On This Day
Friday, May 8, 1998
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 23 | 6 | .793 | -- |
Red Sox | 22 | 11 | .667 | 3.0 |
Orioles | 17 | 16 | .515 | 8.0 |
Blue Jays | 15 | 19 | .441 | 10.5 |
Devil Rays | 13 | 19 | .406 | 11.5 |
Games
AL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 20 | 13 | .606 | -- |
Royals | 14 | 20 | .412 | 6.5 |
White Sox | 13 | 19 | .406 | 6.5 |
Twins | 13 | 20 | .394 | 7.0 |
Tigers | 9 | 21 | .300 | 9.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rangers | 20 | 13 | .606 | -- |
Angels | 18 | 15 | .545 | 2.0 |
Mariners | 17 | 17 | .500 | 3.5 |
Athletics | 14 | 19 | .424 | 6.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Braves | 24 | 11 | .686 | -- |
Mets | 18 | 14 | .563 | 4.5 |
Phillies | 16 | 17 | .485 | 7.0 |
Expos | 12 | 21 | .364 | 11.0 |
Marlins | 12 | 23 | .343 | 12.0 |
Games
NL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 20 | 13 | .606 | -- |
Brewers | 19 | 13 | .594 | 0.5 |
Cubs | 18 | 15 | .545 | 2.0 |
Cardinals | 17 | 17 | .500 | 3.5 |
Reds | 17 | 17 | .500 | 3.5 |
Pirates | 15 | 19 | .441 | 5.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Padres | 23 | 11 | .676 | -- |
Giants | 18 | 16 | .529 | 5.0 |
Dodgers | 17 | 17 | .500 | 6.0 |
Rockies | 16 | 19 | .457 | 7.5 |
D'backs | 8 | 27 | .229 | 15.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark Grudzielanek | 5 |
2 | Charlie Hayes | 4 |
3 | Bobby Bonilla | 3 |
3 | Ellis Burks | 3 |
3 | 13 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Troy O'Leary | 2 |
2 | David Bell | 1 |
2 | Bobby Bonilla | 1 |
2 | Rico Brogna | 1 |
2 | 27 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Troy O'Leary | 4 |
1 | Todd Zeile | 4 |
3 | Jose Canseco | 3 |
3 | Cliff Floyd | 3 |
3 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Canseco | 2 |
1 | Chuck Knoblauch | 2 |
1 | Rondell White | 2 |
4 | Bobby Abreu | 1 |
4 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Tyler Green | 1.67 |
2 | Brett Tomko | 1.50 |
3 | Jon Lieber | 1.29 |
4 | Jesus Sanchez | 1.00 |
5 | 2 tied | 0.88 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Ashby | 1 |
1 | Pedro Astacio | 1 |
1 | Stan Belinda | 1 |
1 | Tyler Green | 1 |
1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Tyler Green | 10 |
1 | Jesus Sanchez | 10 |
3 | Jon Lieber | 9 |
3 | Brett Tomko | 9 |
5 | Rick Helling | 8 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Dipoto | 1 |
1 | Rich Garces | 1 |
1 | Trevor Hoffman | 1 |
1 | Doug Jones | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ivan Rodriguez | .418 |
2 | Hal Morris | .395 |
3 | Derek Bell | .388 |
4 | Tony Gwynn | .385 |
5 | David Segui | .385 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Vinny Castilla | 14 |
1 | Ken Griffey | 14 |
3 | Mark McGwire | 13 |
4 | Andres Galarraga | 12 |
5 | 3 tied | 11 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Gonzalez | 42 |
2 | Mark McGwire | 40 |
3 | Vinny Castilla | 37 |
4 | David Justice | 34 |
4 | Tino Martinez | 34 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Craig Biggio | 15 |
2 | Tom Goodwin | 14 |
3 | Tony Womack | 12 |
3 | Eric Young | 12 |
5 | 3 tied | 11 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Leiter | 1.21 |
2 | Curt Schilling | 1.74 |
3 | Chuck Finley | 1.79 |
4 | Pedro Martinez | 1.97 |
5 | Francisco Cordova | 2.12 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Rick Helling | 6 |
2 | Andy Ashby | 5 |
2 | Mike Hampton | 5 |
2 | Ken Hill | 5 |
2 | 6 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Schilling | 90 |
2 | Randy Johnson | 66 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 66 |
4 | Ramon Martinez | 51 |
5 | Chuck Finley | 47 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Gordon | 12 |
1 | Jeff Shaw | 12 |
3 | Michael Jackson | 10 |
3 | Doug Jones | 10 |
5 | 3 tied | 9 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Gwynn | .500 |
2 | Andres Galarraga | .434 |
3 | Brian Jordan | .425 |
4 | Jose Guillen | .421 |
5 | Darren Lewis | .410 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Vinny Castilla | 6 |
1 | Ken Griffey | 6 |
1 | Michael Tucker | 6 |
4 | Albert Belle | 5 |
4 | 7 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Gonzalez | 19 |
2 | Javy Lopez | 18 |
3 | Moises Alou | 16 |
3 | Albert Belle | 16 |
5 | 6 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Craig Biggio | 8 |
1 | Tony Womack | 8 |
3 | Shannon Stewart | 6 |
4 | Jose Canseco | 5 |
4 | 4 others tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Shawn Estes | 0.00 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 0.43 |
3 | Al Leiter | 0.73 |
4 | Pete Harnisch | 1.13 |
5 | Hideki Irabu | 1.26 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | David Cone | 3 |
1 | Randy Johnson | 3 |
1 | Darryl Kile | 3 |
1 | Jose Lima | 3 |
1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Schilling | 38 |
2 | Kerry Wood | 31 |
3 | Randy Johnson | 27 |
4 | Rick Helling | 24 |
5 | Ramon Martinez | 22 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Gordon | 7 |
2 | Jeff Shaw | 6 |
3 | Randy Myers | 5 |
3 | Troy Percival | 5 |
3 | Mariano Rivera | 5 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Hal Morris | .449 |
2 | Jim Thome | .422 |
3 | Ivan Rodriguez | .404 |
4 | Todd Walker | .400 |
5 | Ed Taubensee | .391 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Vinny Castilla | 11 |
1 | Andres Galarraga | 11 |
1 | Ken Griffey | 11 |
4 | Mark McGwire | 9 |
4 | 2 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Tino Martinez | 33 |
2 | Juan Gonzalez | 32 |
3 | Vinny Castilla | 29 |
4 | Andres Galarraga | 28 |
4 | Mike Piazza | 28 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Craig Biggio | 12 |
2 | Tony Womack | 11 |
3 | Tom Goodwin | 9 |
3 | Shannon Stewart | 9 |
3 | Chris Stynes | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Leiter | 0.34 |
2 | Hideki Irabu | 1.42 |
3 | Brian Meadows | 1.69 |
4 | Derek Lowe | 1.80 |
5 | Mike Hampton | 1.84 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Ashby | 5 |
1 | Rick Helling | 5 |
1 | Andy Pettitte | 5 |
1 | Kenny Rogers | 5 |
1 | Mike Sirotka | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Schilling | 66 |
2 | Randy Johnson | 49 |
3 | Pedro Martinez | 46 |
4 | Kerry Wood | 45 |
5 | Ramon Martinez | 40 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Gordon | 10 |
2 | Jeff Shaw | 9 |
3 | Trevor Hoffman | 8 |
3 | Troy Percival | 8 |
5 | 5 tied | 7 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Gwynn | .376 |
2 | Mike Piazza | .350 |
3 | Larry Walker | .349 |
4 | Frank Thomas | .334 |
5 | Mo Vaughn | .332 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 59 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 56 |
3 | Juan Gonzalez | 49 |
4 | Andres Galarraga | 46 |
5 | 2 tied | 44 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Gonzalez | 168 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 144 |
3 | Andres Galarraga | 140 |
4 | Mark McGwire | 137 |
5 | Mike Piazza | 136 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Brian Hunter | 71 |
2 | Tony Womack | 61 |
3 | Craig Biggio | 59 |
4 | Chuck Knoblauch | 57 |
5 | Tom Goodwin | 56 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 2.11 |
2 | Roger Clemens | 2.18 |
3 | Greg Maddux | 2.31 |
4 | Curt Schilling | 2.53 |
5 | Kevin Brown | 2.84 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Darryl Kile | 21 |
1 | Brad Radke | 21 |
3 | Roger Clemens | 20 |
3 | Greg Maddux | 20 |
5 | 3 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Curt Schilling | 353 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 329 |
3 | Randy Johnson | 307 |
4 | Roger Clemens | 290 |
5 | Hideo Nomo | 229 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff Shaw | 51 |
2 | Trevor Hoffman | 41 |
3 | Doug Jones | 40 |
3 | Randy Myers | 40 |
5 | Mariano Rivera | 38 |