 1 |
| 2 | 24 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nomar Garciaparra | 4 |
| 2 | Ken Caminiti | 3 |
| 2 | Jason Giambi | 3 |
| 2 | Rusty Greer | 3 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Hunter | 2 |
| 1 | Eric Young | 2 |
| 3 | Edgardo Alfonzo | 1 |
| 3 | Moises Alou | 1 |
| 3 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramon Martinez | 3.50 |
| 2 | Curt Schilling | 2.50 |
| 3 | Masato Yoshii | 1.75 |
| 4 | Randy Johnson | 1.00 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Alvarez | 1 |
| 1 | Andy Benes | 1 |
| 1 | John Burkett | 1 |
| 1 | Trevor Hoffman | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Schilling | 15 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 10 |
| 3 | Kevin Brown | 7 |
| 3 | Ramon Martinez | 7 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Jackson | 1 |
| 1 | Doug Jones | 1 |
| 1 | Dan Miceli | 1 |
| 1 | Jesse Orosco | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Rodriguez | .533 |
| 2 | Gregg Jefferies | .526 |
| 3 | Glenallen Hill | .500 |
| 3 | Chipper Jones | .500 |
| 5 | Quinton McCracken | .483 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Floyd | 4 |
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 4 |
| 1 | David Segui | 4 |
| 4 | Jeromy Burnitz | 3 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 12 |
| 2 | Manny Ramirez | 10 |
| 3 | Jeromy Burnitz | 9 |
| 3 | Juan Gonzalez | 9 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 9 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Hunter | 6 |
| 2 | Royce Clayton | 4 |
| 2 | Omar Vizquel | 4 |
| 4 | Craig Biggio | 3 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartolo Colon | 0.00 |
| 1 | Rick Helling | 0.00 |
| 1 | John Thomson | 0.00 |
| 1 | Francisco Cordova | 0.00 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turk Wendell | 2 |
| 2 | Juan Acevedo | 1 |
| 2 | Wilson Alvarez | 1 |
| 2 | Rolando Arrojo | 1 |
| 2 | 75 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Schilling | 24 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 17 |
| 3 | Mike Mussina | 16 |
| 4 | Kevin Brown | 14 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 12 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rod Beck | 3 |
| 1 | Michael Jackson | 3 |
| 1 | Jeff Shaw | 3 |
| 4 | Jerry Dipoto | 2 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .374 |
| 2 | Larry Walker | .364 |
| 3 | Mike Piazza | .352 |
| 4 | Frank Thomas | .351 |
| 5 | Kenny Lofton | .341 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 61 |
| 2 | Ken Griffey | 56 |
| 3 | Larry Walker | 46 |
| 4 | Jeff Bagwell | 45 |
| 5 | Juan Gonzalez | 44 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Griffey | 151 |
| 2 | Andres Galarraga | 140 |
| 2 | Juan Gonzalez | 140 |
| 4 | Jeff Bagwell | 136 |
| 5 | Tino Martinez | 134 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Hunter | 80 |
| 2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 64 |
| 3 | Otis Nixon | 59 |
| 3 | Tony Womack | 59 |
| 5 | Delino DeShields | 54 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Martinez | 1.85 |
| 2 | Greg Maddux | 2.05 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 2.06 |
| 4 | Darryl Kile | 2.62 |
| 5 | Alan Benes | 2.64 |
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 | 332 |
| 2 | Pedro Martinez | 316 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 308 |
| 4 | Roger Clemens | 286 |
| 5 | John Smoltz | 235 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Myers | 44 |
| 2 | Mariano Rivera | 43 |
| 2 | Jeff Shaw | 43 |
| 4 | Rod Beck | 38 |
| 4 | Trevor Hoffman | 38 |